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special storytime event two right feet presents rake n roll october 2 at 10 30 a m at 330 park avenue

Special Storytime Event: Two Right Feet presents, "Rake 'n' Roll" (330 Park)

Wednesday, October 2, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Off Site
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool
Open
Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:

Rake ‘n’ Roll: An Autumn-Themed Rhythm and Reading Storytime 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.

meditation every wednesday with Seabury

Meditation (Virtual)

Wednesday, October 2, 2024 at 1:30pm - 2:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Health and Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Open
Required
Virtual Event
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. 

woman holding wooden red heart in her hands

Caregiver Support Group/Healing Hearts (Senior Center)

Wednesday, October 2, 2024 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Health and Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Open
Required
Offsite Event
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.

wild greens and berries and nuts

Your Edible Landscape (Old St. Andrews Church)

Wednesday, October 2, 2024 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Food and Drink, Nature
Age Group:
Adults
Open
Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Food and Drink, Nature
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Hunting for wild edible plants doesn’t have to mean hiking in exotic locations far from home! Many delicious and nutritious wild foods grow in your own backyard disguised as attractive landscaping, beautiful blooms, or common nuisance weeds.

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 2, 2024 at 5:15pm - 6:15pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Meeting
Open
Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Program Type: Meeting
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited

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. 

books background with library logo and this month's location

Millennials Read (Hopmeadow Brewery, Avon)

Friday, October 4, 2024 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.

Miss Sheila's Somewhat Scary Stories

Miss Sheila's Somewhat Scary Stories-The Little Shop of Monsters

All Day
Virtual
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
All Ages
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Every Saturday in October, Miss Sheila will share a new somewhat scary story with you. Check out the scary story she is reading today!

science bytes bubble tricks recording available starting october 7

Science Bytes: BUBBLE TRICKS!

All Day
Virtual
Program Type:
Hands-on Learning, Other
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Hands-on Learning, Other
Event Details:

In this video episode of Science Bytes, Miss Nicole will show viewers a variety of nifty new tricks and techniques to use when playing with bubbles/bubble solution!

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 Atrium)

Tuesday, October 8, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Atrium Conference Room at BPL Atrium Library
Program Type:
Meeting
Age Group:
Adults
Open
Required
Library Branch: BPL Atrium Library
Room: Atrium Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Meeting
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
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 at BPL 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.

Dungeons and dragons dungeon master training 3 part series for teens ages 12 and up september 24 october 1 and october 8 6 to 8 p m at 330 park avenue image of dungeon master from cartoon

Teen Dungeons & Dragons: DUNGEON MASTER TRAINING (330 Park)

Tuesday, October 8, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Hands-on Learning, Workshop
Age Group:
Teens
Open
Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Hands-on Learning, Workshop
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Ever wanted to become a Dungeons & Dragons (D&D) Dungeon Master and lead your own D&D group...but weren't sure how to get started? Then this program 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.

image of skeleton and spider

Tricks & Treats: A Cultural History of Hallowe'en (Virtual)

Tuesday, October 8, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Arts and Culture
Age Group:
Adults
Open
Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts and Culture
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Despite what some histories say, Halloween, as we know it, is a surprisingly modern holiday.

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. 

abc time atrium book and craft wednesdays at 10 30 a m at the b p l atrium

ABC Time (Atrium Book & Craft Hour)

Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Atrium Children's Space at BPL Atrium Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool
Open
Required
Library Branch: BPL Atrium Library
Room: Atrium Children's Space
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:

Join BPL Youth Librarians for a featured book and craft at our Atrium location (1300 Hall Blvd., Bloomfield). 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. 

meditation every wednesday with Seabury

Meditation (Virtual)

Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at 1:30pm - 2:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Health and Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Open
Required
Virtual Event
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. 

image of Clare McCarthy

Queer History Trivia (Waypoint Spirits)

Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Arts and Culture, Civics and Social Justice, Food and Drink
Age Group:
Adults
Open
Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts and Culture, Civics and Social Justice, Food and Drink
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

National Coming Out Day is this week, and we’re celebrating with Queer History Trivia at Waypoint Spirits!

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.

