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Abrakadoodle Let's Make Frog Prince Sculptures

Abrakadoodle (McMW)

Wednesday, June 4, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
McMW Children's Space at McMahon Wintonbury Library

Program Type:

Arts and Culture, Crafts, Hands-on Learning

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, Crafts, Hands-on Learning
Registration Required
Event Details:

Please join Abrakadoodle for a special program. "Abrakadoodle is all about creativity for kids, which since it was founded in 2002, has delivered the very best in visual arts classes for kids." 

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Caregiver Support Group/Healing Hearts (Bloomfield Senior Center)

Wednesday, June 4, 2025 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Off Site

Program Type:

Health and Wellness

Age Group:

Adults
Register Now
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health and Wellness
Registration Required
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

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 4, 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!

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Millennials Read (Talcott Mountain Collective, Simsbury)

Wednesday, June 4, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Off Site

Program Type:

Book Discussion

Age Group:

Adults
Register Now
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion
Registration Required
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.

Gluten Free Cooking June 5, 2025

Healthy Home Gluten Free Cooking (Virtual)

Thursday, June 5, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Virtual

Program Type:

Food and Drink, Health and Wellness

Age Group:

Teens, Adults
Register Now
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Food and Drink, Health and Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Simple Swaps for A Healthier Plate

Join us to try some easy and delicious recipes to create a healthier plate!

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!

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Teen Dungeons & Dragons (McMW)

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Teens
McMahon Wintonbury Library
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: McMahon Wintonbury Library
Room: McMW Teen Space
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Gaming
Registration Required
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 May/June campaign (Thursdays starting May 1st).

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.

Healthy Home Gluten Free Cooking (Virtual)

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Teens, Adults
Virtual
Open
Registration Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Food and Drink, Health and Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Simple Swaps for A Healthier Plate

Join us to try some easy and delicious recipes to create a healthier plate!

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. 

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.

Changing Hearts and Minds Through LGBTQ+ Narratives (Virtual)

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Tweens, Teens, Adults
Virtual
Open
Registration Required
Virtual Event
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.

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.

Teen Dungeons & Dragons (McMW)

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Teens
McMahon Wintonbury Library
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: McMahon Wintonbury Library
Room: McMW Teen Space
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Gaming
Registration Required
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 May/June campaign (Thursdays starting May 1st).

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.

Celebrating Johnny School-Boy Taylor: Hartford’s First Professional Black Athlete (330 Park)

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Teens, Adults
Off Site
Open
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts and Culture, Civics and Social Justice
Registration Required
Event Details:

Lynette Taylor Grande has lived in Bloomfield for many years. She retired after a rewarding career of teaching in the West Hartford Public School System.  

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.

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!

TAG and TACOs: Teen Advisory Group Meeting (McMW)

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Teens
McMahon Wintonbury Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: McMahon Wintonbury Library
Room: McMW Teen Space
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Meeting
Registration Required
Event Details:

Welcome to the Teen Advisory Group (TAG)! TAG is open to students entering grades 7-12 (yes, this means you - any 6th grade graduates - are welcome to join us at this TAG event).

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.

Crafternoon: Rainbow Picture Frames (Teens & Adults; McMW)

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Teens, Adults
McMahon Wintonbury Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: McMahon Wintonbury Library
Room: McMW Multipurpose Space
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Crafts, Hands-on Learning
Registration Required
Event Details:

Celebrate Pride through creativity and connection! Learn about the diverse representations of Pride while decorating your own 5x7 photo frame. Bring a photo of someone you love to place inside—optional, but encouraged!

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.

Author Talk With Samuel E. Pair, Le Yankee Noir-The Power of Acceptance (McMW)

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Tweens, Teens, Adults
McMahon Wintonbury Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: McMahon Wintonbury Library
Room: McMW Multipurpose Space
Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Author Event, Business and Career, Civics and Social Justice
Registration Required
Event Details:

Foreign Assignment Uncorks Intercultural Acceptance
 

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.

Board Game Afternoon (Tweens, Teens & Adults; McMW)

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Tweens, Teens, Adults
McMahon Wintonbury Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: McMahon Wintonbury Library
Room: McMW Multipurpose Space
Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Gaming, Hands-on Learning
Registration Required
Event Details:

Discover the world of board games beyond the traditional choices and see what all the fun is about! Come try new and exciting games at McMahon Wintonbury Library on Saturdays, March 29 and April 26.

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.

Solar S'mores (Teens; McMW)

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Teens
McMahon Wintonbury Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: McMahon Wintonbury Library
Room: McMW Lawn
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Food and Drink, Hands-on Learning
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn to make a solar oven using a pizza box, then melt s'mores and eat them! 

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.

Crafternoon: No Sew T-Shirt Tote Bags (Teens & Adults; McMW)

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Teens, Adults
McMahon Wintonbury Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: McMahon Wintonbury Library
Room: McMW Multipurpose Space
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Crafts, Hands-on Learning
Registration Required
Event Details:

At this upcycled program you will learn to make a t-shirt into a tote bag using only scissors and knots. For best results, bring your own t-shirt(s). The larger the shirt, the larger your bag.

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.

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!

Tech Time With Marc Edrich (McMW)

4:00pm - 6:00pm
Teens, Adults
McMahon Wintonbury Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: McMahon Wintonbury Library
Room: McMW Multipurpose Space
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Gaming, Technology Class
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Marc Edrich for Tech Time. Feel free to ask questions or discuss computers (desktops, laptops, tablets), cell phones, video game systems, and any other technology you are interested in.

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 a Minecraft Bobblehead (McMW)

3:30pm - 5:00pm
Tweens, Teens
McMahon Wintonbury Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: McMahon Wintonbury Library
Room: McMW Multipurpose Space
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Crafts, Gaming, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Let's make a Minecraft Clay Bobblehead!

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.

Crafternoon: Macrame Plant Hangers (Teens & Adults; McMW)

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Teens, Adults
McMahon Wintonbury Library
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: McMahon Wintonbury Library
Room: McMW Multipurpose Space
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Crafts, Hands-on Learning
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn the art of macramé and create your own custom plant hanger! Participants will be guided through basic macramé knots and techniques.

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.

Turkish Coffee Tasting Event (McMW)

11:00am - 12:00pm
Teens, Adults
McMahon Wintonbury Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: McMahon Wintonbury Library
Room: McMW Multipurpose Space
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts and Culture, Food and Drink
Registration Required
Event Details:

The Turkish Coffee Tasting Event aims to provide participants with an immersive experience into the world of Turkish coffee, including its history, cultural significance, and traditional preparation method.

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.

Crafternoon: Tile Magnets (Teens & Adults; McMW)

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Teens, Adults
McMahon Wintonbury Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: McMahon Wintonbury Library
Room: McMW Multipurpose Space
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Crafts, Hands-on Learning
Registration Required
Event Details:

Let your creativity shine using a variety of materials to make magnets with 2 inch bathroom tiles. We’ll have decorations such as scrapbook paper, washi tape, and stickers.

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.

Needle Felted Soap Workshop With Lyric Hill Farm (McMW)

10:30am - 1:00pm
Teens, Adults
McMahon Wintonbury Library
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: McMahon Wintonbury Library
Room: McMW Multipurpose Space
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts and Culture, Crafts, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

This class will cover the techniques of creating needle felted art on a pre felted bar of soap. Paricipants may use one of the  designs from Lyric Farm or create a design of their own.

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.