The Wonders: Sideshow Performers and the History of Disability Rights

Bridgeport Public Main Library - Burroughs-Saden 925 Broad Street, Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States

Independent historian Amanda Surette will present the history of 19th century sideshow performers and the development of the understanding of disabilities and disability rights in the United States, as well as showcase authentic artifacts of the era.

Curiosity Heals Genealogy Course 3: Intergenerational Oral History Workshop

Bridgeport Public Main Library - Burroughs-Saden 925 Broad Street, Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States

Learn what questions to ask and how to get the most out of oral history interviews with Jennifer Toro, founder of Curiosity Heals TM. Intergenerational family members are encouraged to attend.

Build a Solar house!

Bridgeport Public Main Library - Burroughs-Saden 925 Broad Street, Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States

An interactive STEAM program for ages 6-12. Children will learn about solar energy and build their own solar house to take home. This is a solar energy project and presentation hosted by the American Institute of Architects in CT and the Architecture Resource Center Inc.. Registration is required. Call us at 203-576-7400, ext. 408 to […]

Movie Screening: John Wick

Bridgeport Public Main Library - Burroughs-Saden 925 Broad Street, Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States

Join us for our weekly movie screening: John Wick!

Movie Screening: Hellboy

Bridgeport Public Main Library - Burroughs-Saden 925 Broad Street, Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States

Join us for our weekly movie screening: Hellboy!

Mystery Ship: The Long, Strange Odyssey of Submarine S-49

Bridgeport Public Main Library - Burroughs-Saden 925 Broad Street, Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States

Author Eric Wilk presents his new book "Mystery Ship: The Long, Strange Odyssey of Submarine S-49" One of the last submarines built by the Simon Lake company and the first Navy vessel fitted with true piezoelectric SONAR, submarine S-49 served as a United States Navy ship for five years, testing innovative devices. Two politicians from Revere, […]

Curiosity Heals Genealogy Course 4: Family History Narrative

Bridgeport Public Main Library - Burroughs-Saden 925 Broad Street, Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States

The next progression for any genealogy enthusiast, Jennifer Toro, founder of Curiosity Heals TM, will share the framework for writing a family history narrative. Come prepared with your Family Tree, Oral Histories, and supporting Historical Records. In class time permitted for drafting an outline and writing exercises.

Children’s Magic Show

Bridgeport Public Main Library - Burroughs-Saden 925 Broad Street, Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States

Magician Alexis Young performs at the BPL's 1st floor community room.

Pop-Up Candle Making with NaturalAnnie Essentials

Bridgeport Public Main Library - Burroughs-Saden 925 Broad Street, Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States

Join us for a guided, hands-on candle pouring experience with local maker, NaturalAnnie Essentials! Participants will get the opportunity to create their very own 4 oz. candle - with 2 scents! - as they learn about the traditional art of candle pouring. Adults only. Registration required, 25 participants max.

A Taste of History: Three Dishes from Days Gone By

Bridgeport Public Main Library - Burroughs-Saden 925 Broad Street, Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States

A Taste of History: Three Dishes from Days Gone By In-Person Every wonder what the Founding Fathers ate? What it may have tasted, or felt, like? Come find out with samples from three historic dishes as you watch them get made! Presented by TasteBuds CT. Registration required. Ages 13 and up.

America 250 Kids: Boston Tea Party

Bridgeport Public Main Library - Burroughs-Saden 925 Broad Street, Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States

We're celebrating America's 250 years of independence by recapping one of its most historical events, the protest of the Boston Tea Party! Children will make their own tea bags and paint a commemorative plate celebrating America 250. For children, ages 4-12 years old.

America’s 250th Kids: Boston Tea Party

Bridgeport Public Main Library - Burroughs-Saden 925 Broad Street, Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States

We're celebrating America's 250 years of independence by recapping one of its most historical events, the protest of the Boston Tea Party! Children will make their own tea bags and paint a commemorative plate celebrating America 250. For children, ages 4-12 years old.