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Fungi Frenzy

Fungi Frenzy: A Beginner's Guide to Outdoor Mushroom Growing (Virtual)

Monday, March 31, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Food and Drink, Nature
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Open
Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Food and Drink, Nature
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Discover the magic of backyard mushroom growing!

Notes

Accommodations

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library at least one week prior to the event.

Virtual

You must provide your email address at registration to receive the Zoom link. Make sure to leave the box checked that reads: "Send notifications via e-mail." Your registration confirmation notice includes the Zoom link for the program. 

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Pick up your May Tween Book Club title at McMW or the Atrium! (Starting Apr. 1)

All Day 4/1 - 4/5
McMahon Wintonbury Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion
Age Group:
Tweens
Library Branch: McMahon Wintonbury Library
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Book Discussion
Event Details:

Starting in April, tweens in Grades 4-8 can pick up a copy of the book MAX IN THE HOUSE OF SPIES by Adam Gidwitz for the May 1st Book Club meeting.

Great Decisions

Great Decisions- The Future of NATO and European Security (Virtual)

Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Civics and Social Justice
Age Group:
Adults
Open
Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Civics and Social Justice
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Great Decisions # 6 The Future of NATO and European Security

Notes

Virtual (with Recording)

You must provide your email address at registration to receive the Zoom link. Make sure to leave the box checked that reads: "Send notifications via e-mail." Your registration confirmation notice includes the Zoom link for the program. This program may be recorded.

On a beige background birds are flying around the black font of Storytime on the Go, at the bottom the BPL logo, we are here for you, and diverse children are popping up out of a grassy area.

Eco Storytime on the Go! (McMW)

Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:00pm
McMahon Wintonbury Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool, Children
Library Branch: McMahon Wintonbury Library
Age Group: Preschool, Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

You may have just picked up the kids, maybe are looking for something to do right before dinner, BPL has the program for you!  Come to the McMahon Wintonbury Library to listen to a few books, sing some songs, and take a breath before the rest

Notes

Accommodations

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library at least one week prior to the event.

Caregivers

This program is designed for children and caregivers. Please plan to attend with your child for this program. 

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Earth Tales from Around the World (Virtual)

Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Arts and Culture, Nature
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens, Adults
Open
Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts and Culture, Nature
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

This performance uses traditional stories from throughout the world, such as North America, Africa, South & Central America, Europe and Asia. Stories are accompanied by participatory songs, chants, Native instruments and a dance.

Notes

Accommodations

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library at least one week prior to the event.

Virtual

You must provide your email address at registration to receive the Zoom link. Make sure to leave the box checked that reads: "Send notifications via e-mail." Your registration confirmation notice includes the Zoom link for the program. 

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Special Storytime with Poppi's Planet! (McMW)

Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
McMahon Wintonbury Library
Program Type:
Health and Wellness, Performance, Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool
Open
Required
Library Branch: McMahon Wintonbury Library
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Health and Wellness, Performance, Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 49
Event Details:

Erin Shea of Poppi's Planet's will be visiting Bloomfield!

Notes

Accommodations

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library at least one week prior to the event.

Caregivers

This program is designed for children and caregivers. Please plan to attend with your child for this program. 

meditation every wednesday with Seabury

Meditation (Virtual)

Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Health and Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Open
Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health and Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Take a guided meditation journey break out of your day with our community partners at Seabury. Seabury is an active life plan community located in Bloomfield. 

Notes

Accommodations

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library at least one week prior to the event.

Virtual

You must provide your email address at registration to receive the Zoom link. Make sure to leave the box checked that reads: "Send notifications via e-mail." Your registration confirmation notice includes the Zoom link for the program. 

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Caregiver Support Group/Healing Hearts (Bloomfield Senior Center)

Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Health and Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Open
Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health and Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

If you are a caregiver or are coping with the loss of a loved one, we invite you to join us at 1:30 pm on the first Wednesday of each month at the Bloomfield Senior Center.   Assuming responsibility for the care of a family member with h

Notes

Accommodations

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library at least one week prior to the event.