Wintonbury Book discussion virtual Things I Wish I Told My Mother by Susan Patterson, Thursday October 10, 2024 @ 5:30

Wintonbury Book Discussion (Virtual) - Things I Wish I told My Mother by Susan Patterson

Thursday, October 10, 2024 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: Unlimited
Event Details:

Things I Wish I Told My Mother by Susan Patterson is a novel about a mother and daughter who are separated by secrets but brought together by love.

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. 

graphical image of a laptop computer

Technology Class: Basic Computer Skills Series (330 Park, Rm. 117)

Friday, October 11, 2024 at 9:00am - 10:00am
BPL Tech Express
Program Type:
Technology Class
Age Group:
Adults
Closed
Required
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.

circle k farm petting zoo goats and bunnies friday october 11 at 10 a m bloomfield town green

Circle K Farm: Goats & Bunnies Petting Zoo! (Town Green)

Friday, October 11, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Off Site
Program Type:
Nature, Other
Age Group:
Preschool, Children
Open
Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Preschool, Children
Program Type: Nature, Other
Required
Seats Remaining: 75
Event Details:

Circle K Farm is visiting Bloomfield with some special friends...goats and bunnies! They'll be setting up a petting zoo on our Bloomfield Town Green. Best for ages 6 and under, but all are welcome!

Registration is appreciated.

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. 

Miss Sheila's Somewhat Scary Stories, Every Saturday in October. Check out the scary story she is reading today!

Miss Sheila's Somewhat Scary Stories-Porkenstein

All Day
Virtual
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
All Ages
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Every Saturday in October, Miss Sheila will share a somewhat scary story with you. Check out the scary story she is reading today!

Auer Farm Scenic Reserve

Storytime at Auer Farm Scenic Reserve

Monday, October 14, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Nature, Storytime
Age Group:
All Ages
Open
Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Nature, Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Please join us for Storytime at Auerfarm Scenic Reserve sponsored by Bloomfield Public Library, Friends of Auerfam 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.

Pia Oliveri will do Yoga on Monday October 14, 2024

Yoga with Pia Oliveri for All Ages (Bloomfield Town Hall Lawn)

Monday, October 14, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Health and Wellness
Age Group:
All Ages
Open
Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Health and Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Bloomfield Public Library is thrilled to have Pia Oliveri back on a Bloomfield no school day for her yoga instruction...for kids and families of all ages! Please register to ensure you have space in the class. 

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.

Exercise

You may wish to consult your doctor before doing these exercises. By performing any fitness exercises, you are performing them at your own risk.

crow on book cover sherlock hat and magnifying glass

Mystery Book Discussion: Magpie Murders (Virtual or Atrium)

Monday, October 14, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Atrium Conference Room at BPL Atrium Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion
Age Group:
Adults
Open
Required
Library Branch: BPL Atrium Library
Room: Atrium Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

At this member-run program, we'll be discussing: Magpie Murders by Anthony Horowitz. 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. 

met opera house and on october 15 we will host an opera talk

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
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.

Flyer with program information has the cover of the book, Planting Stories on a peach colored background with rainbows and other colorful shapes

Planting Stories: A Pura Belpre Story & Craft (Atrium)

Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Atrium Children's Space at BPL Atrium Library
Program Type:
Arts and Culture, Civics and Social Justice, Hands-on Learning, Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Open
Required
Library Branch: BPL Atrium Library
Room: Atrium Children's Space
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts and Culture, Civics and Social Justice, Hands-on Learning, Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Join the BPL Youth Librarians, as we conclude Hispanic Heritage Month for 2024.  We will hear a hear a story about Pura Belpre, the New York Public Library's first Puerto Rican Librarian.

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. 

learn how to play the ukulele with julia stepanek for kids ages 8 to 12 october 15 at 3 30 p m at b p l atrium

Learn How to Play the Ukulele for Kids (Atrium)

Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Atrium Children's Space at BPL Atrium Library
Program Type:
Arts and Culture, Class, Hands-on Learning, Workshop
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Open
Required
Library Branch: BPL Atrium Library
Room: Atrium Children's Space
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Arts and Culture, Class, Hands-on Learning, Workshop
Required
Seats Remaining: 22
Event Details:

Want to try an instrument that is fun and relatively easy to play? Learn the fundamentals of ukulele playing! No experience necessary. Ukuleles are provided...or bring your own.

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.