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 "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Oct 23 2025 Thu Wintonbury Poetry Series RESCHEDULED (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 23 2025 Thu Wintonbury Poetry Series RESCHEDULED (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 Pat Mottola read. This reading is rescheduled from October 16th. Luisa Caycedo-Kimura is scheduled to read on January 15, 2026. 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 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group Oct 27 2025 Mon Short Story Chat: Survivor Type by Stephen King (Virtual) 7:00pm–8:00pm Adults Virtual Open Registration Required Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group Oct 27 2025 Mon Short Story Chat: Survivor Type by Stephen King (Virtual) 7:00pm–8:00pm Virtual Open Library Branch: Virtual Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Discussion Registration Required Event Details: Join us for a short story discussion of Survivor Type by Stephen King. 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 "Teens" group Oct 28 2025 Tue Teen Advisory Group (TAG) Meeting (Prosser) 4:00pm–5:00pm Teens Prosser Library Open Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Oct 28 2025 Tue Teen Advisory Group (TAG) Meeting (Prosser) 4:00pm–5:00pm Prosser Library Open Library Branch: Prosser Library Room: Prosser Teen Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Meeting Registration Required Event Details: Welcome to the Teen Advisory Group (TAG) and welcome back to Prosser Library! TAG is open to students in grades 7–12. Join us for pizza and a discussion about teen library services in Bloomfield. Attend the meetings that work 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. Friends Sponsored Event This event is generously funded by the Friends of the Bloomfield Public Library.
This event is in the "Adults" group Oct 28 2025 Tue Italian Renaissance Artists: 1300-1600 (Virtual) 7:00pm–8:00pm Adults Virtual Open Registration Required Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group Oct 28 2025 Tue Italian Renaissance Artists: 1300-1600 (Virtual) 7:00pm–8:00pm Virtual Open Library Branch: Virtual Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts and Culture, Workshop Registration Required Event Details: In this engaging workshop, we will explore the work of Italian Renaissance artists from 1300 to 1600. While there will be some familiar names, you will also view the work and hear the stories of artists you don't know. 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 "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 29 2025 Wed Storytime at Auerfarm Scenic Reserve (Rescheduled) 10:30am–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 29 2025 Wed Storytime at Auerfarm Scenic Reserve (Rescheduled) 10:30am–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 29 2025 Wed Italy Across the Seasons: Unique Experiences Throughout the Year! (Virtual) 1:00pm–2:00pm Adults Virtual Open Registration Required Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group Oct 29 2025 Wed Italy Across the Seasons: Unique Experiences Throughout the Year! (Virtual) 1:00pm–2:00pm Virtual Open Library Branch: Virtual Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts and Culture Registration Required Event Details: Join us as we introduce you to rich and meaningful seasonal experiences throughout the different regions of Italy! This program, presented by Lisa Phillips of Bella Europa Travel, introduces lovers of Italy to a sampling of authentic exp 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 29 2025 Wed Meditation (Virtual) 1:30pm–2:00pm Adults Virtual Open Registration Required Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group Oct 29 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 30 2025 Thu Safety Pin Bead Murals (McMW) 3:00pm–4:30pm Children, Tweens, Teens McMahon Wintonbury Library This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Oct 30 2025 Thu Safety Pin Bead Murals (McMW) 3:00pm–4:30pm McMahon Wintonbury Library Library Branch: McMahon Wintonbury Library Room: McMW Multipurpose Space Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens Program Type: Crafts Event Details: Enjoy a fun, drop-in, seasonal craft at Prosser Library! Kids, tweens, and teens can stop by the youth department to create a safety pin bead mural from a variety of templates/options. All supplies will be provided. 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 "All Ages" group Nov 1 2025 Sat A Day in the Life of CT Indigenous Peoples: Pre-Colonization Period (Prosser) 11:00am–12:00pm All Ages Prosser Library Open Registration Required This event is in the "All Ages" group Nov 1 2025 Sat A Day in the Life of CT Indigenous Peoples: Pre-Colonization Period (Prosser) 11:00am–12:00pm Prosser Library Open Library Branch: Prosser Library Room: Prosser Community Room Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Arts and Culture, Civics and Social Justice Registration Required Event Details: As part of our Native American Heritage Month programming, we will explore a day in the life of Indigenous peoples in central CT. 