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Off the Shelf: August is National Wellness Month and Library Resources to Help Get the Most out of It

Posted on August 16, 2023

August is National Wellness Month. Wellness is a multi-faceted term that can include your physical, intellectual, emotiona...

Off the Shelf: Library Set to Host Back to School Bash

Posted on August 09, 2023

It will be time to go back to school before we know it! As you are getting your kids prepared to start a new school ye...

Off the Shelf: Looking for Something to do in August? Library has More than 50 Programs Set for the Month

Posted on August 02, 2023

This August we are offering a slew of new programs for children, teens, families, and adults plus many regular favorit...

Off the Shelf: Not Sure What is Next on Your Reading List? Let the Library Staff Hand Pick Items for You

Posted on July 26, 2023

Not sure what to read next? How does a selection of materials hand-picked for you by our library st...

Off the Shelf: Hundreds Involved in Soon-to-Wrap-Up Summer Reading Program; Still Time to Get Involved

Posted on July 19, 2023

We officially have less than two weeks left of this year’s Summer Reading Program, All Together Now, but there a...

Off the Shelf: With Beach Season in Full Gear, Time to Stop by Library to Load Up on a Few Beach Reads

Posted on July 12, 2023

It’s beach season! That means it’s time to stop by the library and fill your suitcase with books to keep y...

Off the Shelf: Utilizing Bridgeport Library's eResources

Posted on July 05, 2023

If you have never used the library’s eResources, you should start now! We offer approximately 45 eResources, all...

Off the Shelf: With June Nearly in Rearview Mirror, its Time to Look at a Full Slate of July Library Programs

Posted on June 28, 2023

June flew by and we had so much fun during the first four weeks of our Summer Reading Program! July will be here in ju...

Off the Shelf: New Releases at Library for Reading on Hot Summer Days are Waiting for You to Check Out

Posted on June 21, 2023

Summer is here and there’s no better way to beat the heat than finding a shady spot and relaxing with a good boo...

Off the Shelf: See the Bridgeport Library's Two Latest Public Additions Courtesy of Girl Scout Troop 35344

Posted on June 14, 2023

The library is now home to the two newest projects created by Girl Scout Troop 35344! Last week, Girl Scout Troo...

Off the Shelf: Beat the Heat by Taking Part in Summer Reading Program at Library Plus a Whole Lot More

Posted on June 07, 2023

Summer is in full swing at the library! We have focused a lot of attention on this year’s Summer Reading Program...

Off the Shelf: Programs Ramping up at All Levels as Library's Most Exciting Time of the Year is at Hand

Posted on May 31, 2023

The most exciting time of the year is among us! Our Summer Reading Program, All Together Now, begins on June 1st. All...

Off the Shelf: Check Out Our Audiobook Collection

Posted on May 24, 2023

Have you ever listened to an audiobook? If not, you should give it a try! Audiobooks are a great way to make your work...

Off the Shelf: Summer Reading Program Ready to Go

Posted on May 17, 2023

Our Summer Reading Program is just around the corner! The theme this year? All Together Now: Kindness/Friendship/Unity...

Off the Shelf: Library's First Community Ready to Go

Posted on May 10, 2023

Our Community Garden at the library has been prepped and is ready for seeds! We have five raised garden beds ready to...

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