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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
This page was
last updated on
05/14/2008 |
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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 |
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SINGING COWBOY ENTERTAINS
The Singing Cowboy (aka Jeff Munsick of
Vineland) and his sidekick Annie Oakley
(Jeff's wife Amy) entertained a group of
children on Friday, March 21, 2008, in the
lower level of the Bridgeton Library. The
children, accompanied by parents and
guardians, enjoyed the music from the
Cowboy, a book reading from Annie and
refreshments that were provided and served
by the Friends of the Bridgeton Library.
See the
Cowboy page
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FRIENDS SPONSOR CELTIC CONCERT
To the sound of Irish music, 65 guests
attended a Celtic Concert featuring McDermott's Handy
in the Library's lower level on
the evening of Feb. 29. Sponsored by the Friends
of the Bridgeton Library, the guests were
entertained with an hour
and a half of great music by Dennis Gormley and Kathy DeAngelo.
They also participated in a Chinese auction
and enjoyed some
tasty Irish desserts. See the
Celtic Concert page for more pictures.
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Teen Library
Council Meeting. New members welcome. |
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Guided Tours of Woodruff
Museum |
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Preschool Story
Time--Stories, songs, finger
plays and a snack. |
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Movie:
Treasure Hunter Benjamin Franklin Gates is
back in this action adventure film. Rated
PG-13. |
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Friends of
the Library Meeting. Learn how you can
help your library! |
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Guided Tours of Woodruff
Museum |
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Memorial
Day--Library Closed. |
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Preschool Story
Time--Stories, songs, finger
plays and a snack. |
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Teen
Tuesday--Pottery Workshop with Artist Molly
Caffrey! |
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Teen Library
Council Meeting. New members welcome. |
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Guided Tours of Woodruff
Museum |
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Friends of
the Library Plant Sale! |
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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. |
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A rich history of
library service in Bridgeton dates back to 1811.
Use the link to learn more about our history. |
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Read about the
facilities in the two levels of the Bridgeton
Library, our activities room, a conference room
and our library space. |
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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 link to get more information. |
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