All BPL branches will be closed on Monday, October 10
October 7, 2022
All Bridgeport Public Library Branches will be closed Monday, October 10 in observance of Indigenous People's Day. Normal operations resume Tuesday, October 11
The Bridgeport Public Library's Digital Navigator program helps to bridge the digital divide by providing free access to Chromebooks, tablets, and hotspots for long-term loan. supported through funding from the FCC's Emergency Connectivity Fund, administered through E-Rate. The Bridgeport Public Library will also provide free basic technical support and computer classes to help with digital connectivity.
Bridgeport is the ancestral homeland of the Golden Hill Paugussett Indian Nation. In acknowledgement of Indigenous Peoples Day, you can learn about the stewards of the land that we reside on through Charles Brilvitch's historic overview on the Connecticut Digital Archive!
The Connecticut Conference of Municipalities (CCM) would like to learn more about your experiences and opinions regarding internet accessibility. Survey results will inform important legal positions on the future of high speed internet access.
11:00 am - 12:00 pm at Burroughs Saden Main Branch
Calling all middle school & high school kids for a fun filled and educational mini-course in Python! Classes will be held in the Teen Room. Students should be committed to attending all 5 classes. The class is limited to 10 students. More Info!
This introduction to hand-sewing offers real life skill building as explorers create their own designed stuffed creatures. In three sessions, explorers will learn about basic hand-sewing stitches, pattern, construction, applique, and buttons! More Info!
Above See Level LLC, will provide an introduction to personal growth, using material from the book: The 15 Invaluable Laws Of Growth by John Maxwell. This introduction to the personal growth journey will challenge participants to get out of one’s own comfort zone. More Info!
Looking for legal advice concerning your case? You should meet with a volunteer attorney for free 20 minutes regarding your case. Please bring any materials you may have with information about your case so the attorney can provide their best assistance. More Info!
10:30 am - 12:30 pmat Burroughs Saden Bridgeport History Center
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.
Celebrate Halloween at your library by joining us for Halloween Bingo night! Do a simple craft, have a yummy treat, play a spooky game of Bingo and win prizes! Ages: 3-12. No registration required! More info
Lego Club is back! Join other kids who love the ever-popular plastic bricks at BPL’s KIDS' LEGO Club! Your creations will be put on display in the Children’s room for a week. More info
Free coding lessons for children using Scratch and Blockly. These visual programming languages are easy to learn and great for beginners. No prior coding experience is necessary. For children, ages 8-12 years old.
