SPOOKTACULAR FUN

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

Get ready for a Halloween celebration packed with fun, laughter, and just the right amount of silly scares! Join us for a costume parade through the library; games, crafts, and more! Whether you're a mini monster, a pint-sized pumpkin, or a superhero in disguise, come dressed in your Halloween best! Ages 0-12 This event is […]

Marketing 101 for Small Businesses

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

Marketing 101 for Small Businesses. Details to follow.

Spooky Treats!

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

Get into the Halloween spirit, as we provide treats, cupcakes, and special Halloween decorations! Enjoy some time in the library before Halloween, get creative, and have fun! This event is a part of the Bridgeport Public Library’s Halloween 2026 series of programs.

Make a Layered Sand Pumpkin!

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

Make a Layered Sand Pumpkin! One of our favorite autumn symbols is the pumpkin! Unfortunately, the real gourds don’t always last very long. Join us for a special craft where you can make a fun, colorful pumpkin to keep for a long, long time! Ages: 6-12 Parents/caregivers must remain in the Children’s Room for the […]

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 […]