The Bridgeport Public Library is a city jewel with improving neighborhood branches thanks to the voter-approved referendum a few years ago. This News 12 piece highlights the library.
Our neighborhood librarian John “Salty” Soltis shares February events at the North End branch:
Thursday, February 2nd at 6:00 PM, The North Branch Library, 3455 Madison Avenue presents: Akeelah and the Bee – The uplifting story of a young girl who hides her talent for spelling to fit in. When she decides to let her light shine the entire community pitches in to support her. This film is part of North Branch’s 4th annual Black History Month Film Festival – this year’s topic is Black Women in America. For more info call: 203 576-8113.
Tuesday, February 14th from 12:30 to 4:30 PM, The North Branch Library, 3455 Madison Avenue presents: AARP Driver Safety Course: Drivers age 50+ who complete this 4 hour driver safety course qualify for a minimum 5% discount on their car insurance. Registration is required. For more info call: 203 576-8113.
Thursday, February 16th from 6:00 to 7:30 PM, The North Branch Library, 3455 Madison Avenue and the SC Consultants Group present: Stress Management: Stress is an everyday fact of life. Stress manifests itself in many areas of life. Workplace stress is the number one cause for burnout. The skeleton crew, increased responsibility, longer working days and demanding clients all contribute our stress level. The good news! Stress can be managed and used to build strong relationships and to benefit you and your team. Refreshments will be served. Registration is required. For more info call: 203 576-8113.
Thursday, February 23rd at 6:00 PM, The North Branch Library, 3455 Madison Avenue presents: The Rosa Parks Story – The story of the Montgomery Bus Boycott through the eyes of Rosa Parks. As always Angela Bassett owns the movie. This film is part of North Branch’s 4th annual Black History Month Film Festival – this year’s topic is Black Women in America. For more info call: 203 576-8113.
Tuesday, February 28th at 6:00 PM, The North Branch Library, 3455 Madison Avenue presents: Daughters of the Dust – The story of a family from the South Sea Island off the coast of the southern US. Known as Gullahs, the culture is one of the purest African in North America. This is the final film of North Branch’s 4th annual Black History Month Film Festival – this year’s topic is Black Women in America. For more info call: 203 576-8113.
Also, Beginning Italian Language classes are offered at the Black Rock Public Library starting Thursday, February 9 at 7:15 pm. The classes are every Thursday for four weeks and are free.
*** Voter awareness should also be offered in the Public Libraries once a week on different topics, no? *** Inform The Voters! ***
Hey Mojo–Good idea and we are already doing some of what you suggested. John Lee and Andy Fardy will be doing follow-ups to their Bpt Budget program at Black Rock 6:30 Feb. 21st and Downtown 2:00 Feb. 25th.
We also have State Rep. Auden Grogins coming to Black Rock 6:30 February 28th–more details coming soon. There are also a few other things in the works that aren’t quite ready to go public with.
Lastly, if you have any specific ideas on what you would like to see the BPL do in the way of voter awareness, or even better, if you would like to do or help put together a program or series of programs please let me know. You can reach me at 203 337-9676 or jsoltis@bridgeportpubliclibrary.org.