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

This page was
last updated on
06/27/2008

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

FRIENDS RAISE FUNDS WITH PLANTS & BOOKS

With plenty of homegrown plants and quite a few used books, the Friends of the Bridgeton Library raised funds with a Plant and Book Sale on May 31. Several Friends members grew the plants from seeds. Profits from the sale are being used for the library's reading programs and to upgarade technology at the city facility. See the Plant Sale page for more pictures.

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 for more pictures.

DATE

TIME

AUDIENCE

DESCRIPTION

06/28/08

11 AM - 2PM

All

Guided Tours of Woodruff Museum

07/01/08

10:30 AM

Ages 2-6

Preschool Story Time--Stories, songs, finger plays and a snack.

07/01/08

10:30 AM

Ages 6 & up

Story and Craft--Held at the same time as our Preschool Story Time. Perfect for older siblings!

07/01/08

4:30-6 PM

Ages 12-19

Teen Tuesday--Jewelry Workshop with Artist, Deb DiMarco. Registration preferred but not required.

07/03/08

10:30 AM

Ages 2-6

Preschool Story Time--Stories, songs, finger plays and a snack. Please note: Tuesday & Thursday Story Times during the same week are identical.

07/04/08

Closed

Library closed in observance of Independence Day.

07/05/08

Closed

Library closed in observance of Independence Day.

07/07/08

11 AM

Recommended for Ages 6 and up

Kim Brown, sister of Marc Brown will be here to talk about growing up as the "real" D.W.! She will share stories & pictures, read a D. W. book, and teach children how to draw her favorite character. She will be happy to sign your book, or you can purchase one that day. Sherlock's Tomes bookstore will be here to sell copies of D. W. books. No registration is necessary. Sponsored by the Friends of the Bridgeton Library!

07/08/08

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Ages 12-19

Teen Tuesday--Lion King Trip! All seats filled.

07/10/08

10:30 AM

Ages 2-6

Preschool Story Time--Stories, songs, finger plays and a snack.

07/12/08

11 AM - 2PM

All

Guided Tours of Woodruff Museum

07/12/08

7PM

All

Free Concert--Hollowbodies & Cardigans Jazz Trio & Louis Bramante. Sponsored by the Friends of the Bridgeton Public Library.

07/15/08

10:30 AM

Ages 2-6

Preschool Story Time--Stories, songs, finger plays and a snack.

07/15/08

10:30 AM

Ages 6 & up

Story and Craft--Held at the same time as our Preschool Story Time. Perfect for older siblings!

07/15/08

4 PM

Ages 12-19

Rock Band / Guitar Hero Tournament! Prizes will be awarded in different age categories. Registration preferred but not required. Call for more information.

07/15/08

7:00 PM

All

Friends of the Library Meeting

07/17/08

10:30 AM

Ages 2-6

Preschool Story Time--Stories, songs, finger plays and a snack. Please note: Tuesday & Thursday Story Times during the same week are identical.

07/19/08

11 AM - 2PM

All

Guided Tours of Woodruff Museum

07/19/08

11 AM

Ages 6-8

Book Discussion--"Breakout at the Bug Lab" by Ruth Horowitz. All participants receive a free book. Registration required. Call for more information.

07/19/08

7 PM

All

Free Concert--Fishlips! Sponsored by the Friends of the Bridgeton Public Library.

07/22/08

10:30 AM

Ages 2-6

Preschool Story Time--Stories, songs, finger plays and a snack.

07/22/08

10:30 AM

Ages 6 & up

Story and Craft--Held at the same time as our Preschool Story Time. Perfect for older siblings!

07/22/08

4:45-6 PM

Ages 12-19

Teen Tuesday--Origami Class with Keiko Warner.

07/23/08

6:00 PM

Ages 12-19

Teen Library Council Meeting. New members welcome.

07/24/08

7 PM

All

Family Program--Rick Waterhouse presents..."In Search of the Reading Bug!"

07/26/08

7 PM

All

Free Concert--Hopscotch Injury! Sponsored by the Friends of the Bridgeton Public Library.

07/26/08

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All

Last day to register for the Summer Reading Program.

07/26/08

11 AM - 2PM

All

Guided Tours of Woodruff Museum

07/29/08

10:30 AM

Ages 2-6

Preschool Story Time--Stories, songs, finger plays and a snack.

07/29/08

10:30 AM

Ages 6 & up

Story and Craft--Held at the same time as our Preschool Story Time. Perfect for older siblings!

07/29/08

4:30-6 PM

Ages 12-19

Teen Tuesday--Make Marble Magnets & CD Photo Albums. Bring old CDs if you have them.

07/30/08

6 PM

Ages 9-Up

Book Discussion--"Project Mulberry" by Linda Sue Park. All participants receive a free book. Registration required. Call for more information.

08/01/08

7 PM

All

Family Program--Piccirrilo Sciencetelling presents..."The Bugs of Blackwood!"

08/02/08

11 AM - 2PM

All

Guided Tours of Woodruff Museum

08/05/08

10:30 AM

Ages 2-6

Preschool Story Time--Stories, songs, finger plays and a snack.

08/05/08

10:30 AM

Ages 6 & up

Story and Craft--Held at the same time as our Preschool Story Time. Perfect for older siblings!

08/05/08

4:30-6 PM

Ages 12-19

Teen Tuesday--Library Olympics! Compete for prizes in challenging library events!

08/06/08

6 PM

Ages 12-19

Book Discussion--"City of Bones" by Cassandra Clare. All participants receive a free book. Registration required. Call for more information.

08/07/08

6 PM

Ages 6-16

Lego Tournament! Registration required. Call for more information.

08/09/08

11 AM - 2PM

All

Guided Tours of Woodruff Museum

08/12/08

9 AM - 3:30 PM

Ages 12-19

Teen Tuesday--River Tubing Trip on the Egg Harbor River. Registration & $5 deposit required.

08/13/08

12:30

Summer Reading Members

All Summer Reading Members who have read at least 5 books may attend. Please register by calling the library.

08/16/08

11 AM

Summer Reading Members

All Summer Reading Members are invited to attend an Award Ceremony where their reading achievements will be recognized.

08/16/08

11 AM - 2PM

All

Guided Tours of Woodruff Museum

08/19/08

7:00 PM

All

Friends of the Library Meeting

08/23/08

11 AM - 2PM

All

Guided Tours of Woodruff Museum

08/30/08

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Closed

Library Closed in observance of Labor Day.

09/01/08

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Closed

Library Closed in observance of Labor Day.

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 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.

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.