Events for Adults
July 2025
 
Makerspace Open Hours

Every Monday,
1:00-3:00 PM

Makerspace

Drop by the Makerspace to try out 3D printing, 3D pens, a button maker, a Cricut cutting machine, a sewing machine, or a VR headset. No registration necessary!
Hooks & Needles

Every Wednesday
11:00-1:00 PM
Event Space

Our weekly craft and conversation group! If it’s portable, we accept crafters of all kinds. Knitting, crochet, lace-making, spinning, hand-quilting, cross-stitch, macramé, and more!
Library Ramble

Every Thursday
11:00-12:00 PM
Bridgeport City Park

Join us as we stroll through Bridgeport City Park! You can bring your favorite music, audiobook, podcast, or chat with some of your favorite library staff!
Roots & Readers
 
Every Friday
4:00 PM
Library Community Garden

Roots & Readers is back for year three! Learn how to grow your own food and watch the plants grow week after week. For all ages! This year we're focusing on companion planting! Anything produced by the garden will be given to those who attend Roots & Readers.
The Write Connection

Tuesday, July 1
5:30-6:30 PM
Event Space

Join us for our writing group for adults. Each session starts out with a writing exercise followed by an open discussion or presentation by a local author. Writers of all genres are welcome!
 
Tabletop Miniature Painting

Wednesday, July 2
4:00-5:30 PM
Event Space

Bring one of your own or choose from the provided miniature figurines to bring to life with acrylic paint. Great for D&D, Warhammer, and other tabletop games. All supplies are provided.
 
Dungeons & Dragons

Tuesday, July 8 & 22
4:30-6:30 PM
Event Location

Join us at the library for a game of Dungeons & Dragons 5e. No experience needed! Snacks and drinks will be provided. To learn how to join, please reach out to Shelby at smeador@bridgeportwv.gov.
 
Sew Simple: Lotus Flower Pin Cushion

Thursday, July 10
5:00-6:30 PM
Event Space

Come sew a lotus flower pin cushion by hand! All materials including fabric are provided.
 
Puzzle & Board Game Swap

Friday, July 11
12:00-1:00 PM
Event Space

Stop by the library to swap jigsaw puzzles and board games with others. No money may be exchanged. Drop by any time during the hour.
Monthly Matinee: Mamma Mia! (2008)

Friday, July 11
1:00-3:00 PM
Event Space

Join us for a matinee showing of Mamma Mia! (2008). This film is rated PG-13. Popcorn and drinks will be provided.
 
"We Are Better, Together" Bereavement Support Group
 
Tuesday, July 15
11:00-12:00 PM
Event Space

Open discussion on grief, caregiver support, and coping with family dynamics.
 
Read in Red

Thursday, July 17
1:00-2:00 PM
Event Space

Read in Red is our monthly mystery book club. This month we are discussing The Antique Hunter's Guide to Murder by C.L. Miller.
Sew Simple

Thursday, July 17
5:00-6:30 PM
Event Space

Come use a sewing machine to create a strip quilted hot pad. All supplies including the sewing machines are provided.
 
Open Book Club

Thursday, July 24
4:00-5:00 PM
Event Space

The Open Book Club is a club where we all read books (not necessarily the same book) by the same author. This month we are reading Nora Roberts.
Game Night for Adults

Friday, July 25
5:30-7:00 PM
Event Space

Come play some of your favorite board games or learn to play something new with others in the community. We have plenty of games available to play. You're also welcome to bring your own if you want to teach others how to play your favorite game!
 
Bridgeport Public Library
1200 Johnson Avenue, Bridgeport, West Virginia 26330
304-842-8248

https://www.bplwv.org/