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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

Cookies and Crafts (McMW)

Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
McMW Children's Space at McMahon Wintonbury Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: McMahon Wintonbury Library
Room: McMW Children's Space
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

No school? No problem! Come to McMahon Wintonbury Library to work on a craft while enjoying cookies. Crafts and cookies will be provided for children of all ages.

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

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

Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm
McMW Multipurpose Space at McMahon Wintonbury Library
Program Type:
Finance, Other
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Library Branch: McMahon Wintonbury Library
Room: McMW Multipurpose Space
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 "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 "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 "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group

Release Party for Diary of a Wimpy Kid #20: PARTYPOOPER! (Prosser)

Tuesday, November 4, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Prosser Youth Department at Prosser Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion, Food and Drink, Other
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Prosser Library
Room: Prosser Youth Department
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Book Discussion, Food and Drink, Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Bloomfield Public Library invites you to celebrate the release of Diary of a Wimpy Kid #20:  Partypooper!

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.

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

Author Janice Hechter Visits BPL!

Saturday, November 8, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Prosser Community Room at Prosser Library
Program Type:
Author Event, Book Discussion
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, Book Discussion
Registration Required
Event Details:

Author/illustrator Janice Hechter will visit Bloomfield to discuss her recent book:  Where are the Women?

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 "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 "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.

Libraries CLOSING EARLY (Time TBD)

Wednesday, November 26, 2025 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm
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:

Time TBD by the Town. BPL Online is always open!

Thanksgiving Day & Recess - Libraries CLOSED

All Day 11/27 - 11/28
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 "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 12/1 - 12/23
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:

To keep the fun of NASA's International Observe the Moon Night going, BPL's Youth Department will be hosting a special guessing game for the month of December!

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

Beginner Knitting for Teens and Tweens

Tuesday, December 2, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
McMW Teen Space at McMahon Wintonbury Library
Program Type:
Arts and Culture, Crafts, Hands-on Learning
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: McMahon Wintonbury Library
Room: McMW Teen Space
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts and Culture, Crafts, Hands-on Learning
Registration Required
Event Details:

If you been wanting to learn how to knit, then this class is for you. We will  help you to learn knitting basics while working on a beginner project.  Knitting needles and yarn will be provided 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 "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, December 5, 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 "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Beginner Knitting for Teens and Tweens

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
McMW Teen Space at McMahon Wintonbury Library
Program Type:
Arts and Culture, Crafts, Hands-on Learning
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: McMahon Wintonbury Library
Room: McMW Teen Space
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts and Culture, Crafts, Hands-on Learning
Registration Required
Event Details:

If you been wanting to learn how to knit, then this class is for you. We will  help you to learn knitting basics while working on a beginner project.  Knitting needles and yarn will be provided 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 "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group

Robots Rock the Room (Prosser)

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Prosser Community Room at Prosser Library
Program Type:
Author Event, Hands-on Learning
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Prosser Library
Room: Prosser Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Author Event, Hands-on Learning
Registration Required
Event Details:

Bloomfield Schools are out early on Dec. 10, so we've planned a special author event. During this lively, interactive program, you'll move like robots—but in surprising ways.

Notes

Caregivers

This program is designed for children and caregivers. Please plan to attend with your child for this program. 

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, December 12, 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, December 13, 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 "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Beginner Knitting for Teens and Tweens

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
McMW Teen Space at McMahon Wintonbury Library
Program Type:
Arts and Culture, Crafts, Hands-on Learning
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: McMahon Wintonbury Library
Room: McMW Teen Space
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts and Culture, Crafts, Hands-on Learning
Registration Required
Event Details:

If you been wanting to learn how to knit, then this class is for you. We will  help you to learn knitting basics while working on a beginner project.  Knitting needles and yarn will be provided 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.