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Pokémon Club (330 Park)

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Children, Tweens, Teens
Off Site
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Kids are invited to hang out with Miss Nicole at 330 Park Ave., Bloomfield for a Pokémon Club fan zone. Bring your cards to show off to fellow Pokémon fans, and maybe even agree on some cool card trades!

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.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day - Libraries CLOSED

All Day
All Branches
Closing
Branches:
BPL Atrium Library, BPL Tech Express, McMahon Wintonbury Library, Off Site, Virtual
Description:

BPL Online is always open!

Opera Talk: Aida (Virtual)

1:00pm - 2:15pm
Adults
Virtual
Open
Registration
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts and Culture
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Giuseppi Verdi has been called “The Colossus of Italy and an “Olympian figure in Italian opera.” A former Italian minister of culture stated that “Italy without Verdi would be like England without Shakespeare.” We should not be surprised by such a

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.

Great Decisions: American Foreign Policy At A Crossroads (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:

For Session #1- American Foreign Policy At A Crossroads we will explore the contours of the United States foreign policy debate as it plays out in a world of multiple and escalating crises and domestic polarization. 

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.

Explore Basic Coding with Ozobots (Atrium)

5:30pm - 6:15pm
Children
BPL Atrium Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: BPL Atrium Library
Room: Atrium Children's Space
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Hands-on Learning, Technology Class
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
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.

Teen Dungeons & Dragons (330 Park)

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Teens
Off Site
Open
Registration
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Details:

Are you a teen who is new to Dungeons & Dragons or who is just looking for a new group to join? Then this could be the group for you! BPL is hosting this teen-led D&D group for a 6-week campaign (Tuesdays in January through mid-February).

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.

ABC Time (Atrium Book & Craft Hour)

10:30am - 11:30am
Preschool
BPL Atrium Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: BPL Atrium Library
Room: Atrium Children's Space
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 36
Event Details:

Join BPL Youth Librarians for a featured book and craft at our Atrium location (1300 Hall Blvd., Bloomfield). 

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. 

The Probate Process: What Is It? And Why Do We Need It? (Virtual)

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults
Virtual
Open
Registration
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Finance, Legal
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

For many people the word “probate” triggers fear or anxiety of what the process to come may be like. But that does not necessarily have to be your experience!

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.

Parenting Today Series: Autism & Parenting with Jeremy K. Farrell (Virtual)

7:00pm - 8:15pm
Adults
Virtual
Open
Registration
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 96
Event Details:

Parenting Today is a new BPL virtual series for parents. Each month, our youth staff will invite a guest speaker to share a presentation on a topic relevant to parents.

Notes

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. 

Intro to Tea Blending (Atrium)

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults
BPL Atrium Library
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: BPL Atrium Library
Room: Atrium Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Food and Drink, Hands-on Learning, Health and Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Join us on an educational exploration of medicinal herbs of the Northeast that support optimal wellness and vitality, from medicinal herb farmer Sarah Rose Kareem of Samad Gardens Initiative LLC.

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.

CT Humanities Book Voyagers series at Laurel Literacy Academy (grades 1-2)

5:30pm - 7:00pm
Children
Off Site
Open
Registration
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Book Discussion, Crafts, Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 19
Event Details:

CT Humanities Book Voyagers programs are designed to promote the joy of reading and encourage families to create literature-rich home environments.

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. 

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

9:00am - 10:00am
Adults
BPL Atrium Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: BPL Atrium Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Class, Hands-on Learning, Technology Class
Registration 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.

Mother Goose Rhyme Time (Atrium)

10:30am - 11:00am
Preschool
BPL Atrium Library
Library Branch: BPL Atrium Library
Room: Atrium Children's Space
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join the BPL Youth Librarians for stories and rhymes!  Mother Goose Rhymes are a fun way to help your child fall in love with words.  Best for ages 1 to 3, but all ages are 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. 

Book Bites (Virtual or Atrium)

10:30am - 11:30am
Adults
BPL Atrium Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: BPL Atrium Library
Room: Atrium Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

What will you read next? Join us at BPL Atrium Library or on Zoom to learn about new releases, current bestsellers, librarian favorites, and recommend books to each other. Light refreshments will be served to those attending 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.

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. 

Homeschool Fun Fridays: Book Club (Atrium)

1:00pm - 2:30pm
Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens
BPL Atrium Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: BPL Atrium Library
Room: Atrium Children's Space
Age Group: Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Book Discussion
Registration 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. 

Let's Make a Book Clock (Atrium)

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Teens, Adults
BPL Atrium Library
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: BPL Atrium Library
Room: Atrium Conference Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Turn a hardcover book into a working clock.  Jean-Michel Sibille will teach us how to create a clock from a book. 

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.

Fraud Prevention (Virtual)

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

Join Will Wilcox, Jr., Training and Community Outreach Specialist at DutchPoint Credit Union. He will discuss the different types of scams  and fraud that are prevalent and what to do if you area victim.

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. 

Teen Advisory Group (TAG) Meeting (Gr. 7-12; Atrium)

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Teens
BPL Atrium Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: BPL Atrium Library
Room: Atrium Conference Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Meeting
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Welcome to the Teen Advisory Group (TAG)! TAG is open to students in grades 7-12. Join us at BPL Atrium Library 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.

Teen Dungeons & Dragons (330 Park)

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Teens
Off Site
Open
Registration
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Details:

Are you a teen who is new to Dungeons & Dragons or who is just looking for a new group to join? Then this could be the group for you! BPL is hosting this teen-led D&D group for a 6-week campaign (Tuesdays in January through mid-February).

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.

Social Justice Book Club: More Than Merely Eyes Can See by Susan Carey (Virtual)

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Virtual
Open
Registration
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Author Event, Book Discussion, Civics and Social Justice
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Did you know that January is National Poverty in America Awareness 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.

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. 

ABC Time (Atrium Book & Craft Hour)

10:30am - 11:30am
Preschool
BPL Atrium Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: BPL Atrium Library
Room: Atrium Children's Space
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 36
Event Details:

Join BPL Youth Librarians for a featured book and craft at our Atrium location (1300 Hall Blvd., Bloomfield). 

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. 

Youth Crafternoon: Lunar New Year (Atrium)

1:00pm - 2:30pm
Children, Tweens, Teens
BPL Atrium Library
Library Branch: BPL Atrium Library
Room: Atrium Children's Space
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts and Culture
Event Details:

Visit us at the BPL Atrium location to learn about Lunar New Year, and to make some crafts to celebrate the Year of the Snake!  Best for ages 5 to 12, but all youth are 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.