This event is in the "Adults" group Oct 6 2025 Mon Library Board Special Meeting (Virtual or McMahon Wintonbury) 6:00pm–8:00pm Adults McMahon Wintonbury Library Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Oct 6 2025 Mon Library Board Special Meeting (Virtual or McMahon Wintonbury) 6:00pm–8:00pm McMahon Wintonbury Library Open Library Branch: McMahon Wintonbury Library Room: McMW Multipurpose Space Age Group: Adults Program Type: Meeting Registration Required 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 McMahon Wintonbury Library. 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.
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Oct 7 2025 Tue Voter Registration Drive (McMW) 3:30pm–4:30pm Teens, Adults McMahon Wintonbury Library This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Oct 7 2025 Tue Voter Registration Drive (McMW) 3:30pm–4:30pm McMahon Wintonbury Library Library Branch: McMahon Wintonbury Library Room: McMW Multipurpose Space Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Civics and Social Justice, Community Event Event Details: BPL wants to get every eligible community member registered and ready to vote! 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.
This event is in the "Preschool" group Oct 8 2025 Wed Storytime & Craft Hour (McMW) 10:30am–11:30am Preschool McMahon Wintonbury Library Open Registration Required This event is in the "Preschool" group Oct 8 2025 Wed Storytime & Craft Hour (McMW) 10:30am–11:30am McMahon Wintonbury Library Open Library Branch: McMahon Wintonbury Library Room: McMW Children's Space Age Group: Preschool Program Type: Storytime Registration Required Event Details: Join BPL youth librarians for a storytime and craft at McMahon Wintonbury Library, 1015 Blue Hills Ave.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.
This event is in the "Adults" group Oct 8 2025 Wed Atlantic Magazine Discussion Group (Virtual) 11:30am–12:30pm Adults Virtual Open Registration Required Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group Oct 8 2025 Wed Atlantic Magazine Discussion Group (Virtual) 11:30am–12:30pm Virtual Open Library Branch: Virtual Age Group: Adults Program Type: Civics and Social Justice Registration Required Event Details: Welcome back to the Atlantic Magazine Discussion Group! We will be reading the following articles from the September 2025 issue. Discussion will be led by Library Director Elizabeth Lane. 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group Oct 8 2025 Wed Meditation (Virtual) 1:30pm–2:00pm Adults Virtual Open Registration Required Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group Oct 8 2025 Wed Meditation (Virtual) 1:30pm–2:00pm Virtual Open Library Branch: Virtual Age Group: Adults Program Type: Health and Wellness Registration Required Event Details: Take a guided meditation journey break out of your day with our community partners at Seabury. Seabury is an active life plan community located in 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. 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group Oct 8 2025 Wed Check Your Sources: Examining Media Coverage of Transgender Issues (Virtual) 6:30pm–7:30pm Adults Virtual Open Registration Required Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group Oct 8 2025 Wed Check Your Sources: Examining Media Coverage of Transgender Issues (Virtual) 6:30pm–7:30pm Virtual Open Library Branch: Virtual Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts and Culture, Civics and Social Justice Registration Required Event Details: With a focus on digital literacy, this presentation analyzes how trans-themed stories play out in the news media. 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 (with Recording) 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. This program may be recorded.
This event is in the "Adults" group Oct 9 2025 Thu Wintonbury Book Discussion, Author Visit (Virtual) Estranged: How Strained Female Friendships are Mended or Ended by Susan Shapiro Barash 5:30pm–6:30pm Adults Virtual Open Registration Required Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group Oct 9 2025 Thu Wintonbury Book Discussion, Author Visit (Virtual) Estranged: How Strained Female Friendships are Mended or Ended by Susan Shapiro Barash 5:30pm–6:30pm Virtual Open Library Branch: Virtual Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Discussion Registration Required Event Details: Estranged: How Strained Female Relationships are Mended or Ended by Susan Shapiro Barash 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.
