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Book Voyagers: Tales from Around the World (Prosser)

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Prosser Community Room at Prosser Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion, Storytime, Other
Age Group:
Children
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Prosser Library
Room: Prosser Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Book Discussion, Storytime, Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

BPL is proud to once again partner with CT Humanities to bring back the Book Voyagers series!

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 two weeks 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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Homeschool Fun Friday: Book Buzz/Open Book Club (Prosser)

Friday, January 16, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Prosser Youth Department at Prosser Library
Program Type:
Hands-on Learning, Technology Class, Workshop
Age Group:
Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Prosser Library
Room: Prosser Youth Department
Age Group: Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Hands-on Learning, Technology Class, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Bloomfield Public Library is excited to once again partner with the Children's Museum of West Hartford for some great Fun Friday programs! They will join us at our Prosser Library location on the first and second Friday of each month.

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 two weeks prior to the event.

pokemon club at prosser library january 17 image of pikachu in the snow

Pokémon Club @ Prosser

Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 11:30am - 1:00pm
Prosser Community Room at Prosser Library
Program Type:
Gaming, Other
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens
Library Branch: Prosser Library
Room: Prosser Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Gaming, Other
Event Details:

Kids are invited to hang out with Miss Nicole at Prosser Library for a Pokémon Club fan zone. Bring your cards to show off to fellow Pokémon fans, and maybe even agree on some cool card trades!

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 two weeks prior to the event.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day - Libraries CLOSED

All Day
McMahon Wintonbury Library, Prosser Library, Off Site, Virtual, Temporary Locations
Closing
Branches:
McMahon Wintonbury Library, Prosser Library, Off Site, Virtual, Temporary Locations
Description:

BPL Online is always open!

Book Voyagers: Tales from Around the World (Prosser)

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Prosser Community Room at Prosser Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion, Storytime, Other
Age Group:
Children
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Prosser Library
Room: Prosser Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Book Discussion, Storytime, Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

BPL is proud to once again partner with CT Humanities to bring back the Book Voyagers series!

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 two weeks prior to the event.

Caregivers

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

animal crafts for kids

Crafts for Kids (McMW)

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
McMW Multipurpose Space at McMahon Wintonbury Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: McMahon Wintonbury Library
Room: McMW Multipurpose Space
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come in out of the cold for some craft time! Choose your favorite from a variety of paper animal projects. 

Best for ages 6 to 11 who can read directions and work fairly independently.

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 two weeks prior to the event.

Caregivers

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

Homeschool Fun Fridays image of gathered children smiling list of programs

Homeschool Fun Friday: Crazy 8s Math (Prosser)

Friday, January 23, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Prosser Youth Department at Prosser Library
Program Type:
Hands-on Learning, Technology Class, Workshop
Age Group:
Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Prosser Library
Room: Prosser Youth Department
Age Group: Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Hands-on Learning, Technology Class, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Bloomfield Public Library is excited to once again partner with the Children's Museum of West Hartford for some great Fun Friday programs! They will join us at our Prosser Library location on the first and second Friday of each month.

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 two weeks prior to the event.

Book Voyagers: Tales from Around the World (Prosser)

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Prosser Community Room at Prosser Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion, Storytime, Other
Age Group:
Children
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Prosser Library
Room: Prosser Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Book Discussion, Storytime, Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

BPL is proud to once again partner with CT Humanities to bring back the Book Voyagers series!

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 two weeks prior to the event.

Caregivers

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

builders brigade january 28 image of lego bricks

Builders Brigade (Prosser)

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Prosser Community Room at Prosser Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Gaming, Other
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens
Library Branch: Prosser Library
Room: Prosser Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Crafts, Gaming, Other
Event Details:

Bloomfield schools close early on Jan. 28, so stop by Prosser Library for some free play with LEGO® bricks! We'll be taking over the Community Room for some creative building. Kids and teens can work on their own projects or team up with friends.

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 two weeks prior to the event.

