Off the Shelf

Posted on March 22, 2023

Have you heard the term seed library before? Seed libraries have been around for a while, cropping up in both public a...

Posted on March 15, 2023

Even though the weather doesn’t always feel like spring is on the way in March, it is a great time to start plan...

Posted on March 08, 2023

The Bridgeport Public Library is excited to announce a new way to get involved with the library—Friends of BPL!...

Posted on March 01, 2023

March is here, which means we are offering tons of new programs for children, teens, and adults! We are so excited for...

Posted on February 22, 2023

As February winds down, so does National Library Lovers’ Month. Although I personally celebrate National Library...

Posted on February 15, 2023

As National Library Lovers’ Month keeps going all February long, let’s talk about all the benefits availab...

Posted on February 08, 2023

February is National Library Lovers’ Month! In the present day, libraries provide much more than books, and ofte...

Posted on February 01, 2023

The library is debuting some new and exciting programs for the month of February! We will be offering something new fo...

Posted on January 25, 2023

2022 was full of amazing book releases, but some stand out from the rest. Hundreds of organizations including The New...

Posted on January 18, 2023

Chilly, dreary weather calls for comfort food. There’s nothing better than a warm, savory dish such as soup, ste...

Posted on January 11, 2023

With every start of a new year comes New Year’s Resolutions. These can look like forming new habits, picking up...

Posted on January 04, 2023

The library is bringing in the new year with new programs for all. January is full of fun programs...

Posted on December 28, 2022

January is approaching quickly and that means new reading challenges! On January 1st two new reading challenges will b...

Posted on December 21, 2022

The best thing about the holidays is that everyone celebrates differently and has their own traditions. Traditions are...

Posted on December 14, 2022

The holidays are quickly approaching! For many of us, that means we will be cooking more than usual. Cooking and food...

From the Bench Rewind: Jarrod West Looks...

EDITOR'S NOTE I: It was 25 years ago on Wednesday that Jarrod West made a shot that will forever keep his name et...

Posted by Jeff Toquinto
Time Travel: A Look at Maple Lake from 1...

This body of water look familiar? This is a photo from 1940 of Maple Lake and for anyone who has driven through the d...

Posted by Dick Duez
It's Happening: A Tale of Two Amazing Fu...

There are so many great things going on in our community and I want to touch on a couple of them in today’s blog...

Posted by Julie Perine
The Grapevine: Taking a Look at Longhorn...

This past week individuals gathered at the Longhorn Steakhouse along Lodgeville Road and Tolley Drive in Clarksburg fo...

Posted by Rosalyn Queen
ToquiNotes: Recalling a Forgotten Anchor...

I talk a lot in this blog about former businesses for a walk down memory lane. One of the main areas I focus on is the...

Posted by Jeff Toquinto
Off the Shelf: Seed Library Coming Soon ...

Have you heard the term seed library before? Seed libraries have been around for a while, cropping up in both public a...

Posted by Savanna Draper
Why Bridgeport? A Look at Economic Diver...

Since childhood, you have probably heard the adage, “Don’t put all your eggs in one basket.” This time-tested wisdom c...

Posted by Jon Griffith