November 12, 2021
BRIDGEPORT HISTORY HIGHLIGHT
Keep learning about the Golden Hill Paugussett Indian Nation's history with Quarter-acre of Heartache, written by the late Chief Big Eagle (Aurelius Piper). The book chronicles the history of history of his people, their relationships to other Connecticut Nations, and the legal battle waged over the 1/4 acre reservation located in Trumbull. It is available to check out at the Burroughs-Saden branch of the Bridgeport Public Library.
SPECIAL EXHIBIT AT BURROUGHS-SADEN
Third floor of the Burroughs-Saden Building
On view until December 31, 2021, the display features framed works by Gerber. Each piece begins with a postcard, with the artist’s stunning colored pencil work expanding the scene beyond the postcard’s borders. More info.
UPCOMING BPL LIVE & VIRTUAL PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
Saturday, November 13
10:00 am - 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Griffin Medical Services will be at the North Branch Library offering first shots, second shots and boosters for each of the various vaccines.
Wednesday, November 17
7:00 PM - 7:45 PM on Facebook Live
Join our children’s librarians for a virtual Thanksgiving storytime on Facebook Live! We’ll read some fun stories about Thanksgiving, sign songs, and talk about what we are thankful for!
Middle School and High School students check out North Branch's live and virtual chess programs - beginners welcome.
Tuesdays and Thursdays,
12:15 pm - 1:15 pm at North Branch
Learn how to use a computer.
Registration is required.
Wednesday, November 17
11:00 am - 11:45 am at Black Rock Branch
Black Rock Library brings back Play n’ Tell, where we sing songs, play games, dance around with scarves or maracas and giggle a lot! We will be socially distanced in one of the downstairs meeting rooms. More info
Tuesday, November 16
4:00 pm - 8:00 pm at Black Rock Branch
Griffin Medical Services will be at the Black Rock Library Branch offering first shots, second shots and boosters for each of the various vaccines.  
Thursday, November 18
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm via Zoom
Join financial advisor Maria Xavier of Edward Jones Financial for a lively presentation and discussion of meeting and maintaining retirement goals. REGISTRATION REQUIRED.
Thursday, November 18
4:30 pm - 5:30 pm via Zoom
Join financial advisor Maria Xavier of Edward Jones Financial for a lively presentation and discussion of meeting and maintaining retirement goals. REGISTRATION REQUIRED.
Friday, November 19
10 AM at North Branch
Join us at North Branch at 11:00 a.m. every Friday for Little Bears storytime for ages 0-5. We will sing songs, share rhymes, read books, dance a jig, and more!
Saturday, November 20
10:30 AM - 12 PM via Zoom
Brian Hoover leads the class which will include free form writing exercises and an exploration of the nature of memoirs, and examining voice and perspective. Drop in any month! REGISTRATION REQUIRED.
925 Broad St
Bridgeport, CT 06604
Phone: 203-576-7400