Library

It is the goal of the Bridgeport Public Library to provide materials, resources and services that help patrons meet their personal, educational, cultural and professional information needs. In doing this, the Bridgeport Public Library has been nationally ranked on the list of libraries serving populations of 5,000-9,999 on the last seven annual lists published in "American Libraries," the publication of the American Library Association.
 
Please use Search Our Collection as a means of accessing the Library's collection. Not only does it offer a way to identify the depths of the collection, but numerous entries also permit access to reputable sources of information on the Internet by just clicking on the URL's outlined. Patrons can now access a list of the materials they have checked out or on hold by clicking on the tab, My Info, at the top of the search our collection page. Holds can also be placed from home by a mere click as well. Hopefully, constantly updated pages will enable patrons to utilize the library's collections from home.

Please visit the library to check out books, magazines, audiobooks, videos, and DVD's. Stop and access the Internet or use the computers to plan a trip, look up magazine articles, type a paper, identify a poem, or obtain diagrams and instructions on how to fix your car. Children can travel with the Magic School Bus or visit Barney. Libraries not only provide communities with access to a larger world, but they are also a means to celebrate the value and uniqueness of their individual cities and towns to a larger world.

January Is a Trio of Fun at Bridgeport Public Library

Posted on January 10, 2013

January is a triple feature of fun for local kids through Bridgeport Public Library. The library’s year-round...

Jean Kelley's 42 Years of Library Service is Something to Celebrate

Posted on December 03, 2012

Jean Kelley was honored Friday with a reception to celebrate her retirement after 42 years of employment with Bridgeport P...

Off the Shelf: Book Suggestions for Holiday Gift Giving - Or Wintertime Self-Indulgence

Posted on November 26, 2012

David Baldacci has carved a name for himself as a master of the thriller. His books are published in over 45 languages...

Council Learns Residents Can't Get Enough of Library or Fifty Shades of Grey

Posted on September 24, 2012

When it comes to the City of Bridgeport’s Public Library, there are a few things that are obvious. The library r...

Off the Shelf: Title Suggestions for Kids - From Toddlers to Teens

Posted on July 20, 2012

Parents are always asking what should my child read, so here are a few books that will answer that question. ...

Volunteer Week a Chance to Honor those who Assist at Library

Posted on April 12, 2012

National Volunteer Week occurs from April 15-21stthis year.  It was established in 1974 and has grown exponential...