Off the Shelf

Posted on December 03, 2025

December is here, and so is our new brochure for the winter season. Pick one up to see what we have planned for the ne...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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:...

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...

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...

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...

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...

From the Bench: For Those Clamoring for ...

For those who wanted it, you are going to get it. For those who said it would never happen in the regular season, well...

Posted by Jeff Toquinto
Time Travel: Bridgeport's New Ambulance ...

This photo is from 1964 and shows the pride of the Bridgeport Fire Department - a new ambulance. The young man...

Posted by Dick Duez
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 – December Weekly Library ...

December is here, and so is our new brochure for the winter season. Pick one up to see what we have planned for the ne...

Posted by Angela Spatafore
The Grapevine: A Beautiful Way to Help F...

During this time of year most of us are in a scurry to get ready for the holidays. We are busy identifying gifts for t...

Posted by Rosalyn Queen
ToquiNotes: Bridgeport's Beloved Connor ...

Bridgeport’s OG, or rather DOG, had a birthday this week. Connor, the beloved therapy dog and trusty sidekick of...

Posted by Jeff Toquinto