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Homeschool Fun Friday: Let's Play Games! (Prosser)

Friday, January 30, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Prosser Youth Department at Prosser Library
Program Type:
Hands-on Learning, Technology Class, Workshop
Age Group:
Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Prosser Library
Room: Prosser Youth Department
Age Group: Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Hands-on Learning, Technology Class, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Bloomfield Public Library is excited to once again partner with the Children's Museum of West Hartford for some great Fun Friday programs! They will join us at our Prosser Library location on the first and second Friday of each month.

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 two weeks prior to the event.

Author visit with Lindsey Spann of Walko World Wed. 2/4/26 at 10:30 am

Special Storytime With Lindsey Spann Local Author of Walko The Walking Sneaker

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
McMW Children's Space at McMahon Wintonbury Library
Program Type:
Author Event, Book Discussion, Health and Wellness, Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool, Children
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: McMahon Wintonbury Library
Room: McMW Children's Space
Age Group: Preschool, Children
Program Type: Author Event, Book Discussion, Health and Wellness, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

 

 

Welcome, Lindsey Spann! local author of WALKO THE WALKING SNEAKER.

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 two weeks prior to the event.

Caregivers

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

three winners author photos and book covers

All CT Reads 2026 Author Launch (Virtual)

Friday, February 6, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Author Event
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Author Event
Event Details:

Join us for an extra-special virtual launch with the authors of the 2026 All CT Reads primary selections:

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 two weeks 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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Homeschool Fun Friday: Children's Museum (Robotics)

Friday, February 6, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Prosser Youth Department at Prosser Library
Program Type:
Hands-on Learning, Technology Class, Workshop
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Prosser Library
Room: Prosser Youth Department
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Hands-on Learning, Technology Class, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Bloomfield Public Library is excited to once again partner with the Children's Museum of West Hartford for some great Fun Friday programs! They will join us at our Prosser Library location on the first and second Friday of each month.

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 two weeks prior to the event.

The children's museum and preschool presents furry friends saturday february 7 image of rabbit

TYCLD: Animal Adaptations & Habitats (McMW)

Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 12:30pm - 1:15pm
McMW Multipurpose Space at McMahon Wintonbury Library
Program Type:
Hands-on Learning, Nature
Age Group:
Preschool, Children, Tweens
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: McMahon Wintonbury Library
Room: McMW Multipurpose Space
Age Group: Preschool, Children, Tweens
Program Type: Hands-on Learning, Nature
Registration Required
Event Details:

LIVE ANIMALS! Safely encounter some furry friends with The Children’s Museum. Get up close to learn about different animals, investigate their adaptations, and find out how they live.

the whalemobile program on Saturday february 7 image of a humpback whale

TYCLD: The Whale Mobile SESSION ONE (Pre-K) (Prosser)

Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Prosser Community Room at Prosser Library
Program Type:
Community Event, Hands-on Learning, Nature, Other
Age Group:
Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Prosser Library
Room: Prosser Community Room
Age Group: Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Community Event, Hands-on Learning, Nature, Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

The Whalemobile brings Nile, a life-sized inflatable whale, right into Prosser Library! Children and families step inside the whale, explore real whale artifacts, and learn how these amazing animals live and are studied in the wild. 

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 two weeks prior to the event.

the whalemobile saturday february 7 image of humpback whale

TYCLD: The Whale Mobile SESSION TWO (Ages 5+) (Prosser)

Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 2:30pm - 3:00pm
Prosser Community Room at Prosser Library
Program Type:
Community Event, Hands-on Learning, Nature, Other
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Prosser Library
Room: Prosser Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Community Event, Hands-on Learning, Nature, Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

The Whalemobile brings Nile, a life-sized inflatable whale, right into Prosser Library! Children and families step inside the whale, explore real whale artifacts, and learn how these amazing animals live and are studied in the wild. 

