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Welcome to Bridgeport Public Library's Teen Space!

When's the library open?

What's there to do at the library?

Summer Reading Kickoff (All Ages) - Location: Indoors at the Library

Sat, Jun 14, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Bridgeport Public Library

Join us inside and pick up the supplies needed to level up your reading. We also have a Japanese taiko drum group performing and a special guest--Llama from the Llama Llama series.

Registration is now closed

Peaceful Forest Taiko Drum Performance (All Ages) - Location: Children's Area

Sat, Jun 14, 3:30pm - 4:00pm

Bridgeport Public Library

Part of our Summer Reading Kickoff--Join us in the Children's Area for a Japanese Taiko drum performance by Peaceful Forest.

Register

Makerspace Open Hours (All Ages) - Location: Makerspace

Mon, Jun 16, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Bridgeport Public Library

Drop by the Makerspace to try out 3D printing, 3D pens, a button maker, a Cricut cutting machine, a sewing machine, or a VR headset.

LivConfident Taekwondo (All Ages) - Library Location: Event Space

Mon, Jun 16, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Bridgeport Public Library

Join us for LivConfident's class on bullying, strangers, and self-confidence! Attendees will also learn three taekwondo moves and get to break a board!

Code Block (Ages 6-17) - Library Location: Makerspace

Mon, Jun 16, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Bridgeport Public Library

Interested in learning to code your own website or videogame? Join us as we work together using Fiero Code to level up our coding skills.

Cultural Connections (All Ages) - Location: Event Space

Mon, Jun 16, 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Bridgeport Public Library

Join us for a multicultural program for all ages. This month we will be showcasing native plants and gardening.

Tabletop Adventures: D&D (Ages 10-17) - Library Location: Event Space

Tue, Jun 17, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Bridgeport Public Library

Ready to face dragons and mimics? Join us for D&D at the library! New players welcome!

How to DM (Ages 12+) - Library Location: Event Space

Tue, Jun 17, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Bridgeport Public Library

Interested in learning how to run your own D&D campaigns? Come learn the ins and outs of being a dungeon master!

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Library Ramble (All Ages) - Location: Bridgeport City Park

Thu, Jun 19, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Bridgeport Public Library

Join us as we stroll through Bridgeport City Park! You can bring your favorite music, audiobook, podcast, or chat with some of your favorite library staff!

Snackchat (Ages 12-17) - Library Location: Teen Space

Thu, Jun 19, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Bridgeport Public Library

Need a space to decompress? Come hang out at the library and enjoy some light snacks while chatting with friends!

Teen Movie Night: The Hate U Give (Ages 12-17) - Library Location: Teen Space

Thu, Jun 19, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Bridgeport Public Library

It's showtime for patrons ages 12-17! Come hang with your peers and watch The Hate U Give. Free snacks provided!

Bridgeport Farmer's Market (All Ages) - Location: 100 Marketplace Avenue, Bridgeport, WV

Sun, Jun 22, 10:00am - 1:00pm

Bridgeport Public Library

We are returning to the Bridgeport Farmer's Market! Stop by our table to sign up for a library card, pick up some free goodies, and enjoy your time at our activity table.

Makerspace Open Hours (All Ages) - Location: Makerspace

Mon, Jun 23, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Bridgeport Public Library

Drop by the Makerspace to try out 3D printing, 3D pens, a button maker, a Cricut cutting machine, a sewing machine, or a VR headset.

Code Block (Ages 6-17) - Library Location: Makerspace

Mon, Jun 23, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Bridgeport Public Library

Interested in learning to code your own website or videogame? Join us as we work together using Fiero Code to level up our coding skills.

Registration opens Monday, June 16 2025 at 3:00pm

Plant Swap (All Ages) - Location: Event Space

Mon, Jun 23, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Bridgeport Public Library

Level up you gardening this summer! Meet fellow plant lovers and share gardening tips and tricks all while trading plants and propagations.

Tabletop Adventures: D&D (Ages 10-17) - Library Location: Event Space

Tue, Jun 24, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Bridgeport Public Library

Ready to face dragons and mimics? Join us for D&D at the library! New players welcome!

Virtual Author Talk with Kathrine Applegate - Location: Virtual

Tue, Jun 24, 4:00pm - 4:30pm

Bridgeport Public Library

Join us as award-winning author and summer reading champion Katherine Applegate talks to viewers about her enthusiastically heartwarming novel in verse, Odder.

Register

Reading to Dogs (All Ages) - Library Location: Event Space

Tue, Jun 24, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Bridgeport Public Library

*Sign up outside the Event Space when you arrive for the event! Looking for a way to practice your reading with a judgement-free audience? Come spend some time reading to the Mountaineer Therapy Dogs!

Library Ramble (All Ages) - Location: Bridgeport City Park

Thu, Jun 26, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Bridgeport Public Library

Join us as we stroll through Bridgeport City Park! You can bring your favorite music, audiobook, podcast, or chat with some of your favorite library staff!

