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books background with this month's Millennials location Kyoto, 712 Hopmeadow St, Simsbury

Millennials Read (Kyoto, Simsbury)

Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Book Discussion
Age Group:
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion
Registration Required
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 two weeks prior to the event.

book voyagers rise with resilience four week program series shows the four books featured each week

Book Voyagers: Rise with Resilience (Prosser)

Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Prosser Community Room at Prosser Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion, Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Prosser Library
Room: Prosser Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Book Discussion, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

BPL is proud to once again partner with CT Humanities to bring back the Book Voyagers series. All of our March 2026 featured titles represent the theme, "Rise with Resilience."

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 two weeks prior to the event.

Caregivers

This program is designed for children and caregivers. Please plan to attend with your child for this program. 

book cover with sheep

Mystery Book Discussion: Three Bags Full (Virtual)

Monday, March 9, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Book Discussion
Age Group:
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion
Registration Required
Event Details:

At this member-run program, we'll be discussing: Three Bags Full by Leonie Swann. 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 two weeks 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. 

who was book club image of book covers for Stevie Wonder and Aretha Franklin

'Who Was' Biography Book Club: MUSICIANS (Prosser)

Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Prosser Middle Grade Room at Prosser Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion
Age Group:
Tweens
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Prosser Library
Room: Prosser Middle Grade Room
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Book Discussion
Registration Required
Event Details:

This is the start of a new book club for tweens featuring books from the popular "Who Was" series of biographies!

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 two weeks prior to the event.

reader of the lost cities book club image from first book in series

"Reader" of the Lost Cities Book Club (Prosser)

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Prosser Middle Grade Room at Prosser Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Prosser Library
Room: Prosser Middle Grade Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Book Discussion
Registration Required
Event Details:

Are you a fan of the Keeper of the Lost Cities books?

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 two weeks prior to the event.

The Engineers Wife by Tracey Enerson Wood

Wintonbury Book Discussion: The Engineer's Wife by Tracey Enerson Wood (Virtual)

Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Book Discussion
Age Group:
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion
Registration Required
Event Details:

The Engineer's Wife by Tracey Enerson Wood

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 two weeks 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. 

book voyagers rise with resilience four week program series shows the four books featured each week

Book Voyagers: Rise with Resilience (Prosser)

Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Prosser Community Room at Prosser Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion, Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Prosser Library
Room: Prosser Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Book Discussion, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

BPL is proud to once again partner with CT Humanities to bring back the Book Voyagers series. All of our March 2026 featured titles represent the theme, "Rise with Resilience."

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 two weeks prior to the event.

Caregivers

This program is designed for children and caregivers. Please plan to attend with your child for this program. 

cover of book contains large blue eye

Social Justice Book Club: Evil Eye by Etaf Rum (Virtual)

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Book Discussion, Civics and Social Justice
Age Group:
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion, Civics and Social Justice
Registration Required
Event Details:

For Women’s History Month, we will read and discuss Evil Eye by Etaf Rum.

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 two weeks 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. 

read-alouds for tweens

Stories & Snacks for Tweens (Prosser)

Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:00pm
Prosser Middle Grade Room at Prosser Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion, Storytime
Age Group:
Tweens
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Prosser Library
Room: Prosser Middle Grade Room
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Book Discussion, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Relax and listen to a middle grade book. Get comfy. Have a snack. Miss Donna will read aloud each Thursday. We’ll begin at Prosser. Once that book is finished, we’ll start a new book at the McMahon location.

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 two weeks prior to the event.

book voyagers rise with resilience four week program series shows the four books featured each week

Book Voyagers: Rise with Resilience (Prosser)

Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Prosser Community Room at Prosser Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion, Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Prosser Library
Room: Prosser Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Book Discussion, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

BPL is proud to once again partner with CT Humanities to bring back the Book Voyagers series. All of our March 2026 featured titles represent the theme, "Rise with Resilience."

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 two weeks prior to the event.

Caregivers

This program is designed for children and caregivers. Please plan to attend with your child for this program. 

read-alouds for tweens

Stories & Snacks for Tweens (Prosser)

Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:00pm
Prosser Middle Grade Room at Prosser Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion, Storytime
Age Group:
Tweens
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Prosser Library
Room: Prosser Middle Grade Room
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Book Discussion, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Relax and listen to a middle grade book. Get comfy. Have a snack. Miss Donna will read aloud each Thursday. We’ll begin at Prosser. Once that book is finished, we’ll start a new book at the McMahon location.

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 two weeks prior to the event.

book voyagers rise with resilience four week program series shows the four books featured each week

Book Voyagers: Rise with Resilience (Prosser)

Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Prosser Community Room at Prosser Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion, Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Prosser Library
Room: Prosser Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Book Discussion, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

BPL is proud to once again partner with CT Humanities to bring back the Book Voyagers series. All of our March 2026 featured titles represent the theme, "Rise with Resilience."

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 two weeks prior to the event.

