Welcome To Bridgeton Library

THE ORIGINAL
LIBRARY

Built in 1816 as the
Cumberland National Bank,
this was the city's library
from 1901 to 1967.

THE MAIN ENTRANCE

Constructed in 1967,
this is the newer section
that now serves as the
main entrance.

Bridgeton
Free Public
Library

Gail Robinson

Director

150 East Commerce Street

Bridgeton, New Jersey 08302

Telephone - (856) 451-2620

HOURS

Monday 10 to 5

Tues. - Thurs. 10 to 8

Friday 10 to 5

Saturday 10 to 4

Saturday Summer Hours,

June to Labor Day - 10 to 2

PRINTABLE
FLYERS
FOR MANY
EVENTS
AVAILABLE ON
THIS WEB SITE
CHECK OUT:
SUMMER READING PROGRAM
RIVER TUBING TRIP
TEEN EVENTS

A new service has been added for holders of Bridgeton Library cards and Clues Cards for downloading audio books. Click on the graphic below to go to our download page.

Get Help From State Library

Click on the button above to get help from the State Library on jobs, finances, health, housing, parenting and aging issues.

This page was

last updated on

07/03/2009

Divided into two sections, our library provides services for adults as well as for children. You are invited to explore both by using the links below:

Adult Services Children's Services On-Line Catalog

FRIENDS SOLD PLANTS, USED COOKBOOKS AT YARD SALE

A selection of plants, used cookbooks and book bags were on sale by the Friends of the Bridgeton Library on Saturday, May 30, during the Bridgeton community yard sale at the Cinderella Softball Field in the city recration center. The huge yard sale started at 7 a.m. and went to 1 p.m. The Friends group had tomato, herb, butterfly and Mexican sunflower plants for sale. To see scenes from this year's sale, follow this link or click on the photo.

MURPHY'S GREYHOUND PERFORMS CONCERT

The duo of Bob Michel and Mike Plunkett, who call themselves Murphy's Greyhound, performed in a Celtic Concert in the lower level of the Bridgeton Library. Sponsored by the Friends of the Bridgeton Library, proceeds from the event went to help fund the library's many community and youth reading programs plus fund technology equipment computer software. Click here for more details.

DATE

TIME

AUDIENCE

DESCRIPTION

7/04/09

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Independence Day -- Library closed.

7/07/09

10:30 AM

Ages 2-6

Preschool Story Time - stories, songs, finger plays and a snack. No registration necessary.

7/07/09

10:30 AM

Ages 7-11

Story and Craft- Enjoy a story, craft and snack. Held at the same time as Preschool Story Time, this is excellent for older siblings!

7/08/09

6 PM

Ages 11-up

Balloon Sculpting Workshop! Make works of art from balloons. Plus, see creepy double movie "Tales of the Unknown." No Registration.

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For Printable
Flyer

7/10/09

10:30 AM

Ages 6-23 months

Baby Time - Join us for stories, songs and finger plays in English & Spanish. No registration necessary.

7/11/09

11-2 PM

Ages 12-18

Anime Mania Day! Play anime video games and enjoy Japanese snacks. Costumes optional.

7/14/09

10:30 AM

Grades K-up

Meet the Author! Connie Steiner will be here to read her book "Paul's New Ear's" and share a special art project. No registration necessary.

7/15/09

6 PM

Ages 12-18

Teen Book Discussion - The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins. Register to get the book for free!

7/16/09

6 PM

Grades K-5

Picture This--Exploring Art! Share stories on art, learn about different styles and create your own masterpiece! We will use paint so dress appropriately. Registration required.

7/18/09

11 AM

Ages 6-8

Book Discussion - A Bad Case of Stripes by David Shannon. Register to get book for free!

7/21/09

10:30 AM

Ages 2-6

Preschool Story Time - stories, songs, finger plays and a snack. No registration necessary.

7/21/09

10:30 AM

Ages 7-11

Story and Craft- Enjoy a story, craft and snack. Held at the same time as Preschool Story Time, this is excellent for older siblings!

7/21/09

6 PM

Ages 12-up

Costume Designer Program! Designer Evelyn Hoffman will talk about her work and show a film. No registration.

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For Printable
Flyer

7/21/09

7PM

All

Friends of the Library Meeting -- Come out and help your library! New members welcome.

7/22/09

6 PM

Ages 9 and up

Book Discussion - The Invention of Hugo Cabret by Brian Selznick. Register to get book for free!

7/24/09

10:30 AM

Ages 6-23 months

Baby Time - Join us for stories, songs and finger plays in English & Spanish. No registration necessary.

7/29/09

9 AM

Ages 12-18

Teen River Tubing Trip! Tube the Egg Harbor River. Parent signature required! $5 deposit will be returned day of trip.

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For Printable
Flyer

7/30/09

6 PM

Grades K-5

Picture This--Exploring Art! Share stories on art, learn about different styles and create your own masterpiece! We will use paint so dress appropriately. Registration required.

8/01/09

3 PM

All Ages

Didgeridoo Down Under! A high energy Australia themed show that combines art, music, puppetry and more!

8/01/09

4:15 PM

Ages 10 and up

Didgeridoo Workshop! Learn how to make and play music on a didgeridoo! Please register for the workshop.

8/4/09

10:30 AM

Ages 2-6

Preschool Story Time - stories, songs, finger plays and a snack. No registration necessary.

8/4/09

6 PM

Ages 6-16

Annual Lego Tournament! Judging will be done by Watson & Henry, Associates. Registration required.

8/5/09

6 PM

Ages 12-18

Teen Coffee House! Read a favorite poem or share any talent! Musical instruments welcome. Piano available for use. No registration.

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For Printable
Flyer

8/7/09

10:30 AM

Ages 6-23 months

Baby Time - Join us for stories, songs and finger plays in English & Spanish. No registration necessary.

8/8/09

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Last day to hand in Summer Reading Logs!

8/12/09

12:30 - 2:30 PM

All

Free Skating Party for Summer Reading Club Members who have read at least 5 books. Call library to register.

8/12/09

6 PM

Ages 12-18

End of Summer Reading Party!

8/13/09

6 PM

Ages 5-11

Summer Reading Finale -- Ice Cream Party!

8/18/09

7PM

All

Friends of the Library Meeting -- Come out and help your library! New members welcome.

The popular Woodruff Museum of Indian Artifacts is located in the lower level of our building at 150 E. Commerce Street. Use the link to explore an Indian artifacts exhibit.

A rich history of library service in Bridgeton dates back to 1811. Use the Our History link to learn more about our history.

Read about the facilities in the two levels of the Bridgeton Library, our activities room, a conference room and our library space. Use the Our Facilities link to learn more about our facilities.

A non-profit organization, the Friends of the Bridgeton Library is a group wishing to financially support the library with equipment and programs. Use the Our Friends link to get more information.