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Volunteer Program

What is the Volunteer Program?

Our Volunteer Services Program seeks to help support the BPL and the staff in raising awareness of library services in the community and assists the Friends of the BPL with their literacy outreach initiatives including preparing for the weekly Book Sale. Our commitment is to match your skills and interests to the projects which suit your schedule and availability.

Our Volunteers dedicate their many talents along with hundreds of hours of their own time helping us to serve the City of Bridgeport.


Why Should I Volunteer?

  • Make important contributions to library services in the community.
  • The opportunity to share your interests and abilities with your community.
  • Learn about the Bridgeport Public Library and its collections.
  • Gain work experience and skills.
  • You will help to promote education and enrichment to the citizens of Bridgeport

Currently Available Volunteer Opportunities:

How do I volunteer?

Contact our Volunteer Services Coordinator, Sharaya Smith at 203-576-7778 or email her at ssmith@bridgeportpubliclibrary.org. We also invite you to come into our office – located at the Main Branch – to submit a volunteer application or you may choose to apply online now!

Organizations may:

· Submit Requests for Service Days

· Schedule Group Volunteer Opportunities