Black Rock Branch Library

09/01/2026

Free yoga classes return to the Black Rock branch starting THIS THURSDAY, 9/3! Hope to see you there!

08/31/2026

SAVE THE DATE! Square dancing comes to Black Rock next Tuesday, 9/8. Registration is required so stop by the desk, call us, or use this link: https://bportlibrary.libcal.com/event/17405838

08/25/2026

Seed Library update! We received a good quantity of seed packs that had a sell-by date of 11/2024, but that doesn't mean they can't be used! All of the packs were added to the Black Rock Seed Library cart and are available to anyone who wants them!

Resources:
- https://www.uvm.edu/extension/news/can-old-seeds-still-grow
- https://hudsonvalleyseed.com/blogs/blog/seed-trade-secrets-your-old-seeds-might-still-grow?srsltid=AfmBOookVGSo5bmQOLWD3eNxpAuNtp0xYumWvdNaa_ddBFszIPxf4nM1

08/24/2026

Porchfest may be over but the local concerts continue tomorrow night here at the Black Rock Branch! Paul Bluestein and Susan Talbot Reid, who play together as Side-by-Side, will present a free hour long performance taking us through the history of American folk music to celebrate America250. No registration necessary.

08/17/2026

06/30/2026

THIS THURSDAY!!! Stop by for our Happy Birthday USA party at 6pm for cupcake decorating (and eating😋), crafts, games, and more! Kids, parents, and caregivers welcome, no registration required.
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06/29/2026

06/22/2026

Join us THIS SATURDAY 6/27 at 2 pm for an interactive concert with Master Drummer Baba Kazi Oliver! No registration required, free to attend, and all ages welcome!

06/09/2026

THIS THURSDAY! Join us and the Stamford Museum & Nature Center for What's Up With Plants?, an educational program for ages 4+ that will teach you about seeds from start to finish AND get you started on your very own herb garden! Supplies are limited so be sure to register here: https://bportlibrary.libcal.com/event/16581292

This event is a part of the Bridgeport Public Library’s 2026 Summer Reading series of programs, tied with the theme Plant a Seed, Read. https://www.ireadprogram.org/

05/27/2026