This event is in the "Teens" group Teen Advisory Group (TAG) Meeting (McMW) Tuesday, September 30, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm McMW Teen Space at McMahon Wintonbury Library Program Type: Meeting Age Group: Teens Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Sep 30 2025 Tue Teen Advisory Group (TAG) Meeting (McMW) 4:00pm–5:00pm McMahon Wintonbury Library Open Library Branch: McMahon Wintonbury Library Room: McMW Teen Space Age Group: Teens Program Type: Meeting Registration Required Event Details: Welcome to the Teen Advisory Group (TAG)! TAG is open to students in grades 7-12. Join us for pizza and a discussion about teen library services in Bloomfield. Attend the meetings that work for you. Always open to new members. 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 Sponsored Event This event is generously funded by the Friends of the Bloomfield Public Library.
This event is in the "Adults" group Social Justice Book Club: Welcome to the New World (Virtual) Tuesday, September 30, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm Virtual Program Type: Book Discussion, Civics and Social Justice Age Group: Adults Open Register Now Registration Required Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group Sep 30 2025 Tue Social Justice Book Club: Welcome to the New World (Virtual) 6:30pm–8:00pm Virtual Open Library Branch: Virtual Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Discussion, Civics and Social Justice Registration Required Event Details: Told in graphic novel format, Welcome to the New World tells the story of Ibrahim Aldabaan and his family, who flee to America after escaping a Syrian prison. 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 "Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group Sounds Around (McMW) Wednesday, October 1, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am McMW Children's Space at McMahon Wintonbury Library Program Type: Arts and Culture, Crafts, Hands-on Learning, Nature, Storytime Age Group: Preschool, Children Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group Oct 1 2025 Wed Sounds Around (McMW) 10:30am–11:30am McMahon Wintonbury Library Open Library Branch: McMahon Wintonbury Library Room: McMW Children's Space Age Group: Preschool, Children Program Type: Arts and Culture, Crafts, Hands-on Learning, Nature, Storytime Registration Required Event Details: 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 Meditation (Virtual) Wednesday, October 1, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:00pm Virtual Program Type: Health and Wellness Age Group: Adults Open Register Now Registration Required Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group Oct 1 2025 Wed Meditation (Virtual) 1:30pm–2:00pm Virtual Open Library Branch: Virtual Age Group: Adults Program Type: Health and Wellness Registration Required 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 Caregiver Support Group/Healing Hearts (Bloomfield Senior Center) Wednesday, October 1, 2025 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm Off Site Program Type: Health and Wellness Age Group: Adults Open Register Now Registration Required Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group Oct 1 2025 Wed Caregiver Support Group/Healing Hearts (Bloomfield Senior Center) 1:30pm–3:00pm Off Site Open Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Adults Program Type: Health and Wellness Registration Required 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group Meet Mango: Learn Italian, Spanish, or 70 Other Languages (McMW) Wednesday, October 1, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm McMW Multipurpose Space at McMahon Wintonbury Library Program Type: Arts and Culture, Technology Class Age Group: Adults Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Oct 1 2025 Wed Meet Mango: Learn Italian, Spanish, or 70 Other Languages (McMW) 3:30pm–4:30pm McMahon Wintonbury Library Open Library Branch: McMahon Wintonbury Library Room: McMW Multipurpose Space Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts and Culture, Technology Class Registration Required Event Details: BPL Online features Mango Languages, a database and app for learning languages. At this demonstration, BPL staff will show you how to set up an account and start your language learning journey. 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.
