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plain white mug with gold paint in shape of a heart with words decorate a mug on january 30 at 2pm

Crafternoon: Decorate a Mug (Adults; Atrium)

Thursday, January 30, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Atrium Conference Room at BPL Atrium Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Food and Drink, Hands-on Learning
Age Group:
Adults
Open
Required
Library Branch: BPL Atrium Library
Room: Atrium Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts, Food and Drink, Hands-on Learning
Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

January is Hot Tea Month! Let's celebrate with designing our own mugs. You will be given a plain white mug, paint markers, and ideas of what to design. Ideas for creating include your favorite quotes or using a letter stencil.

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.

a decorate mug in gold paint with a yellow mug cake and words advertising the teen event on january 30

Decorate a Mug & Eat Cake (Teens; Atrium)

Thursday, January 30, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Atrium Conference Room at BPL Atrium Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Food and Drink, Hands-on Learning
Age Group:
Teens
Open
Required
Library Branch: BPL Atrium Library
Room: Atrium Conference Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Crafts, Food and Drink, Hands-on Learning
Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

What is more fun than designing your own mug? Why, eating a mug cake! Join us at this craft event as we use paint markers on white mugs to create our own designs. While creating, we will also make simple microwaveable mug cakes.

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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Technology Class: Internet Basics Series (330 Park, Rm. 117)

Friday, January 31, 2025 at 9:00am - 10:00am
BPL Tech Express
Program Type:
Class, Hands-on Learning, Technology Class
Age Group:
Adults
Open
Required
Library Branch: BPL Tech Express
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Class, Hands-on Learning, Technology Class
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

If you want to know how to search effectively for information on the web, how to fill out online forms, or learn about computer viruses and scams, 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.

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Homeschool Fun Fridays: Wild Card! (Atrium)

Friday, January 31, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Atrium Children's Space at BPL Atrium Library
Program Type:
Arts and Culture, Hands-on Learning
Age Group:
Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens
Open
Required
Library Branch: BPL Atrium Library
Room: Atrium Children's Space
Age Group: Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts and Culture, Hands-on Learning
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

5th Friday Wild Card!  We will have fun activities for you to participate in.  

Come join the Children’s Museum at Bloomfield Library on the first and second Friday's of the 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.

Caregivers

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

a white background flyer with black text, blue text, science themed objects in each corner, a waving robot at the bottom with the BPL and Children's Museum's logos

Take Your Child to the Library Day with the Children's Museum of West Hartford's Science Exploratorium! (330 Park, Gym)

Saturday, February 1, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Community Event, Hands-on Learning
Age Group:
Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Open
Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Community Event, Hands-on Learning
Required
Seats Remaining: 130
Event Details:

Join staff from BPL and the Children's Museum of West Hartford for a Take Your Child to the Library Day STEAM Exploratorium!

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. 

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Technology Class: Internet Basics Series (330 Park, Rm. 117)

Friday, February 7, 2025 at 9:00am - 10:00am
BPL Tech Express
Program Type:
Class, Hands-on Learning, Technology Class
Age Group:
Adults
Open
Required
Library Branch: BPL Tech Express
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Class, Hands-on Learning, Technology Class
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

If you want to know how to search effectively for information on the web, how to fill out online forms, or learn about computer viruses and scams, 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.

flyer with program information white background with orange and teal accent colors, has all program information plus pictures of children from preschool to teen, a picture of a finch robot, as well as the Children's Museum logo.

Homeschool Fun Fridays ROBOTICS & Science with the Children's Museum (Atrium)

Friday, February 7, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Atrium Children's Space at BPL Atrium Library
Program Type:
Hands-on Learning, Technology Class
Age Group:
Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens
Open
Required
Library Branch: BPL Atrium Library
Room: Atrium Children's Space
Age Group: Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Hands-on Learning, Technology Class
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Come join the Children’s Museum at Bloomfield Library on the first and fourth Friday this month.