Public Art Commission Meeting (Virtual)

Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at 5:15pm - 6:15pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Meeting
Open
Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Program Type: Meeting
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited

Notes

Accommodations

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library at least one week prior to the event.

Virtual

You must provide your email address at registration to receive the Zoom link. Make sure to leave the box checked that reads: "Send notifications via e-mail." Your registration confirmation notice includes the Zoom link for the program. 

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Millennials Read (TJ's Burritos)

Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Book Discussion
Age Group:
Adults
Open
Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

At this no-stress book discussion, join readers in their 20s, 30s, and 40s to talk about current book picks. You do not need to be reading anything to participate. A partnership between Bloomfield, Granby, and Simsbury libraries and open to all.

Notes

Accommodations

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library at least one week prior to the event.

scrap fruit and vegetables with recycle logo for food waste solutions on april 3 at 6:30PM virtual program

Food Waste Solutions (Virtual)

Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Food and Drink, Health and Wellness, Nature
Age Group:
Adults
Open
Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Food and Drink, Health and Wellness, Nature
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Learn about solutions to the waste crisis in Connecticut, specifically how municipalities, schools, businesses and individuals are practicing and developing innovative programs to reduce, reuse and recycle the organic portion of our municipal soli

Notes

Accommodations

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library at least one week prior to the event.

Virtual (with Recording)

You must provide your email address at registration to receive the Zoom link. Make sure to leave the box checked that reads: "Send notifications via e-mail." Your registration confirmation notice includes the Zoom link for the program. This program may be recorded.

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Technology Class: Using Email Series (McMahon Wintonbury Library)

Friday, April 4, 2025 at 9:00am - 10:00am
McMahon Wintonbury Library
Program Type:
Hands-on Learning, Technology Class
Age Group:
Adults
Full
Required
Library Branch: McMahon Wintonbury Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Hands-on Learning, Technology Class
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

If you want to know how to make an email account and address, learn how to reply/reply all/forward, create and send attachments, manage your inbox, and learn about email etiquette, spam and phishing, this class is for you.

Notes

Accommodations

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library at least one week prior to the event.

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Homeschool Fun Fridays ROBOTICS with the Children's Museum (McMW)

Friday, April 4, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
McMahon Wintonbury Library
Program Type:
Hands-on Learning, Technology Class
Age Group:
Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens
Open
Required
Library Branch: McMahon Wintonbury Library
Age Group: Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Hands-on Learning, Technology Class
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Come join the Children’s Museum at Bloomfield Library on the first and second Friday's of the month.

First Friday - Learn Robotics 

Second Friday - Engineering & animals with the Children's Museum

Notes

Accommodations

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library at least one week prior to the event.

Caregivers

This program is designed for children and caregivers. Please plan to attend with your child for this program. 

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Saturday Morning Crafts (MCMW)

Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
McMW Multipurpose Space at McMahon Wintonbury Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Other
Age Group:
Preschool, Children, Tweens
Library Branch: McMahon Wintonbury Library
Room: McMW Multipurpose Space
Age Group: Preschool, Children, Tweens
Program Type: Crafts, Other
Event Details:

On Pokémon Club Saturdays, swing by McMahon Wintonbury Library early for a fun morning craft! All kids, tweens, and teens are welcome. No registration necessary.

 

 

Notes

Accommodations

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library at least one week prior to the event.

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Pokémon-Grow! (Pokemon Club @ McMW)

Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
McMahon Wintonbury Library
Program Type:
Arts and Culture, Crafts, Other
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens
Library Branch: McMahon Wintonbury Library
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts and Culture, Crafts, Other
Event Details:

NEW LOCATION! Pokémon Club programs are now taking place at our re-opened McMahon Wintonbury Library!

Notes

Accommodations

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library at least one week prior to the event.

color your own bookmarks at bpl for national library week april 6 through 12

National Library Week: DIY Bookmarks (All Ages; McMW & Atrium)

All Day 4/6 - 4/12
McMahon Wintonbury Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Hands-on Learning
Age Group:
Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Library Branch: McMahon Wintonbury Library
Age Group: Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Crafts, Hands-on Learning
Event Details:

It's National Library Week! Drop-in at BPL Atrium or McMahon Wintonbury to make your own bookmarks. We have several options to choose from and you can create on-site or take them home. Happy Reading! For All Ages.

