There will be a Mardi Gras celebration to benefit the Children’s Summer Reading Program:

Location:    Black Rock Library at 2705 Fairfield Avenue

When:       Saturday, February 13, 2010

Time:        6:00 pm to 9:00 pm

Tickets:     Advanced sales $25 per person/$40 for two

                 At the door $30 per person

For advance tickets:   Purchase them at any Bridgeport Library or reserve them by calling Dolores at 203-296-4039 and pick them up the door.

Remember to vote at your polling location on Tuesday, November 3.  You will be voting for members of the Board of Education, City Sheriff, and City Council.  Black Rock polling locations are at Black Rock School, 545 Brewster Street and Longfellow School, 139 Ocean Terrace. 

Ballot Question #2 

On Saturday, March 7, two members of each Black Rock community organization were invited to attend a meeting to develop strategies and plans for working together. Our community has become a model for other neighborhoods in the city to emulate because of the deep involvement in civic activities by our residents. The Black Rock Community Council, which was established in 1978, took the lead role in sponsoring the Black Rock Summit and inviting the participants, which included our State Representative Auden Grogins and City Councilperson Sue Brannelly.

Tuesday, Feb 24, 7-10pm at the Black Rock Branch (corner of Fairfield Ave and Monroe St.)

Admission is $30.00 per person, $50.00 per couple.  (see info on how to participate below)

1.   Purchase tickets via your mail invitation or at Happy Tails at Ash Creek (you may charge the tickets on major credit card).  You may also make a donation for any amount if you cannot attend the event.

SAVE THE DATE!  On Tuesday, February 24, 2009, the Friends of the Bridgeport Public Library will be holding their 2nd Annual Mardi Gras Celebration at the BLACK ROCK Branch Library at 2705 Fairfield Avenue! This will be a fantastic "Sneak Peek" for community members just before the Black Rock Branch opens.  There will be music, a silent auction, food and much more.  For more information about buying tickets, donating silent auction items, business advertising, or volunteering, contact: Jill Hughes jdugashughes@hotmail.com, 518.859.6251 Thanks!

EVERYONE IS WELCOME!!!  Join us for ourfirst Black Rock Library Event: A Polical and Economic Post-Election Analysis.  A non-partisan presentation.  Sunday, November 16, 2:30-4:30 PM at Harborview Market, 218 harborview Avenue.  Join us to hear three Fairfield University professors discuss and enlighten us on the significance of the election.   Dr. John Orman, Dr. Robert Kelly, Dr.

The Bridgeport Public Library needs your help in shaping its next long range strategic plan.

An update on the status of  Black Rock Library will be presented by City Librarian Scott Hughes and architect Mark Halstead  at our next membership meeting to be held this Thursday, April 10th, 7 PM at the Burroughs Community Center. Other items on the agenda include public safety initiatives, lighthouse stabilization efforts, Black Rock Day planning and of course a social complete with refreshments immediately following the meeting.  Thanks and see you Thursday.
Phil Blagys
BRCC President

Bridgeport Library Fundraiser

After numerous delays, construction on the new $4 million Black Rock library has begun.  A groundbreaking ceremony is set for Monday, October 29 at 10 AM at the Library,which is located at the corner of Fairfield Avenue and Melrose Avenue