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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
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.

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 16, 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 16, 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. 

bloomfield public library logo in full color

Library Building Committee Meeting (Virtual)

Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Meeting
Age Group:
Adults
Virtual Event
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.

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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
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Business and Career, Workshop
Event Details:
Click here to sign up to attend

LinkedIn, 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. 

colored pencils and coloring page for october crafternoon

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
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.

Jim Finnegan and John Stanizzi Feature Poets for October 17, 2024

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
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. 

graphical image of a laptop computer

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
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.

Miss Sheila's Somewhat Scary Stories

Miss Sheila's Somewhat Scary Stories-Bone Soup

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!

Tech Time

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
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. 

pizza and dates for fall tag meetings

Teen Advisory Group (TAG) Meeting (Gr. 7-12; Atrium)

Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Atrium Conference Room at BPL Atrium Library
Program Type:
Meeting
Age Group:
Teens
Open
Required
Library Branch: BPL Atrium Library
Room: Atrium Conference Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Meeting
Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

Welcome to the Teen Advisory Group (TAG)! TAG is open to students in grades 7-12. Join us at BPL Atrium Library for pizza and a discussion about teen library services in Bloomfield. Attend the meetings that work 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.

cover of novel features silhouette profile of Black man with sun setting in the distance behind him

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
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. 

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 23, 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 23, 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. 

agriculture cycle, urine as fertilizer

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
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.

Zen & Pen Program by Michael Davis

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
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 Workshop
Relax, 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. 

graphical image of a laptop computer

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
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.

books and cuppa announcing fall book bites dates

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
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. 

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Mother Goose Rhyme Time (Atrium)

Friday, October 25, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Atrium Children's Space at BPL Atrium Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool
Library Branch: BPL Atrium Library
Room: Atrium Children's Space
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join the BPL Youth Librarians for stories and rhymes.  Mother Goose Rhymes are a fun way to help your child fall in love with words!  Best for ages 1 to 3, but all ages are 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. 

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-Quit Calling Me a Monster

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.  Check out the scary story she is reading today!

book cover and author photo for October 26 event

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
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. 

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Pokémon Club

Saturday, October 26, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Crafts, Other
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Crafts, Other
Event Details:

Kids are invited to hang out with Miss Nicole at 330 Park Ave., Bloomfield (Room 131) for a Pokémon Club fan zone. Bring your cards to show off to fellow Pokémon fans, and maybe even agree on some cool card trades!

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.

Octavia Butler Bloodchild for Short Story Chat

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
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. 

bar graph of stocks going up and coins and dollars

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
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.