Notes

Accommodations

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library at least one week prior to the event.

AARP JUMP START YOUR JOB SEARCH

AARP Jump Start Your Job Search (Virtual)

Monday, April 7, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Business and Career
Age Group:
Adults
Open
Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Business and Career
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Join Bill Marut for Jump Start Your Job Search 

Notes

Accommodations

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library at least one week prior to the event.

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Exploring Nature Through Art (Virtual)

Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Arts and Culture, Nature
Age Group:
Adults
Open
Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts and Culture, Nature
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Nature has always been a great inspiration to artists, from cave drawings to contemporary artists working today. Let’s view and discuss artworks that examine the beauty and complexity of nature.

Notes

Accommodations

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library at least one week prior to the event.

Virtual

You must provide your email address at registration to receive the Zoom link. Make sure to leave the box checked that reads: "Send notifications via e-mail." Your registration confirmation notice includes the Zoom link for the program. 

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Elementary Nutmeg Book Club Voting! (McMW)

Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:00pm
McMahon Wintonbury Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion
Age Group:
Children
Open
Required
Library Branch: McMahon Wintonbury Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Book Discussion
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Come to the McMahon Wintonbury Library to vote on the Elementary Nutmeg Award nominee's for 2025!  We will discuss the nominees and then each person will be allowed to vote!

Notes

Accommodations

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library at least one week prior to the event.

Photographs of the six library board members: Ava Biffer, Sherry-Ann Chance, Patrick DeLorenzo, Beverlee Merritt, Erin Corbett, Claudia Gwardyak

Library Board Meeting (Virtual or Atrium)

Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Atrium Conference Room at BPL Atrium Library
Program Type:
Meeting
Age Group:
Adults
Open
Required
Library Branch: BPL Atrium Library
Room: Atrium Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Meeting
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

All meetings of the Board of Trustees of the Bloomfield Public Library are open to the public, including this hybrid meeting. You may choose to attend on Zoom or at BPL Atrium.

Notes

Accommodations

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library at least one week prior to the event.

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Big Read "The Bear" Author Event with Andrew Krivak (ECSU)

Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Author Event, Nature
Age Group:
Adults
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Author Event, Nature
Event Details:

You are welcome to visit Eastern Connecticut State University to hear author Andrew Krivak speak about The Bear, the 2025 Big Read selection. No registration is required.

Notes

Accommodations

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library at least one week prior to the event.

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Story Time & Craft Hour (McMW)

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
McMahon Wintonbury Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool
Open
Required
Library Branch: McMahon Wintonbury Library
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 37
Event Details:

Join BPL Youth Librarians for a story time and craft at our the McMahon Wintonbury Library, 1015 Blue Hills Ave.

Registration is appreciated, but not required. Best for ages 2-5, but all ages welcome!

Notes

Accommodations

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library at least one week prior to the event.

Caregivers

This program is designed for children and caregivers. Please plan to attend with your child for this program. 

meditation every wednesday with Seabury

Meditation (Virtual)

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Health and Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Open
Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health and Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Take a guided meditation journey break out of your day with our community partners at Seabury. Seabury is an active life plan community located in Bloomfield. 

Notes

Accommodations

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library at least one week prior to the event.

Virtual

You must provide your email address at registration to receive the Zoom link. Make sure to leave the box checked that reads: "Send notifications via e-mail." Your registration confirmation notice includes the Zoom link for the program. 

english garden with stone steps

Reading Your Way Through the English Garden (Old St. Andrews)

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Nature
Age Group:
Adults
Open
Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Nature
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Join BPL and the Dun-Land-Woods Garden Club to learn about what novels can tell us about the British as a “nation of gardeners." Presented by Jane Nadel-Klein.

Notes

Accommodations

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library at least one week prior to the event.