East Side Branch - Bridgeport Public Library

08/15/2026

07/27/2026

East Side Branch New renovation pictures

05/28/2026

The Puerto Rican Parade of Fairfield County is returning for a full weekend celebration of culture, music, food, and community pride!🇵🇷 There will be a Gala Night on Friday July, 10, Flag Raising Ceremony on Saturday July 11 and the Parade and Festival at Seaside Park on Sunday, July 12. Check the flyer for the full weekend schedule and performer lineup. Everyone is welcome to attend this free community celebration!

05/28/2026

The Filing in the Blanks Mobile Food Pantry is going to be in Bridgeport next month! Groceries will be available at Luis Munoz Marin School for those in need every second Saturday of the month. 🧺✨
📍 479 Helen Street - Luis Munoz Marin School
🗓️ Every 4th Saturday of the month
Check out flyer for times and more info!
Learn more about Filling in the Blanks: https://ow.ly/qSLj50Z4rEZ
¡La Despensa de Alimentos Móvil Filling in the Blanks estará pronto en Bridgeport! Habrá alimentos disponibles en la Escuela Luis Muñoz Marín para quienes lo necesiten cada segundo sábado del mes. 🧺✨
📍 479 Helen Street - Escuela Luis Muñoz Marín
🗓️ Cada segundo sábado del mes
¡Consulta el volante para conocer los horarios y más información!
Más información sobre Filling in the Blanks: https://ow.ly/qSLj50Z4rEZ

05/28/2026

Celebrate freedom, culture and community on June 13th at the 34th Annual Juneteenth Parade & Harambee Festival! Join the community for a day filled with music, performances, vendors and more at Seaside Park. The parade kicks off at 11 AM, followed by a full afternoon of festivities celebrating heritage and unity. Featuring marching bands, live entertainment, food vendors and special performances throughout the day. Come out and be part of this powerful celebration honoring the past while building community for the future. If you're a local business, community organization, dance team or a creative that wants to participate in the parade use the link below to apply!
📅Saturday, June 13, 2026
🕑Parade starts at 11 AM | Festival until 5 PM
📍Seaside Park
🔗https://ow.ly/MHmE50YV8vv

05/27/2026

East Side Branch renovation pictures.😀

02/07/2026

📣 Now Open: City of Bridgeport Public Safety Telecommunicator Examination #2402
The City of Bridgeport is accepting applications for the upcoming Public Safety Telecommunicator Exam.
🗓 Application deadline: March 1, 2026*
👉 Apply or learn more at: https://ow.ly/FXLu50Y6zFP
💲 Application fee is waived for residents of the City of Bridgeport
(Residency verification required for waiver.)
🔔 Stay tuned for future announcements, including open houses and informational sessions.

*or when, at the City’s discretion, the examination capacity has been met. The City of Bridgeport reserves the right to limit the number of applications accepted so as to allow the City to hold an examination within its financial and logistical capacity to do so.

02/07/2026

🚨 Extreme Cold Weather Alert 🚨

As temperatures drop to dangerously low levels, we want to make sure everyone has a safe, warm place to go.

The GBTA bus station in downtown Bridgeport will remain open overnight as a warming center for anyone who needs shelter. Especially our unhoused neighbors.

If you know someone who may be outside tonight, please spread the word and encourage them to head to the station.

And if you see someone out in the extreme cold, please call our non-emergency line at 203-576-7671 and share their location.
📍 Your call could truly save a life.

A sincere thank you to the GBTA for helping keep our community safe and warm during this weather. 🙏



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01/16/2026

East Side Branch updated pictures of renovation.😀