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 Nov 1 2025 Sat Dance Class with Miss Britt (Prosser) 12:45pm–1:30pm Preschool Prosser Library Open Registration Required This event is in the "Preschool" group Nov 1 2025 Sat Dance Class with Miss Britt (Prosser) 12:45pm–1:30pm Prosser Library Open Library Branch: Prosser Library Room: Prosser Community Room Age Group: Preschool Program Type: Arts and Culture, Performance Registration Required Event Details: Join Miss Britt for a dance lesson! Children start with dance warm-ups followed by ballet and/or tap steps. (No special shoes needed. Dance in your socks!) Then students learn a few basic gymnastics moves on the mat. 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 "Preschool" group Nov 3 2025 Mon Storytime @ Prosser 10:30am–11:15am Preschool Prosser Library Open Registration Required This event is in the "Preschool" group Nov 3 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 Nov 3 2025 Mon Opera Talk: La Boheme (Virtual) 1:00pm–2:15pm Adults Virtual Open Registration Required Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group Nov 3 2025 Mon Opera Talk: La Boheme (Virtual) 1:00pm–2:15pm Virtual Open Library Branch: Virtual Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts and Culture Registration Required Event Details: The world premiere of Puccini’s “La Boheme” in Turin, Italy was not a critical success, although the public was a bit more receptive. Only a single critic wrote a favorable review. 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 Nov 4 2025 Tue Release Party for Diary of a Wimpy Kid #20: PARTYPOOPER! (Prosser) 2:30pm–3:30pm Children, Tweens Prosser Library Open Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Nov 4 2025 Tue Release Party for Diary of a Wimpy Kid #20: PARTYPOOPER! (Prosser) 2:30pm–3:30pm Prosser Library Open Library Branch: Prosser Library Room: Prosser Youth Department Age Group: Children, Tweens Program Type: Book Discussion, Food and Drink, Other Registration Required Event Details: Bloomfield Public Library invites you to celebrate the release of Diary of a Wimpy Kid #20: Partypooper! 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 Nov 4 2025 Tue Make Chocolate Croissant Bites With Food Explorers (McMW) 4:00pm–5:00pm Children, Tweens, Teens McMahon Wintonbury Library Open Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Nov 4 2025 Tue Make Chocolate Croissant Bites With Food Explorers (McMW) 4:00pm–5:00pm McMahon Wintonbury Library Open Library Branch: McMahon Wintonbury Library Room: McMW Multipurpose Space Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens Program Type: Food and Drink Registration Required Event Details: Chocolate Croissant Bites! 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 Nov 4 2025 Tue Make Greek Flatbreads With Tzatziki And Greek Bowls With Food Explorers (McMW) 5:30pm–6:30pm Adults McMahon Wintonbury Library Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Nov 4 2025 Tue Make Greek Flatbreads With Tzatziki And Greek Bowls With Food Explorers (McMW) 5:30pm–6:30pm McMahon Wintonbury Library Open Library Branch: McMahon Wintonbury Library Room: McMW Multipurpose Space Age Group: Adults Program Type: Food and Drink, Hands-on Learning, Health and Wellness Registration Required Event Details: Get Cooking with Food Explorers! In-Person 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 Nov 5 2025 Wed The Shape of Things (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 Nov 5 2025 Wed The Shape of Things (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: Crafts, Nature Registration Required Event Details: We depend on all of our senses—touching, tasting, hearing, smelling, and seeing—to gather impressions of our environment. 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 Nov 5 2025 Wed Medicare Q&A (McMW) 11:00am–12:00pm Adults McMahon Wintonbury Library This event is in the "Adults" group Nov 5 2025 Wed Medicare Q&A (McMW) 11:00am–12:00pm McMahon Wintonbury Library Library Branch: McMahon Wintonbury Library Room: McMW Multipurpose Space Age Group: Adults Program Type: Health and Wellness Event Details: This year's Medicare Open Enrollment period is October 15 to December 7, 2025. 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 Nov 5 2025 Wed Meditation (Virtual) 1:30pm–2:00pm Adults Virtual Open Registration Required Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group Nov 5 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.