Snackchat (Ages 12-17) - Library Location: Teen Space

Thu, Jun 26, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Bridgeport Public Library

Need a space to decompress? Come hang out at the library and enjoy some light snacks while chatting with friends!

Family Game Night (All Ages) - Library Location: Event Space

Thu, Jun 26, 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Bridgeport Public Library

Looking for a way to spend more time with your friends and family? Join us for game night at the library!

Magic the Gathering (Ages 10-17) - Library Location: Event Space

Fri, Jun 27, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Bridgeport Public Library

Interested in joining the world of trading card games? Come learn to play Magic the Gathering!

Roots & Readers (All Ages) - Library Location: Library Community Garden

Fri, Jun 27, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Bridgeport Public Library

Roots & Readers is back for year three! Learn how to grow your own food and watch the plants grow week after week. For all ages! In case of inclement weather, we will move into the event space.

Makerspace Open Hours (All Ages) - Location: Makerspace

Mon, Jun 30, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Bridgeport Public Library

Drop by the Makerspace to try out 3D printing, 3D pens, a button maker, a Cricut cutting machine, a sewing machine, or a VR headset.

Code Block (Ages 6-17) - Library Location: Makerspace

Mon, Jun 30, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Bridgeport Public Library

Interested in learning to code your own website or videogame? Join us as we work together using Fiero Code to level up our coding skills.

Registration opens Monday, June 23 2025 at 3:00pm

Live Insect Show with "The Bug Lady" (All Ages) - Location: Event Space

Mon, Jun 30, 4:00pm - 6:30pm

Bridgeport Public Library

"The Bug Lady" Mary Gall is presenting an exciting live show of local and exotic insects and arachnids! Attendees must avoid the use of bug spray and hand sanitizer.

Tabletop Adventures: D&D (Ages 10-17) - Library Location: Event Space

Tue, Jul 01, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Bridgeport Public Library

Ready to face dragons and mimics? Join us for D&D at the library! New players welcome!

3D Doodles A: Games (Ages 6-13) - Library Location: Makerspace

Wed, Jul 02, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Bridgeport Public Library

*Please register for only 3D Doodles A OR 3D Doodles B. Ever wanted to draw something in 3D? Come experiment with our 3Doodler pens! This event is ideal for ages 6-13. This month's theme: Games

Registration opens Tuesday, July 1 2025 at 12:00am

Library Ramble (All Ages) - Location: Bridgeport City Park

Thu, Jul 03, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Bridgeport Public Library

Looking for a group to walk with? Join us as we stroll through Bridgeport City Park! You can bring your favorite music, audiobook, podcast, or chat with some of your favorite library staff!

Code Block (Ages 6-17) - Library Location: Makerspace

Mon, Jul 07, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Bridgeport Public Library

Interested in learning to code your own website or videogame? Join us as we work together using Fiero Code to level up our coding skills. Make sure you have a library card and email address ready!

Registration opens Tuesday, July 1 2025 at 12:00am

3D Doodles B: Games (Ages 6-13) - Library Location: Makerspace

Mon, Jul 07, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Bridgeport Public Library

*Please register for only 3D Doodles A OR 3D Doodles B. Ever wanted to draw something in 3D? Come experiment with our 3Doodler pens! This event is ideal for ages 6-13. This month's theme: Games

Registration opens Tuesday, July 1 2025 at 12:00am

Kidding Around Yoga (Ages 3-14) - Library Location: Event Space

Tue, Jul 08, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Bridgeport Public Library

Children will develop stress-management skills and awareness of the relationship between their minds and bodies while learning yoga and meditation practices through games and music.

Tabletop Adventures: D&D (Ages 10-17) - Library Location: Event Space

Tue, Jul 08, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Bridgeport Public Library

Ready to face dragons and mimics? Join us for D&D at the library! New players welcome!

Library Ramble (All Ages) - Location: Bridgeport City Park

Thu, Jul 10, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Bridgeport Public Library

Looking for a group to walk with? Join us as we stroll through Bridgeport City Park! You can bring your favorite music, audiobook, podcast, or chat with some of your favorite library staff!

Bridgeport Farmer's Market (All Ages) - Location: 100 Marketplace Avenue, Bridgeport, WV

Sun, Jul 13, 10:00am - 1:00pm

Bridgeport Public Library

We are returning to the Bridgeport Farmer's Market! Stop by our table to sign up for a library card, pick up some free goodies, and enjoy your time at our activity table.

Code Block (Ages 6-17) - Library Location: Makerspace

Mon, Jul 14, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Bridgeport Public Library

Interested in learning to code your own website or videogame? Join us as we work together using Fiero Code to level up our coding skills. Make sure you have a library card and email address ready!

Registration opens Tuesday, July 1 2025 at 12:00am

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Mon, Jun 09	11:00AM to 7:00PM
Tue, Jun 10	11:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, Jun 11	11:00AM to 7:00PM
Thu, Jun 12	11:00AM to 7:00PM
Fri, Jun 13	11:00AM to 7:00PM
Sat, Jun 14	11:00AM to 2:00PM
Sun, Jun 15	Closed