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homemade potholders featured for nov 21 crafternoon

Crafternoon: Make Your Own Potholders (Adults; Atrium)

Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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: 4
Event Details:

At this Thanksgiving Holiday special edition of Crafternoon, BPL Librarian Lorri Huddy will teach you to create your own potholders using a loom and loops. Limited space available.

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.

Mohegan Tribe youth program about culture, stories, and history friday november 22 at 1 30 p m on zoom images of Mohegan tribe members and artifacts

Mohegan Tribe: Culture, Stories, and History (Virtual)

Friday, November 22, 2024 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Arts and Culture, Storytime, Other
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens
Open
Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts and Culture, Storytime, Other
Required
Seats Remaining: 200
Event Details:

The Mohegan Tribe can bring our culture, stories, and history to 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.

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. 

shopping cart, credit card, consumer reports logo

Cut Costs with Consumer Reports Online (Atrium)

Monday, November 25, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Atrium Conference Room at BPL Atrium Library
Program Type:
Finance, Hands-on Learning, Technology Class
Age Group:
Adults
Open
Required
Library Branch: BPL Atrium Library
Room: Atrium Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Finance, Hands-on Learning, Technology Class
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

BPL Online features Consumer Reports Online, a database that empowers and informs consumers before making purchasing decisions.

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

All Day
BPL Atrium Library, BPL Tech Express, Off Site, Virtual
Closing
Branches:
BPL Atrium Library, BPL Tech Express, Off Site, Virtual
Description:

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

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, November 27, 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. 

bloomfield public library logo in full color

Library Building Committee Meeting (Virtual)

Wednesday, November 27, 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.

Thanksgiving Day & Recess - Libraries CLOSED

All Day 11/28 - 11/29
BPL Atrium Library, BPL Tech Express, Off Site, Virtual
Closing
Branches:
BPL Atrium Library, BPL Tech Express, Off Site, Virtual
Description:

BPL Online is always open!

woman holding wooden red heart in her hands

Caregiver Support Group/Healing Hearts (Senior Center)

Wednesday, December 4, 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.

Public Art Commission Meeting (Virtual)

Wednesday, December 4, 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 logos

Millennials Read: Cookie Swap (Simsbury Public Library)

Wednesday, December 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.

book cover of a celebration of animation with local author marty gitlin

The 100 Greatest Cartoon Characters of All Time (Virtual)

Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Arts and Culture, Author Event
Age Group:
Adults
Open
Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts and Culture, Author Event
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Award-winning author and pop culture historian Marty Gitlin hosts this fun and enlightening presentation for all ages based on his book, A Celebration of Animation: The 100 Greatest Cartoon Characters in Television History.

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. 

last thing he told me book cover with sherlock holmes hat

Mystery Book Discussion: The Last Thing He Told Me (Virtual or Atrium)

Monday, December 9, 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: 9
Event Details:

At this member-run program, we'll be discussing: The Last Thing He Told Me by Laura Dave. 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. 

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, December 10, 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.

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, December 11, 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. 

bloomfield public library logo in full color

Library Building Committee Meeting (Virtual)

Wednesday, December 11, 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.

hand holding sign that says "think you can't be fooled? you were look again"

Mind Games 2: The Science of Curious Thinking (Virtual)

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
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:

Packed with interactive games, William returns with a second edition of his popular MIND GAMES 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.

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. 

Wintonbury Book discussion Virtual A Redbird Christmas by Fannie Flagg December 12, 2024 @ 5:30

Wintonbury Book Discussion (Virtual) A Redbird Christmas by Fannie Flagg

Thursday, December 12, 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:

A Redbird Christmas by Fannie Flagg

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, December 17, 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: 15
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.

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, December 18, 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. 

fall 2024 Pokemon club saturdays at 1 p m image of pikachu and poke ball

Pokémon Club

Saturday, December 21, 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.

Libraries CLOSING EARLY

All Day
BPL Atrium Library, BPL Tech Express, Off Site, Virtual
Closing
Branches:
BPL Atrium Library, BPL Tech Express, 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, Off Site, Virtual
Closing
Branches:
BPL Atrium Library, BPL Tech Express, Off Site, Virtual
Description:

BPL Online is always open!

Libraries CLOSING EARLY

All Day
BPL Atrium Library, BPL Tech Express, Off Site, Virtual
Closing
Branches:
BPL Atrium Library, BPL Tech Express, Off Site, Virtual
Description:

BPL Online is always open!

book cover of vera looking through blinds with sherlock hat in corner

Mystery Book Discussion: Vera Wong's Unsolicited Advice for Murderers (Virtual or Atrium)

Monday, January 13, 2025 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: 9
Event Details:

At this member-run program, we'll be discussing: Vera Wong's Unsolicited Advice for Murderers by Jesse Q. Sutanto. 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.