This event is in the "Adults" group. Opera Talk: La Vie Parisienne (Virtual) Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:15pm Virtual Program Type: Arts and Culture Age Group: Adults Open Required Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group. Oct 15 2024 Tue Opera Talk: La Vie Parisienne (Virtual) 1:00pm - 2:15pm Open Library Branch: Virtual Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts and Culture Required Seats Remaining: Unlimited Event Details: Offenbach passed away on October 5, 1880 before he completed his sole opera “Les Contes d’Hoffmann.” This, his last work for the stage, will open the Metropolitan Opera’s 2024-2025 simulcast season. 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 "Adults" group. Cuban Popular Music and Salsa (Virtual) Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm Virtual Program Type: Arts and Culture Age Group: Adults Open Required Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group. Oct 15 2024 Tue Cuban Popular Music and Salsa (Virtual) 6:30pm - 7:30pm Open Library Branch: Virtual Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts and Culture Required Seats Remaining: Unlimited Event Details: While Cuba itself is a small island, the impact that its music has had throughout the world is quite large. 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 "Adults" group. Meditation (Virtual) Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at 1:30pm - 2:00pm Virtual Program Type: Health and Wellness Age Group: Adults Open Required Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group. Oct 16 2024 Wed Meditation (Virtual) 1:30pm - 2:00pm Open Library Branch: Virtual Age Group: Adults Program Type: Health and Wellness Required Seats Remaining: Unlimited Event Details: Take a guided meditation journey break out of your day 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 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Library Building Committee Meeting (Virtual) Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm Virtual Program Type: Meeting Age Group: Adults Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group. Oct 16 2024 Wed Library Building Committee Meeting (Virtual) 6:00pm - 8:00pm Library Branch: Virtual Age Group: Adults Program Type: Meeting Event Details: All meetings of the Library Building Committee are open to the public. All meetings will be remote via Zoom at 6 pm unless otherwise noted on the meeting agenda. 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 "Adults" group. LinkedIn 101: A Workshop for Beginners (Virtual) Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm Virtual Program Type: Business and Career, Workshop Age Group: Adults Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group. Oct 16 2024 Wed LinkedIn 101: A Workshop for Beginners (Virtual) 6:30pm - 8:00pm Library Branch: Virtual Age Group: Adults Program Type: Business and Career, Workshop Event Details: Click here to sign up to attendLinkedIn, with over 900 million users, is the world’s largest professional netwo 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Crafternoon: Coloring & Bookmarks (Adults; Atrium) Thursday, October 17, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Atrium Conference Room at BPL Atrium Library Program Type: Crafts, Hands-on Learning Age Group: Adults Open Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Oct 17 2024 Thu Crafternoon: Coloring & Bookmarks (Adults; Atrium) 2:00pm - 3:00pm Open Library Branch: BPL Atrium Library Room: Atrium Conference Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Crafts, Hands-on Learning Required Seats Remaining: 7 Event Details: Let's find a little Zen at this month's Crafternoon program. We will use adult coloring sheets, laminate our designs, add a tassel, and create a bookmark. 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 "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Wintonbury Poetry Series (Virtual) Thursday, October 17, 2024 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm Virtual Program Type: Poetry Age Group: Teens, Adults Open Required Virtual Event This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Oct 17 2024 Thu Wintonbury Poetry Series (Virtual) 7:00pm - 9:00pm Open Library Branch: Virtual Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Poetry Required Seats Remaining: Unlimited Event Details: Welcome to the 28th Season of the Wintonbury Poetry Series!For October our featured poets are: 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Technology Class: Basic Computer Skills Series (330 Park, Rm. 117) Friday, October 18, 2024 at 9:00am - 10:00am BPL Tech Express Program Type: Technology Class Age Group: Adults Closed Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Oct 18 2024 Fri Technology Class: Basic Computer Skills Series (330 Park, Rm. 117) 9:00am - 10:00am Closed Library Branch: BPL Tech Express Age Group: Adults Program Type: Technology Class Required Seats Remaining: 0 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 one week prior to the event.
