Off the Shelf

Posted on May 13, 2026

Mark your calendars for Tuesday, May 26 from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. at the Bridgeport Public Library! We...

Posted on May 06, 2026

May is here, and the library continues to bring you fun, free events for the whole family. As a reminder, o...

Posted on April 29, 2026

The library has been a mainstay at the Bridgeport Farmer’s Market for several years, and we are continuing that...

Posted on March 04, 2026

March is here, and so is the library’s highly anticipated Spring Event Brochure! Next time you&rs...

Posted on February 25, 2026

Did you know you can work out your body as well as your mind at the library? We have several free wellness events you...

Posted on February 18, 2026

Welcome to a new series of Off the Shelf, the Patron Spotlight! In this series, we will highlight the stories of libra...

Posted on February 11, 2026

February is National Bird Feeding Month, and if there is one thing I’m particularly passionate about it’s bird...

Posted on February 04, 2026

February is here, and the library has over 35 different events planned for the month. You can always catch your favorite w...

Posted on January 28, 2026

This week we are looking at one of the library’s more unique collections—our board games and RPGs (roleplaying...

Posted on January 21, 2026

Some of our most popular programs for children are our Storytime programs every week for different age groups. These progr...

Posted on January 14, 2026

As we settle into 2026, I want to take a moment to look back and reflect on 2025. The library had an excellent year fu...

Posted on January 07, 2026

For Library Card Sign-Up Month in September 2025, you may remember we held a library card design contest. The communit...

Posted on December 31, 2025

Thank you to everyone who came to the library, visited our table at community events, used our online collection, or c...

Posted on December 24, 2025

Are you ready for the series finale of Netflix’s Stranger Things? I know we are! We are having one big, final ce...

Posted on December 17, 2025

Long gone are the days of Blockbuster, but the fun of renting movies for a cozy night at home is still here at your...

From the Bench: Deadline Looming as Cham...

It happens, but it is not the norm. However, a Bridgeport High School varsity coaching position that has a state champ...

Posted by Jeff Toquinto
Time Travel: Two 1970 Pics Featuring a L...

Here's another photo from the devastating 1970 tornado that struck the city of Bridgeport. This photo shows...

Posted by Dick Duez
ToquiNotes: After 38 Years, Owner, Opera...

The owner, former president, and CEO of one of Bridgeport’s longest-standing businesses that has dozens of employees i...

Posted by Jeff Toquinto
Tending Community: Meet the Market Manag...

Some people might be wondering, “How did she get this job?” Others probably see it as a natural evolution of what I...

Posted by Perris Reed
The Grapevine: Clarksburg Farmers Market...

The Clarksburg Farmers Market opened on Saturday, May 9, to a great crowd and to approximately 20 vendors. The board and c...

Posted by Rosalyn Queen
Off the Shelf: Local Author Meet & Greet

Mark your calendars for Tuesday, May 26 from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. at the Bridgeport Public Library! We...

Posted by Angela Spatafore