First Friday - Learn robotics and other science topics

Second Friday - Book Club

Third Friday - Poetry Group 

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!

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Technology Class: Internet Basics Series (330 Park, Rm. 117)

Friday, February 14, 2025 at 9:00am - 10:00am
BPL Tech Express
Program Type:
Class, Hands-on Learning, Technology Class
Age Group:
Adults
Open
Required
Library Branch: BPL Tech Express
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Class, Hands-on Learning, Technology Class
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

If you want to know how to search effectively for information on the web, how to fill out online forms, or learn about computer viruses and scams, 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.

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!

A flyer that is teal, light blue, and white which has a picture of children using ozobots to practice coding in a black frame, text of the details of the program, and a picture of ozobots in the bottom right corner

Explore Basic Coding with Ozobots (Atrium)

Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Atrium Children's Space at BPL Atrium Library
Program Type:
Hands-on Learning, Technology Class
Age Group:
Children
Open
Required
Library Branch: BPL Atrium Library
Room: Atrium Children's Space
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Hands-on Learning, Technology Class
Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Details:

Come to the Atrium to explore basic coding with the mini robots, Ozobots!  What are Ozobots?  Ozobots are small robots that teach coding basics through interactive activities and hands-on learning.

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. 

previously created art on mini easel for teens on february 18

DIY Mini-Canvas Art (Teens; Atrium)

Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Atrium Conference Room at BPL Atrium Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Hands-on Learning
Age Group:
Teens
Open
Required
Library Branch: BPL Atrium Library
Room: Atrium Conference Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Crafts, Hands-on Learning
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

BPL will provide the supplies, you provide the creativity! At DIY Mini-Canvas Art, teens in grades 7-12 are invited to join us at the BPL Atrium Library to create their own 3"x3" masterpiece to take home. What will you create?

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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Technology Class: Internet Basics Series (330 Park, Rm. 117)

Friday, February 21, 2025 at 9:00am - 10:00am
BPL Tech Express
Program Type:
Class, Hands-on Learning, Technology Class
Age Group:
Adults
Open
Required
Library Branch: BPL Tech Express
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Class, Hands-on Learning, Technology Class
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

If you want to know how to search effectively for information on the web, how to fill out online forms, or learn about computer viruses and scams, 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.

flyer with program information white background with orange and teal accent colors, has all program information plus pictures of children from preschool to teen, a picture of a finch robot, as well as the Children's Museum logo.

Homeschool Fun Fridays: Science with The Children's Museum (Atrium)

Friday, February 28, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Atrium Children's Space at BPL Atrium Library
Program Type:
Hands-on Learning, Technology Class
Age Group:
Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens
Open
Required
Library Branch: BPL Atrium Library
Room: Atrium Children's Space
Age Group: Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Hands-on Learning, Technology Class
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Book Club currently includes reading Elementary Nutmeg Award selections for 2025.  We are happy to help older readers think about how they would like a book club to operate.

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. 

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Technology Class: Using Email Series (330 Park, Rm. 117)

Friday, March 7, 2025 at 9:00am - 10:00am
BPL Tech Express
Program Type:
Hands-on Learning, Technology Class
Age Group:
Adults
Open
Required
Library Branch: BPL Tech Express
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Hands-on Learning, Technology Class
Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Details:

If you want to know how to make an email account and address, learn how to reply/reply all/forward, create and send attachments, manage your inbox, and learn about email etiquette, spam and phishing, 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.

flyer with program information white background with orange and teal accent colors, has all program information plus pictures of children from preschool to teen, a picture of a finch robot, as well as the Children's Museum logo.

Homeschool Fun Fridays ROBOTICS & Science with the Children's Museum (Atrium)

Friday, March 7, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Atrium Children's Space at BPL Atrium Library
Program Type:
Hands-on Learning, Technology Class
Age Group:
Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens
Open
Required
Library Branch: BPL Atrium Library
Room: Atrium Children's Space
Age Group: Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Hands-on Learning, Technology Class
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Come join the Children’s Museum at Bloomfield Library on the first and second Friday's of the month.

