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CANCELLED - September Pokémon Club

Saturday, September 28, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Crafts, Other
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens
Cancelled
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Crafts, Other
Event Details:

Unfortunately, our September Pokémon Club will need to be cancelled due to no available offsite programming space. Fear not! We'll be back to business as usual in October...

Sorry for any inconvenience.

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.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.

Hispanic Heritage Month Activity & Information Pack (Atrium)

All Day 10/1 - 10/11
BPL Atrium Library
Program Type:
Arts and Culture, Other
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Library Branch: BPL Atrium Library
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Arts and Culture, Other
Event Details:

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with Bloomfield Public Library!

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.

Science Bytes: BUBBLE TRICKS!

All Day
Virtual
Program Type:
Hands-on Learning, Other
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Hands-on Learning, Other
Event Details:

In this video episode of Science Bytes, Miss Nicole will show viewers a variety of nifty new tricks and techniques to use when playing with bubbles/bubble solution!

This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.

Circle K Farm: Goats & Bunnies Petting Zoo! (Town Green)

Friday, October 11, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Off Site
Program Type:
Nature, Other
Age Group:
Preschool, Children
Open
Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Preschool, Children
Program Type: Nature, Other
Required
Seats Remaining: 75
Event Details:

Circle K Farm is visiting Bloomfield with some special friends...goats and bunnies! They'll be setting up a petting zoo on our Bloomfield Town Green. Best for ages 6 and under, but all are welcome!

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. 

This event is in the "Children" group.

Planting Stories: A Pura Belpre Story & Craft (Atrium)

Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Atrium Children's Space at BPL Atrium Library
Program Type:
Arts and Culture, Civics and Social Justice, Hands-on Learning, Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Open
Required
Library Branch: BPL Atrium Library
Room: Atrium Children's Space
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts and Culture, Civics and Social Justice, Hands-on Learning, Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Join the BPL Youth Librarians, as we conclude Hispanic Heritage Month for 2024.  We will hear a hear a story about Pura Belpre, the New York Public Library's first Puerto Rican Librarian.

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. 

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.

Learn How to Play the Ukulele for Kids (Atrium)

Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Atrium Children's Space at BPL Atrium Library
Program Type:
Arts and Culture, Class, Hands-on Learning, Workshop
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Open
Required
Library Branch: BPL Atrium Library
Room: Atrium Children's Space
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Arts and Culture, Class, Hands-on Learning, Workshop
Required
Seats Remaining: 22
Event Details:

Want to try an instrument that is fun and relatively easy to play? Learn the fundamentals of ukulele playing! No experience necessary. Ukuleles are provided...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.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Pokémon Club

Saturday, October 26, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Crafts, Other
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Crafts, Other
Event Details:

Kids are invited to hang out with Miss Nicole at 330 Park Ave., Bloomfield (Room 131) 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 one week prior to the event.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Youth Spooky Crafternoon (Atrium)

Wednesday, October 30, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Atrium Children's Space at BPL Atrium Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens
Library Branch: BPL Atrium Library
Room: Atrium Children's Space
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Crafts
Event Details:

Are you waiting for the second season of, Wednesday, on Netflix? Have you already seen the movie, Beetlejuice Beetlejuice? Then join the Youth Services Department to make some spooky crafts!

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.

Veterans Day - Libraries CLOSED

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

BPL Online is always open!

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Pokémon Club

Saturday, November 16, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Crafts, Other
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Crafts, Other
Event Details:

Kids are invited to hang out with Miss Nicole at 330 Park Ave., Bloomfield (Room 131) 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 one week prior to the event.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Mohegan Tribe: Culture, Stories, and History (Virtual)

Friday, November 22, 2024 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Arts and Culture, Storytime, Other
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens
Open
Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts and Culture, Storytime, Other
Required
Seats Remaining: 200
Event Details:

The Mohegan Tribe can bring our culture, stories, and history to 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.

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. 

Libraries CLOSING EARLY

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

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

Thanksgiving Day & Recess - Libraries CLOSED

All Day 11/28 - 11/29
BPL Atrium Library, BPL Tech Express, Off Site, Virtual
Closing
Branches:
BPL Atrium Library, BPL Tech Express, Off Site, Virtual
Description:

BPL Online is always open!

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Pokémon Club

Saturday, December 21, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Crafts, Other
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Crafts, Other
Event Details:

Kids are invited to hang out with Miss Nicole at 330 Park Ave., Bloomfield (Room 131) 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 one week prior to the event.

Libraries CLOSING EARLY

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

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

Christmas Day - Libraries CLOSED

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

BPL Online is always open!

Libraries CLOSING EARLY

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

BPL Online is always open!