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Homeschool Fun Fridays: MOHEGAN TRIBE CULTURAL PROGRAM (Atrium)

1:00pm - 2:30pm
Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens
Open
Registration
Library Branch: BPL Atrium Library
Room: Atrium Children's Space
Age Group: Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts and Culture, Book Discussion, Hands-on Learning, Poetry, Storytime, Technology Class
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

In this Homeschool Fun Friday, we'll join a live Zoom presentation with representatives of the Mohegan Tribe to learn about their history & culture.

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. 

Mohegan Tribe: Culture, Stories, and History (Virtual)

1:30pm - 2:30pm
Children, Tweens, Teens
Open
Registration
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts and Culture, Storytime, Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 194
Event Details:

The Mohegan Tribe can bring our culture, stories, and history to 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.

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. 

Libraries CLOSING EARLY

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

Time TBD by the Town. BPL Online is always open!

Thanksgiving Day & Recess - Libraries CLOSED

All Day 11/28 - 11/29
Closing
Branches:
BPL Atrium Library, BPL Tech Express, Off Site, Virtual
Description:

BPL Online is always open!

Science Bytes: LED LIGHTS & PAPER CIRCUITS

All Day
Children, Tweens
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Crafts, Hands-on Learning, Other
Event Details:

In our final Science Bytes of 2024, Miss Nicole will show viewers the basics of creating a paper circuit and will provide a template for creating a light-up seasonal card.

Storytime on the Go! (Atrium)

5:30pm - 6:00pm
Preschool, Children
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. 

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

1:00pm - 2:30pm
Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens
Open
Registration
Library Branch: BPL Atrium Library
Room: Atrium Children's Space
Age Group: Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts and Culture, Book Discussion, Hands-on Learning, Poetry, Storytime, 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.

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. 

Young Author Talk with Yonatan Axelrad & Theo Ostman-Sofocli: THE HIDDEN WORLD OF EARTHWORMS (Virtual On-Demand)

All Day
Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Author Event
Event Details:

BPL loves supporting our local authors! In an upcoming series of on-demand YouTube videos, Youth Services Librarian Nicole Dolat will talk with our youngest authors about books they have self-published.

Elementary Nutmeg Book Club (Atrium)

5:30pm - 6:15pm
Children
Open
Registration
Library Branch: BPL Atrium Library
Room: Atrium Children's Space
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Book Discussion
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Come to BPL at the Atrium to explore the Elementary Nutmeg Award nominee's for 2025!  We will read one book together, and you will take one book home to read and talk about next month at our meeting.

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 SCIENCE with the Children's Museum (Atrium)

1:00pm - 2:30pm
Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens
Open
Registration
Library Branch: BPL Atrium Library
Room: Atrium Children's Space
Age Group: Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts and Culture, Book Discussion, Hands-on Learning, Poetry, Storytime, 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.

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: Poetry Group (Atrium)

1:00pm - 2:30pm
Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens
Open
Registration
Library Branch: BPL Atrium Library
Room: Atrium Children's Space
Age Group: Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts and Culture, Book Discussion, Hands-on Learning, Poetry, Storytime, Technology Class
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Come make poetry with former Montessori elementary guide and now farmer Laura Pallandre.  We'll analyze a poem by listening to it 3 different ways, go off for a bit to write our own poetry ideas and come back together to share.  Feel fre

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. 

Pokémon Club Holiday Party! (330 Park)

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

For our final meet-up of 2024, Miss Nicole is inviting Pokémon fans to an end-of-year holiday party! 

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.

Make your own snowy pal stuffie!

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens
Open
Registration
Library Branch: BPL Atrium Library
Room: Atrium Children's Space
Age Group: Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 22
Event Details:

Back by popular demand, BPL is hosting a "make your own stuffie" event at our Atrium location.

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.

Libraries CLOSING EARLY

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

Time TBD by the Town. BPL Online is always open!

Christmas Day - Libraries CLOSED

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

BPL Online is always open!

Youth Kwanzaa Crafternoon (Atrium)

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Children, Tweens, Teens
Library Branch: BPL Atrium Library
Room: Atrium Children's Space
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Crafts
Event Details:

Kwanzaa is a secular holiday that's based on the start of the harvest season in Africa, and it's observed by millions of people in the United States.

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 Book Club (Atrium)

1:00pm - 2:30pm
Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens
Open
Registration
Library Branch: BPL Atrium Library
Room: Atrium Children's Space
Age Group: Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts and Culture, Book Discussion, Hands-on Learning, Poetry, Storytime, 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.

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. 

Storytime with Douglas Haddad: best selling local author (Atrium)

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Preschool, Children
Open
Registration
Library Branch: BPL Atrium Library
Room: Atrium Children's Space
Age Group: Preschool, Children
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Join us on Mon, Dec 30th at 1:00 pm for Storytime hosted by award-winning educator and bestselling local author Douglas Haddad.

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. 

Fun with Fuse Beads (Atrium)

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Children, Tweens, Teens
Open
Registration
Library Branch: BPL Atrium Library
Room: Atrium Children's Space
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Looking for a fun afternoon activity during the winter break? BPL youth staff have just the thing for you! Join us for a relaxing afternoon of creating fuse bead projects. All supplies will be provided, including some sample templates.

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.

Libraries CLOSING EARLY

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

BPL Online is always open!

Countdown to Noon (Atrium)

10:30am - 12:00pm
Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Open
Registration
Library Branch: BPL Atrium Library
Room: Atrium Children's Space
Age Group: Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Community Event, Crafts, Food and Drink, Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 40
Event Details:

BPL staff is ready to say farewell to 2024 and welcome in the new year (which will bring 2 new libraries!). Join our staff for some fun as we "countdown to noon" on Dec. 31st starting at 10:30 AM.

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.

New Year's Day - Libraries CLOSED

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

BPL Online is always open!

Homeschool Fun Fridays (Atrium)

1:00pm - 2:30pm
Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens
Open
Registration
Library Branch: BPL Atrium Library
Room: Atrium Children's Space
Age Group: Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts and Culture, Book Discussion, Hands-on Learning, Poetry, Storytime, Technology Class
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Come join the Children’s Museum at Bloomfield Library and learn robotics on the first Friday of every month, November to January. We’ll be designing and learning to code our own robots based on what you imagine.

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. 

Storytime on the Go! (Atrium)

5:30pm - 6:00pm
Preschool, Children
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.