History by the Book: The First Thanksgiving

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

Learn about the Puritans and the First Thanksgiving using primary sources and other research with one of Bridgeport Public Library's reference librarians, Kate Mozier-Tichy. Learn what these documents tell us as well as some recommended resources for further reading or inquiry. All ages welcome.

Peace: The Other Side of Anger with Dave Wolffe

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

Author and educator Dave Wolffe will be sharing some ideas on anger and anger management through the use of The Anger Management Power (A.M.P.) Program. This program has been used with over 1,000 young people (who were part of its development. Some of the changes made to it were a result of participant responses) as […]

HANUKKAH TALES & CRAFT!

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

Join us in the Children's Department as we enjoy a special Hanukkah storytime, then make a delicious craft that you can play with, all in celebration of the Festival of Lights! Ages: 0-12. Parents/caregivers must remain in the Children’s Room for the duration of these programs. All of our programs are photographed/recorded for social media […]

Santa Claus Is Coming to the Library!

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

Santa’s coming to Bridgeport! Come let the big guy know what you’d like for Christmas, and ask him any questions you might have about life at the North Pole. If we’re on the “Nice” list, he might even read us a story or two. Parents, bring your cameras for a photo with Santa! Ages: 0-12. […]

Sweet STEAM

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

Create, build, and decorate a sweet graham crackers house with us! Children ages 5–12 will explore STEAM through creativity, problem-solving, and building with graham crackers, icing, and candy. They can enjoy eating their creations or take it home to share with family. This event is a part of the Bridgeport Public Library’s 2026 Holiday Season […]

KWANZAA STORYTIME & CRAFT

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

Kwanzaa is a winter holiday that celebrates African-American heritage, family, & community. Join us for some wonderful Kwanzaa stories, then make a craft in celebration of this special holiday! Ages: 0-12. Parents/caregivers must remain in the Children’s Room for the duration of these programs. All of our programs are photographed/recorded for social media purposes. Please […]