Bridgeport Public Library » Burroughs & Saden http://bportlibrary.org Thu, 17 May 2012 20:59:22 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 Free Computer Classes http://bportlibrary.org/news/free-computer-classes/ http://bportlibrary.org/news/free-computer-classes/#comments Sat, 29 Oct 2011 12:06:11 +0000 John http://bportlibrary.org/?p=6918 Wednesdays
3:30 – 5:30 PM
Burroughs & Saden – 3rd Flr Community Room

computerFree Computer Classes

Build 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

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12:30 PM – 1:30 PM
Burroughs & Saden – History Center

Genealogy Roundtable

3rd 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.

]]> http://bportlibrary.org/news/genealogy-roundtable/feed/ 0 The Informant! – A May is Mental Health Awareness Month Movie http://bportlibrary.org/news/the-informant-a-may-is-mental-health-awareness-month-movie/ http://bportlibrary.org/news/the-informant-a-may-is-mental-health-awareness-month-movie/#comments Mon, 31 May 2010 12:55:49 +0000 John http://bportlibrary.org/?p=16285 Wednesday, May 23rd
5:00 – 7:45 PM
Burroughs & Saden

The InformantTHE 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

View trailer

Co sponsored by the Kennedy Center, Inc.

]]> http://bportlibrary.org/news/the-informant-a-may-is-mental-health-awareness-month-movie/feed/ 0 University of Bridgeport Shintaro Akatso School of Design Exhibition and Reception http://bportlibrary.org/news/university-of-bridgeport-shintaro-akatso-school-of-design-exhibition-and-reception/ http://bportlibrary.org/news/university-of-bridgeport-shintaro-akatso-school-of-design-exhibition-and-reception/#comments Mon, 31 May 2010 12:50:29 +0000 John http://bportlibrary.org/?p=16519 Thursday, May 24th
5:30 PM 
Burroughs & Saden 

sasd-logoShintaro Akatso School of Design Exhibition and Reception

Join 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.

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6:00 – 8:00 PM
Burroughs & Saden – 3rd Fl. Community Room

kids in the meadowThe Kids in the Meadow

A free play for the community.

Light refreshments will be served.

Contact: Mr. Jason Scott Upchurch    203 298-2579

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5:00 PM
Burroughs & Saden – 3rd Fl. Commuity Room

CCAOpening of Literacy and Fine Arts Exhibition

Please join us as the Caribbean Community Association hosts the “Opening of Literacy and Fine Arts Exhibition” in celebration of artists and authors from the Non-Spanish speaking Caribbean with a reception to follow in the 3rd Floor Community Room, featuring food of those regions.

Event Flyer

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