Events for Adults
August 2025
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.
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!
The Write Connection
Tuesday, August 5, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Event Space

Join us for our writing group for adults. Writers of all genres are welcome!
 
Hooks & Needles
Every Wednesday, 11:00-1:00 PM
Event Space
 
Hooks & Needles is our weekly craft group. Bring your current project! As long as it's portable, we welcome any flavor of crafter.
Monthly Matinee: Crazy Rich Asians (2018)
Friday, Aug 8, 1:00-3:00 PM
Event Space

Join us for a matinee showing of Crazy Rich Asians (2018). This film is rated PG-13. Popcorn and drinks will be provided.
 
Brush Hour
Monday, Aug 11, 5:30-6:30 PM
Event Space

Our monthly acrylic painting group! This is NOT a guided program. All supplies are provided, and every month we paint from a different prompt. This month we are painting a forest with fireflies.
 
Dungeons & Dragons
Tuesday, Aug 13 & 27, 4:30-6:30 PM
Event Space
 
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.
 
Tech Savvy: Rebooted
Thursday, Aug 14, 1:00-2:30 PM
Event Space

Join us for a monthly class to help teach you the basics of your tech devices! This month will teach basic computer skills.
 
Cultural Connections
Monday, Aug 18, 5:00-6:30 PM
Event Space

Interested in sharing your culture with others, learning about a new culture, and meeting new friends? Come enjoy casual conversation and light refreshments while connecting with others from various backgrounds.
 
Genealogy Roundtable:
Presentation by Dick Duez
Wednesday, Aug 20, 5:00-7:00 PM
Event Space

Guided help to tracing your roots utilizing Ancestry Library Edition, Heritage Quest, Fold3, and more!
 
Read in Red
Thursday, Aug 21, 1:00-2:00 PM
Event Space

Read in Red is our monthly mystery book club. This month we are discussing The Museum Detective by Maha Khan Phillips.
Sew Simple: Bowl Cozy
Thursday, Aug 21, 5:00-6:30 PM
Event Space

Come use a sewing machine to create a Bowl Cozy that is safe to use in the microwave. All other supplies including the sewing machines are provided.
 
Open Book Club
Thursday, Aug 28, 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 Lisa Jewell.
Game Night for Adults
Friday, Aug 29, 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/