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Wintonbury Book Discussion (virtual) Holler Rat a memoir Thursday September 12, 2024 5:30 Author Anya Liftig will be joining us to talk about her life spent between rural Kentucky and upper middle class Connecticut

Wintonbury Book Discussion Author Visit: Holler Rat with Anya Liftig (Virtual)

Thursday, September 12, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Book Discussion
Age Group:
Adults
Open
Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Wintonbury Book Discussion (virtual): Holler Rat by Anya Leftig

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. 

graphical image of a laptop computer

Technology Class: Basic Computer Skills Series (330 Park, Rm. 117)

Friday, September 13, 2024 at 9:00am - 10:00am
BPL Tech Express
Program Type:
Technology Class
Age Group:
Adults
Closed
Required
Library Branch: BPL Tech Express
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology Class
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

If you consider yourself a beginning computer user and need help with basic technology skills, 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.

night sky update with mystic seaport star background september 13 at 2 p m virtual on zoom

Night Sky Update with Mystic Seaport (Virtual)

Friday, September 13, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Nature
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens
Open
Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Nature
Required
Seats Remaining: 299
Event Details:

Join Mystic Seaport staff to explore the night sky! They will share information about the moon, planets, and the constellations that are visible this time of the year - where they are and how to find them in the sky.

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. 

dark sky international free informational packets available at the b p l atrium starting September 16, 2024

TAKE HOME PACKETS: DarkSky International Informational Packet with Activity Sheets

All Day 9/16 - 9/20
BPL Atrium Library
Program Type:
Nature
Age Group:
All Ages
Library Branch: BPL Atrium Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Nature
Event Details:

DarkSky International is a recognized worldwide authority combatting light pollution. The organization is composed of more than 193,000 supporters, members, and advocates in more than 70 countries.

Family members learning about effective communication strategies.

Communicating Effectively With Individuals With Alzheimer's And Other Dementias (at Bloomfield Senior Center)

Monday, September 16, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
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:

This education program will help you learn about Effective Communication Strategies-

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.

International Observe the Moon Night logo september 16 2024 at 7 p m location auerfarm

International Observe the Moon Night: MOON VIEWING PARTY! (Auerfarm)

Monday, September 16, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Community Event, Nature
Age Group:
All Ages
Open
Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community Event, Nature
Required
Seats Remaining: 48
Event Details:

Join staff from BPL as we look at the moon in the night sky. We’ll have telescopes and binoculars on hand for a closer look. Snacks and some other fun items will be on hand to add to our fun.

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.

Town of Bloomfield Connecticut seal with town map outline and drum

Find us at the 17th Annual Senior Expo!

Tuesday, September 17, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Community Event
Age Group:
Adults
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Event
Event Details:

Join us at 330 Park Ave for the 17th Annual Senior Expo. Stop by the BPL table to say hi! 

Black and white photo of Martin Luther King, Jr. with books behind him. Text reads: Now is the time to make real the promises of democracy."

Voter Registration Drive (Stop & Shop)

Tuesday, September 17, 2024 at 11:00am - 2:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Civics and Social Justice, Community Event
Age Group:
Adults
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Civics and Social Justice, Community Event
Event Details:

BPL is celebrating National Voter Registration Day on Tuesday, September 17 by getting every eligible community member registered and ready 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.

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Meet Mango: Learn Spanish, Italian, or 70 Other Languages (Atrium)

Tuesday, September 17, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Atrium Conference Room at BPL Atrium Library
Program Type:
Hands-on Learning, Technology Class
Age Group:
Adults
Open
Required
Library Branch: BPL Atrium Library
Room: Atrium Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Hands-on Learning, Technology Class
Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

BPL Online features Mango Languages, a database and app for learning languages. At this demonstration, BPL staff will show you how to set up an account and start your language learning journey.

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.

text of event with graphical image of person looking at 3 screens. One has a green checkmark, and one has a red x.

Misinformation and Propaganda Workshop: Telling Truth from Fiction (Virtual)

Tuesday, September 17, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Civics and Social Justice, Workshop
Age Group:
Adults
Open
Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Civics and Social Justice, Workshop
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Are you overwhelmed with messages from politicians, news sources, and other media?

