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DELAYED OPENING: BPL Atrium Opens at 1PM

Thursday, May 15, 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 15, 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.

Post shows pictures of children and a finch robot.

Homeschool Fun Fridays: Poetry (McMW)

Friday, May 16, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
McMW Children's Space at McMahon Wintonbury Library
Program Type:
Poetry
Age Group:
Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens
Open
Required
Library Branch: McMahon Wintonbury Library
Room: McMW Children's Space
Age Group: Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Poetry
Required
Seats Remaining: 26
Event Details:

This will be our last Poetry Club meeting for this season.  Come and share your poems and celebrate poetry!

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, May 17, 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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Mother Goose Rhyme Time (McMW)

Monday, May 19, 2025 at 1:00pm - 1:45pm
McMW Children's Space at McMahon Wintonbury Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool
Open
Required
Library Branch: McMahon Wintonbury Library
Room: McMW Children's Space
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Join the BPL Youth Librarians for stories and rhymes!  Mother Goose Rhymes are a fun way to help your child fall in love with words.  Best for ages birth to 2, but all ages are 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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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
Required
Library Branch: McMahon Wintonbury Library
Room: McMW Children's Space
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 38
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. 

Cream background with two children in pajamas with bunny slippers in between.

Pajama Storytime (McMW)

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
McMW Children's Space at McMahon Wintonbury Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool
Open
Required
Library Branch: McMahon Wintonbury Library
Room: McMW Children's Space
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Come to the McMahon Wintonbury Library location in your pajamas to listen to stories!  The Youth Librarians will help you get ready to wind down for bedtime.  All families are 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 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.

Coloring and cookies thursdays in May image of colored pencils and cookies

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
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.

Post shows pictures of children and a finch robot.

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
Open
Required
Library Branch: McMahon Wintonbury Library
Room: McMW Children's Space
Age Group: Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Book Discussion
Required
Seats Remaining: 26
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. 

Scenes of smiling families together on the top and bottom right with the Bloomfield Public Library logo in between.

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
Required
Library Branch: McMahon Wintonbury Library
Room: McMW Children's Space
Age Group: Preschool, Children
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
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!

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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
Required
Library Branch: McMahon Wintonbury Library
Room: McMW Children's Space
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 38
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. 

Cream background with two children in pajamas with bunny slippers in between.

Pajama Storytime (McMW)

Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
McMW Children's Space at McMahon Wintonbury Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool
Open
Required
Library Branch: McMahon Wintonbury Library
Room: McMW Children's Space
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Come to the McMahon Wintonbury Library location in your pajamas to listen to stories!  The Youth Librarians will help you get ready to wind down for bedtime.  All families are 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
Required
Library Branch: McMahon Wintonbury Library
Room: McMW Multipurpose Space
Age Group: Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Gaming
Required
Seats Remaining: 26
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. 

Scenes of smiling families together on the top and bottom right with the Bloomfield Public Library logo in between.

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
Required
Library Branch: McMahon Wintonbury Library
Room: McMW Children's Space
Age Group: Preschool, Children
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
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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Saturday Morning Crafts: Diamond Painting Rainbow Coasters (MCMW)

Saturday, June 14, 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.

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!

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!

Labor 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!

Veterans 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!

Libraries CLOSING EARLY

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:

Time TBD by the Town. BPL Online is always open!

Thanksgiving Day & Recess - Libraries CLOSED

All Day 11/27 - 11/28
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!