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The Harlem Renaissance Librarians Who Changed American History (Virtual)

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Teens, Adults
Virtual
Open
Registration
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Civics and Social Justice
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Please join us as Laura E.

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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. 

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.

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: 14
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.

Social Justice Book Club: The Three Mothers: How the Mothers of Martin Luther King, Jr., Malcolm X, and James Baldwin Shaped a Nation by Anna Malaika Tubbs (Virtual)

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

Celebrate Black History Month with us by reading The Three Mothers: How the Mothers of Martin Luther King, Jr., Malcolm X, and James Baldwin Shaped a Nation by Anna Malaika Tubbs.

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: 38
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. 

Without Money or Moneyed Friends: Mark Twain, Charles Ethan Porter, and Art Patronage in the Gilded Age (Virtual)

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults
Virtual
Open
Registration
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts and Culture
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

This program explores the relationship between Mark Twain and Charles Ethan Porter, a prominent Black painter in Gilded Age 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 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. 

Library Building Committee Meeting (Virtual)

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Program Type: Meeting
Event Details:

All meetings of the Library Building Committee (LBC) are open to the public. All meetings will be remote via Zoom at 6 pm unless otherwise noted on the meeting agen

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.

Parenting Today Series: BPL & You! (Virtual)

7:00pm - 8:15pm
Adults
Virtual
Open
Registration
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 100
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

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. 

Turn a hardcover book into a purse - no sewing required! (Atrium)

4:30pm - 6:00pm
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 purse - no sewing required! Drusilla Carter will be with us to teach us and work hands on with us to create a book purse.

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 Metacomet Elementary School (grades 3-4)

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: 20
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. 

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. 

Homeschool Fun Fridays: Engineering & Animals with The Children's Museum (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: Hands-on Learning, Technology Class
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

The Children's Museum will bring an engineering activity and some furry friends to meet!

First Friday - Learn Robotics 

Second Friday - Book Club

Third Friday - Poetry Group 

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. 

The British Invasion and American Answer: A Musical Journey (Virtual)

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

Take a fun and nostalgic journey through the most iconic and greatest era of rock-and-roll history with author and pop culture historian Marty Gitlin.

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. 

Heathcare Reform With Dr. John Cappadona (Virtual)

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

Dr. John Cappodana is  a primary care internist, that  practiced for 40 plus years, and now is  teaching medical residents at St. Francis Hospital in Hartford.  He has  been speaking about healthcare reform for 7 years.

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. 

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- International Cooperation On Climate Change (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 #4- International Cooperation On Climate Change (Virtual)

 

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.

Storytime on the Go! Celebrating Women's History Month (Atrium)

5:30pm - 6:00pm
Preschool, Children
BPL Atrium Library
Library Branch: BPL Atrium Library
Room: Atrium Children's Space
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 Atrium to listen to a few books, sing some songs, and take a breath before the rest of your evening.&nb

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. 

Rosie the Riveter: Connecticut Women During World War II (Virtual)

6:30pm - 7:30pm
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:

“Rosie the Riveter” became an iconic image of working women during World War II. What was it really like for them?

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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. 

Michele Urban presents, "What Really Happened to the Three Little Pigs?" (Atrium)

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: Performance, Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 40
Event Details:

BPL is delighted to invite Michele Urban back to Bloomfield! You and your family will love this hilarious retelling of the classic tale, the Three Little Pigs.

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 (Farley's Pub, Simsbury)

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.

Virtual Visit from Young Adult Author Kenneth Oppel (Zoom)

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Virtual
Open
Registration
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Author Event
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 300
Event Details:

Bloomfield Public Library is proud to virtually host Canadian Young Adult author Kenneth Oppel!

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. 

Decorate "Literary" Cupcakes (Teens; Atrium)

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teens
BPL Atrium Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: BPL Atrium Library
Room: Atrium Conference Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Food and Drink, Hands-on Learning
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

It's Literacy Week in Bloomfield! We invite all teens in grades 7-12 to join us at BPL Atrium Library to decorate cupcakes in the theme of your favorite book(s).

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.