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Let Them Play Tuesday April 14, 2026 10:30-12:00 Prosser Library

Let Them Play: Storytime & Activity (Prosser)

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Prosser Community Room at Prosser Library
Program Type:
Civics and Social Justice, Community Event
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Prosser Library
Room: Prosser Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Civics and Social Justice, Community Event
Registration Required
Event Details:

 


Let Them Play: Storytime & Activity

Ages: 7–11 (Grades 2–5)

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.

Wintonbury Poetry Series at Prosser Library 4/16/26 at 7pm

Wintonbury Poetry Series (Prosser)

Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 7:00pm - 9:30pm
Prosser Community Room at Prosser Library
Program Type:
Arts and Culture, Author Event, Community Event, Performance, Poetry
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Prosser Library
Room: Prosser Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts and Culture, Author Event, Community Event, Performance, Poetry
Registration Required
Event Details:

 

 

For its April reading, Wintonbury Poetry Series is pleased to an exciting book launch event.  There will be  a reading from The Nutmeg Anthology: Contemporary Poems of Connecticut. 

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.

When And Why Should Your Child See An Orthodontist? Monday 4/20/26 at 6:30 PM

When And Why Should My Child See An Orthodontist? (Virtual)

Monday, April 20, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Community Event, Health and Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Event, Health and Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

When And Why Should Your Child See An Orthodontist?

 

A review of what orthodontists are looking for in elementary

school aged children, and the benefits of early orthodontic

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.

FIDELCO GUIDE DOG FOUNDATION INFORMATION PROGRAM TUESDAY APRIL 21, 2026 AT 6PM AT PROSSER

Fidelco Guide Dog Foundation Information Program (Prosser)

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Prosser Community Room at Prosser Library
Program Type:
Community Event, Discussion, Health and Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Prosser Library
Room: Prosser Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Event, Discussion, Health and Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us to learn all about Fidelco and their guide dogs!

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.

How To Make Kefir And Why It Is Healthy Thursday April 23, 6:30 PM

How To Make Kefir And Why It Is Healthy (Prosser)

Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Prosser Lounge at Prosser Library
Program Type:
Community Event, Food and Drink, Health and Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Prosser Library
Room: Prosser Lounge
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Event, Food and Drink, Health and Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Please join Laura Pallandre from Slowpoke Farm in Bloomfield for a demonstration on how to make kefir in the Prosser Loungue. 

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.

Steven Laschever Photographer

Jewish Hartford. Our Community. Our Stories. Bloomfield & Beyond Art Exhibition and Reception (Prosser)

Friday, April 24, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Prosser Community Room at Prosser Library
Program Type:
Arts and Culture, Civics and Social Justice, Community Event, Discussion
Age Group:
All Ages
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Prosser Library
Room: Prosser Community Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts and Culture, Civics and Social Justice, Community Event, Discussion
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for an art exhibition of photographs of Steven Laschever.  Jewish Hartford. Our Community. Our Stories. Bloomfield and Beyond offers portraits and tableaus that are diverse, vibrant and full of surprises.

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.

Memorial Day - 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!

May 27 Let's Plant Together 10:30 Wed. 5/27/26

Let's Plant Together! (McMW)

Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
McMW Children's Space at McMahon Wintonbury Library
Program Type:
Community Event, Crafts, Hands-on Learning, Nature, Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: McMahon Wintonbury Library
Room: McMW Children's Space
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Community Event, Crafts, Hands-on Learning, Nature, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Let's Plant Together!  Please join the Bloomfield Public Library youth librarians and the No Child Left Inside®  Program (CT DEEP State Parks) for storytime and activities that will immerse young children in the delightful world of plant

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. 

Professional Development: Libraries Open at 1PM

Friday, June 5, 2026 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
McMahon Wintonbury Library, Prosser Library, Off Site, Virtual, Temporary Locations
Closing
Branches:
McMahon Wintonbury Library, Prosser Library, Off Site, Virtual, Temporary Locations
Description:

Due to staff development, McMahon Wintonbury Library and Prosser Library will open at 1 PM on Friday, June 5. Both BPL libraries will be open 1-5 PM. BPL Online at bplct.org is always open!

Juneteenth - 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!

Independence Day - Libraries CLOSED

All Day 7/3 - 7/4
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!

two mugs of beer with logos for libraries and back east

Community Book Swap (Back East Brewing)

Thursday, July 16, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Community Event
Age Group:
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Event
Registration Required
Event Details:

Celebrate summer with local libraries and Back East Brewery at our Community Book Swap! Bring 1 to 3 books in good condition you want to swap and go home with new reads! Don’t have any to swap? We will have extra!

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.

Labor Day - 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!

Veterans Day - 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!

Libraries CLOSING EARLY (Time TBD)

Wednesday, November 25, 2026 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm
McMahon Wintonbury Library, Prosser Library, Off Site, Virtual, Temporary Locations
Closing
Branches:
McMahon Wintonbury Library, Prosser Library, Off Site, Virtual, Temporary Locations
Description:

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

Thanksgiving Day & Recess - Libraries CLOSED

All Day 11/26 - 11/27
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!

Libraries CLOSING EARLY (Time TBD)

Thursday, December 24, 2026 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm
McMahon Wintonbury Library, Prosser Library, Off Site, Virtual, Temporary Locations
Closing
Branches:
McMahon Wintonbury Library, Prosser Library, Off Site, Virtual, Temporary Locations
Description:

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

Christmas Day - 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!

Libraries CLOSING EARLY (Time TBD)

Thursday, December 31, 2026 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm
McMahon Wintonbury Library, Prosser Library, Off Site, Virtual, Temporary Locations
Closing
Branches:
McMahon Wintonbury Library, Prosser Library, Off Site, Virtual, Temporary Locations
Description:

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