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Story Time & Craft Hour (McMW)

Wednesday, May 21, 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
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 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. 

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Family Yoga with Pia Oliveri (McMW)

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
McMW Children's Space at McMahon Wintonbury Library
Program Type:
Health and Wellness
Age Group:
Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Open
Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: McMahon Wintonbury Library
Room: McMW Children's Space
Age Group: Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Health and Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

May is Mental Health Month!  Come to the McMahon Wintonbury Library to practice yoga with Miss Pia.

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. 

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.

DELAYED OPENING: BPL Atrium Opens at 1PM

Thursday, May 22, 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.

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Coloring & Cookies (McMW)

Thursday, May 22, 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
View Details
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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Homeschool Fun Fridays: Book Club (McMW)

Friday, May 23, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
McMW Children's Space at McMahon Wintonbury Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion
Age Group:
Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens
Full/Closed
View Details
Registration Required
Library Branch: McMahon Wintonbury Library
Room: McMW Children's Space
Age Group: Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Book Discussion
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for our last Book Club of the season.  We will review as many of the new Nutmeg Nominee's for 2026 as we can!

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, May 24, 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
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 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. 

Memorial Day - Libraries CLOSED

All Day
BPL Atrium Library, BPL Tech Express, McMahon Wintonbury Library, Off Site, Virtual
Closing
Branches:
BPL Atrium Library, BPL Tech Express, McMahon Wintonbury Library, Off Site, Virtual
Description:

BPL Online is always open!

Fox holding books to advertise Story Time & Craft

Story Time & Craft Hour (McMW)

Wednesday, May 28, 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
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 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. 

DELAYED OPENING: BPL Atrium Opens at 1PM

Thursday, May 29, 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.

Post shows pictures of children and a finch robot.

Homeschool Fun Fridays: Games! (McMW)

Friday, May 30, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
McMW Multipurpose Space at McMahon Wintonbury Library
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens
Open
Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: McMahon Wintonbury Library
Room: McMW Multipurpose Space
Age Group: Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Gaming
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for our last Homeschool Fun Friday of the Season!  We will be playing games of all kinds.  Play with BPL games or bring your own.

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, May 31, 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
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 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. 

Abrakadoodle Let's Make Frog Prince Sculptures

Abrakadoodle (McMW)

Wednesday, June 4, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
McMW Children's Space at McMahon Wintonbury Library
Program Type:
Arts and Culture, Crafts, Hands-on Learning
Age Group:
Preschool, Children
Open
Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: McMahon Wintonbury Library
Room: McMW Children's Space
Age Group: Preschool, Children
Program Type: Arts and Culture, Crafts, Hands-on Learning
Registration Required
Event Details:

Please join Abrakadoodle for a special program. "Abrakadoodle is all about creativity for kids, which since it was founded in 2002, has delivered the very best in visual arts classes for kids." 

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.

Bring The Hoopla

Bring The Hoopla (McMW)

Saturday, June 7, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
McMW Lawn at McMahon Wintonbury Library
Program Type:
Health and Wellness
Age Group:
Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Open
Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: McMahon Wintonbury Library
Room: McMW Lawn
Age Group: Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Health and Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

BringtheHoopla brings the fun back into fitness with their high energy, unique program where they use Hoopla hoops as the main tool.  They build self-confidence, and focus on teamwork and creativity.

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.

Bilingual Storytime

Let's Read! ~ Leamos! (McMW)

Saturday, June 7, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
McMW Children's Space at McMahon Wintonbury Library
Program Type:
Arts and Culture, Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool, Children
Open
Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: McMahon Wintonbury Library
Room: McMW Children's Space
Age Group: Preschool, Children
Program Type: Arts and Culture, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Acompañen a la Srta. Mara y a la Srta. Christina en una hora de cuentos bilingüe en la biblioteca. Libros, canciones y actividades en inglés y español, seguidas de una actividad. Ideal para niños de 2 a 6 años, ¡pero todos son bienvenidos!

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, June 11, 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
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 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. 

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A Day of Rainbow Crafting (McMW)

Monday, June 16, 2025 at 11:00am - 6:00pm
McMW Multipurpose Space at McMahon Wintonbury Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
View Details
Library Branch: McMahon Wintonbury Library
Room: McMW Multipurpose Space
Age Group: Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Crafts
Event Details:

Join BPL Staff at McMahon Wintonbury Library on the first day of Summer Reading and a celebration of Pride Month for a fun day of rainbow crafts! 

No registration is required. Crafts will be available 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.

Friends Summer Reading

All Summer Reading events are generously funded by the Friends of the Bloomfield Public Library.

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Story Time & Craft Hour (McMW)

Wednesday, June 18, 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
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 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. 

Juneteenth - Libraries CLOSED

All Day
BPL Atrium Library, BPL Tech Express, McMahon Wintonbury Library, Off Site, Virtual
Closing
Branches:
BPL Atrium Library, BPL Tech Express, McMahon Wintonbury Library, Off Site, Virtual
Description:

BPL Online is always open!

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Special Storytime Event: Meet Tulip the Groundhog! (McMW)

Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
McMW Children's Space at McMahon Wintonbury Library
Program Type:
Hands-on Learning, Nature, Storytime, Other
Age Group:
Preschool, Children
Open
Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: McMahon Wintonbury Library
Room: McMW Children's Space
Age Group: Preschool, Children
Program Type: Hands-on Learning, Nature, Storytime, Other
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.

Caregivers

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

Independence Day - Libraries CLOSED

All Day
BPL Atrium Library, BPL Tech Express, McMahon Wintonbury Library, Off Site, Virtual
Closing
Branches:
BPL Atrium Library, BPL Tech Express, McMahon Wintonbury Library, Off Site, Virtual
Description:

BPL Online is always open!

Fox holding books to advertise Story Time & Craft

Story Time & 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
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 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. 

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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
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.

Fox holding books to advertise Story Time & Craft

Story Time & Craft Hour (McMW)

Wednesday, July 16, 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
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 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. 

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Pokémon "In the Park" (Filley Park)

Saturday, July 19, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Gaming, Health and Wellness, Nature, Other
Age Group:
Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens
View Details
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Gaming, Health and Wellness, Nature, Other
Event Details:

In July, Pokémon Club is going to have some outdoors fun at Filley Park!

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.