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Parenting Today Series: Learn about CHET College Savings Plan (Virtual)

Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:15pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Finance
Age Group:
Adults
:

Open
Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Finance
Required
Seats Remaining: 100
Event Details:

Join BPL for this virtual program to learn about how to save for college with, CHET.  CHET is the Connecticut Higher Education Trust 529 College Savings Program. Connecticut State Treasurer Erick Russell is Trustee of CHET.

Notes

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. 

DELAYED OPENING: BPL Atrium Opens at 1PM

Thursday, May 29, 2025 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
BPL Atrium Library
Closing
Branches:
BPL Atrium Library
Description:

Every Thursday in May, BPL Atrium will open at 1PM to prepare for the next phase in the buildings project.

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Flower Making Art Class (McMW)

Thursday, May 29, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
McMW Multipurpose Space at McMahon Wintonbury Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Hands-on Learning
Age Group:
Adults
:

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: McMahon Wintonbury Library
Room: McMW Multipurpose Space
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts, Hands-on Learning
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

This workshop is an introduction to crepe paper flower design.

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.

dice and game pieces

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

Saturday, May 31, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
McMW Multipurpose Space at McMahon Wintonbury Library
Program Type:
Gaming, Hands-on Learning
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens, Adults
:

Open
Required
Library Branch: McMahon Wintonbury Library
Room: McMW Multipurpose Space
Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Gaming, Hands-on Learning
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Discover the world of board games beyond the traditional choices and see what all the fun is about! Come try new and exciting games at McMahon Wintonbury Library on Saturdays, May 31 and June 28.

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.

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Millennials Read (Talcott Mountain Collective, Simsbury)

Wednesday, June 4, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Book Discussion
Age Group:
Adults
:

Open
Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

At this no-stress book discussion, join readers in their 20s, 30s, and 40s to talk about current book picks. You do not need to be reading anything to participate. A partnership between Bloomfield, Granby, and Simsbury libraries and open to all.

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.

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Mystery Book Discussion: Local Gone Missing (Virtual)

Monday, June 9, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Book Discussion
Age Group:
Adults
:

Open
Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

At this member-run program, we'll be discussing: Local Gone Missing by Fiona Barton. Copies of the book will be available approximately one month in advance at the library's service desk.

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. 

Photographs of the six library board members: Ava Biffer, Sherry-Ann Chance, Patrick DeLorenzo, Beverlee Merritt, Erin Corbett, Claudia Gwardyak

Library Board Meeting (Virtual or McMahon Wintonbury)

Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
McMW Multipurpose Space at McMahon Wintonbury Library
Program Type:
Meeting
Age Group:
Adults
:

Open
Required
Library Branch: McMahon Wintonbury Library
Room: McMW Multipurpose Space
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Meeting
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

All meetings of the Board of Trustees of the Bloomfield Public Library are open to the public, including this hybrid meeting. You may choose to attend on Zoom or McMahon Wintonbury Library.

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 Job Series session 1 Age, Search and Winning Strategies

Job Series: Age, Search and Winning Strategies (Virtual)

Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Business and Career
Age Group:
Adults
:

Open
Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Business and Career
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Job search can be a challenge and can be compounded by concerns over age and gaps in employment. Deb Krawiec, who has worked successfully with individuals facing career transition for over 20 years, will provide insights on how clie

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. 

virtual book discussion 6/12 @ 5:30 bring your own book

Wintonbury Book Discussion BYOB (Virtual)

Thursday, June 12, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Book Discussion
Age Group:
Adults
:

Open
Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion
Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:

BYOB (bring your own book) is when readers are invited to share a book that they have read with the group. It could be a book to discuss or just one that you enjoyed. 

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.

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Dangers of Extreme Heat - What to Know About Heat and How to Stay Safe (Virtual)

Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Health and Wellness, Nature
Age Group:
Adults
:

Open
Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health and Wellness, Nature
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

The risks and dangers of extreme heat are growing each year as climate change worsens. In high income countries, heat is one of the largest weather related causes of death.

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.

Juneteenth - Libraries CLOSED

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

BPL Online is always open!

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Red Sox-Yankees: The Greatest Rivalry in Sports (McMW)

Monday, June 23, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
McMW Multipurpose Space at McMahon Wintonbury Library
Program Type:
Author Event, Other
Age Group:
Adults
:

Open
Required
Library Branch: McMahon Wintonbury Library
Room: McMW Multipurpose Space
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Author Event, Other
Required
Seats Remaining: 29
Event Details:

Welcome to the most intense rivalry in American sports - maybe the world.

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 Summer Reading

All Summer Reading events are generously funded by the Friends of the Bloomfield Public Library.

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

Saturday, June 28, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
McMW Multipurpose Space at McMahon Wintonbury Library
Program Type:
Gaming, Hands-on Learning
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens, Adults
:

Open
Required
Library Branch: McMahon Wintonbury Library
Room: McMW Multipurpose Space
Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Gaming, Hands-on Learning
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Discover the world of board games beyond the traditional choices and see what all the fun is about! Come try new and exciting games at McMahon Wintonbury Library on Saturdays, March 29 and April 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 one week prior to the event.

