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North Branch

North Branch Library

3455 Madison Ave., Bridgeport, CT 06606

North Branch opened in fall of 1995, replacing the old North End Branch Library. Set in a park with flowering trees, sports fields for soccer and lacrosse, a playground/splashpad, tennis/pickleball courts, and picnic tables throughout, North is a special place.
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What's new at North

New Mural at North Branch Library

New Mural at North Branch Library

We’re proud to unveil a brand-new mural by artist Liz Squillace, celebrating books, nature, sports, and everything that makes the North Branch so special.

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Bridgeport Public Library is Fine Free!

Bridgeport Public Library is Fine Free!

Stop by at any of our locations to return overdue Bridgeport library materials and all late fines and fees will be removed from your account.

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Your Library Card

Your Library Card

Your library card opens doors — borrow books, ebooks, movies, or music, access online databases, attend programs, use computers & Wi-Fi, and explore more than ever — all for free.

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Free Notary Services at BPL

Free Notary Services at BPL

The Bridgeport Public Library offers Notary Services to our library patrons free of charge at five of our locations. We suggest that you call ahead to the library to be sure that a Notary is on duty at the specific time that you plan to use the service.

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The Williams Doll and Folk Toys Collection

The Williams Doll and Folk Toys Collection

Courtesy of North Branch Children’s Librarian Bina Williams

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Mah Jongg!

Mah Jongg!

Date: Tuesdays, Time: 12:30 – 2:45 – PM

Location: North Branch

Come play the beloved game of Mah Jongg at North Branch. We have the cards and the Mah Jongg sets. Never played? No problem–we will teach you how to play! It is very fun and lively! Learn your BCDs: Bams. Cracs. Dots.  For more info, email bwilliams@bridgeportpubliclibrary.org

Note: Should we need to pause the program due to new surges in COVID, we will let you know.

Timeline of the History of Technology

Timeline of the History of Technology

The fast pace of technology is not lost on the staff of the North Branch of the Bridgeport Public Library.

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ABCmouse.com  Free at All BPL Locations!

ABCmouse.com Free at All BPL Locations!

ABCmouse.com helps kids learn to read through phonics, and teaches lessons in math, social studies, art, music, and much more! For kids ages 2 to 8. With 3,500+ interactive books, educational games, puzzles, and other learning activities, ABCmouse.com’s award-winning online curriculum is an invaluable resource for young learners. From Age of Learning, Inc.   Use it for free on a Bridgeport Public Library computer!

North Branch
3455 Madison Ave.
Bridgeport, CT 06606

Circulation: (203) 576-7003
Reference: (203) 576-7832
Children’s: (203) 576-7821
Branch Manager: (203) 576-8021

Email: northbranch@bridgeportpubliclibrary.org

Monday: 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Tuesday:  12:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Wednesday: 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Thursday: 10:00 am – 8:00 pm
Friday: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Saturday: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Sunday: Closed