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Bring The Hoopla

Bring The Hoopla (McMW)

Saturday, June 7, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
McMW Lawn at McMahon Wintonbury Library

Program Type:

Health and Wellness

Age Group:

Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Register Now
Library Branch: McMahon Wintonbury Library
Room: McMW Lawn
Age Group: Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Health and Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

BringtheHoopla brings the fun back into fitness with their high energy, unique program where they use Hoopla hoops as the main tool.  They build self-confidence, and focus on teamwork and creativity.

Bilingual Storytime

Let's Read! ~ Leamos! (McMW)

Saturday, June 7, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
McMW Children's Space at McMahon Wintonbury Library

Program Type:

Arts and Culture, Storytime

Age Group:

Preschool, Children
Register Now
Library Branch: McMahon Wintonbury Library
Room: McMW Children's Space
Age Group: Preschool, Children
Program Type: Arts and Culture, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Acompañen a la Srta. Mara y a la Srta. Christina en una hora de cuentos bilingüe en la biblioteca. Libros, canciones y actividades en inglés y español, seguidas de una actividad. Ideal para niños de 2 a 6 años, ¡pero todos son bienvenidos!

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Changing Hearts and Minds Through LGBTQ+ Narratives (Virtual)

Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Virtual

Program Type:

Civics and Social Justice, Health and Wellness

Age Group:

Tweens, Teens, Adults
Register Now
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Civics and Social Justice, Health and Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Ryan Bernsten to hear about changing hearts and minds through storytelling with the Trevor Project.

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Storytime & Craft Hour (McMW)

Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
McMW Children's Space at McMahon Wintonbury Library

Program Type:

Storytime

Age Group:

Preschool
Register Now
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 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!

Dungeons and Dragons for Tweens image of logo plus action figures from the 1980's Dungeons and Dragons cartoon

Tween Dungeons & Dragons (McMW)

Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
McMW Multipurpose Space at McMahon Wintonbury Library

Program Type:

Gaming

Age Group:

Tweens
Register Now
Library Branch: McMahon Wintonbury Library
Room: McMW Multipurpose Space
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Gaming
Registration Required
Event Details:

By popular request, we are bringing back a Dungeons & Dragons (D&D) series specifically for Tweens!

virtual Job Series session 1 Age, Search and Winning Strategies

Job Series: Age, Search and Winning Strategies (Virtual)

Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Virtual

Program Type:

Business and Career

Age Group:

Adults
Register Now
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Business and Career
Registration Required
Event Details:

Job search can be a challenge and can be compounded by concerns over age and gaps in employment. Deb Krawiec, who has worked successfully with individuals facing career transition for over 20 years, will provide insights on how clie

virtual book discussion 6/12 @ 5:30 bring your own book

Wintonbury Book Discussion BYOB (Virtual)

Thursday, June 12, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Virtual

Program Type:

Book Discussion

Age Group:

Adults
Register Now
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion
Registration Required
Event Details:

BYOB (bring your own book) is when readers are invited to share a book that they have read with the group. It could be a book to discuss or just one that you enjoyed. 

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Saturday Morning Crafts: Diamond Painting Rainbow Coasters (MCMW)

Saturday, June 14, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
McMW Multipurpose Space at McMahon Wintonbury Library

Program Type:

Crafts, Other

Age Group:

Children, Tweens, Teens
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Library Branch: McMahon Wintonbury Library
Room: McMW Multipurpose Space
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Crafts, Other
Event Details:

On Pokémon Club Saturdays, swing by McMahon Wintonbury Library early for a fun morning craft! 

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Pokémon Club (McMW)

Saturday, June 14, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
McMW Multipurpose Space at McMahon Wintonbury Library

Program Type:

Gaming, Other

Age Group:

Children, Tweens, Teens
View Details
Library Branch: McMahon Wintonbury Library
Room: McMW Multipurpose Space
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Gaming, Other
Event Details:

Kids are invited to hang out with Miss Nicole at McMahon Wintonbury Library 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!

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Bring The Hoopla (McMW)

10:30am - 12:00pm
Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
McMahon Wintonbury Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: McMahon Wintonbury Library
Room: McMW Lawn
Age Group: Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Health and Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

BringtheHoopla brings the fun back into fitness with their high energy, unique program where they use Hoopla hoops as the main tool.  They build self-confidence, and focus on teamwork and creativity.

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.

Exercise

You may wish to consult your doctor before doing these exercises. By performing any fitness exercises, you are performing them at your own risk.

Let's Read! ~ Leamos! (McMW)

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Preschool, Children
McMahon Wintonbury Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: McMahon Wintonbury Library
Room: McMW Children's Space
Age Group: Preschool, Children
Program Type: Arts and Culture, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Acompañen a la Srta. Mara y a la Srta. Christina en una hora de cuentos bilingüe en la biblioteca. Libros, canciones y actividades en inglés y español, seguidas de una actividad. Ideal para niños de 2 a 6 años, ¡pero todos son bienvenidos!

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.

Saturday Morning Crafts: Diamond Painting Rainbow Coasters (MCMW)

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

On Pokémon Club Saturdays, swing by McMahon Wintonbury Library early for a fun morning craft! 

