This event is in the "Teens" group Solar S'mores (Teens; McMW) Monday, June 30, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm McMW Lawn at McMahon Wintonbury Library Program Type: Food and Drink, Hands-on Learning Age Group: Teens Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Jun 30 2025 Mon Solar S'mores (Teens; McMW) 1:00pm–2:00pm McMahon Wintonbury Library Open Library Branch: McMahon Wintonbury Library Room: McMW Lawn Age Group: Teens Program Type: Food and Drink, Hands-on Learning Registration Required Event Details: Learn to make a solar oven using a pizza box, then melt s'mores and eat them! 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. Friends Summer Reading All Summer Reading events are generously funded by the Friends of the Bloomfield Public Library.
This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group Storytime & Craft Hour (McMW) Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am McMW Children's Space at McMahon Wintonbury Library Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Preschool, Children Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group Jul 2 2025 Wed Storytime & Craft Hour (McMW) 10:30am–11:30am McMahon Wintonbury Library Open Library Branch: McMahon Wintonbury Library Room: McMW Children's Space Age Group: Preschool, Children Program Type: Storytime Registration Required Event Details: Join BPL Youth Librarians for a storytime and craft at The McMahon Wintonbury Library.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.
This event is in the "Adults" group Meditation (Virtual) Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:00pm Virtual Program Type: Health and Wellness Age Group: Adults Open Register Now Registration Required Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 2 2025 Wed Meditation (Virtual) 1:30pm–2:00pm Virtual Open Library Branch: Virtual Age Group: Adults Program Type: Health and Wellness Registration Required Event Details: Take a guided meditation break 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group Caregiver Support Group/Healing Hearts (Bloomfield Senior Center) Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm Off Site Program Type: Health and Wellness Age Group: Adults Open Register Now Registration Required Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 2 2025 Wed Caregiver Support Group/Healing Hearts (Bloomfield Senior Center) 1:30pm–3:00pm Off Site Open Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Adults Program Type: Health and Wellness Registration Required 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, July 2, 2025 at 5:15pm - 6:15pm Virtual Program Type: Meeting Open Register Now Registration Required Virtual Event Jul 2 2025 Wed Public Art Commission Meeting (Virtual) 5:15pm–6:15pm Virtual Open Library Branch: Virtual Program Type: Meeting Registration 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. 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.
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Crafternoon: No Sew T-Shirt Tote Bags (Teens & Adults; McMW) Thursday, July 3, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm McMW Multipurpose Space at McMahon Wintonbury Library Program Type: Crafts, Hands-on Learning Age Group: Teens, Adults Waitlist Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 3 2025 Thu Crafternoon: No Sew T-Shirt Tote Bags (Teens & Adults; McMW) 2:00pm–3:00pm McMahon Wintonbury Library Waitlist Library Branch: McMahon Wintonbury Library Room: McMW Multipurpose Space Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Crafts, Hands-on Learning Registration Required Event Details: At this upcycled program you will learn to make a t-shirt into a tote bag using only scissors and knots. For best results, bring your own t-shirt(s). The larger the shirt, the larger your bag. 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. Friends Summer Reading All Summer Reading events are generously funded by the Friends of the Bloomfield Public Library.
Independence Day - Libraries CLOSED All Day BPL Atrium Library, BPL Tech Express, McMahon Wintonbury Library, Off Site, Virtual Closing Jul 4 2025 Fri Closing Independence Day - Libraries CLOSED All Day Branches: BPL Atrium Library, BPL Tech Express, McMahon Wintonbury Library, Off Site, Virtual Description: BPL Online is always open!
This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group Saturday Storytime for Families (McMW) Saturday, July 5, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm McMW Children's Space at McMahon Wintonbury Library Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Preschool, Children Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group Jul 5 2025 Sat Saturday Storytime for Families (McMW) 1:00pm–2:00pm McMahon Wintonbury Library Open Library Branch: McMahon Wintonbury Library Room: McMW Children's Space Age Group: Preschool, Children Program Type: Storytime Registration Required Event Details: Can't come to the library during the week? No problem! Bring the whole family and join the BPL Youth Librarians on Saturday, July 5, while we read stories, sing songs, and do simple crafts. Registration is appreciated, but not 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. Caregivers This program is designed for children and caregivers. Please plan to attend with your child for this program.
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Tech Time With Marc Edrich (McMW) Monday, July 7, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm McMW Multipurpose Space at McMahon Wintonbury Library Program Type: Gaming, Technology Class Age Group: Teens, Adults Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 7 2025 Mon Tech Time With Marc Edrich (McMW) 4:00pm–6:00pm McMahon Wintonbury Library Open Library Branch: McMahon Wintonbury Library Room: McMW Multipurpose Space Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Gaming, Technology Class Registration Required Event Details: Join Marc Edrich for Tech Time. Feel free to ask questions or discuss computers (desktops, laptops, tablets), cell phones, video game systems, and any other technology you are interested in. 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.
