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Off the Shelf: Can't Get to Bridgeport Public Library? If Unable, Take Advantage of Home Delivery Service

Posted on September 24, 2025

Welcome back to Off the Shelf! Last week, I talked about the fun, free events the Bridgeport Public Library hosts and...

Off the Shelf: Library on Road at Stone Tower Brews

Posted on September 17, 2025

Most people know that you can check out books from the library—both physically from our shelves and digitally throug...

Off the Shelf: Introducing Library Services Specialist and Returning Tech Help Appointments for Community

Posted on September 10, 2025

A familiar face at the Bridgeport Public Library has been promoted to a new role, and she is bringing back an old serv...

Off the Shelf: Angela Spatafore Brings Back Popular Blog with National Library Card Sign-Up Month Focus

Posted on September 03, 2025

By Angela Spatafore Welcome back to Off the Shelf! September is an exciting time for librari...

Off the Shelf: Enjoy National Hobby Month at Library

Posted on January 29, 2025

January is National Hobby Month, the perfect time to explore new interests or deepen your passion for a favorite pasti...

Off the Shelf: Get Finances Back on Track at Library as January is the Official Financial Wellness Month

Posted on January 22, 2025

January is Financial Wellness Month. January is the perfect time to recognize this topic, because if you’re like...

Off the Shelf: Stop by and Say Hello to Library's New Community Engagement Manager Angela Spatafore

Posted on January 15, 2025

A familiar face at the Bridgeport Public Library recently started a new, exciting role with us. If you have attended a...

Off the Shelf: New Year, New Reading Challenge Set

Posted on January 08, 2025

New year, new reading challenge! It’s time to chase those winter blues away because the Bridgeport Public Librar...

Off the Shelf: Library Has All the Resources to Help with Your New Year's Resolutions

Posted on December 31, 2024

As we prepare to begin a new year, many of us set resolutions to improve ourselves, whether through fitness and wellne...

Off the Shelf: Bridgeport Library's 2024 Year in Review

Posted on December 24, 2024

It’s already the time of year when we like to recap all the services, programs, and materials we were able to pr...

Off the Shelf: Seasonal Stories Plentiful, and Winter is Certainly Part of the List, at Bridgeport Public Library

Posted on December 18, 2024

Winter is the perfect time to stay inside and curl up with a good book. Personally, I like seasonal reads that reflect...

Off the Shelf: Holiday Movies? The Library has Plenty

Posted on December 11, 2024

‘Tis the season for holiday movies! Host the perfect holiday movie night or marathon at your home with the wide...

Off the Shelf: If You Enjoy the World of Wicked, City's Library has Books if Movie Left You Wanting More

Posted on December 04, 2024

Have you made it to the theater to see the new Wicked movie yet? If you haven’t, I recommend checking it out and...

Off the Shelf: Library to Feature Plenty of Festive Activities for All Ages Throughout December

Posted on November 27, 2024

The Bridgeport Public Library is getting festive this December with more than 60 programs and events for children, teens,...

Off the Shelf: Head to Thanksgiving with Family Menu Favorites or Head to Library for Cookbook Ideas

Posted on November 20, 2024

It’s almost time for one of the most fun and food-filled days of the year—Thanksgiving! Most of us have al...

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