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vist with local connecticut author gabriele davis image of author and book cover for our joyful noise

Local Author Visit with Storytime & Craft: Gabriele Davis shares OUR JOYFUL NOISE (Atrium)

Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Atrium Children's Space at BPL Atrium Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool, Children
Open
Required
Library Branch: BPL Atrium Library
Room: Atrium Children's Space
Age Group: Preschool, Children
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

BPL is pleased to have local author Gabriele Davis return to share her new picture book, Our Joyful Noise. Gabriele will read the story and lead a simple craft activity with the children. All are welcome to meet the author!

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. 

On a beige backgroud birds are flying around the black font of Storytime on the Go, at the bottom the BPL logo, we are here for you, and diverse children are popping up out of a grassy area

Storytime on the Go! Celebrating Black History Month (Atrium)

Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:00pm
Atrium Children's Space at BPL Atrium Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool, Children
Library Branch: BPL Atrium Library
Room: Atrium Children's Space
Age Group: Preschool, Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

You may have just picked up the kids, maybe are looking for something to do right before dinner, BPL has the program for you!  Come to the Atrium to listen to a few books, sing some songs, and take a breath before the rest of your evening.&nb

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. 

Animal Dancing With Nazy and Simon

Special ABC Time Event: Animal Dancing with Nazy & Simon (330 Park)

Wednesday, February 5, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Off Site
Program Type:
Health and Wellness, Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool
Open
Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Health and Wellness, Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 37
Event Details:

Join us for an exciting animal-themed fitness adventure designed for kids under 5! This fun-filled 45-minute class gets little ones moving and exploring through playful activities inspired by their favorite animals.

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. 

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.

a beige wallpaper background with gold picture frames around pictures of the book, There was a Party for Langston, a black and white photo of Alma Thomas, the picture book cover of Ablaze with Color A Story of Painter Alma Thomas, and a black and white picture of Langston Hughes.

Black History Month Picture Book Biographies & Mosaic (Atrium)

Wednesday, February 5, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Atrium Children's Space at BPL Atrium Library
Program Type:
Arts and Culture, Book Discussion, Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Open
Required
Library Branch: BPL Atrium Library
Room: Atrium Children's Space
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts and Culture, Book Discussion, Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Come to the Atrium to listen to picture book biographies about African American heroes, for Black History 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.

book voyagers connect create celebrate community for grades 3 to 4 images of 4 books in series

CT Humanities Book Voyagers series at Metacomet Elementary School (grades 3-4)

Thursday, February 6, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Book Discussion, Crafts, Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Open
Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Book Discussion, Crafts, Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

CT Humanities Book Voyagers programs are designed to promote the joy of reading and encourage families to create literature-rich home environments.

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. 

picture of alligator reading a b c time 2025

ABC Time (Atrium Book & Craft Hour)

Wednesday, February 12, 2025 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: 38
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. 

Libraries Opening at Noon

Thursday, February 13, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
BPL Atrium Library, BPL Tech Express, McMahon Wintonbury Library, Off Site, Virtual
Closing
Branches:
BPL Atrium Library, BPL Tech Express, McMahon Wintonbury Library, Off Site, Virtual
Description:

BPL Atrium Library and BPL Tech Express will be closed from 10AM to 12PM on Thursday, February 13 for staff professional development. New libraries are coming!

BPL Online is open 24/7!

ct humanities book voyagers for grades 3 to 4 with images of 4 books

CT Humanities Book Voyagers series at Metacomet Elementary School (grades 3-4)

Thursday, February 13, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Book Discussion, Crafts, Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Open
Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Book Discussion, Crafts, Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

CT Humanities Book Voyagers programs are designed to promote the joy of reading and encourage families to create literature-rich home environments.

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. 

Presidents' Day - Libraries CLOSED

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

BPL Online is always open!

picture of alligator reading a b c time 2025

ABC Time (Atrium Book & Craft Hour)

Wednesday, February 19, 2025 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: 38
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. 

ct humanities book voyagers for grades 3 to 4 with images of 4 books

CT Humanities Book Voyagers series at Metacomet Elementary School (grades 3-4)

Thursday, February 20, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Book Discussion, Crafts, Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Open
Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Book Discussion, Crafts, Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

CT Humanities Book Voyagers programs are designed to promote the joy of reading and encourage families to create literature-rich home environments.

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. 

picture of alligator reading a b c time 2025

ABC Time (Atrium Book & Craft Hour)

Wednesday, February 26, 2025 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: 38
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. 

ct humanities book voyagers for grades 3 to 4 with images of 4 books

CT Humanities Book Voyagers series at Metacomet Elementary School (grades 3-4)

Thursday, February 27, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Book Discussion, Crafts, Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Open
Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Book Discussion, Crafts, Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

CT Humanities Book Voyagers programs are designed to promote the joy of reading and encourage families to create literature-rich home environments.

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. 

a flyer version of the program information with mother goose riding on a goose imposed over a mustard colored dot with drawings of geese all over the background

Mother Goose Rhyme Time (Atrium)

Friday, February 28, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
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. 

michele urban presents what really happened to the three little pigs image of 3 pigs and brick wall

Michele Urban presents, "What Really Happened to the Three Little Pigs?" (Atrium)

Wednesday, March 5, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Atrium Children's Space at BPL Atrium Library
Program Type:
Performance, Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool
Open
Required
Library Branch: BPL Atrium Library
Room: Atrium Children's Space
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Performance, Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 40
Event Details:

BPL is delighted to invite Michele Urban back to Bloomfield! You and your family will love this hilarious retelling of the classic tale, the Three Little Pigs.

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. 

picture of alligator reading a b c time 2025

ABC Time (Atrium Book & Craft Hour)

Wednesday, March 12, 2025 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: 38
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. 

Silhouette of woman with flowing hair. Image is made up of several smaller silhouettes of a diverse group of women

Tales of Women, Wise and Wondrous (Virtual)

Tuesday, March 18, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Arts and Culture, Civics and Social Justice, Performance, Storytime
Age Group:
Adults
Open
Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts and Culture, Civics and Social Justice, Performance, Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

For Women’s History Month, BPL is excited to present one of Sara deBeer’s most popular programs. Sara's style of storytelling and presentation is warm and personal.

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. 

picture of alligator reading a b c time 2025

ABC Time (Atrium Book & Craft Hour)

Wednesday, March 19, 2025 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: 38
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. 

picture of alligator reading a b c time 2025

ABC Time (Atrium Book & Craft Hour)

Wednesday, March 26, 2025 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: 38
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. 

a flyer version of the program information with mother goose riding on a goose imposed over a mustard colored dot with drawings of geese all over the background

Mother Goose Rhyme Time (Atrium)

Friday, March 28, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
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. 

special storytime with poppi's planet picture of erin shea of poppi's planet

Special Storytime with Poppi's Planet! (330 Park)

Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Off Site
Program Type:
Health and Wellness, Performance, Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool
Open
Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Health and Wellness, Performance, Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 49
Event Details:

Erin Shea of Poppi's Planet's will be visiting 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.

Caregivers

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

Good Friday - Libraries CLOSED

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

BPL Online is always open!

Memorial Day - Libraries CLOSED

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

BPL Online is always open!

Juneteenth - Libraries CLOSED

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

BPL Online is always open!