This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Oct 13 2025 Mon Storytime at Auerfarm Scenic Reserve 10:00am–12:00pm Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages Off Site Open Registration Required Offsite Event This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Oct 13 2025 Mon Storytime at Auerfarm Scenic Reserve 10:00am–12:00pm Off Site Open Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages Program Type: Crafts, Nature, Storytime Registration Required Event Details: Please join us for storytime at Auerfarm Scenic Reserve, sponsored by Bloomfield Public Library, Friends of Auerfarm State Park Scenic Reserve, and CT Department of Environmental Education Protection's "No Child Left Inside" 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group Oct 13 2025 Mon Mystery Book Discussion: The Camel Club (Virtual) 4:00pm–5:30pm Adults Virtual Open Registration Required Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group Oct 13 2025 Mon Mystery Book Discussion: The Camel Club (Virtual) 4:00pm–5:30pm Virtual Open Library Branch: Virtual Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Discussion Registration Required Event Details: At this member-run program, we'll be discussing: The Camel Club by David Baldacci. 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 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group Oct 14 2025 Tue Opera Talk: La Sonnambula (Virtual) 1:00pm–2:15pm Adults Virtual Open Registration Required Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group Oct 14 2025 Tue Opera Talk: La Sonnambula (Virtual) 1:00pm–2:15pm Virtual Open Library Branch: Virtual Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts and Culture Registration Required Event Details: Opera Talks are back and we kick off the season with Italian La Sonnambula! We will offer in-person options at Prosser for future Opera Talks when we are able to do so. 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 (with Recording) 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. This program may be recorded.
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Oct 14 2025 Tue Cookies and Crafts (McMW) 2:00pm–4:00pm Children, Tweens McMahon Wintonbury Library Open Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Oct 14 2025 Tue Cookies and Crafts (McMW) 2:00pm–4:00pm McMahon Wintonbury Library Open Library Branch: McMahon Wintonbury Library Room: McMW Children's Space Age Group: Children, Tweens Program Type: Crafts Registration Required Event Details: No school? No problem! Come to McMahon Wintonbury Library to work on a craft while enjoying cookies. Crafts and cookies will be provided for children of all ages. 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.
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Oct 14 2025 Tue Ask CHET staff about the Dream Big! Competition with financial prizes for students (K-12)! (Prosser) 2:30pm–4:30pm Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults Prosser Library This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Oct 14 2025 Tue Ask CHET staff about the Dream Big! Competition with financial prizes for students (K-12)! (Prosser) 2:30pm–4:30pm Prosser Library Library Branch: Prosser Library Room: Prosser Youth Department Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults Program Type: Finance, Other Event Details: Looking for a way to build education funds for your children/teens? The CHET Dream Big Competition is a great opportunity! 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group Oct 14 2025 Tue Library Board Meeting (Virtual or McMahon Wintonbury) 6:00pm–8:00pm Adults McMahon Wintonbury Library Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Oct 14 2025 Tue Library Board Meeting (Virtual or McMahon Wintonbury) 6:00pm–8:00pm McMahon Wintonbury Library Open Library Branch: McMahon Wintonbury Library Room: McMW Multipurpose Space Age Group: Adults Program Type: Meeting Registration Required 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 McMahon Wintonbury Library. 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.
This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group Oct 15 2025 Wed Bilingual Storytime & Craft Hour (McMW) 10:30am–11:30am Preschool, Children McMahon Wintonbury Library Open Registration Required This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group Oct 15 2025 Wed Bilingual Storytime & Craft Hour (McMW) 10:30am–11:30am McMahon Wintonbury Library Open Library Branch: McMahon Wintonbury Library Room: McMW Children's Space Age Group: Preschool, Children Program Type: Arts and Culture, Crafts, Storytime Registration Required Event Details: Join BPL youth librarians for a bilingual storytime and craft at McMahon Wintonbury Library, 1015 Blue Hills Ave.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.
This event is in the "Adults" group Oct 15 2025 Wed Meditation (Virtual) 1:30pm–2:00pm Adults Virtual Open Registration Required Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group Oct 15 2025 Wed Meditation (Virtual) 1:30pm–2:00pm Virtual Open Library Branch: Virtual Age Group: Adults Program Type: Health and Wellness Registration Required Event Details: Take a guided meditation journey break out of your day with our community partners at Seabury. Seabury is an active life plan community located in 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. 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.
Oct 15 2025 Wed Library Building Committee Meeting (Virtual) 6:00pm–8:00pm Virtual Virtual Event Oct 15 2025 Wed Library Building Committee Meeting (Virtual) 6:00pm–8:00pm Virtual Library Branch: Virtual 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.
