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This event is in the "Preschool" group

Storytime @ Prosser

Monday, December 1, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Prosser Community Room at Prosser Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Prosser Library
Room: Prosser Community Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join BPL librarians in the new Prosser Library for a weekly preschool storytime!

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 "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 "Adults" group

Medicare Open Enrollment Period Drop In "Office Hours" Opportunity

Wednesday, December 3, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
McMW Multipurpose Space at McMahon Wintonbury Library
Program Type:
Health and Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: McMahon Wintonbury Library
Room: McMW Multipurpose Space
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health and Wellness
Event Details:

Join Dawn Cooper-Grodger, MS, Assistant Director of Social and Youth Services for the Town of Bloomfield for this "office hours" opportunity. Drop-in  to ask questions or receive help.

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

Caregiver Support Group/Healing Hearts (Bloomfield Senior Center)

Wednesday, December 3, 2025 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Health and Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Offsite Event
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.

Public Art Commission Meeting (Virtual)

Wednesday, December 3, 2025 at 5:15pm - 6:15pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Meeting
Open
Registration Required
Virtual Event
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 "Teens" group

Teen Dungeons & Dragons (McMW)

Thursday, December 4, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
McMW Teen Space at McMahon Wintonbury Library
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Teens
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: McMahon Wintonbury Library
Room: McMW Teen Space
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Gaming
Registration Required
Event Details:

Are you a teen who is new to Dungeons & Dragons or who is just looking for a new group to join? Then this could be the group 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 "Preschool" group

Dance Class with Miss Britt (Prosser)

Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 12:45pm - 1:30pm
Prosser Community Room at Prosser Library
Program Type:
Arts and Culture, Performance
Age Group:
Preschool
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Prosser Library
Room: Prosser Community Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Arts and Culture, Performance
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Miss Britt for a dance lesson! Children start with dance warm-ups followed by ballet and/or tap steps. (No special shoes needed. Dance in your socks!) Then students learn a few basic gymnastics moves on the mat.

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 "Preschool" group

Storytime @ Prosser

Monday, December 8, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Prosser Community Room at Prosser Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Prosser Library
Room: Prosser Community Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join BPL librarians in the new Prosser Library for a weekly preschool storytime!

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 "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 "Adults" group

Library Board Meeting (Virtual or McMahon Wintonbury)

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
McMW Multipurpose Space at McMahon Wintonbury Library
Program Type:
Meeting
Age Group:
Adults
Open
Registration Required
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 "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 "Adults" group

Aging in Place: How to Protect Assets and Stay at Home (Prosser)

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Prosser Community Room at Prosser Library
Program Type:
Finance, Legal
Age Group:
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Prosser Library
Room: Prosser Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Finance, Legal
Registration Required
Event Details:

Did you know that Connecticut is among the top 3 states with the highest costs for nursing home and long-term care?

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

Teen Dungeons & Dragons (McMW)

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
McMW Teen Space at McMahon Wintonbury Library
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Teens
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: McMahon Wintonbury Library
Room: McMW Teen Space
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Gaming
Registration Required
Event Details:

Are you a teen who is new to Dungeons & Dragons or who is just looking for a new group to join? Then this could be the group 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 (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.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Dungeons & Dragons (McMW)

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
McMW Teen Space at McMahon Wintonbury Library
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Teens
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: McMahon Wintonbury Library
Room: McMW Teen Space
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Gaming
Registration Required
Event Details:

Are you a teen who is new to Dungeons & Dragons or who is just looking for a new group to join? Then this could be the group 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: Crazy 8s Math

Friday, December 19, 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 "Preschool" group

Storytime @ Prosser

Monday, December 22, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Prosser Community Room at Prosser Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Prosser Library
Room: Prosser Community Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join BPL librarians at Prosser Library for a weekly preschool storytime!

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 "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Beginner Knitting for Teens and Tweens

Tuesday, December 23, 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 "Teens" group

Teen Advisory Group (TAG) Meeting (Prosser)

Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Prosser Teen Room at Prosser Library
Program Type:
Meeting
Age Group:
Teens
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Prosser Library
Room: Prosser Teen Room
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.

Libraries CLOSING EARLY (Time TBD)

Wednesday, December 24, 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!

Christmas 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!