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McMahon Wintonbury Library, Prosser Library, Off Site, Virtual, Temporary Locations
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Vegetarian Sushi Bowls with Rainbow Summer Rolls With Food Explorers for adults 2/17/26 4:00 PM

Food Explorers: Vegetarian Sushi Bowls and Summer Rolls (McMW)

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
McMW Multipurpose Space at McMahon Wintonbury Library
Program Type:
Food and Drink, Hands-on Learning, Health and Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: McMahon Wintonbury Library
Room: McMW Multipurpose Space
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Food and Drink, Hands-on Learning, Health and Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Get Cooking with Food Explorers! (In person)

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.

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Gathering the Past for the Future: Curating the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture (Virtual)

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Arts and Culture, Civics and Social Justice, Community Event
Age Group:
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts and Culture, Civics and Social Justice, Community Event
Registration Required
Event Details:

Gathering the Past for the Future: Curating African American History at The Smithsonian

Wintonbury Historical Society and Bloomfield Public Library invite you to join our Zoom program on February 17, 2026, at 6:30 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 two weeks prior to the event.

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Meditation (Virtual)

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 1:30pm - 2:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Health and Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health and Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Take a guided meditation break with our community partners at Seabury. Seabury is an active life plan community located in Bloomfield. 

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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Film Showing: My Friend Kim and Q&A with Director Maribeth Abrams and Compassion & Choices (Prosser)

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Prosser Community Room at Prosser Library
Program Type:
Health and Wellness, Legal
Age Group:
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Prosser Library
Room: Prosser Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health and Wellness, Legal
Registration Required
Event Details:

One woman's voice redefines compassion through her fight for medical aid in dying in the state of Connecticut. 

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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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.

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Radon Awareness and Wellness Screenings with WHBHD (Prosser)

Monday, February 23, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Prosser Library
Program Type:
Health and Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: Prosser Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health and Wellness
Event Details:

Rescheduled from January 26:

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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Upward Mobility Program—Information Table (Prosser)

Monday, February 23, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Prosser Library
Program Type:
Civics and Social Justice, Health and Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: Prosser Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Civics and Social Justice, Health and Wellness
Event Details:

Stop by Prosser Library to learn more about the Upward Mobility program at The Village for Families & Children in Hartford. Upward Mobility is a partnership program where coaches work one-on-one with you and your family.

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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Tech Class Series: Computer Basics (Prosser)

Monday, February 23, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Prosser Technology Classroom (Upper Level) at Prosser Library
Program Type:
Technology Class
Age Group:
Adults
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Prosser Library
Room: Prosser Technology Classroom (Upper Level)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology Class
Registration Required
Event Details:

If you consider yourself a beginning computer user and need help with basic technology skills, 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.

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
Open
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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Great Decisions: Ruptured Alliances and the Risk of Nuclear Proliferation (Virtual)

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Civics and Social Justice
Age Group:
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Civics and Social Justice
Registration Required
Event Details:

U.S. alliance skepticism may drive countries like Japan and South Korea to reconsider nuclear options. What are the implications of the Trump administration’s rethinking of the U.S. alliance system for regional and global security?

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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African American Artists: 1900–1960 (Virtual)

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Arts and Culture, Civics and Social Justice
Age Group:
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts and Culture, Civics and Social Justice
Registration Required
Event Details:

For Black History Month, Women’s History Month, and America’s 250th Anniversary, we will feature three sessions that explore African American artists from different time periods in American history.

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. 

meditation every wednesday with Seabury

Meditation (Virtual)

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 1:30pm - 2:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Health and Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health and Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Take a guided meditation break with our community partners at Seabury. Seabury is an active life plan community located in Bloomfield. 

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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'Appy Hour: Meet BPL's Top Apps for Your Phone, Tablet, and TV (McMW)

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
McMW Multipurpose Space at McMahon Wintonbury Library
Program Type:
Technology Class
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: McMahon Wintonbury Library
Room: McMW Multipurpose Space
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Technology Class
Registration Required
Event Details:

Meet BPL Online at this fast-paced technology class reviewing BPL's Top Apps for your phone, tablet, and TV. Discover the app that connects you to your BPL digital library card.

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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BPL Strategic Plan Celebration (Prosser)

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Prosser Community Room at Prosser Library
Program Type:
Community Event
Age Group:
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Prosser Library
Room: Prosser Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Event
Registration Required
Event Details:

Celebrate with us as we unveil Bloomfield Public Library’s next Strategic Plan and mark an exciting new chapter for our community.

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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Black History Month Film and Discussion: Sinners (Prosser)

Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Prosser Community Room at Prosser Library
Program Type:
Civics and Social Justice, Film
Age Group:
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Prosser Library
Room: Prosser Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Civics and Social Justice, Film
Registration Required
Event Details:

For Black History Month, we will watch the film Sinners (2025) and then have a discussion about themes found in the film. The discussion will be modified by Dr. Erin Corbett. Refreshments 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 two weeks prior to the event.

Introduction To Making Sourdough Bread Saturday 2/28/2026 at 11am

Introduction to Sourdough (Prosser)

Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Prosser Community Room at Prosser Library
Program Type:
Food and Drink, Health and Wellness
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Prosser Library
Room: Prosser Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Food and Drink, Health and Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Discover the art and science of artisan sourdough in this comprehensive program with Isabelle from Wild Rise! You’ll learn everything from nurturing your starter to creating beautiful, flavorful loaves.

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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Author Talk: Searching for Tadpoles: The Journey to Motherhood of a Single Mother by Choice by Connie Rutherford (Prosser)

Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Prosser Community Room at Prosser Library
Program Type:
Author Event, Civics and Social Justice
Age Group:
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Prosser Library
Room: Prosser Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Author Event, Civics and Social Justice
Registration Required
Event Details:

BPL is proud to partner with Doll’s House Foundation to celebrate Black History Month by welcoming multiracial author and proud single mother Connie Rutherford.

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.

graphical image of open laptop

Tech Class Series: Computer Basics (Prosser)

Monday, March 2, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Prosser Technology Classroom (Upper Level) at Prosser Library
Program Type:
Technology Class
Age Group:
Adults
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Prosser Library
Room: Prosser Technology Classroom (Upper Level)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology Class
Registration Required
Event Details:

If you consider yourself a beginning computer user and need help with basic technology skills, 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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Upward Mobility Program - Information Table (McMW)

Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
McMW Multipurpose Space at McMahon Wintonbury Library
Program Type:
Civics and Social Justice, Health and Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: McMahon Wintonbury Library
Room: McMW Multipurpose Space
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Civics and Social Justice, Health and Wellness
Event Details:

Stop by McMahon Wintonbury Library to learn more about the Upward Mobility program at The Village for Families & Children in Hartford. Upward Mobility is a partnership program where coaches work one-on-one with you and your family.

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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AI in Everyday Life Workshop (Prosser)

Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Prosser Technology Classroom (Upper Level) at Prosser Library
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Prosser Library
Room: Prosser Technology Classroom (Upper Level)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Everyday Life is a lively, one-hour hands-on workshop designed to demystify artificial intelligence and show how it’s already part of our daily routines.

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.

meditation every wednesday with Seabury

Meditation (Virtual)

Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 1:30pm - 2:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Health and Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health and Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Take a guided meditation break with our community partners at Seabury. Seabury is an active life plan community located in Bloomfield. 

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.