Public Art Commission Meeting (Virtual) Wednesday, October 1, 2025 at 5:15pm - 6:15pm Virtual Program Type: Meeting Open Register Now Registration Required Virtual Event Oct 1 2025 Wed Public Art Commission Meeting (Virtual) 5:15pm–6:15pm Virtual Open Library Branch: Virtual Program Type: Meeting Registration Required 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 "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 (Prosser) Friday, October 3, 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 Cancelled Full/Closed View Details Registration Required 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 Oct 3 2025 Fri Cancelled Homeschool Fun Friday: Children's Museum—Robotics (Prosser) 1:00pm–2:30pm Prosser Library Full/Closed 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: Due to a delay in Prosser Library being ready to open for the public, we are delaying the start of our homeschool program series until November. All November dates are available for registration on our Event Calendar at bplct.org. 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 "All Ages" group Moon Viewing Event at Auerfarm (158 Auer Farm Rd.) Friday, October 3, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm Off Site Program Type: Community Event, Hands-on Learning, Nature Age Group: All Ages Open Register Now Registration Required Offsite Event This event is in the "All Ages" group Oct 3 2025 Fri Moon Viewing Event at Auerfarm (158 Auer Farm Rd.) 7:00pm–8:00pm Off Site Open Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Community Event, Hands-on Learning, Nature Registration Required Event Details: In celebration of NASA's annual International Observe the Moon Night (IOMN), join BPL staff as we look at the moon in the night sky at Auerfarm. We’ll have telescopes and binoculars on hand, but feel free to bring your own, too! 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 CANCELLED - Storytime @ Prosser Monday, October 6, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am Prosser Community Room at Prosser Library Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Preschool Cancelled Full/Closed View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Preschool" group Oct 6 2025 Mon Cancelled CANCELLED - Storytime @ Prosser 10:30am–11:15am Prosser Library Full/Closed Library Branch: Prosser Library Room: Prosser Community Room Age Group: Preschool Program Type: Storytime Registration Required Event Details: DUE TO A DELAYED OPENING FOR THE NEW PROSSER LIBRARY, THIS STORYTIME DATE HAS BEEN CANCELLED. THANK YOU FOR YOUR PATIENCE!------------------------------------------- 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 "Adults" group Library Board Special Meeting (Virtual or McMahon Wintonbury) Monday, October 6, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm McMW Multipurpose Space at McMahon Wintonbury Library Program Type: Meeting Age Group: Adults Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Oct 6 2025 Mon Library Board Special Meeting (Virtual or McMahon Wintonbury) 6:00pm–8:00pm McMahon Wintonbury Library Open Library Branch: McMahon Wintonbury Library Room: McMW Multipurpose Space Age Group: Adults Program Type: Meeting Registration Required 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.
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Voter Registration Drive (McMW) Tuesday, October 7, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm McMW Multipurpose Space at McMahon Wintonbury Library Program Type: Civics and Social Justice, Community Event Age Group: Teens, Adults View Details This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Oct 7 2025 Tue Voter Registration Drive (McMW) 3:30pm–4:30pm McMahon Wintonbury Library Library Branch: McMahon Wintonbury Library Room: McMW Multipurpose Space Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Civics and Social Justice, Community Event Event Details: BPL wants to get every eligible community member registered and ready to vote! 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 Storytime & Craft Hour (McMW) Wednesday, October 8, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am McMW Children's Space at McMahon Wintonbury Library Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Preschool Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Preschool" group Oct 8 2025 Wed Storytime & Craft Hour (McMW) 10:30am–11:30am McMahon Wintonbury Library Open Library Branch: McMahon Wintonbury Library Room: McMW Children's Space Age Group: Preschool Program Type: Storytime Registration Required Event Details: Join BPL youth librarians for a storytime and craft at McMahon Wintonbury Library, 1015 Blue Hills Ave.Registration is appreciated, but not required. Best for ages 2–5, but all ages 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 one week prior to the event. Caregivers This program is designed for children and caregivers. Please plan to attend with your child for this program.
