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July 4th, 2015   

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Bridgeport History Highlight  

All Bridgeport Public Library locations will be closed Friday, July 3rd - Sunday, July 5th for the Independence Day weekend.
  

Caleb Brewster
Caleb Brewster, General George Washington's Spy in Black Rock

The Caleb Brewster Digital Humanities Project

 

 The Caleb Brewster Project is a digital archive of letters between Black Rock, Connecticut's Caleb Brewster and General George Washington and other members of our nation's first intelligence network.  

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 Caleb Brewster Video narrated by Bruce Williams   

BPL song of the week
Ray Charles
RAY CHARLES

Happy Independence Day from the Bridgeport Public Library. .......................................................


For more music - check out the BPL's extensive music CD collection: Click here.  
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Summer fun for kids and the whole family.

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Check out what's going on for kids this summer at all BPL locations.


sr   Super Hero Summer Reading Online Sign-up

Fun for the whole family!! Sign - up and join the Fun!

 

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crochet  Crochet Club at Burrough-Saden Library

Join us for a meeting with parents and providers to identify resources for children and adolescents with mental and behavioral health needs. 

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Tuesdays, 5:30 - 7:30 PM, Burroughs - Saden Library

ccc Free Computer Classes for Beginners

The Black Rock Branch Library is once again offering an ongoing series of free Tuesday evening computer classes designed for beginners.
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Tuesdays, 6:30 - 8:00 PM, Black Rock Branch 


tai chi   Free Tai Chi Classes

Please join us for our twice a week Tai Chi classes.

All skill levels welcome.
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Tuesdays, 6:30 - 8:00 PM, Thursdays 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM, Black Rock Branch 


rangoli   Rangoli for Teens & Tweens

What is Rangoli?

Come to the Black Rock or North Branch and find out.
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Wednesdays, 3:30 - 4:30 PM, July 1st - 29th, Black Rock Branch.   

Fridays, 3:30 - 4:30 PM, July 10th - August 14th, North Branch   


bksale Friends of the BPL Book Sale     -------------------------------

 

Don't miss this opportunity to purchase a wide variety of materials at a greatly reduced price.

 

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Thursdays, 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM, Burroughs - Saden - Library Garage        


brkc Black Rock Knitting & Crochet Club

All skill levels are welcome - instruction provided.  

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Thursdays, 6:30 - 8:00 PM, Black Rock Branch

Tupac Tupac Shakur Workshop: "Young Black Male, Trapped":

An exploration of mass incarceration   

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Friday, July 10th, 2:30 - 4:30 PM, Burroughs - Saden Library - 1st floor

 

Bring your towels and water (Cowboy hats optional)

 

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Fridays, 6:00 - 8:00 PM, Burroughs - Saden Library, 1st floor

 

Now at 4 BPL Locations

 

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newfield   Newfield Branch Schedule of Events

Check out all the upcoming library events at Bridgeport Public Library's Newfield Branch

 

For information on all upcoming events at the BPL, check out our Events Calendar.   Click here 

 

Printable BPL Library Card Applications are now available Online in both English and Spanish.

 

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We Bring the Books to You!

  

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BPL Databases
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All the iconic DC Comics Superheroes have arrived just in the nick of time for  "Heroes" Summer Reading!

All Free with your BPL Library Card.
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More than 500 Software and technology training videos -

All Free with your BPL Libray Card.

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U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is the government agency that oversees lawful immigration to the United States.

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BPL SHOP
SHOP - Collectible Prints
Burroughs - Frederick Huge
Burroughs
by Frederick Huge

You can now purchase BPL's Collectible Art Posters online, as well as at the library or by Print On Demand.  BPL's History Center has an amazing selection of Collectible Art Posters from which you can choose. Please visit our website at:  
http://bportlibrary.org/shop/
Enjoy our new BPL gifts collection!

"Burroughs" by Frederick Huge is available in 3 sizes. Hand finished giclee print on Hahnemühle Photo Rag, 308 gsm, a 100% Cotton acid free paper.