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 two weeks prior to the event.

the whalemobile saturday february 7 image of humpback whale

TYCLD: The Whale Mobile SESSION THREE (Ages 5+) (Prosser)

Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 3:00pm - 3:30pm
Prosser Community Room at Prosser Library
Program Type:
Community Event, Hands-on Learning, Nature, Other
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Prosser Library
Room: Prosser Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Community Event, Hands-on Learning, Nature, Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

The Whalemobile brings Nile, a life-sized inflatable whale, right into Prosser Library! Children and families step inside the whale, explore real whale artifacts, and learn how these amazing animals live and are studied in the wild. 

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 two weeks prior to the event.

the whalemobile saturday february 7 image of humpback whale

TYCLD: The Whale Mobile SESSION FOUR (Ages 5+) (Prosser)

Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Prosser Community Room at Prosser Library
Program Type:
Community Event, Hands-on Learning, Nature, Other
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Prosser Library
Room: Prosser Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Community Event, Hands-on Learning, Nature, Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

The Whalemobile brings Nile, a life-sized inflatable whale, right into Prosser Library! Children and families step inside the whale, explore real whale artifacts, and learn how these amazing animals live and are studied in the wild. 

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 two weeks prior to the event.

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Homeschool Fun Friday: Children's Museum (Engineering & Live Animals)

Friday, February 13, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Prosser Youth Department at Prosser Library
Program Type:
Hands-on Learning, Technology Class, Workshop
Age Group:
Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Prosser Library
Room: Prosser Youth Department
Age Group: Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Hands-on Learning, Technology Class, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Bloomfield Public Library is excited to once again partner with the Children's Museum of West Hartford for some great Fun Friday programs! They will join us at our Prosser Library location on the first and second Friday of each month.

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 two weeks prior to the event.

axolotls on Feb. 14

All About Axolotls (McMW)

Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
McMW Multipurpose Space at McMahon Wintonbury Library
Program Type:
Hands-on Learning, Nature
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: McMahon Wintonbury Library
Room: McMW Multipurpose Space
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Hands-on Learning, Nature
Registration Required
Event Details:

LIVE AXOLOTLS! 

Presidents' Day - Libraries CLOSED

All Day
McMahon Wintonbury Library, Prosser Library, Off Site, Virtual, Temporary Locations
Closing
Branches:
McMahon Wintonbury Library, Prosser Library, Off Site, Virtual, Temporary Locations
Description:

BPL Online is always open!

Homeschool Fun Fridays image of gathered children smiling list of programs

Homeschool Fun Friday: Crazy 8s Math (Prosser)

Friday, February 20, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Prosser Youth Department at Prosser Library
Program Type:
Hands-on Learning, Technology Class, Workshop
Age Group:
Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Prosser Library
Room: Prosser Youth Department
Age Group: Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Hands-on Learning, Technology Class, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Bloomfield Public Library is excited to once again partner with the Children's Museum of West Hartford for some great Fun Friday programs! They will join us at our Prosser Library location on the first and second Friday of each month.

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 two weeks prior to the event.

buzz about bees

The Buzz about Bees (McMW)

Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
McMW Children's Space at McMahon Wintonbury Library
Program Type:
Hands-on Learning, Nature
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: McMahon Wintonbury Library
Room: McMW Children's Space
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Hands-on Learning, Nature
Registration Required
Event Details:

In this interactive, educational science program, the room is set up as beehives and gardens. Teams race to gather the pollen and nectar as they learn about the lives and jobs of honeybees. 

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Homeschool Fun Friday: Book Buzz/Open Book Club (Prosser)

Friday, February 27, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Prosser Youth Department at Prosser Library
Program Type:
Hands-on Learning, Technology Class, Workshop
Age Group:
Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Prosser Library
Room: Prosser Youth Department
Age Group: Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Hands-on Learning, Technology Class, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Bloomfield Public Library is excited to once again partner with the Children's Museum of West Hartford for some great Fun Friday programs! They will join us at our Prosser Library location on the first and second Friday of each month.

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 two weeks prior to the event.