June flew by and we had so much fun during the first four weeks of our Summer Reading Program! July will be here in just a few days, and we have much more fun on the way for children, teens, families, and adults at the library! We are happy to offer our patrons over sixty programs and events during the month of July. Please keep in mind that the library will be closed on Tuesday, July 4^th, in observance of Independence Day. Read on to see what programs are in store for July.

 

There’s always lots to do for children, teens, and families at the library and this coming month is no different! For our recurring programs, we have All-Ages Storytime Wednesdays at 12:00 PM, Roots & Readers (perfect for all ages) Thursdays at 11:00 AM and Know Your City Thursdays at 3:00 PM with special guests from City of Bridgeport Departments. Bring your children to play our Nintendo Switch at "Switch" It Up on July 1^st at 11:00 AM and then stick around for Building Club at 12:30 PM. We will be doing a Firework Painting on July 3^rd at 2:00 PM. We will provide the popcorn and drinks at our Family Matinee showing of Robots on July 7^th at 5:00 PM. We have a Music Maker Craft on July 10^th at 2:00 PM. Teens are invited to make Affirmation Jars on July 18^th at 4:00 PM. Visit with the Mountaineer Therapy Dogs for Reading to Dogs on July 25^th at 6:00 PM.

 

Adults can look forward to a fun July as well! For recurring programs, we have our handicraft group, Hooks & Needles, which meets Wednesdays at 11:00 AM and Tea & Talk, our group that discusses Masterpiece Theater shows, meets Mondays at 1:00 PM. We will be folding book pages into hearts on July 3^rd at 5:00 PM. Learn how to needlefelt a cute ladybug on July 10^th at 5:00 PM. We will be creating Herbarium Bottles on July 14^th at 4:00 PM. Our monthly painting program, Brush Hour, will meet on July 17^th at 5:30 PM. Join us for Paper Star Art on July 21^st at 4:00 PM. Crochet for Beginners will be making Puff Flowers on July 24^th at 5:00 PM. A special program, Makerspace Discovery Hour, will be held on July 25^th at 4:00 PM where adult patrons can get a hands-on tour of our Makerspace and all the gadgets we have to offer. Join us for a matinee showing A Man Called Otto on July 27^th at 1:00 PM.

 

Don’t forget, attending many of the programs above can earn you tickets to enter to win some really neat prizes for our Summer Reading Program! A code will be provided to you at any eligible program you attend. The Summer Reading Finale will be held at Deegan & Hinkle Lakes Park on July 29^th at 4:00 PM. This evening will be packed with all-ages fun with games like cornhole, hula hoops, Simon Says (featuring our very own Simon the Sloth), water-balloon-a-librarian, and more. Those who prefer more relaxing activities can color, enjoy our summer music playlist, and play with the bubble maker. Light refreshments will be provided. Feel free to drop in or leave at any time. In the case of rain, the Summer Reading Finale will be at the Bridgeport Public Library. The prize drawing for Summer Reading 2023: All Together Now will be held on Monday, July 31^st. No prizes will be given out at the finale.

 

Find all of our events and register for them on our website at bplwv.org/events.