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Welcome to Bridgeport Public Library's Teen Space!


When's the library open?

Bridgeport Public Library

Mon, Jan 20 11:00AM to 7:00PM
Tue, Jan 21 11:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, Jan 22 11:00AM to 7:00PM
Thu, Jan 23 11:00AM to 7:00PM
Fri, Jan 24 11:00AM to 7:00PM
Sat, Jan 25 11:00AM to 2:00PM
Sun, Jan 26 Closed
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Address
1200 Johnson Avenue
Bridgeport, WV 26330
Tel: 304-842-8248

What's there to do at the library?

     

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Library Ramble (All Ages) - Location: Bridgeport City Park
Thu, Jan 23, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Bridgeport Public Library
Come join us as we stroll through Bridgeport City Park every Thursday morning! In the event of bad weather, we will cancel. Please register to be notified.
Snackchat (Ages 12-17) - Library Location: Teen Space
Thu, Jan 23, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Bridgeport Public Library
Need a space to decompress? Come hang out at the library and enjoy some snacks while chatting with friends!
S.T.E.A.M.ers: Snow Slime (Ages 10-17) - Library Location: Event Space
Fri, Jan 24, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Bridgeport Public Library
Interested in S.T.E.A.M.? Join us as we create snow slime! Recommended for ages 10+
Makerspace Open Hours (All Ages) - Location: Makerspace
Mon, Jan 27, 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.
Language Lounge (All Ages) - Library Location: Event Space
Mon, Jan 27, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Bridgeport Public Library
Looking for a place to practice your English language skills? Or maybe you’re interested in sharing your native language with others? Join us for a multicultural program for all ages.
Notes & Knights (All Ages) - Library Location: Event Space
Tue, Jan 28, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Bridgeport Public Library
Chess club meets study hall! Whether you're looking for a laid back place to study or brushing up on your chess strategies, we've got you covered!
Tabletop Adventures: D&D (Ages 10-17) - Library Location: Event Space
Tue, Jan 28, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Bridgeport Public Library
Ready to face dragons and mimics? Join us for D&D at the library! New players welcome!
Reading to Dogs (All Ages) - Library Location: Event Space
Tue, Jan 28, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Bridgeport Public Library
Looking for a way to practice your reading with a judgement-free audience? Come spend some time reading to the Mountaineer Therapy Dogs! Sign up at the back desk when you arrive for the event!
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Library Ramble (All Ages) - Location: Bridgeport City Park
Thu, Jan 30, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Bridgeport Public Library
Come join us as we stroll through Bridgeport City Park every Thursday morning! In the event of bad weather, we will cancel. Please register to be notified.
Snackchat (Ages 12-17) - Library Location: Teen Space
Thu, Jan 30, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Bridgeport Public Library
Need a space to decompress? Come hang out at the library and enjoy some snacks while chatting with friends!
Family Game Night (All Ages) - Library Location: Event Space
Thu, Jan 30, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Bridgeport Public Library
Looking for a way to spend more time with your friends and family? Join us for game night at the library!
"Switch" It Up (Ages 12-17) - Library Location: Teen Space
Sat, Feb 01, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Bridgeport Public Library
Join your peers at the library as we play some of the best multiplayer games made for the Nintendo Switch!
Building Club (Ages 3+) - Library Location: Event Space
Sat, Feb 01, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Bridgeport Public Library
Come build and create with us at the library! With your imagination and some blocks and bricks, the possibilities are endless!
Registration opens Saturday, January 25 2025 at 12:00pm
Makerspace Open Hours (All Ages) - Location: Makerspace
Mon, Feb 03, 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.
Notes & Knights (All Ages) - Library Location: Event Space
Tue, Feb 04, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Bridgeport Public Library
Chess club meets study hall! Whether you're looking for a laid back place to study or brushing up on your chess strategies, we've got you covered!
Tabletop Adventures: D&D (Ages 10-17) - Library Location: Event Space
Tue, Feb 04, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Bridgeport Public Library
Ready to face dragons and mimics? Join us for D&D at the library! New players welcome!
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Library Ramble (All Ages) - Location: Bridgeport City Park
Thu, Feb 06, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Bridgeport Public Library
Come join us as we stroll through Bridgeport City Park every Thursday morning! In the event of bad weather, we will cancel. Please register to be notified.
Snackchat (Ages 12 -17) - Library Location: Teen Space
Thu, Feb 06, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Bridgeport Public Library
Need a space to decompress? Come hang out at the library and enjoy some snacks while chatting with friends!
Pokémon™ Adventures (All Ages) - Library Location: Event Space
Thu, Feb 06, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Bridgeport Public Library
Join us at the library for all things Pokémon™! Play the Pokémon™ Trading Card Game, create different Pokémon™ crafts, or tell us all about your favorite type!
Registration opens Thursday, January 30 2025 at 5:00pm
Family Movie Night: Harold and the Purple Crayon (All Ages)
Fri, Feb 07, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Bridgeport Public Library