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. 

abc time atrium book and craft wednesdays at 10 30 a m at the b p l atrium

ABC Time (Atrium Book & Craft Hour)

Wednesday, September 18, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Atrium Children's Space at BPL Atrium Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool
Open
Required
Library Branch: BPL Atrium Library
Room: Atrium Children's Space
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 48
Event Details:

Join BPL Youth Librarians for a featured book and craft at our Atrium location (1300 Hall Blvd., Bloomfield). 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, September 18, 2024 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. 

bloomfield public library logo in full color

Library Building Committee Meeting (Virtual)

Wednesday, September 18, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Meeting
Age Group:
Adults
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Meeting
Event Details:

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

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.

photo of farmington river advertising river smart program on sept 18

River Smart: Clean Water Starts With You (Virtual)

Wednesday, September 18, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Nature
Age Group:
Adults
Open
Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Nature
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Join us to learn how to be River Smart!

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.

the letter r wrapped in yard for september crafternoon program

Crafternoon: Yarn Wrapped Letters (Adults; Atrium)

Thursday, September 19, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Atrium Conference Room at BPL Atrium Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Hands-on Learning
Age Group:
Adults
Open
Required
Library Branch: BPL Atrium Library
Room: Atrium Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts, Hands-on Learning
Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

At this month's Crafternoon program, we will upcycle cardboard, use yarn scraps, and add decorations to create a Yarn-Wrapped letter. Bring your own yarn if you have a preferred color. We will be using scissors and hot glue.

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.

Master the Art of Preserving Your Harvest

Master the Art of Preserving Your Harvest (Virtual)

Thursday, September 19, 2024 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:

Preserve the taste of the season all year round with the  "Preserving the Harvest" virtual presentation! Get ready to say goodbye to wasted produce and hello to a pantry full of delicious, homemade preserves!

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: Basic Computer Skills Series (330 Park, Rm. 117)

Friday, September 20, 2024 at 9:00am - 10:00am
BPL Tech Express
Program Type:
Technology Class
Age Group:
Adults
Closed
Required
Library Branch: BPL Tech Express
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology Class
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

If you consider yourself a beginning computer user and need help with basic technology skills, 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.

books with ribbon bookmark logo for banned books week

Take & Make: "Banned" Bookmarks (Tweens, Teens, & Adults; Atrium)

All Day 9/23 - 9/27
BPL Atrium Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Hands-on Learning, Civics and Social Justice
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens, Adults
Library Branch: BPL Atrium Library
Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Crafts, Hands-on Learning, Civics and Social Justice
Event Details:

Established in 1982, Banned Books Week brings together the entire book community in shared support of the freedom to read. Incidentally, National Sewing Month (September) was also declared in 1982.

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.

bright banners and hola graphic with comligo logo

Intro to Conversational Spanish (Teens & Adults; Virtual)

Monday, September 23, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Arts and Culture, Civics and Social Justice
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Open
Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts and Culture, Civics and Social Justice
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Interested in learning Spanish? Start here. At this "Nice to Meet You" session, we will learn basic Spanish vocabulary and grammar, including greetings and farewells, alphabet and numbers. Presented by Comligo.

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. 

Dungeons and dragons dungeon master training 3 part series for teens ages 12 and up september 24 october 1 and october 8 6 to 8 p m at 330 park avenue image of dungeon master from cartoon

Teen Dungeons & Dragons: DUNGEON MASTER TRAINING (330 Park)

Tuesday, September 24, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Hands-on Learning, Workshop
Age Group:
Teens
Open
Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Hands-on Learning, Workshop
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Ever wanted to become a Dungeons & Dragons (D&D) Dungeon Master and lead your own D&D group...but weren't sure how to get started? Then this program 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.

Picture of book cover: Dear America in yellow

Social Justice Book Club: Dear America: Notes of an Undocumented Citizen by Jose Antonio Vargas (Virtual)

Tuesday, September 24, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
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:

Our September book title is Dear America: Notes of an Undocumented Citizen by Pulitzer-Prize winning journalist Jose Antonio Vargas.

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. 

abc time atrium book and craft wednesdays at 10 30 a m at the b p l atrium

ABC Time (Atrium Book & Craft Hour)

Wednesday, September 25, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Atrium Children's Space at BPL Atrium Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool
Open
Required
Library Branch: BPL Atrium Library
Room: Atrium Children's Space
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 47
Event Details:

Join BPL Youth Librarians for a featured book and craft at our Atrium location (1300 Hall Blvd., Bloomfield). 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, September 25, 2024 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. 

pizza and description about tag open house

Teen Advisory Group (TAG) Open House (Teens Gr. 7-12 & their families; Atrium)

Wednesday, September 25, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
BPL Atrium Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Open
Required
Library Branch: BPL Atrium Library
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Other
Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:

At the Teen Advisory Group (TAG) Open House, we welcome students in grades 7-12 and their families to join us for an Information Session to learn about TAG opportunities this school year.

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.