This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Tech Time With Marc Edrich (Virtual) Monday, October 21, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm Virtual Program Type: Technology Class Age Group: Teens, Adults Open Required Virtual Event This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Oct 21 2024 Mon Tech Time With Marc Edrich (Virtual) 7:00pm - 8:00pm Open Library Branch: Virtual Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Technology Class Required Seats Remaining: 18 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. 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Social Justice Book Club: Don’t Cry for Me by Daniel Black (Virtual) Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm Virtual Program Type: Book Discussion, Civics and Social Justice Age Group: Adults Open Required Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group. Oct 22 2024 Tue Social Justice Book Club: Don’t Cry for Me by Daniel Black (Virtual) 6:30pm - 7:30pm Open Library Branch: Virtual Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Discussion, Civics and Social Justice Required Seats Remaining: Unlimited Event Details: To celebrate National Coming Out Day this month, our October title will focus on the experiences of Black fathers and queer sons, offering a portrait of reckoning and reconciliation. As Jacob lies dying, he begins to write a letter 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Meditation (Virtual) Wednesday, October 23, 2024 at 1:30pm - 2:00pm Virtual Program Type: Health and Wellness Age Group: Adults Open Required Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group. Oct 23 2024 Wed Meditation (Virtual) 1:30pm - 2:00pm Open Library Branch: Virtual Age Group: Adults Program Type: Health and Wellness Required Seats Remaining: Unlimited Event Details: Take a guided meditation journey break out of your day 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 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Peecycling for Climate Resilient Sanitation & Sustainable Agriculture (Virtual) Wednesday, October 23, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm Virtual Program Type: Food and Drink, Health and Wellness, Nature Age Group: Adults Open Required Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group. Oct 23 2024 Wed Peecycling for Climate Resilient Sanitation & Sustainable Agriculture (Virtual) 6:30pm - 7:30pm Open Library Branch: Virtual Age Group: Adults Program Type: Food and Drink, Health and Wellness, Nature Required Seats Remaining: Unlimited Event Details: In partnership with Bloomfield's Conservation, Energy & Environment Committee (CEEC), join BPL and the Rich Earth Institute for this workshop on the paradigm-shifting practice of peecycling (as featured in the 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 "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Zen & Pen: A Mindful Journaling Workshop (Virtual) Thursday, October 24, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm Virtual Program Type: Author Event, Health and Wellness Age Group: Teens, Adults Open Required Virtual Event This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Oct 24 2024 Thu Zen & Pen: A Mindful Journaling Workshop (Virtual) 7:00pm - 8:00pm Open Library Branch: Virtual Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Author Event, Health and Wellness Required Seats Remaining: Unlimited Event Details: Zen & Pen: A Mindful Journaling WorkshopRelax, Reflect, Renew 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Technology Class: Basic Computer Skills Series (330 Park, Rm. 117) Friday, October 25, 2024 at 9:00am - 10:00am BPL Tech Express Program Type: Technology Class Age Group: Adults Closed Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Oct 25 2024 Fri Technology Class: Basic Computer Skills Series (330 Park, Rm. 117) 9:00am - 10:00am Closed Library Branch: BPL Tech Express Age Group: Adults Program Type: Technology Class Required Seats Remaining: 0 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 one week prior to the event.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Book Bites (Virtual or Atrium) Friday, October 25, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am Atrium Conference Room at BPL Atrium Library Program Type: Book Discussion Age Group: Adults Open Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Oct 25 2024 Fri Book Bites (Virtual or Atrium) 10:30am - 11:30am Open Library Branch: BPL Atrium Library Room: Atrium Conference Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Discussion Required Seats Remaining: 8 Event Details: What will you read next? Join us at BPL Atrium Library or on Zoom to learn about new releases, current bestsellers, librarian favorites, and recommend books to each other. Light refreshments will be served to those attending 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 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group. 100 Things to Do In Connecticut Before You Die (Virtual) Saturday, October 26, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm Virtual Program Type: Author Event Age Group: Adults Open Required Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group. Oct 26 2024 Sat 100 Things to Do In Connecticut Before You Die (Virtual) 11:00am - 12:00pm Open Library Branch: Virtual Age Group: Adults Program Type: Author Event Required Seats Remaining: Unlimited Event Details: In partnership with the Avon Free Public Library, join us to learn about 100 Things to Do in Connecticut Before You Die with local author Anastasia Mills Healy. 