This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Make a Minecraft Bobblehead (McMW) Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm McMW Multipurpose Space at McMahon Wintonbury Library Program Type: Crafts, Gaming, Workshop Age Group: Tweens, Teens Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Jul 8 2025 Tue Make a Minecraft Bobblehead (McMW) 3:30pm–5:00pm McMahon Wintonbury Library Open Library Branch: McMahon Wintonbury Library Room: McMW Multipurpose Space Age Group: Tweens, Teens Program Type: Crafts, Gaming, Workshop Registration Required Event Details: Let's make a Minecraft Clay Bobblehead! 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. Friends Summer Reading All Summer Reading events are generously funded by the Friends of the Bloomfield Public Library.
This event is in the "Adults" group Library Board Meeting (Virtual or McMahon Wintonbury) Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm McMW Multipurpose Space at McMahon Wintonbury Library Program Type: Meeting Age Group: Adults Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 8 2025 Tue Library Board Meeting (Virtual or McMahon Wintonbury) 6:00pm–8:00pm McMahon Wintonbury Library Open Library Branch: McMahon Wintonbury Library Room: McMW Multipurpose Space Age Group: Adults Program Type: Meeting Registration Required 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 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.
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Remembering the Hartford Circus Fire (Virtual) Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm Virtual Program Type: Arts and Culture, Civics and Social Justice Age Group: Teens, Adults Open Register Now Registration Required Virtual Event This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 8 2025 Tue Remembering the Hartford Circus Fire (Virtual) 6:30pm–7:30pm Virtual Open Library Branch: Virtual Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts and Culture, Civics and Social Justice Registration Required Event Details: In 1944, one of the worst fire disasters in American history occurred in Hartford. The circus fire has lived in the memories of survivors and the imaginations of Connecticans ever since. 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. Friends Summer Reading All Summer Reading events are generously funded by the Friends of the Bloomfield Public Library. 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.
This event is in the "Preschool" group Storytime & Craft Hour (McMW) Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am McMW Children's Space at McMahon Wintonbury Library Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Preschool Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Preschool" group Jul 9 2025 Wed Storytime & Craft Hour (McMW) 10:30am–11:30am McMahon Wintonbury Library Open Library Branch: McMahon Wintonbury Library Room: McMW Children's Space Age Group: Preschool Program Type: Storytime Registration Required Event Details: Join BPL Youth Librarians for a story time and craft at 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group Meditation (Virtual) Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:00pm Virtual Program Type: Health and Wellness Age Group: Adults Open Register Now Registration Required Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 9 2025 Wed Meditation (Virtual) 1:30pm–2:00pm Virtual Open Library Branch: Virtual Age Group: Adults Program Type: Health and Wellness Registration Required 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group Job Series: Time Management Skills and Success in the Workplace (Virtual) Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm Virtual Program Type: Business and Career Age Group: Adults Open Register Now Registration Required Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 9 2025 Wed Job Series: Time Management Skills and Success in the Workplace (Virtual) 6:30pm–7:30pm Virtual Open Library Branch: Virtual Age Group: Adults Program Type: Business and Career Registration Required Event Details: At the end of the week, ever wonder where the time went? It happens more than we think to many of us. Success in the workplace depends on a variety of skills that not only include technical knowledge, but also mastery of the soft skills. 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. Friends Summer Reading All Summer Reading events are generously funded by the Friends of the Bloomfield Public Library. 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.
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Crafternoon: Macrame Plant Hangers (Teens & Adults; McMW) Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm McMW Multipurpose Space at McMahon Wintonbury Library Program Type: Crafts, Hands-on Learning Age Group: Teens, Adults Waitlist Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 10 2025 Thu Crafternoon: Macrame Plant Hangers (Teens & Adults; McMW) 2:00pm–3:00pm McMahon Wintonbury Library Waitlist Library Branch: McMahon Wintonbury Library Room: McMW Multipurpose Space Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Crafts, Hands-on Learning Registration Required Event Details: Learn the art of macramé and create your own custom plant hanger! Participants will be guided through basic macramé knots and techniques. 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. Friends Summer Reading All Summer Reading events are generously funded by the Friends of the Bloomfield Public Library.