First Friday - Learn robotics and other science topics

Second Friday - Science with the Children's Museum

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. 

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Technology Class: Using Email Series (330 Park, Rm. 117)

Friday, March 14, 2025 at 9:00am - 10:00am
BPL Tech Express
Program Type:
Hands-on Learning, Technology Class
Age Group:
Adults
Open
Required
Library Branch: BPL Tech Express
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Hands-on Learning, Technology Class
Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Details:

If you want to know how to make an email account and address, learn how to reply/reply all/forward, create and send attachments, manage your inbox, and learn about email etiquette, spam and phishing, 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.

flyer with program information white background with orange and teal accent colors, has all program information plus pictures of children from preschool to teen, a picture of a finch robot, as well as the Children's Museum logo.

Homeschool Fun Fridays: Science w/Children's Museum (Atrium)

Friday, March 14, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Atrium Children's Space at BPL Atrium Library
Program Type:
Hands-on Learning, Technology Class
Age Group:
Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens
Open
Required
Library Branch: BPL Atrium Library
Room: Atrium Children's Space
Age Group: Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Hands-on Learning, Technology Class
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Come join the Children’s Museum at Bloomfield Library on the first and second Friday's of the month.

First Friday - Learn robotics and other science topics

Second Friday - Science with the Children's Museum

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. 

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Technology Class: Using Email Series (330 Park, Rm. 117)

Friday, March 21, 2025 at 9:00am - 10:00am
BPL Tech Express
Program Type:
Hands-on Learning, Technology Class
Age Group:
Adults
Open
Required
Library Branch: BPL Tech Express
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Hands-on Learning, Technology Class
Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Details:

If you want to know how to make an email account and address, learn how to reply/reply all/forward, create and send attachments, manage your inbox, and learn about email etiquette, spam and phishing, 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.

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Technology Class: Using Email Series (330 Park, Rm. 117)

Friday, March 28, 2025 at 9:00am - 10:00am
BPL Tech Express
Program Type:
Hands-on Learning, Technology Class
Age Group:
Adults
Open
Required
Library Branch: BPL Tech Express
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Hands-on Learning, Technology Class
Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Details:

If you want to know how to make an email account and address, learn how to reply/reply all/forward, create and send attachments, manage your inbox, and learn about email etiquette, spam and phishing, 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.

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Technology Class: Using Email Series (330 Park, Rm. 117)

Friday, April 4, 2025 at 9:00am - 10:00am
BPL Tech Express
Program Type:
Hands-on Learning, Technology Class
Age Group:
Adults
Open
Required
Library Branch: BPL Tech Express
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Hands-on Learning, Technology Class
Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Details:

If you want to know how to make an email account and address, learn how to reply/reply all/forward, create and send attachments, manage your inbox, and learn about email etiquette, spam and phishing, 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.

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Technology Class: Using Email Series (330 Park, Rm. 117)

Friday, April 11, 2025 at 9:00am - 10:00am
BPL Tech Express
Program Type:
Hands-on Learning, Technology Class
Age Group:
Adults
Open
Required
Library Branch: BPL Tech Express
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Hands-on Learning, Technology Class
Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Details:

If you want to know how to make an email account and address, learn how to reply/reply all/forward, create and send attachments, manage your inbox, and learn about email etiquette, spam and phishing, 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.

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!

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Technology Class: Using Email Series (330 Park, Rm. 117)

Friday, April 25, 2025 at 9:00am - 10:00am
BPL Tech Express
Program Type:
Hands-on Learning, Technology Class
Age Group:
Adults
Open
Required
Library Branch: BPL Tech Express
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Hands-on Learning, Technology Class
Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Details:

If you want to know how to make an email account and address, learn how to reply/reply all/forward, create and send attachments, manage your inbox, and learn about email etiquette, spam and phishing, 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.