National Library Week | April 7-13, 2024
CELEBRATE NATIONAL LIBRARY WEEK with us! Enjoy an eclipse viewing party at North Branch on Monday, storytimes, computer classes, and other fun library events at all of our six locations!
Agenda for April 17, 2024 Regular Library Board Meeting and Public Documents
Online Library
AtoZdatabases
AtoZdatabases is the Premier Job Search, Reference & Mailing List Database including 30 million business & executive profiles & 245 million residents.
BookFlix (Home Access)
Scholastic BookFlix is a new online literacy resource that pairs classic video storybooks from Weston Woods with related nonfiction eBooks from Scholastic to build a love of reading and learning. The engaging way to link fact and fiction, BookFlix reinforces early reading skills and introduces children to a world of knowledge and exploration.
BookFlix (Library Access)
Scholastic BookFlix is a new online literacy resource that pairs classic video storybooks from Weston Woods with related nonfiction eBooks from Scholastic to build a love of reading and learning. The engaging way to link fact and fiction, BookFlix reinforces early reading skills and introduces children to a world of knowledge and exploration.
Consumer Reports
Provides ratings and reviews, recommendations and buying advice for cars, electronics, appliances, and more. The database also provides a health section and money guide.
Foundation Center
Directory of private philanthropic and grant making foundations on the Internet.
(In house use only – Burroughs-Saden)
Historic Map Works
Plat maps with details of lot apportionments and street details for cities across the United States
Hoopla
Bringing you hundreds of thousands of movies, full music albums, audio-books and more, hoopla is a revolutionary digital service made possible by your local library.
Hoopla digital’s latest app upgrade, LightSpeed – an evolution to empower brighter connectivity for users – is here. With LightSpeed, you’ll be able to experience, explore and enjoy free content from your public library in a new way that’s faster, brighter, mobile, easy-to-use and always available! Brought to you free of charge with your Bridgeport Public Library Card.
Overdrive
Download a wide variety of popular fiction and nonfiction ebooks and eaudiobooks to your computer, eReaders, or mobile device. for Bridgeport Library Card Holders
Testing & Education Reference Center (Gale)
This online education resource provides everything a student needs to learn more about further education and assists in making informed decisions on their future from one single, handy database. Testing & Education Reference Center also features interactive online practice tests for preparatory examinations including entrance exams and certification and licensing tests.
Tutor.com
Live one-to-one help is available 2:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m., daily.
New subjects available for Nursing & Healthcare and Computer Science!
Universal Class: Learn Anything · Learn Anytime · Learn Anywhere
Instruction on a variety of different topics.
Upcoming Events
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Friday, April 19 10:00 am - 11:00 am |
 One-on-One Basic Computer: Word DocumentsRemember typewriters? Even if you don’t recall the clacking sound of pounding keys and want to type a letter today, computers have easy to use software called “Word.” Learn how to type letters and basic documents using Word! These free classes are offered at the East Side Branch Library on Fridays from 10:00-11:00 am, by APPOINTMENT only. Please call 203 576-7634. Location: East Side Branch Library More info
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Friday, April 19 11:00 am - 11:45 am |
 Little Bears! Story Time for ages 0-5 and a caregiverSpring is upon us and it is time to come out of hibernation for STORIES!
Miss Bina is looking forward to seeing all of her favorite cubs (and their caregivers) on Fridays at 11:00 for stories, rhymes, books, more books, and, yes, BUBBLES!!!
Dates: April 5, 12, 19, 26< May 3, 10, 17,24, 31
Please join us!
Miss Bina
Picture is Miss Bina at about 3
Location: North Branch Library Children’s Room More info
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Friday, April 19 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm |
 DIG Free Spring Break Chess and Sports CampChess players and sports people! Come join DIG USA coaches for a lively week of chess and outdoor games at North Branch Library! For all ages! And it is all FREE!
Location: North Branch Library More info
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Saturday, April 20 10:00 am - 5:00 pm |
 Happy Birthday Beardsley Library!Join us as we celebrate Beardsley’s 1st birthday with cake, crafts and a special story time! Sign up for a library card and check a book out for the chance to win a prize! Story time will be at 11am and we will have cake at 12pm. All ages. Location: Beardsley Branch Library More info
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Library News
Podcast Studios at BPL
BPL Studios at Bridgeport Public Library is making accessible the art of podcasting, and audio and video production by providing an inclusive space for community members to express their unique voices. Our mission is to empower the community by offering state-of-the-art recording facilities and staff support, fostering a collaborative environment where creativity thrives. BPL Studios aim to amplify diverse perspectives, strengthen community bonds, and enrich the public library experience as a hub for innovation and self-expression.
Free Trees for Kids
We are excited to be participating in Neighborhood Forests Free Tree Program this year and have received tree requests from many Bridgeport families. The tree seedlings are ready to be picked up from Beardsley Branch Library starting with Thursday, April 18th – April 20th. Please all us at 203-332-0025 if you have any questions.
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Library Lockers at Beardsley Branch
Bridgeport Public Library Lockers are here for easy contactless hold pick up 24/7. Can’t make it to any of our library locations to pick up your holds during regular business hours? Send your items to our new Pickup Locker, situated at the Beardsley Branch and access your materials at your convenience!
Making the switch to Libby is easy!
The original OverDrive app is going away but making the switch to Libby is easy: 1.Download the free Libby app. 2. Find “Bridgeport Public Library” and sign in with your library card number. 3. Read ebooks, audiobooks, magazines, and more for free! More info
Download eBooks and Audiobooks
Borrow eBooks, audiobooks, and more – anywhere, anytime through Overdrive. All you need is a library card.
Download Music
Freegal, free downloadable music from Sony. Use your library card to download up to five songs a week and stream up to 3 hours of music a day!
Learn a Language Online
Pronunciator is a fun and free way to learn any of 140 languages with Personalized Courses, movies, music, and more.
Learning a language with Duolingo is fun and addictive. Earn points for correct answers, race against the clock, and level up.
New Arrivals
Online Library Card Application
Just print out an application. Fill it out and bring it to the library with proper ID’s (ID info is on each application.) and at no cost become a member of the BPL.
Mobile Printing
BPL Mobile Printing for your laptop, PC, and mobile devices:
Burroughs-Saden Main Library – printer
Beardsley Branch Library – printer
Black Rock Branch Library – printer
East Side Branch Library – printer
Newfield Branch Library – printer
North Branch Library - printer