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Short Story Chat: Bloodchild by Octavia Butler (Virtual) Monday, October 28, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm Virtual Program Type: Book Discussion Age Group: Adults Open Required Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group. Oct 28 2024 Mon Short Story Chat: Bloodchild by Octavia Butler (Virtual) 7:00pm - 8:00pm Open Library Branch: Virtual Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Discussion Required Seats Remaining: Unlimited Event Details: Join us for a short story discussion of Bloodchild by Octavia Butler. 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group. The Current and Future State of Investing (Virtual) Tuesday, October 29, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Virtual Program Type: Finance Age Group: Adults Open Required Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group. Oct 29 2024 Tue The Current and Future State of Investing (Virtual) 2:00pm - 3:00pm Open Library Branch: Virtual Age Group: Adults Program Type: Finance Required Seats Remaining: Unlimited Event Details: While it may not seem like the financial industry has changed much over the years, there are drastic changes that have been underway for decades. 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Meditation (Virtual) Wednesday, October 30, 2024 at 1:30pm - 2:00pm Virtual Program Type: Health and Wellness Age Group: Adults Open Required Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group. Oct 30 2024 Wed Meditation (Virtual) 1:30pm - 2:00pm Open Library Branch: Virtual Age Group: Adults Program Type: Health and Wellness Required Seats Remaining: Unlimited Event Details: Take a guided meditation journey break out of your day 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 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Library Building Committee Meeting (Virtual) Wednesday, October 30, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm Virtual Program Type: Meeting Age Group: Adults Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group. Oct 30 2024 Wed Library Building Committee Meeting (Virtual) 6:00pm - 8:00pm Library Branch: Virtual Age Group: Adults Program Type: Meeting Event Details: All meetings of the Library Building Committee are open to the public. All meetings will be remote via Zoom at 6 pm unless otherwise noted on the meeting agenda. 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 "Adults" group. Technology Class: Basic Computer Skills Series (330 Park, Rm. 117) Friday, November 1, 2024 at 9:00am - 10:00am BPL Tech Express Program Type: Technology Class Age Group: Adults Closed Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Nov 1 2024 Fri Technology Class: Basic Computer Skills Series (330 Park, Rm. 117) 9:00am - 10:00am Closed Library Branch: BPL Tech Express Age Group: Adults Program Type: Technology Class Required Seats Remaining: 0 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 one week prior to the event.
This event is in the "Adults" group. CT Tax Q&A (Atrium) Friday, November 1, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm Atrium Conference Room at BPL Atrium Library Program Type: Finance Age Group: Adults Open Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Nov 1 2024 Fri CT Tax Q&A (Atrium) 11:00am - 12:00pm Open Library Branch: BPL Atrium Library Room: Atrium Conference Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Finance Required Seats Remaining: 10 Event Details: The State of Connecticut Department of Revenue Services (DRS) is visiting public libraries to answer questions related to Connecticut taxes and familiarize taxpayers with the new online portal myconneCT, where you can file Connecticut tax returns, 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 "Adults" group. Mystery Book Discussion: The Maid (Virtual or Atrium) Monday, November 4, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm Atrium Conference Room at BPL Atrium Library Program Type: Book Discussion Age Group: Adults Open Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Nov 4 2024 Mon Mystery Book Discussion: The Maid (Virtual or Atrium) 4:00pm - 5:30pm Open Library Branch: BPL Atrium Library Room: Atrium Conference Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Discussion Required Seats Remaining: 9 Event Details: At this member-run program, we'll be discussing: The Maid by Nita Prose. This is a hybrid event - you can attend on Zoom or at The Atrium. 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Caregiver Support Group/Healing Hearts (Senior Center) Wednesday, November 6, 2024 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm Off Site Program Type: Health and Wellness Age Group: Adults Open Required Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group. Nov 6 2024 Wed Caregiver Support Group/Healing Hearts (Senior Center) 1:30pm - 3:00pm Open Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Adults Program Type: Health and Wellness Required Seats Remaining: Unlimited Event Details: If you are a caregiver or are coping with the loss of a loved one, we invite you to join us at 1:30 pm on the first Wednesday of each month at the Bloomfield Senior Center. Assuming responsibility for the care of a family member with health o 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.