This event is in the "Adults" group Wintonbury Book Discussion (Virtual) The Berry Pickers by Amanda Peters Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm Virtual Program Type: Book Discussion Age Group: Adults Open Register Now Registration Required Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 10 2025 Thu Wintonbury Book Discussion (Virtual) The Berry Pickers by Amanda Peters 5:30pm–6:30pm Virtual Open Library Branch: Virtual Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Discussion Registration Required Event Details: "The Berry Pickers," by Amanda Peters, tells the story of a Mi'kmaq family from Nova Scotia who travels to Maine in 1962 to pick blueberries. 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group Community Book Swap (Back East Brewing) Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm Off Site Program Type: Community Event Age Group: Adults Open Register Now Registration Required Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 10 2025 Thu Community Book Swap (Back East Brewing) 6:00pm–8:00pm Off Site Open Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Adults Program Type: Community Event Registration Required Event Details: Celebrate summer with local libraries and Back East Brewery at our Community Book Swap! Bring 1 to 3 books in good condition you want to swap and go home with new reads! Don’t have any to swap? We will have extra! 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group Technology Class: Google Docs Series (McMW) Friday, July 11, 2025 at 9:00am - 10:00am McMW Multipurpose Space at McMahon Wintonbury Library Program Type: Technology Class Age Group: Adults Full/Closed View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 11 2025 Fri Technology Class: Google Docs Series (McMW) 9:00am–10:00am McMahon Wintonbury Library Full/Closed Library Branch: McMahon Wintonbury Library Room: McMW Multipurpose Space Age Group: Adults Program Type: Technology Class Registration Required Event Details: Did you know that with a free Gmail account, you also have access to a Google Suite of tools that includes Google Docs? 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.
This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group Let's Bubble Poppin' Boogie! (McMW) Friday, July 11, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:45am McMW Lawn at McMahon Wintonbury Library Program Type: Health and Wellness, Performance, Storytime, Other Age Group: Preschool, Children Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group Jul 11 2025 Fri Let's Bubble Poppin' Boogie! (McMW) 11:00am–11:45am McMahon Wintonbury Library Open Library Branch: McMahon Wintonbury Library Room: McMW Lawn Age Group: Preschool, Children Program Type: Health and Wellness, Performance, Storytime, Other Registration Required Event Details: Let's Bubble Poppin' Boogie! Get ready to dance and have fun in this interactive musical adventure with performer Joy Blooms! 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. Friends Summer Reading All Summer Reading events are generously funded by the Friends of the Bloomfield Public Library.
This event is in the "All Ages" group TGIF Yoga With Pia Oliveri (McMW) Friday, July 11, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm McMW Lawn at McMahon Wintonbury Library Program Type: Health and Wellness Age Group: All Ages Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "All Ages" group Jul 11 2025 Fri TGIF Yoga With Pia Oliveri (McMW) 4:00pm–5:00pm McMahon Wintonbury Library Open Library Branch: McMahon Wintonbury Library Room: McMW Lawn Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Health and Wellness Registration Required Event Details: Bloomfield Public Library is thrilled to be bringing Pia Oliveri back to town for her yoga instruction...for kids and families of all ages! Please register to ensure you have space in the class. 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. Exercise You may wish to consult your doctor before doing these exercises. By performing any fitness exercises, you are performing them at your own risk. Friends Summer Reading All Summer Reading events are generously funded by the Friends of the Bloomfield Public Library.
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Turkish Coffee Tasting Event (McMW) Saturday, July 12, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm McMW Multipurpose Space at McMahon Wintonbury Library Program Type: Arts and Culture, Food and Drink Age Group: Teens, Adults Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 12 2025 Sat Turkish Coffee Tasting Event (McMW) 11:00am–12:00pm McMahon Wintonbury Library Open Library Branch: McMahon Wintonbury Library Room: McMW Multipurpose Space Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts and Culture, Food and Drink Registration Required Event Details: The Turkish Coffee Tasting Event aims to provide participants with an immersive experience into the world of Turkish coffee, including its history, cultural significance, and traditional preparation method. 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. Friends Summer Reading All Summer Reading events are generously funded by the Friends of the Bloomfield Public Library.
This event is in the "All Ages" group Meet Hartford Athletic’s Mascot: Dillon! (McMW) Saturday, July 12, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm McMW Children's Space at McMahon Wintonbury Library Program Type: Other Age Group: All Ages Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "All Ages" group Jul 12 2025 Sat Meet Hartford Athletic’s Mascot: Dillon! (McMW) 1:00pm–2:00pm McMahon Wintonbury Library Open Library Branch: McMahon Wintonbury Library Room: McMW Children's Space Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Other Registration Required Event Details: Meet Hartford Athletic's Mascot: Dillon! Dillon is Hartford Athletic's wacky, fluffy, and friendly take on the Glawackus, an animal of legend in Connecticut, with the only sighting on record occurring in the 1930s. 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.
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Let's Make Friendship Bracelets! (McMW) Monday, July 14, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm McMW Multipurpose Space at McMahon Wintonbury Library Program Type: Crafts Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens View Details This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Jul 14 2025 Mon Let's Make Friendship Bracelets! (McMW) 3:00pm–5:00pm McMahon Wintonbury Library Library Branch: McMahon Wintonbury Library Room: McMW Multipurpose Space Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens Program Type: Crafts Event Details: Let's make friendship bracelets!Kids, tweens, and teens can come out of the summer heat, relax, and design their own bracelets at our McMahon Wintonbury Library. BPL will provide all supplies. 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. Friends Summer Reading All Summer Reading events are generously funded by the Friends of the Bloomfield Public Library.
