Off the Shelf

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...

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...

Posted on September 03, 2025

By Angela Spatafore Welcome back to Off the Shelf! September is an exciting time for librari...

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...

Posted on January 22, 2025

January is Financial Wellness Month. January is the perfect time to recognize this topic, because if you’re like...

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...

Posted on January 08, 2025

New year, new reading challenge! It’s time to chase those winter blues away because the Bridgeport Public Librar...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Posted on November 27, 2024

The Bridgeport Public Library is getting festive this December with more than 60 programs and events for children, teens,...

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...

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...

From the Bench: How Pancakes Allowed Tri...

The creation of a group called the “Pancake Club” helped create a situation where Bridgeport High School’s football st...

Posted by Jeff Toquinto
Time Travel: Coaches Thornton, Retton at...

Coach Randy Thornton is shown holding up a photo of what appears to be three muddy Indians football players while leg...

Posted by Dick Duez
It's Happening: John Miller's Impact on ...

Over the past 45 years, I have worked a handful of different jobs, but I’ve never been as thrilled about a hire as when Jo...

Posted by Julie Perine
ToquiNotes: Recalling a Bridgeport Resta...

As I often do, particularly for you fans of nostalgia and food, I am focusing this week’s blog on a national restauran...

Posted by Jeff Toquinto
Off the Shelf: Library on Road at Stone ...

Most people know that you can check out books from the library—both physically from our shelves and digitally throug...

Posted by Angela Spatafore
The Grapevine: A Handy Device Available ...

How many times have you been in a situation when an old-fashioned gadget was the answer to your problem? ...

Posted by Rosalyn Queen
Frankie's Furry Friends: Humane Society ...

The Humane Society has three amazing events taking place in both September and October. We are sure at least one of th...

Posted by Frankie Michelle Dennison