Friends Summer Reading

All Summer Reading events are generously funded by the Friends of the Bloomfield Public Library.

Independence Day - Libraries CLOSED

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

BPL Online is always open!

Photographs of the six library board members: Ava Biffer, Sherry-Ann Chance, Patrick DeLorenzo, Beverlee Merritt, Erin Corbett, Claudia Gwardyak

Library Board Meeting (Virtual or McMahon Wintonbury)

Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
McMW Multipurpose Space at McMahon Wintonbury Library
Program Type:
Meeting
Age Group:
Adults
:

Open
Required
Library Branch: McMahon Wintonbury Library
Room: McMW Multipurpose Space
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Meeting
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

All meetings of the Board of Trustees of the Bloomfield Public Library are open to the public, including this hybrid meeting. You may choose to attend on Zoom or McMahon Wintonbury Library.

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 Job Series session 2 Time Management Skills and Success in the Workplace

Job Series: Time Management Skills and Success in the Workplace (Virtual)

Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Business and Career
Age Group:
Adults
:

Open
Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Business and Career
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

At the end of the week, ever wonder where the time went? It happens more than we think to many of us.  Success in the workplace depends on a variety of skills that not only include technical knowledge, but also mastery of the soft skills.

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 Summer Reading

All Summer Reading events are generously funded by the Friends of the Bloomfield Public Library.

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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Book Bites (McMW)

Monday, July 21, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
McMW Multipurpose Space at McMahon Wintonbury Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion
Age Group:
Adults
:

Open
Required
Library Branch: McMahon Wintonbury Library
Room: McMW Multipurpose Space
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion
Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

What will you read next? Join us to chat about new book releases, current bestsellers, librarian favorites, and recommend books to each other. 

Upcoming Book 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.

Photographs of the six library board members: Ava Biffer, Sherry-Ann Chance, Patrick DeLorenzo, Beverlee Merritt, Erin Corbett, Claudia Gwardyak

Library Board Meeting (Virtual or McMahon Wintonbury)

Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
McMW Multipurpose Space at McMahon Wintonbury Library
Program Type:
Meeting
Age Group:
Adults
:

Open
Required
Library Branch: McMahon Wintonbury Library
Room: McMW Multipurpose Space
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Meeting
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

All meetings of the Board of Trustees of the Bloomfield Public Library are open to the public, including this hybrid meeting. You may choose to attend on Zoom or McMahon Wintonbury Library.

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 Job Series session 3 How to Build, Develop and Work your Network

Job Series: How to Build, Develop and Work your Network (Virtual)

Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Business and Career
Age Group:
Adults
:

Open
Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Business and Career
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Savvy job seekers understand that networking is one of the key skills needed in order to drive a productive job search campaign. Why?

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. 

Labor Day - Libraries CLOSED

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

BPL Online is always open!

Photographs of the six library board members: Ava Biffer, Sherry-Ann Chance, Patrick DeLorenzo, Beverlee Merritt, Erin Corbett, Claudia Gwardyak

Library Board Meeting (Virtual or McMahon Wintonbury)

Tuesday, September 9, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
McMW Multipurpose Space at McMahon Wintonbury Library
Program Type:
Meeting
Age Group:
Adults
:

Open
Required
Library Branch: McMahon Wintonbury Library
Room: McMW Multipurpose Space
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Meeting
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

All meetings of the Board of Trustees of the Bloomfield Public Library are open to the public, including this hybrid meeting. You may choose to attend on Zoom or McMahon Wintonbury Library.

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.

Photographs of the six library board members: Ava Biffer, Sherry-Ann Chance, Patrick DeLorenzo, Beverlee Merritt, Erin Corbett, Claudia Gwardyak

Library Board Meeting (Virtual or McMahon Wintonbury)

Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
McMW Multipurpose Space at McMahon Wintonbury Library
Program Type:
Meeting
Age Group:
Adults
:

Open
Required
Library Branch: McMahon Wintonbury Library
Room: McMW Multipurpose Space
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Meeting
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

All meetings of the Board of Trustees of the Bloomfield Public Library are open to the public, including this hybrid meeting. You may choose to attend on Zoom or McMahon Wintonbury Library.

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

BPL Online is always open!

Photographs of the six library board members: Ava Biffer, Sherry-Ann Chance, Patrick DeLorenzo, Beverlee Merritt, Erin Corbett, Claudia Gwardyak

Library Board Meeting (Virtual or McMahon Wintonbury)

Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
McMW Multipurpose Space at McMahon Wintonbury Library
Program Type:
Meeting
Age Group:
Adults
:

Open
Required
Library Branch: McMahon Wintonbury Library
Room: McMW Multipurpose Space
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Meeting
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

All meetings of the Board of Trustees of the Bloomfield Public Library are open to the public, including this hybrid meeting. You may choose to attend on Zoom or McMahon Wintonbury Library.

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.