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Off the Shelf: Check Out Our Cookbooks

Posted on November 26, 2025

It’s the holiday season, and food has been on my mind. My family is not big on gifts, but we are definitely big on foo...

Off the Shelf: Library Holiday Events

Posted on November 19, 2025

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

Off the Shelf: Ways to Help Your Community with Needs

Posted on November 12, 2025

If you are looking for ways to help the community, the library is a drop-off location for a few different causes, and we a...

Off the Shelf: Read to Feed

Posted on November 05, 2025

We are challenging the community to read 1 million minutes by the end of 2025. Need more convincing to read and track...

Off the Shelf: Local Author Showcase Set for Nov. 5

Posted on October 29, 2025

It is about time for our Local Author Showcase, an annual event with a brand-new format! Join us on Wednesday, November 5t...

Off the Shelf: Murder Mystery Night

Posted on October 22, 2025

Mark your calendar! The date has been set for our annual Murder Mystery Night. Join us on Friday, November 14 from 6:00-8:...

Off the Shelf: 411 on Library's Monthly Author Talks

Posted on October 15, 2025

Today, I want to talk about a service we offer for those who enjoy author talks, educational presentations, and podcas...

Off the Shelf: Staff Promotion, Community Outreach

Posted on October 01, 2025

Another familiar staff member has been promoted to a new role! Longtime library employee, Natalie Fox is now our Community...

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...

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Off the Shelf: Fall Brochure is Out; Eve...

Our long-awaited fall event brochure is out now! We have tons of events scheduled for all ages....

Posted by Angela Spatafore
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The West Virginia Italian Heritage Festival will honor one of its own this year – educator, cultural ambassador, and l...

Posted by Rosalyn Queen
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Posted by Joe Earley