Sunday, May 20th
2:00 – 4:00 PM
Burroughs & Saden – Main Lobby
The BPL has many dedicated and talented volunteers and two of our finest were recently recognized for the outstanding service they provide to the Bridgeport Public Library.
MISSION STATEMENTWe believe that libraries change people’s lives. They are cornerstones of democracy. The Bridgeport Public Library provides opportunities for residents to learn, enjoy and achieve. To accomplish that mission, the Bridgeport Public Library offers free and open access to a relevant collection, staff knowledge, and modern facilities.
The Bridgeport Public Library was recently featured in the FCBuzz Arts & Culture insert into the Fairfield County Business Journal which was seen by 55,000 area business leaders in the Fairfield County region.
Wednesdays
3:30 – 5:30 PM
Burroughs & Saden – 3rd Flr Community Room
Free Computer ClassesBuild your basic computer skills with an individual coach, every Wednesday!
One of our volunteers will work with you, one-on-one to help with essentials such as checking email and writing resumes and will provide assistance with programs such as Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
“Classes are first come, first serve”
Contact: Sharaya Smith for more info: 203 576-7778
Thursday, May 17th
12:30 PM – 1:30 PM
Burroughs & Saden – History Center
Genealogy Roundtable3rd Thursday of each month @ 12:30-1:30 p.m.
Join us for the History Center’s monthly genealogy roundtable. Patrons interested in researching their family trees meet at the library to discuss their work and share strategies. Both beginners and longtime researchers welcome.
Saturday, May 19th
1:30 PM
Black Rock Branch
BridesmaidsAnnie is a maid of honor whose life unravels as she leads her best friend, Lillian, and a group of colorful bridesmaids on a wild ride down the road to matrimony. Annie’s life is a mess. But when she finds out her lifetime best friend is engaged, she simply must serve as Lillian’s maid of honor.
Rose Byrne, Kristen Wiig, Maya Rudolph
Universal Pictures; Directed by Paul Feig
Rated R; 125 minutes; 2011
Free refreshments will be served – but feel free to bring a nonperishable food item for donation to the Black Rock Food Pantry.
Tuesday, May 22nd
5:30 PM
North Branch
ORDINARY PEOPLEEmotionally-disturbed teenager Conrad Jarrett (Timothy Hutton) attempts suicide after the drowning death of his brother. As his parent’s (Mary Tyler Moore, Donald Sutherland) relationship begins to crumble, they seek help of psychiatrist Dr. Berger (Judd Hirsch) to cure Con’s depression.
Donald Sutherland, Mary Tyler Moore, Judd Hirsch, Timothy Hutton
Paramount Pictures; Directed by Robert Redford
Rated R; 124 minutes; 1980
Co sponsored by the Kennedy Center, Inc.
Free refreshments will be served.
Tuesday, May 22nd
6:30 – 8:00 PM
Black RocK Branch
The Art of Critiquing ArtPlease join us for the second in a series of monthly programs focusing on the arts conducted by the World Artist Network.
This particular art critique program, aims to help people integrate with more ease into the art world and assist to them in developing the analysis, synthesis and evaluation skills needed to enhance and fully appreciate all forms of art.
In an age in which people are struggling to become part of a larger global community, the Arts are a language that cuts across racial, cultural, social, educational, and economic barriers and enhance cultural appreciation and awareness.
Free refreshments will be served.
Wednesday, May 23rd
5:00 – 7:45 PM
Burroughs & Saden
THE INFORMANT!In this drama based on a true story, a high-ranking executive, Mark Whitacre, at Archer Daniels Midland joins forces with the FBI to bring down both his company and the entire food industry. He uncovers a large price-fixing scam and decides to become an informant but ends up doing more jail time than his corrupt bosses.
Matt Damon, Melanie Lynskey, Scott Bakula
Warner Bros.; Directed by Steven Soderbergh
Rated R; 108 minutes; 2009
Co sponsored by the Kennedy Center, Inc.
Thursday, May 24th
5:30 PM
Burroughs & Saden
Shintaro Akatso School of Design Exhibition and ReceptionJoin us for an exhibition and reception for the University of Bridgeport’s Shintaro Akatso School of Design Junior Interior Design Students. Under the guidance of Professor Seung Hyeon Park, AIA, the Junior Interior Design Students created designs for the future renovation and repurposing of the former first floor Popular Library in new and innovative ways. Please join us as we showcase the extraordinary work these students have done.
Refreshments will be served.
For more info call 203 576-7777.
Back to school reminder!
Get an online tutor using your valid Bridgeport Public Library card. Find a resource 24/7. Once again we offer free academic and career resources and tutoring from Tutor.com for all students and adults!
More Help Available for Unemployed Homeowners The federal program designed to help unemployed homeowners avoid foreclosure has been expanded. As of August 1, 2011, the Making Home Affordable Modification Program will allow unemployed homeowners to postpone payments for up to 12 months, a change from the previous limit of three months. Unemployed homeowners should contact their mortgage loan servicer to see if they qualify. For more information read the 2-1-1 eLibrary paper Making Home Affordable or visit http://www.makinghomeaffordable.gov/pages/default.aspx.
World Artist Network Info