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Oct 16 2025 Thu Wintonbury Poetry Series (McMW) 7:00pm–9:30pm Teens, Adults McMahon Wintonbury Library Open Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Oct 16 2025 Thu Wintonbury Poetry Series (McMW) 7:00pm–9:30pm McMahon Wintonbury Library Open Library Branch: McMahon Wintonbury Library Room: McMW Multipurpose Space Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts and Culture, Performance, Poetry Registration Required Event Details: For its October 2025 reading, the Wintonbury Poetry Series is pleased to have Luisa Caycedo-Kimura and Pat Mottola read. 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.
This event is in the "Preschool" group Oct 20 2025 Mon Storytime @ Prosser 10:30am–11:15am Preschool Prosser Library Open Registration Required This event is in the "Preschool" group Oct 20 2025 Mon Storytime @ Prosser 10:30am–11:15am Prosser Library Open Library Branch: Prosser Library Room: Prosser Community Room Age Group: Preschool Program Type: Storytime Registration Required Event Details: Join BPL librarians in the new Prosser Library for a weekly preschool storytime! Notes Caregivers This program is designed for children and caregivers. Please plan to attend with your child for this program.
This event is in the "Adults" group Oct 21 2025 Tue Social Justice Book Club: Take My Hand (Virtual) 6:30pm–7:30pm Adults Virtual Open Registration Required Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group Oct 21 2025 Tue Social Justice Book Club: Take My Hand (Virtual) 6:30pm–7:30pm Virtual Open Library Branch: Virtual Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Discussion, Civics and Social Justice Registration Required Event Details: Our October title is Take My Hand by Dolen Perkins-Valdez. Inspired by true events, this novel is about a Black nurse in 1973 Alabama who blows the whistle on a terrible injustice done to her patients. 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.
This event is in the "Preschool" group Oct 22 2025 Wed Storytime & Craft Hour (McMW) 10:30am–11:30am Preschool McMahon Wintonbury Library Open Registration Required This event is in the "Preschool" group Oct 22 2025 Wed Storytime & Craft Hour (McMW) 10:30am–11:30am McMahon Wintonbury Library Open Library Branch: McMahon Wintonbury Library Room: McMW Children's Space Age Group: Preschool Program Type: Storytime Registration Required Event Details: Join BPL youth librarians for a storytime and craft at McMahon Wintonbury Library, 1015 Blue Hills Ave.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.
This event is in the "Adults" group Oct 22 2025 Wed Meditation (Virtual) 1:30pm–2:00pm Adults Virtual Open Registration Required Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group Oct 22 2025 Wed Meditation (Virtual) 1:30pm–2:00pm Virtual Open Library Branch: Virtual Age Group: Adults Program Type: Health and Wellness Registration Required Event Details: Take a guided meditation journey break out of your day with our community partners at Seabury. Seabury is an active life plan community located in 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. 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.
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Oct 25 2025 Sat NEW TIME! Pokémon Club @ Prosser 11:30am–1:00pm Children, Tweens, Teens Prosser Library This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Oct 25 2025 Sat NEW TIME! Pokémon Club @ Prosser 11:30am–1:00pm Prosser Library Library Branch: Prosser Library Room: Prosser Community Room Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens Program Type: Crafts, Gaming, Other Event Details: Pokémon Club returns to Prosser Library at a new time (11:30 AM - 1:00 PM)! 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.
This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Oct 25 2025 Sat NEW TIME! Board Game Afternoon (Tweens, Teens & Adults; McMW) 12:00pm–2:00pm Tweens, Teens, Adults McMahon Wintonbury Library Open Registration Required This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Oct 25 2025 Sat NEW TIME! Board Game Afternoon (Tweens, Teens & Adults; McMW) 12:00pm–2:00pm McMahon Wintonbury Library Open Library Branch: McMahon Wintonbury Library Room: McMW Multipurpose Space Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults Program Type: Gaming, Hands-on Learning Registration Required Event Details: Updated Time: 12-2PM 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.
This event is in the "Preschool" group Oct 27 2025 Mon Storytime @ Prosser 10:30am–11:15am Preschool Prosser Library Open Registration Required This event is in the "Preschool" group Oct 27 2025 Mon Storytime @ Prosser 10:30am–11:15am Prosser Library Open Library Branch: Prosser Library Room: Prosser Community Room Age Group: Preschool Program Type: Storytime Registration Required Event Details: Join BPL librarians in the new Prosser Library for a weekly preschool storytime! Notes Caregivers This program is designed for children and caregivers. Please plan to attend with your child for this program.