Enjoy watching Harold and the Purple Crayon with your friends and family! Popcorn, hot chocolate, and light refreshments provided.
Registration opens Friday, January 31 2025 at 5:00pm
Makerspace Open Hours (All Ages) - Location: Makerspace
Mon, Feb 10, 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.
American Patriot Book Donation Reception (All Ages) - Library Location: Event Space
Mon, Feb 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Bridgeport Public Library
Join us for light refreshments and the presentation of 38 children's books about American Patriots donated from the Daniel Davisson Chapter of the West Virginia Daughters of the American Revolution!
We Are Better Together Bereavement Support Group (All Ages) - Location: Event Space
Tue, Feb 11, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Bridgeport Public Library
Open discussion on grief, caregiver support, and coping with family dynamics.  
Notes & Knights (All Ages) - Library Location: Event Space
Tue, Feb 11, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Bridgeport Public Library
Chess club meets study hall! Whether you're looking for a laid back place to study or brushing up on your chess strategies, we've got you covered!
Tabletop Adventures: D&D (Ages 10-17) - Library Location: Event Space
Tue, Feb 11, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Bridgeport Public Library
Ready to face dragons and mimics? Join us for D&D at the library! New players welcome!
Teen Artventures: Needle-Felted Heart (Ages 12-17) - Library Location: Teen Space
Tue, Feb 11, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Bridgeport Public Library
This month we're needle-felting hearts!
Registration opens Saturday, February 1 2025 at 12:00am
3D Doodles A: Valentine's (Ages 6-13)
Wed, Feb 12, 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: Valentine
Registration opens Saturday, February 1 2025 at 12:00am
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Library Ramble (All Ages) - Location: Bridgeport City Park
Thu, Feb 13, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Bridgeport Public Library
Come join us as we stroll through Bridgeport City Park every Thursday morning! In the event of bad weather, we will cancel. Please register to be notified.
Snackchat (Ages 12 -17) - Library Location: Teen Space
Thu, Feb 13, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Bridgeport Public Library
Need a space to decompress? Come hang out at the library and enjoy some snacks while chatting with friends!
3D Doodles B: Valentine's (Ages 6-13) - Library Location: Makerspace
Fri, Feb 14, 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: Valentine
Registration opens Saturday, February 1 2025 at 12:00am
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Makerspace Open Hours (All Ages) - Location: Makerspace
Mon, Feb 17, 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.
Notes & Knights (All Ages) - Library Location: Event Space
Tue, Feb 18, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Bridgeport Public Library
Chess club meets study hall! Whether you're looking for a laid back place to study or brushing up on your chess strategies, we've got you covered!
Tabletop Adventures: D&D (Ages 10-17) - Library Location: Event Space
Tue, Feb 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Bridgeport Public Library
Ready to face dragons and mimics? Join us for D&D at the library! New players welcome!
Young Wordsmiths (Ages 12-17) - Library Location: Teen Space
Wed, Feb 19, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Bridgeport Public Library
Interested in honing your creative writing skills? Join a community of fellow writers! We'll have prompts and writing excercises ready for you!
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Library Ramble (All Ages) - Location: Bridgeport City Park
Thu, Feb 20, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Bridgeport Public Library
Come join us as we stroll through Bridgeport City Park every Thursday morning! In the event of bad weather, we will cancel. Please register to be notified.
Snackchat (Ages 12 -17) - Library Location: Teen Space
Thu, Feb 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Bridgeport Public Library
Need a space to decompress? Come hang out at the library and enjoy some snacks while chatting with friends!
Teen Movie Night: Annie (Ages 12-17) - Library Location: Event Space
Thu, Feb 20, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Bridgeport Public Library
It's showtime! Come hang with your peers and watch Annie. Free snacks provided!
Registration opens Saturday, February 1 2025 at 12:00am
Homeschool Huddle (All Ages) - Library Location: Event Space
Fri, Feb 21, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Bridgeport Public Library
Want to connect with other homeschool families in the area? Stop by the library to share resources and learn about the resources your library offers! Light refreshments provided.
Registration opens Saturday, February 1 2025 at 12:00am
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Explora

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Points of View

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Polling the Nations

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Teen Book Cloud

An online database of YA/Teen eBooks and educator resources perfect for middle school and high school.. Includes graphic novels, enhanced novels, eBooks, classic literature, videos, educator resources, and audiobooks. Provided by WV Library Commission. 


Tutor.com

Provides on-demand tutoring, homework help, test preparation and writing assistance for students ingrades K-Adult in over 60 subjects. No appointment is necessary! Tutors are available 10AM - 10PM. Use their drop-off reviews, practice quizzes, video lessons, and The Princeton Review® SAT®/ACT®Essentials for self-study, 24/7. Provided by WV Library Commission. Call or email the library, library@bridgeportwv.gov, to obtain the passcode. 

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