Caregivers

This program is designed for children and caregivers. Please plan to attend with your child for this program. 

books background with this months millennials read location Naatiya Indian Restaurant, 8 Mountain Ave, Bloomfield

Millennials Read (Naatiya)

Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Book Discussion
Age Group:
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion
Registration Required
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 two weeks prior to the event.

read-alouds for tweens

Stories & Snacks for Tweens (Prosser)

Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:00pm
Prosser Middle Grade Room at Prosser Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion, Storytime
Age Group:
Tweens
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Prosser Library
Room: Prosser Middle Grade Room
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Book Discussion, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Relax and listen to a middle grade book. Get comfy. Have a snack. Miss Donna will read aloud each Thursday. We’ll begin at Prosser. Once that book is finished, we’ll start a new book at the McMahon location.

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 two weeks prior to the event.

Good Friday - Libraries CLOSED

All Day
McMahon Wintonbury Library, Prosser Library, Off Site, Virtual, Temporary Locations
Closing
Branches:
McMahon Wintonbury Library, Prosser Library, Off Site, Virtual, Temporary Locations
Description:

BPL Online is always open!

Short Story Chat Monday April 6, 2026

Short Story Chat: Recitatif by Toni Morrison (Virtual)

Monday, April 6, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Book Discussion, Civics and Social Justice
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Open
Registration Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion, Civics and Social Justice
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a short story discussion of Recitatif by Toni Morrison.

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 two weeks 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. 

read-alouds for tweens

Stories & Snacks for Tweens (Prosser)

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:00pm
Prosser Middle Grade Room at Prosser Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion, Storytime
Age Group:
Tweens
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Prosser Library
Room: Prosser Middle Grade Room
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Book Discussion, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Relax and listen to a middle grade book. Get comfy. Have a snack. Miss Donna will read aloud each Thursday. We’ll begin at Prosser. Once that book is finished, we’ll start a new book at the McMahon location.

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 two weeks prior to the event.

One Thousand White Women The Journals of May Dodd by Jim Ferguson April 9, 2026 5:30 PM

Wintonbury Book Discussion: One Thousand White Women by Jim Fergus

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Book Discussion
Age Group:
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion
Registration Required
Event Details:

One Thousand White Women: The Journals of May Dodd by Jim Ferguson

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 two weeks prior to the event.

read-alouds for tweens

Stories & Snacks for Tweens (Prosser)

Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:00pm
Prosser Middle Grade Room at Prosser Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion, Storytime
Age Group:
Tweens
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Prosser Library
Room: Prosser Middle Grade Room
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Book Discussion, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Relax and listen to a middle grade book. Get comfy. Have a snack. Miss Donna will read aloud each Thursday. We’ll begin at Prosser. Once that book is finished, we’ll start a new book at the McMahon location.

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 two weeks prior to the event.

read-alouds for tweens

Stories & Snacks for Tweens (Prosser)

Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:00pm
Prosser Middle Grade Room at Prosser Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion, Storytime
Age Group:
Tweens
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Prosser Library
Room: Prosser Middle Grade Room
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Book Discussion, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Relax and listen to a middle grade book. Get comfy. Have a snack. Miss Donna will read aloud each Thursday. We’ll begin at Prosser. Once that book is finished, we’ll start a new book at the McMahon location.

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 two weeks prior to the event.

read-alouds for tweens

Stories & Snacks for Tweens (Prosser)

Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:00pm
Prosser Middle Grade Room at Prosser Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion, Storytime
Age Group:
Tweens
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Prosser Library
Room: Prosser Middle Grade Room
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Book Discussion, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Relax and listen to a middle grade book. Get comfy. Have a snack. Miss Donna will read aloud each Thursday. We’ll begin at Prosser. Once that book is finished, we’ll start a new book at the McMahon location.

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 two weeks prior to the event.

read-alouds for tweens

Stories & Snacks for Tweens (Prosser)

Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:00pm
Prosser Middle Grade Room at Prosser Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion, Storytime
Age Group:
Tweens
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Prosser Library
Room: Prosser Middle Grade Room
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Book Discussion, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Relax and listen to a middle grade book. Get comfy. Have a snack. Miss Donna will read aloud each Thursday. We’ll begin at Prosser. Once that book is finished, we’ll start a new book at the McMahon location.

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 two weeks prior to the event.

read-alouds for tweens

Stories & Snacks for Tweens (Prosser)

Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:00pm
Prosser Middle Grade Room at Prosser Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion, Storytime
Age Group:
Tweens
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Prosser Library
Room: Prosser Middle Grade Room
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Book Discussion, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Relax and listen to a middle grade book. Get comfy. Have a snack. Miss Donna will read aloud each Thursday. We’ll begin at Prosser. Once that book is finished, we’ll start a new book at the McMahon location.

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 two weeks prior to the event.

read-alouds for tweens

Stories & Snacks for Tweens (Prosser)

Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:00pm
Prosser Middle Grade Room at Prosser Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion, Storytime
Age Group:
Tweens
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Prosser Library
Room: Prosser Middle Grade Room
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Book Discussion, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Relax and listen to a middle grade book. Get comfy. Have a snack. Miss Donna will read aloud each Thursday. We’ll begin at Prosser. Once that book is finished, we’ll start a new book at the McMahon location.

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 two weeks prior to the event.