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Tech Time With Marc Edrich (McMW)

Monday, September 29, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
McMW Multipurpose Space at McMahon Wintonbury Library
Program Type:
Gaming, Technology Class
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Full/Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: McMahon Wintonbury Library
Room: McMW Multipurpose Space
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Gaming, Technology Class
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Marc Edrich for Tech Time. Feel free to ask questions or discuss computers (desktops, laptops, tablets), cell phones, video game systems, and any other technology you are interested in.

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 "Teens" group

Teen Advisory Group (TAG) Meeting (McMW)

Tuesday, September 30, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
McMW Teen Space at McMahon Wintonbury Library
Program Type:
Meeting
Age Group:
Teens
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: McMahon Wintonbury Library
Room: McMW Teen Space
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Meeting
Registration Required
Event Details:

Welcome to the Teen Advisory Group (TAG)! TAG is open to students in grades 7-12. Join us for pizza and a discussion about teen library services in Bloomfield. Attend the meetings that work for you. Always open to new members. 

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 Sponsored Event

This event is generously funded by the Friends of the Bloomfield Public Library.

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

Homeschool Fun Friday: Children's Museum—Robotics (Prosser)

Friday, October 3, 2025 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
Cancelled
Full/Closed
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:

Due to a delay in Prosser Library being ready to open for the public, we are delaying the start of our homeschool program series until November. All November dates are available for registration on our Event Calendar at bplct.org.

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 "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Voter Registration Drive (McMW)

Tuesday, October 7, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
McMW Multipurpose Space at McMahon Wintonbury Library
Program Type:
Civics and Social Justice, Community Event
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Library Branch: McMahon Wintonbury Library
Room: McMW Multipurpose Space
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Civics and Social Justice, Community Event
Event Details:

BPL wants to get 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.

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

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

Friday, October 10, 2025 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
Cancelled
Full/Closed
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:

Due to a delay in Prosser Library being ready to open for the public, we are delaying the start of our homeschool program series until November. All November dates are available for registration on our Event Calendar at bplct.org.

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

Guess How Many "Moons" Are in the Jar! (Prosser)

All Day
Prosser Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens
Library Branch: Prosser Library
Age Group: Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

In celebration of NASA's International Observe the Moon Night, BPL's Youth Department will be hosting a special guessing game for the month of October!

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 "Preschool" group
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group

Storytime at Auerfarm Scenic Reserve

Monday, October 13, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Crafts, Nature, Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Open
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Crafts, Nature, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Please join us for storytime at Auerfarm Scenic Reserve, sponsored by Bloomfield Public Library, Friends of Auerfarm State Park Scenic Reserve, and CT Department of Environmental Education Protection's "No Child Left Inside" program.

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
This event is in the "Adults" group

Ask CHET staff about the Dream Big! Competition with financial prizes for students (K-12)! (Prosser)

Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Prosser Youth Department at Prosser Library
Program Type:
Finance, Other
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Prosser Library
Room: Prosser Youth Department
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Finance, Other
Event Details:

Looking for a way to build education funds for your children/teens? The CHET Dream Big Competition is a great opportunity!

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 "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Wintonbury Poetry Series (McMW)

Thursday, October 16, 2025 at 7:00pm - 9:30pm
McMW Multipurpose Space at McMahon Wintonbury Library
Program Type:
Arts and Culture, Performance, Poetry
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: McMahon Wintonbury Library
Room: McMW Multipurpose Space
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts and Culture, Performance, Poetry
Registration Required
Event Details:

For its October 2025 reading, the Wintonbury Poetry Series is pleased to have Luisa Caycedo-Kimura and Pat Mottola read.

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

Homeschool Fun Friday: Crazy 8s Math (Prosser)

Friday, October 17, 2025 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
Cancelled
Full/Closed
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:

Due to a delay in Prosser Library being ready to open for the public, we are delaying the start of our homeschool program series until November. All November dates are available for registration on our Event Calendar at bplct.org.

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

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

Friday, October 24, 2025 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
Cancelled
Full/Closed
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:

Due to a delay in Prosser Library being ready to open for the public, we are delaying the start of our homeschool program series until November. All November dates are available for registration on our Event Calendar at bplct.org.