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 Club (McMW)

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Children, Tweens, Teens
McMahon Wintonbury Library
Library Branch: McMahon Wintonbury Library
Room: McMW Multipurpose Space
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Gaming, Other
Event Details:

Kids are invited to hang out with Miss Nicole at McMahon Wintonbury Library 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.

A Day of Rainbow Crafting (McMW)

11:00am - 8:00pm
Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
McMahon Wintonbury Library
Library Branch: McMahon Wintonbury Library
Room: McMW Multipurpose Space
Age Group: Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Crafts
Event Details:

Join BPL Staff at McMahon Wintonbury Library on the first day of Summer Reading and a celebration of Pride Month for a fun day of rainbow crafts! 

No registration is required. Crafts will be available 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.

Friends Summer Reading

All Summer Reading events are generously funded by the Friends of the Bloomfield Public Library.

Juneteenth - 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!

Special Storytime Event: Meet Tulip the Groundhog! (McMW)

10:30am - 11:30am
Preschool, Children
McMahon Wintonbury Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: McMahon Wintonbury Library
Room: McMW Children's Space
Age Group: Preschool, Children
Program Type: Hands-on Learning, Nature, Storytime, Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

The Staff of The Children’s Museum of West Hartford with be bringing a special furry friend to our storytime! 

Best for ages 3 and under, but all families are welcome. Registration is not required, but is appreciated.

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. 

Independence 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!

Let's Bubble Poppin' Boogie! (McMW)

11:00am - 11:45am
Preschool, Children
McMahon Wintonbury Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: McMahon Wintonbury Library
Room: McMW Lawn
Age Group: Preschool, Children
Program Type: Health and Wellness, Performance, Storytime, Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Let's Bubble Poppin' Boogie!  Get ready to dance and have fun in this interactive musical adventure with performer Joy Blooms!

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 Summer Reading

All Summer Reading events are generously funded by the Friends of the Bloomfield Public Library.

Let's Make Friendship Bracelets! (McMW)

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Children, Tweens, Teens
McMahon Wintonbury Library
Library Branch: McMahon Wintonbury Library
Room: McMW Multipurpose Space
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Crafts
Event Details:

Let's make friendship bracelets!

Kids, tweens, and teens can come out of the summer heat, relax, and design their own bracelets at our McMahon Wintonbury Library. BPL will provide all supplies.

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 Summer Reading

All Summer Reading events are generously funded by the Friends of the Bloomfield Public Library.

Pokémon "In the Park" (Filley Park)

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens
Off Site
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Gaming, Health and Wellness, Nature, Other
Event Details:

In July, Pokémon Club is going to have some outdoors fun at Filley Park!

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 Summer Reading

All Summer Reading events are generously funded by the Friends of the Bloomfield Public Library.

Mystic Seaport presents, "Scrimshaw: The Sailor’s Art" (McMW)

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children, Tweens, Teens
McMahon Wintonbury Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: McMahon Wintonbury Library
Room: McMW Multipurpose Space
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts and Culture, Crafts, Hands-on Learning, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn about the unique art form of scrimshaw, which was born aboard whaling ships in the 1800s. Discover what elements in the lives of whalemen at sea helped them develop the art of scrimshaw.

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 Summer Reading

All Summer Reading events are generously funded by the Friends of the Bloomfield Public Library.

Sportstacking with Glenn Costello (McMW)

1:30pm - 2:30pm
Children, Tweens, Teens
McMahon Wintonbury Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: McMahon Wintonbury Library
Room: McMW Multipurpose Space
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Gaming, Hands-on Learning
Registration Required
Event Details:

SEE IT-BELIEVE IT-TRY IT…..SPORTSTACKING WITH SPEEDSTACKS!

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 Summer Reading

All Summer Reading events are generously funded by the Friends of the Bloomfield Public Library.

Build A Flower Bouquet For Families (McMW)

1:00pm - 2:30pm
Preschool, Children, Tweens
McMahon Wintonbury Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: McMahon Wintonbury Library
Room: McMW Children's Space
Age Group: Preschool, Children, Tweens
Program Type: Arts and Culture, Crafts, Nature
Registration Required
Event Details:

Build a Bouquet: Children and their caregivers can learn about flowers and making bouquets.  Then they can

work together to build an arrangement.


 

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. 

Friends Summer Reading

All Summer Reading events are generously funded by the Friends of the Bloomfield Public Library.

SUMMER READING FINALE featuring Science Heroes: "Adventure of the Missing Color" (McMW)

1:30pm - 2:30pm
Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens, All Ages
McMahon Wintonbury Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: McMahon Wintonbury Library
Room: McMW Multipurpose Space
Age Group: Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens, All Ages
Program Type: Hands-on Learning, Performance, Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

On this final day of our Summer Reading program, join BPL and Science Heroes on a mission to turn science into an adventure!

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 Summer Reading

All Summer Reading events are generously funded by the Friends of the Bloomfield Public Library.

Labor 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!

Veterans 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!

Libraries CLOSING EARLY

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

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

Thanksgiving Day & Recess - Libraries CLOSED

All Day 11/27 - 11/28
All Branches
Closing
Branches:
BPL Atrium Library, BPL Tech Express, McMahon Wintonbury Library, Off Site, Virtual
Description:

BPL Online is always open!

Libraries CLOSING EARLY

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

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

Christmas 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!

Libraries CLOSING EARLY

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

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