EDUCATE STATION **NOW EXPANDED TO 5TH GRADE**

  Bradford Public Library is pleased to present a new educational opportunity for our patrons. Educate Station is a webpage offering a full curriculum for students from preK-5th Grade. Packed with lesson ideas, worksheets it is sure to be a help for our home school community as well as public school families. All worksheets are […]

STEAM WORKSHOP Next workshop will be in April 11th from 10:15 to 11:30

  The Bradford Public Library is pleased to bring back these popular workshops geared for homeschool students in grades 1-8. Workshops will be held the second Thursday of each month from 10:15-11:30. Registrations are not required. Following a formula to create an “ITCH” to learn, workshops will get the student In the library, make them […]

Grant From Newberry Township

  The Bradford Public Library recently acquired 2 book sanitizing machines thanks to a $10,000 grant from Newberry Township Trustees. Funds for the sanitizing machines were made possible through the CARES Act Grant and were passed on to the Library in 2021. The book sanitizing machines use UV Light and forced air to kill viruses […]

BPL Participates in Free COVID Test Distribution

We still have a supply of COVID test kits in stock.   They come with 2 tests in each box and are available in the hallway of the library. As in the past, please call the library at 937-448-2612 to request a kit. Bradford Public Library will be a distribution site for FREE Covid at-home test kits […]

FINE FREE FOR GOOD!

WE ARE A FINE FREE LIBRARY!!  PLEASE SEE THE POST BELOW CONCERNING OVERDUE FINES AND LOST/REPLACEMENT COSTS…YES, THERE IS A DIFFERENCE IN HOW WE WILL HANDLE THESE… Bradford Public Library is excited to announce that we are Fine Free.   Patrons will not be charged overdue fines on material that is returned, even if it is […]

LinkedIn Learning Link Upgraded

Please use the following link to access LinkedIn Learning (formerly Lynda.com) If you have questions, please call Stacie at 937-448-2612.   https://www.linkedin.com/learning-login/go/oh0030  

Story Hour Returns for New Year, 2024

Bradford Public Library Preschool Story Hour with Candice will be returning for the new school year.  Story hour is offered on Tuesdays from 11:00-noon and is for preschoolers ages 3-5.   Classes are offered in six week themed sessions followed by a break week. Our Story hour includes games, songs, crafts, large muscle activities and fine […]

Digital access for patrons

Here are some links to  help you access our digital sites, databases, and material during the next month! Digital downloads with your library card: http://www.bradfordpubliclibrary.org/downloads/ Over 150,000 books, audiobooks and videos for free! Tabletwise; Free online learning in a variety of topics! https://www.tabletwise.com/class/category/free?fbclid=IwAR2PMyS6uzSJT0VLebX-Cl1Qz31J7weDoFvBB6Z2iARmFBRBr87QderT8ps Lynda.com: Free online learning: https://www.lynda.com/portal/sip?org=bradfordpubliclibrary.org A to Z the world: Travel the world, learn cultures, history […]

YOU FORGOT? WE FORGIVE! CAN YOUR FINES! Every Day of the Month

  You forgot…we forgive…”Can Your Fines!” Our new fine forgiveness program began on Monday, February 5, 2018.  We will hold “Can Your Fines” the first Monday of every month. Patrons can bring in non perishable food items and deduct $1.00 off of your overdue fines for each item. We will also take off $1.00 per […]

LYNDA.COM HAS CHANGED TO LINKEDIN LEARNING

Bradford Public Library is pleased to offer its cardholders access to LinkedIn Learning’s library of instructional videos.   As a Bradford Public Library cardholder you can access LinkedIn Learning content from any computer with an internet connection simply by entering your library card number and your 4 digit  PIN. Log into LinkedIn Learning From our BPL webpage, simply […]