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

NEW TIME! Pokémon Club @ Prosser

Saturday, October 25, 2025 at 11:30am - 1:00pm
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:

Pokémon Club returns to Prosser Library at a new time (11:30 AM - 1:00 PM)!

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 "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

NEW TIME! Board Game Afternoon (Tweens, Teens & Adults; McMW)

Saturday, October 25, 2025 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
McMW Multipurpose Space at McMahon Wintonbury Library
Program Type:
Gaming, Hands-on Learning
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens, Adults
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: McMahon Wintonbury Library
Room: McMW Multipurpose Space
Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Gaming, Hands-on Learning
Registration Required
Event Details:

Updated Time: 12-2PM

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 "Teens" group

Teen Advisory Group (TAG) Meeting (Prosser)

Tuesday, October 28, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Prosser Teen Room at Prosser Library
Program Type:
Meeting
Age Group:
Teens
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Prosser Library
Room: Prosser Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Meeting
Registration Required
Event Details:

Welcome to the Teen Advisory Group (TAG) and welcome back to Prosser Library! TAG is open to students in grades 7–12. Join us for pizza and a discussion about teen library services in Bloomfield. Attend the meetings that work 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.

Friends Sponsored Event

This event is generously funded by the Friends of the Bloomfield Public Library.

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

Safety Pin Bead Murals (Prosser)

Thursday, October 30, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Prosser Youth Department at Prosser Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens
Library Branch: Prosser Library
Room: Prosser Youth Department
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Crafts
Event Details:

Enjoy a fun, drop-in, seasonal craft at Prosser Library! Kids, tweens, and teens can stop by the youth department to create a safety pin bead mural from a variety of templates/options. All supplies will be provided. 

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

Homeschool Fun Friday: Free Play (Prosser)

Friday, October 31, 2025 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
Cancelled
Full/Closed
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:

Due to a delay in Prosser Library being ready to open for the public, we are delaying the start of our homeschool program series until November. All November dates are available for registration on our Event Calendar at bplct.org.

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

Make Chocolate Croissant Bites With Food Explorers (McMW)

Tuesday, November 4, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
McMW Multipurpose Space at McMahon Wintonbury Library
Program Type:
Food and Drink
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: McMahon Wintonbury Library
Room: McMW Multipurpose Space
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Food and Drink
Registration Required
Event Details:

Chocolate Croissant Bites!

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

Homeschool Fun Friday: Children's Museum (Robotics)

Friday, November 7, 2025 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 partnering again with the Children's Museum of West Hartford for some great Fun Fridays programs! They will join us at our Prosser Library location on the first and second Fridays 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 one week prior to the event.

Veterans Day - Libraries CLOSED

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

BPL Online is always open!

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Wintonbury Book Discussion (Virtual) Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen and Discussion with Professor Joan Ray

Thursday, November 13, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Arts and Culture, Book Discussion
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Open
Registration Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts and Culture, Book Discussion
Registration Required
Event Details:

We will be discussing Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen.

 

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

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

Friday, November 14, 2025 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 partnering again with the Children's Museum of West Hartford for some great Fun Fridays programs! They will join us at our Prosser Library location on the first and second Fridays 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 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 @ Prosser

Saturday, November 15, 2025 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:

Pokémon Club returns to Prosser Library at a new time (11:30 AM - 1:00 PM)!

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 "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Raise A Glass to Fermentation Homemade Kombucha & More! (Virtual)

Monday, November 17, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Food and Drink, Nature
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Open
Registration Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Food and Drink, Nature
Registration Required
Event Details:

Get ready to raise a glass to the art of fermentation! Join Mark Gostkiewicz, from Tri Gable Lea Farm who will guide you through the process of making delicious homemade fermented drinks.

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.

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

Homeschool Fun Friday: Crazy 8s Math

Friday, November 21, 2025 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 partnering again with the Children's Museum of West Hartford for some great Fun Fridays programs! They will join us at our Prosser Library location on the first and second Fridays 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 one week prior to the event.