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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...

Off the Shelf: It's Time to Meet Local Writers as Third Annual Author Meet & Greet Event Saturday at Library

Posted on November 13, 2024

The Bridgeport Public Library will be hosting its 3rd annual Author Meet & Greet on Saturday, November 16 at 11:30...

Off the Shelf: Get Your Family to Take Part at Library as November is National Family Literacy Month

Posted on November 06, 2024

November is National Family Literacy Month. According to the National Association for the Education of Young Children,...

Off the Shelf: Goodbye October and Hello November as Library Hits New Month with More than 60 Events

Posted on October 30, 2024

With October coming to a close, the Bridgeport Public Library is ready to welcome November with over 60 programs and e...

Off the Shelf: It's National Friends of the Library Week

Posted on October 23, 2024

October 20-26, 2024 is National Friends of the Library Week. The Bridgeport Public Library is fortunate to have a grea...

Off the Shelf: Library Ready for Trunk-or-Treat Event

Posted on October 16, 2024

It’s almost time for my favorite event of the year! On Saturday, October 26 from 3pm-6pm, the Bridgeport Public...

Off the Shelf: Exploring West Virginia's Extremely Rich Heritage of Ghost Tales as Halloween Approaches

Posted on October 09, 2024

What better time to read scary stories than in the month of October? The leaves are turning and we’re starting to get...

Off the Shelf: Offerings for Hearing Impaired at Library with National Deaf Awareness Month in Full Swing

Posted on September 25, 2024

September is National Deaf Awareness Month. During this month, we raise awareness of the culture, language, and histor...

Off the Shelf: Fall is in the Air and the Library Has Plenty of Books to Help Bring in the New Season

Posted on September 18, 2024

Do you know the significance of Sunday, September 22 this year? It’s the first day of fall! ...

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From the Bench: Despite Cold Weather, on...

The weather has been anything but warm in late October and through the first half of November. Although it has not bee...

Posted by Jeff Toquinto
Time Travel: Early Edition of Tribe Boys...

Coming off of the school's first state championship, a look back at what is believed to be the second-ever Bridgeport...

Posted by Dick Duez
ToquiNotes: Remembering a Good Man – Les...

I am not certain when, or even how, I met Lester "Les" Filicsky. I would imagine, based on his background, during my t...

Posted by Jeff Toquinto
It's Happening: Reynoldsville Baptist Ch...

My family is among those who have fond memories of holiday hayrides with Reynoldsville Baptist Church to Christmas carol t...

Posted by Julie Perine
Off the Shelf: Library Holiday Events

It is hard to believe, but December is just around the corner, which means so are the holidays! The library is celebrating...

Posted by Angela Spatafore
The Grapevine: Unique Plate Collection P...

Due to the generosity of Scott and Mary Childers the Progressive Women’s Association will be offering a collecti...

Posted by Rosalyn Queen
The Cyber Beacon: If You are Wondering, ...

Think your inbox is just a mailbox? Think again — it’s the front door to your digital life, and most of us lea...

Posted by Joe Earley