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Opera Talk: Le Nozze di Figaro (Virtual)

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:15pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Arts and Culture
Age Group:
Adults
:

Open
Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts and Culture
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

The Count Paul Arco, who literally kicked Mozart out of Salzburg, stated prophetically that “A man’s reputation here lasts only a short time.” This was certainly true for Mozart.

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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Teen Advisory Group (TAG) Meeting (Gr. 7-12; McMW)

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
McMW Teen Space at McMahon Wintonbury Library
Program Type:
Meeting
Age Group:
Teens
:

Open
Required
Library Branch: McMahon Wintonbury Library
Room: McMW Teen Space
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Meeting
Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

Welcome to the Teen Advisory Group (TAG)! TAG is open to students in grades 7-12. Join us at McMahon Wintonbury Library for pizza and a discussion about teen library services in Bloomfield. Attend the meetings that work 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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Big Read Discussion: The Bear by Andrew Krivak (Virtual)

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Book Discussion, Nature
Age Group:
Adults
:

Open
Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion, Nature
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

This April, we celebrate Earth Day with a discussion of The Bear by Andrew Krivak.

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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Story Time & Craft Hour (McMW)

Wednesday, April 23, 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 23, 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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Library Building Committee Meeting (Virtual)

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Meeting
:

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Program Type: Meeting
Event Details:

All meetings of the Library Building Committee (LBC) are open to the public. All meetings will be remote via Zoom at 6 pm unless otherwise noted on the meeting agen

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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Shop Smarter for the Planet Bingo (Tweens & Teens; McMW)

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
McMahon Wintonbury Library
Program Type:
Nature, Other
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens
:

Open
Required
Library Branch: McMahon Wintonbury Library
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Nature, Other
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Join us for fun, customized bingo based on making eco-friendly shopping choices. Facts and information provided are based on the book All Consuming: Shop Smarter for the Planet by Erin Silver. We'll have prizes and snacks!

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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Ozobot Celebrate Earth Day Parade (McMW)

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
McMahon Wintonbury Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Technology Class
Age Group:
Children
:

Open
Required
Library Branch: McMahon Wintonbury Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts, Technology Class
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Ozobots on Parade in celebration of Earth Day!  Come and join the Youth Service Librarians to learn how to code with Ozobots, dress them in fun costumes, and then have a parade to celebrate Earth Day!

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.

Short Story Chat April 2025

Short Story Chat: A Jury of Her Peers (Virtual)

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Book Discussion
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
:

Open
Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Join us for a short story discussion of A Jury Of Her Peers by Susan Glaspell.

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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Technology Class: Using Email Series (McMahon Wintonbury Library)

Friday, April 25, 2025 at 9:00am - 10:00am
McMahon Wintonbury Library
Program Type:
Hands-on Learning, Technology Class
Age Group:
Adults
:

Full/Closed
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: Book Club (McMW)

Friday, April 25, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
McMahon Wintonbury Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion
Age Group:
Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens
:

Open
Required
Library Branch: McMahon Wintonbury Library
Age Group: Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Book Discussion
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Book Club currently includes reading Elementary Nutmeg Award selections for 2025.  We are happy to help older readers think about how they would like a book club to operate.

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 Storytime for Families (McMW)

Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
McMW Children's Space at McMahon Wintonbury Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool, Children
:

Open
Required
Library Branch: McMahon Wintonbury Library
Room: McMW Children's Space
Age Group: Preschool, Children
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 27
Event Details:

Can't come to the Library during the week?  No problem!  Bring the whole family and join the Youth Services Librarians while we read stories, sing songs, and do a simple craft!  Registration is appreciated.

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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Board Game Afternoon (Tweens, Teens & Adults; McMW)

Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
McMW Multipurpose Space at McMahon Wintonbury Library
Program Type:
Gaming, Hands-on Learning
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens, Adults
:

Open
Required
Library Branch: McMahon Wintonbury Library
Room: McMW Multipurpose Space
Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Gaming, Hands-on Learning
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Discover the world of board games beyond the traditional choices and see what all the fun is about! Come try new and exciting games at McMahon Wintonbury Library on Saturdays, March 29 and April 26.

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.

Great Decisions

Great Decisions- After Gaza: American Policy in the Middle East (Virtual)

Tuesday, April 29, 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:

#8 After Gaza: American Policy in the Middle East

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.

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Social Justice Book Club: Deaf Republic by Ilya Kaminsky (Virtual)

Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Book Discussion, Civics and Social Justice
Age Group:
Adults
:

Open
Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion, Civics and Social Justice
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

For National Poetry Month, we will read Deaf Republic: Poems by Ilya Kaminsky. The story opens in an occupied country in a time of political unrest.

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. 

Fox holding books to advertise Story Time & Craft

Story Time & Craft Hour (McMW)

Wednesday, April 30, 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 30, 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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Family STEAM night with Children's Museum of West Hartford (Metacomet School)

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Hands-on Learning
Age Group:
Preschool, Children, Tweens
:

Open
Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Preschool, Children, Tweens
Program Type: Hands-on Learning
Required
Seats Remaining: 53
Event Details:

Join staff from BPL and the Children's Museum of West Hartford for a FREE Family STEAM Night.

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. 

dollar bills, calculator, and notebook with word goals for being financially prepared and goal setting april 30 at 6:30 at mcmahon wintonbury

Being Financially Prepared and Goal Setting (McMW)

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
McMW Multipurpose Space at McMahon Wintonbury Library
Program Type:
Finance
Age Group:
Adults
:

Open
Required
Library Branch: McMahon Wintonbury Library
Room: McMW Multipurpose Space
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Finance
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

This foundational class helps participants understand the importance of financial readiness and establish clear actionable financial goals.

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.

DELAYED OPENING: BPL Atrium Opens at 1PM

Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
BPL Atrium Library
Closing
Branches:
BPL Atrium Library
Description:

Every Thursday in May, BPL Atrium will open at 1PM to prepare for the next phase in the buildings project.

tween book club max in the house of spies discussion plus live virtual event with author adam gidwitz image of author and book cover

Tween Book Club: MAX IN THE HOUSE OF SPIES + Virtual Visit with Author Adam Gidwitz!

Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
McMW Multipurpose Space at McMahon Wintonbury Library
Program Type:
Author Event, Book Discussion
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens
:

Open
Required
Library Branch: McMahon Wintonbury Library
Room: McMW Multipurpose Space
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Author Event, Book Discussion
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

BPL Special Edition TWEEN BOOK CLUB!

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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Coloring & Cookies (McMW)

Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
McMW Multipurpose Space at McMahon Wintonbury Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Health and Wellness, Other
Age Group:
Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
:

Library Branch: McMahon Wintonbury Library
Room: McMW Multipurpose Space
Age Group: Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Crafts, Health and Wellness, Other
Event Details:

Join BPL in the month of May for some well-deserved relaxation!

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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Teen Dungeons & Dragons (McMW)

Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
McMW Teen Space at McMahon Wintonbury Library
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Teens
:

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: McMahon Wintonbury Library
Room: McMW Teen Space
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Gaming
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Are you a teen who is new to Dungeons & Dragons or who is just looking for a new group to join? Then this could be the group for you! BPL is hosting this teen-led D&D group for May/June campaign (Thursdays starting May 1st).

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.

dr christine with fresh food in the kitchen

ABC’s of Essential Eating For Mental Health (Virtual)

Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Food and Drink, Health and Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
:

Open
Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Food and Drink, Health and Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Join Dr. Christine for an Exciting Health and Wellness Talk!

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.