This event is in the "Adults" group Atlantic Magazine Discussion Group (Virtual) Wednesday, October 8, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:30pm Virtual Program Type: Civics and Social Justice Age Group: Adults Open Register Now Registration Required Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group Oct 8 2025 Wed Atlantic Magazine Discussion Group (Virtual) 11:30am–12:30pm Virtual Open Library Branch: Virtual Age Group: Adults Program Type: Civics and Social Justice Registration Required Event Details: Welcome back to the Atlantic Magazine Discussion Group! We will be reading the following articles from the September 2025 issue. Discussion will be led by Library Director Elizabeth Lane. 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 8, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:00pm Virtual Program Type: Health and Wellness Age Group: Adults Open Register Now Registration Required Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group Oct 8 2025 Wed Meditation (Virtual) 1:30pm–2:00pm Virtual Open Library Branch: Virtual Age Group: Adults Program Type: Health and Wellness Registration Required 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 Check Your Sources: Examining Media Coverage of Transgender Issues (Virtual) Wednesday, October 8, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm Virtual Program Type: Arts and Culture, Civics and Social Justice Age Group: Adults Open Register Now Registration Required Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group Oct 8 2025 Wed Check Your Sources: Examining Media Coverage of Transgender Issues (Virtual) 6:30pm–7:30pm Virtual Open Library Branch: Virtual Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts and Culture, Civics and Social Justice Registration Required Event Details: With a focus on digital literacy, this presentation analyzes how trans-themed stories play out in the news media. 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 Wintonbury Book Discussion, Author Visit (Virtual) Estranged: How Strained Female Friendships are Mended or Ended by Susan Shapiro Barash Thursday, October 9, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm Virtual Program Type: Book Discussion Age Group: Adults Open Register Now Registration Required Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group Oct 9 2025 Thu Wintonbury Book Discussion, Author Visit (Virtual) Estranged: How Strained Female Friendships are Mended or Ended by Susan Shapiro Barash 5:30pm–6:30pm Virtual Open Library Branch: Virtual Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Discussion Registration Required Event Details: Estranged: How Strained Female Relationships are Mended or Ended by Susan Shapiro Barash 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 "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 (Prosser) Friday, October 10, 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 Cancelled Full/Closed View Details Registration Required 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 Oct 10 2025 Fri Cancelled Homeschool Fun Friday: Children's Museum—Engineering & Live Animals (Prosser) 1:00pm–2:30pm Prosser Library Full/Closed 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: Due to a delay in Prosser Library being ready to open for the public, we are delaying the start of our homeschool program series until November. All November dates are available for registration on our Event Calendar at bplct.org. 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 Guess How Many "Moons" Are in the Jar! (Prosser) All Day Prosser Library Program Type: Other Age Group: Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens View Details 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 Oct 13 2025 Mon Guess How Many "Moons" Are in the Jar! (Prosser) All Day Prosser Library Library Branch: Prosser Library Age Group: Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens Program Type: Other Event Details: In celebration of NASA's International Observe the Moon Night, BPL's Youth Department will be hosting a special guessing game for the month of October! 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 This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "All Ages" group 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 Register Now Registration Required Offsite 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 This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Oct 13 2025 Mon Storytime at Auerfarm Scenic Reserve 10:00am–12:00pm Off Site Open 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 "Adults" group Mystery Book Discussion: The Camel Club (Virtual) Monday, October 13, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm Virtual Program Type: Book Discussion Age Group: Adults Open Register Now Registration Required Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group Oct 13 2025 Mon Mystery Book Discussion: The Camel Club (Virtual) 4:00pm–5:30pm Virtual Open Library Branch: Virtual Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Discussion Registration Required Event Details: At this member-run program, we'll be discussing: The Camel Club by David Baldacci. 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group Opera Talk: La Sonnambula (Virtual) Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:15pm Virtual Program Type: Arts and Culture Age Group: Adults Open Register Now Registration Required Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group Oct 14 2025 Tue Opera Talk: La Sonnambula (Virtual) 1:00pm–2:15pm Virtual Open Library Branch: Virtual Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts and Culture Registration Required Event Details: Opera Talks are back and we kick off the season with Italian La Sonnambula! We will offer in-person options at Prosser for future Opera Talks when we are able to do so. 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 "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 Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Oct 14 2025 Tue Cookies and Crafts (McMW) 2:00pm–4:00pm McMahon Wintonbury Library Open 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 Ask CHET staff about the Dream Big! Competition with financial prizes for students (K-12)! (Prosser) Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm Prosser Youth Department at Prosser Library Program Type: Finance, Other Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults View Details 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 Oct 14 2025 Tue Ask CHET staff about the Dream Big! Competition with financial prizes for students (K-12)! (Prosser) 2:30pm–4:30pm Prosser Library Library Branch: Prosser Library Room: Prosser Youth Department 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.
