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

Saturday, January 31, 2026 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:

Discover the world of board games beyond the traditional choices and see what all the fun is about! Try new and exciting games at McMahon Wintonbury Library. Games and instruction are provided by Anthony Ferello.

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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Valentine Zentangle (McMW)

Monday, February 2, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
McMW Multipurpose Space at McMahon Wintonbury Library
Program Type:
Arts and Culture, Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: McMahon Wintonbury Library
Room: McMW Multipurpose Space
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts and Culture, Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Want to try Zentangle? This class is 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 two weeks prior to the event.

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Coding & Game Design Workshop for Teens (McMW)

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
McMW Teen Space at McMahon Wintonbury Library
Program Type:
Gaming, Hands-on Learning, Workshop, Other
Age Group:
Teens
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: McMahon Wintonbury Library
Room: McMW Teen Space
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Gaming, Hands-on Learning, Workshop, Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Are you a teen interested in getting some coding experience and learning how to use that in game design? Then this is the program 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 two weeks prior to the event.

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Youth Chess Club (McMW)

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
McMW Multipurpose Space at McMahon Wintonbury Library
Program Type:
Gaming, Hands-on Learning, Workshop
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: McMahon Wintonbury Library
Room: McMW Multipurpose Space
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Gaming, Hands-on Learning, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come learn and play chess!

Join Yonatan Axelrad of New Britain Chess Club for chess instruction and supervised games.

For children, tweens and teens (ages 8 and up). All skill levels 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 two weeks prior to the event.

coding and game design for teens images of teens on computers

Coding & Game Design Workshop for Teens (Prosser)

Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Prosser Technology Classroom (Upper Level) at Prosser Library
Program Type:
Class, Gaming, Technology Class, Workshop
Age Group:
Teens
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Prosser Library
Room: Prosser Technology Classroom (Upper Level)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Class, Gaming, Technology Class, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Are you a teen interested in getting some coding experience and learning how to use that in game design? Then this is the program 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 two weeks prior to the event.

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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.

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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.

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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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Youth Chess Club (McMW)

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
McMW Multipurpose Space at McMahon Wintonbury Library
Program Type:
Gaming, Hands-on Learning, Workshop
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: McMahon Wintonbury Library
Room: McMW Multipurpose Space
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Gaming, Hands-on Learning, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come learn and play chess!

Join Yonatan Axelrad of New Britain Chess Club for chess instruction and supervised games.

For children, tweens and teens (ages 8 and up). All skill levels 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 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.

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!

Food Explorers Tuesday Feb. 17, 2026 at 2:30 PM for Tweens/Teens

Food Explorers: Fruit Tart (McMW)

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
McMW Multipurpose Space at McMahon Wintonbury Library
Program Type:
Food and Drink
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: McMahon Wintonbury Library
Room: McMW Multipurpose Space
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Food and Drink
Registration Required
Event Details:

Fruit Tarts! Yum!

Join Food Explorers to learn how to make a fruit tart afternoon snack. Recipe is nut-free but contains dairy and gluten.

This class is designed for participants ages 10–18.  

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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Calling UConn Husky Fans! Author Bethany O'Brien visits with Jonathan the UConn Husky! (Prosser)

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Prosser Community Room at Prosser Library
Program Type:
Author Event, 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: Author Event, Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Are you a fan of the UConn Huskies and basketball? BPL is thrilled that author Bethany O'Brien will visit Prosser Library to share her picture book, The Lucky Husky.

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.

after school chess club image of chess pieces and instructor

Youth Chess Club (McMW)

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
McMW Multipurpose Space at McMahon Wintonbury Library
Program Type:
Gaming, Hands-on Learning, Workshop
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: McMahon Wintonbury Library
Room: McMW Multipurpose Space
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Gaming, Hands-on Learning, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come learn and play chess!

Join Yonatan Axelrad of New Britain Chess Club for chess instruction and supervised games.

For children, tweens and teens (ages 8 and up). All skill levels 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 two weeks prior to the event.

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Teen Anime & Manga Club (Prosser)

Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Prosser Teen Room at Prosser Library
Program Type:
Film
Age Group:
Teens
Library Branch: Prosser Library
Room: Prosser Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Film
Event Details:

It's back! Join Miss Nicole for an evening of binging anime and manga in the Teen Room at Prosser Library. 

Light snacks will be provided. No registration is necessary. All attendees must be ages 12 and up.

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.

Wintonbury Poetry Series and Open Mic Thursday 2/19/26 7pm

Wintonbury Poetry Series (McMW)

Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 7:00pm - 9:30pm
McMW Multipurpose Space at McMahon Wintonbury Library
Program Type:
Arts and Culture, 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, Poetry
Registration Required
Event Details:

For its February reading, Wintonbury Poetry Series is pleased to have Sherri Bedingfield and Donna Fleischer 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 two weeks prior to the event.

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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.

pokemon club image of pikachu in snow

Pokémon Club @ Prosser

Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 11:30am - 1:00pm
Prosser Community Room at Prosser Library
Program Type:
Film, Gaming, Other
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens
Library Branch: Prosser Library
Room: Prosser Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Film, 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.

game board and dice

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

Saturday, February 21, 2026 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:

Discover the world of board games beyond the traditional choices and see what all the fun is about! Try new and exciting games at McMahon Wintonbury Library. Games and instruction are provided by Anthony Ferello.

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.

Short Story Chat: Recitatif by Toni Morrison February 23, 2026

Short Story Chat: Recitatif by Toni Morrison (Virtual)

Monday, February 23, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Book Discussion, Civics and Social Justice
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Full/Closed
Registration Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion, Civics and Social Justice
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a short story discussion of Recitatif by Toni Morrison.

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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Teen Advisory Group (TAG) Meeting (Prosser)

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Prosser Community Room at Prosser Library
Program Type:
Civics and Social Justice, Meeting
Age Group:
Teens
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Prosser Library
Room: Prosser Community Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Civics and Social Justice, Meeting
Registration Required
Event Details:

Welcome to the Teen Advisory Group (TAG)! TAG is open to students in grades 7–12. Join us at Prosser Library 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 two weeks prior to the event.

Friends Sponsored Event

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