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Pick up your May Tween Book Club title at McMW or the Atrium! (Starting Apr. 1)

All Day 4/1 - 4/5
Tweens
McMahon Wintonbury Library
Library Branch: McMahon Wintonbury Library
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Book Discussion
Event Details:

Starting in April, tweens in Grades 4-8 can pick up a copy of the book MAX IN THE HOUSE OF SPIES by Adam Gidwitz for the May 1st Book Club meeting.

Great Decisions- The Future of NATO and European Security (Virtual)

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Adults
Virtual
Open
Registration
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Civics and Social Justice
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Great Decisions # 6 The Future of NATO and European Security

Notes

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.

Eco Storytime on the Go! (McMW)

5:30pm - 6:00pm
Preschool, Children
McMahon Wintonbury Library
Library Branch: McMahon Wintonbury Library
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 McMahon Wintonbury Library to listen to a few books, sing some songs, and take a breath before the rest

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. 

RESCHEDULED to April 14: Earth Tales from Around the World (Virtual)

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Tweens, Teens, Adults
Virtual
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts and Culture, Nature
Event Details:

This program has been rescheduled to April 14 at 6:30 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.

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. 

Special Storytime with Poppi's Planet! (McMW)

10:30am - 11:30am
Preschool
McMahon Wintonbury Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: McMahon Wintonbury Library
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Health and Wellness, Performance, Storytime
Registration 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. 

Meditation (Virtual)

1:30pm - 2:00pm
Adults
Virtual
Open
Registration
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health and Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
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. 

Caregiver Support Group/Healing Hearts (Bloomfield Senior Center)

1:30pm - 3:00pm
Adults
Off Site
Open
Registration
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health and Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

If you are a caregiver or are coping with the loss of a loved one, we invite you to join us at 1:30 pm on the first Wednesday of each month at the Bloomfield Senior Center.   Assuming responsibility for the care of a family member with h

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.

Public Art Commission Meeting (Virtual)

5:15pm - 6:15pm
Virtual
Open
Registration
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Program Type: Meeting
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited

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. 

Millennials Read (TJ's Burritos)

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Off Site
Open
Registration
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
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 one week prior to the event.

Food Waste Solutions (Virtual)

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Virtual
Open
Registration
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Food and Drink, Health and Wellness, Nature
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Learn about solutions to the waste crisis in Connecticut, specifically how municipalities, schools, businesses and individuals are practicing and developing innovative programs to reduce, reuse and recycle the organic portion of our municipal soli

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.

Technology Class: Using Email Series (McMahon Wintonbury Library)

9:00am - 10:00am
Adults
McMahon Wintonbury Library
Full
Registration
Library Branch: McMahon Wintonbury Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Hands-on Learning, Technology Class
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
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.

Homeschool Fun Fridays ROBOTICS with the Children's Museum (McMW)

1:00pm - 2:30pm
Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens
McMahon Wintonbury Library
Full
Registration
Library Branch: McMahon Wintonbury Library
Age Group: Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Hands-on Learning, Technology Class
Registration 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 

Second Friday - Engineering & animals 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. 

Saturday Morning Crafts (MCMW)

11:00am - 12:00pm
Preschool, Children, Tweens
McMahon Wintonbury Library
Library Branch: McMahon Wintonbury Library
Room: McMW Multipurpose Space
Age Group: Preschool, Children, Tweens
Program Type: Crafts, Other
Event Details:

On Pokémon Club Saturdays, swing by McMahon Wintonbury Library early for a fun morning craft! All kids, tweens, and teens are welcome. No registration necessary.

 

 

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.

Pokémon-Grow! (Pokemon Club @ McMW)

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Children, Tweens, Teens
McMahon Wintonbury Library
Library Branch: McMahon Wintonbury Library
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts and Culture, Crafts, Other
Event Details:

NEW LOCATION! Pokémon Club programs are now taking place at our re-opened 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.

National Library Week: DIY Bookmarks (All Ages; McMW & Atrium)

All Day 4/6 - 4/12
Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
McMahon Wintonbury Library
Library Branch: McMahon Wintonbury Library
Age Group: Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Crafts, Hands-on Learning
Event Details:

It's National Library Week! Drop-in at BPL Atrium or McMahon Wintonbury to make your own bookmarks. We have several options to choose from and you can create on-site or take them home. Happy Reading! For 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.

AARP Jump Start Your Job Search (Virtual)

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Virtual
Open
Registration
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Business and Career
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Join Bill Marut for Jump Start Your Job Search 

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.

Exploring Nature Through Art (Virtual)

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Adults
Virtual
Open
Registration
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts and Culture, Nature
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Nature has always been a great inspiration to artists, from cave drawings to contemporary artists working today. Let’s view and discuss artworks that examine the beauty and complexity of nature.

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. 

Elementary Nutmeg Book Club Voting! (McMW)

5:30pm - 6:00pm
Children
McMahon Wintonbury Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: McMahon Wintonbury Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Book Discussion
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Come to the McMahon Wintonbury Library to vote on the Elementary Nutmeg Award nominee's for 2025!  We will discuss the nominees and then each person will be allowed 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.

Library Board Meeting (Virtual or Atrium)

5:30pm - 7:30pm
Adults
BPL Atrium Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: BPL Atrium Library
Room: Atrium Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Meeting
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
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 at BPL Atrium.

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.

Big Read "The Bear" Author Event with Andrew Krivak (ECSU)

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Off Site
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Author Event, Nature
Event Details:

You are welcome to visit Eastern Connecticut State University to hear author Andrew Krivak speak about The Bear, the 2025 Big Read selection. No registration is required.

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.

Story Time & Craft Hour (McMW)

10:30am - 11:30am
Preschool
McMahon Wintonbury Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: McMahon Wintonbury Library
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 37
Event Details:

Join BPL Youth Librarians for a story time and craft at our the 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. 

Meditation (Virtual)

1:30pm - 2:00pm
Adults
Virtual
Open
Registration
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health and Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
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. 

Reading Your Way Through the English Garden (Old St. Andrews)

1:30pm - 3:00pm
Adults
Off Site
Open
Registration
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Nature
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Join BPL and the Dun-Land-Woods Garden Club to learn about what novels can tell us about the British as a “nation of gardeners." Presented by Jane Nadel-Klein.

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.

Big Read for Kids! (McMW)

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Children, Tweens
McMahon Wintonbury Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: McMahon Wintonbury Library
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Book Discussion
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Event Details:

Adults have been participating in the, Big Read, with BPL for a while.  Now it's the kids turn!

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.