We're hiring!

We are looking for service-oriented and enthusiastic people to join the BPL team for positions key to implementing the library's vision:

Circulation Desk Clerk/Patron Services Assistant--two positions

Click here for a complete position description and posting.

Please e-mail or submit a cover letter and resume to the Library Director at dennis@bridgmanlibrary.com or at the Library Circulation Desk.

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Welcome!

We would love to invite you to come in and visit our newly renovated library. Come in and see all of the changes we have made over the last several months. We think you will like it!

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Book Talk

Tuesday, February 11th 2020

Dr. Edward Balian will be here to present his biography about Bob Seger. this presntation will be an entertaining summary of the book followed by questions and answers. Copies of the book will be available for purchase at this time as well.

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Library of Things

The Library is pleased to announce that we are now offering a library of things. In addition to wifi hotspots and launchpads, you will now be able to check out record players, metal detectors, chromebooks, and a sewing machine from the library. Stop in and check it out today!

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Bridgman High School Yearbook Collection

Did you know the library maintains an extensive collection of Bridgman High School Yearbooks? In fact, we have issues going back as far as 1926 available for easy, onsite viewing. Sadly, that collection is not quite complete. Would anyone be able to help fill in the gaps? We are missing annuals for 1988, and 2013.

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Follow us at BridgmanPublicLibrary on Facebook and @bridgman_library on Instagram.

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Pop-up Library @ RMS

F. C. Reed Middle School

First and third Tuesdays at lunch time

Library staff will visit F. C. Reed Middle School with a selection of materials for students to check out. Bring your library card!

 

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Mobile Hotspots Are Here!

• Mobile Hotspots can provide unlimited internet access for up to 5 devices anywhere a mobile signal is available, and are equipped with internet content filtering software.
• They are available for check out by any Bridgman, Lake Township, or Chikaming Township patron over 18 years old with no overdues or unpaid fines on their account.
• They can be checked out for 14 days, with no renewals. One Mobile Hotspot checkout per household at a time, please.
• Hotspots must be returned to a staff member at the circulation desk. DO NOT return in the dropbox. They must be kept in a temperature-controlled environment. DO NOT leave them in a car.
• Patrons with overdue Hotspots will be fined $5.00 per day. If a Hotspot is more than 4 days overdue, service will be canceled and the patron charged for a replacement kit. The patron is responsible for costs associated with lost or damaged Hotspots and accessories.

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Check out Activities/Events for our regularly scheduled programs. Knitting, Yoga, Book Club... we have something for everyone!

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Playaway Launchpad Tablets for Kids Preloaded with high quality, ad-free apps that are both fun and educational.
Provides hours of interactive learning and play without exposure to unintended content or the need for a network connection or downloading. Launchpads are secure and do not have wi-fi access or a camera.
Launchpads are powered by an Android operating system and feature a 7-inch high definition touch screen, external speaker, universal audio jack, and a protective bumper.
Launchpads can be checked out for 2 weeks, and must be returned at the front desk with all of their accessories. One Launchpad per family.

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Friends of the Bridgman Public Library Meeting

Thursday, January 16th at 9:00 AM

Everyone is welcome. 

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