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Atlantic Magazine Discussion Group (Prosser)

Thursday, November 6, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Prosser Community Room at Prosser Library

Program Type:

Civics and Social Justice

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: Prosser Library
Room: Prosser Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Civics and Social Justice
Registration Required
Event Details:

Welcome back to the Atlantic Magazine Discussion Group! We will be reading the following articles from the October 2025 issue. Discussion will be led by Library Director Elizabeth Lane.

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Creating a Strong Estate Plan for Your Family & Your Finances (Prosser)

Thursday, November 6, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Prosser Community Room at Prosser Library

Program Type:

Finance, Legal

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: Prosser Library
Room: Prosser Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Finance, Legal
Registration Required
Event Details:

Whether you are a planner or a procrastinator, having a strong and up-to-date estate plan should be at the top of your to-do list.

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The Imaginarium with Susie Maguire (Laurel Literacy Academy)

Thursday, November 6, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Off Site

Program Type:

Community Event, Storytime, Workshop, Other

Age Group:

Children
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community Event, Storytime, Workshop, Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Bloomfield Public Library is pleased to announce a special fall literacy event at Laurel Literacy Academy (1 Filley St., Bloomfield)!

Madan Sara Nov. 6, 2025 (Virtual)

Madan Sara: The Power of Haitian Women, A Film By Etant Dupain (Virtual)

Thursday, November 6, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Virtual

Program Type:

Arts and Culture, Civics and Social Justice, Film

Age Group:

Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts and Culture, Civics and Social Justice, Film
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us as Street Team screens (virtually) Madan Sara, a film from Haitian journalist Etant Dupain.

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Homeschool Fun Friday: Children's Museum (Robotics)

Friday, November 7, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Prosser Youth Department at Prosser Library

Program Type:

Hands-on Learning, Technology Class, Workshop

Age Group:

Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens
Library Branch: Prosser Library
Room: Prosser Youth Department
Age Group: Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Hands-on Learning, Technology Class, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Bloomfield Public Library is excited to once again partner with the Children's Museum of West Hartford for some great Fun Friday programs! They will join us at our Prosser Library location on the first and second Friday of each month.

Seasonal Favorites To Boost Your Plate Sat. Nov. 8, 2025 at 11 am

Gluten-Free and Vegan Cooking Class (Prosser)

Saturday, November 8, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Prosser Lounge at Prosser Library

Program Type:

Food and Drink, Health and Wellness

Age Group:

Tweens, Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Prosser Library
Room: Prosser Lounge
Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Food and Drink, Health and Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for Seasonal Favorites to Boost Your Plate, a delicious gluten-free and vegan cooking class led by Jennifer Marcks.

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Author Janice Hechter Visits BPL! (Prosser)

Saturday, November 8, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Prosser Community Room at Prosser Library

Program Type:

Author Event, Book Discussion

Age Group:

Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Prosser Library
Room: Prosser Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Author Event, Book Discussion
Registration Required
Event Details:

Author/illustrator Janice Hechter will visit Bloomfield to discuss her recent book: Where Are the Women?

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Storytime @ Prosser

Monday, November 10, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Prosser Community Room at Prosser Library

Program Type:

Storytime

Age Group:

Preschool
Library Branch: Prosser Library
Room: Prosser Community Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join BPL librarians in the new Prosser Library for a weekly preschool storytime!

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BPL Strategic Planning Community Conversation (Prosser)

Monday, November 10, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Prosser Community Room at Prosser Library

Program Type:

Community Event

Age Group:

All Ages
Library Branch: Prosser Library
Room: Prosser Community Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community Event
Registration Required
Event Details:

The Bloomfield Public Library is working on our new strategic plan, and we want to hear from you, our community. We want to learn what ALL of our community members need and expect from us.

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BPL Strategic Planning Community Conversation (Virtual)

Monday, November 10, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Virtual

Program Type:

Community Event

Age Group:

All Ages
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community Event
Registration Required
Event Details:

The Bloomfield Public Library is working on our new strategic plan, and we want to hear from you, our community. We want to learn what ALL of our community members need and expect from the library.

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Caregiver Support Group/Healing Hearts (Bloomfield Senior Center)

1:30pm–3:00pm
Adults
Off Site
Open
Registration Required
Offsite Event
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 health o

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.

Caregiver Support Group/Healing Hearts (Bloomfield Senior Center)

1:30pm–3:00pm
Adults
Off Site
Open
Registration Required
Offsite Event
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 health o

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.

Good Friday - Libraries CLOSED

All Day
Some Branches
Closing
Branches:
McMahon Wintonbury Library, Prosser Library, Off Site, Virtual
Description:

BPL Online is always open!

Memorial Day - Libraries CLOSED

All Day
Some Branches
Closing
Branches:
McMahon Wintonbury Library, Prosser Library, Off Site, Virtual
Description:

BPL Online is always open!

Caregiver Support Group/Healing Hearts (Bloomfield Senior Center)

1:30pm–3:00pm
Adults
Off Site
Open
Registration Required
Offsite Event
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 health o

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
Some Branches
Closing
Branches:
McMahon Wintonbury Library, Prosser Library, Off Site, Virtual
Description:

BPL Online is always open!

Independence Day - Libraries CLOSED

All Day 7/3–7/4
Some Branches
Closing
Branches:
McMahon Wintonbury Library, Prosser Library, Off Site, Virtual
Description:

BPL Online is always open!

Labor Day - Libraries CLOSED

All Day
Some Branches
Closing
Branches:
McMahon Wintonbury Library, Prosser Library, Off Site, Virtual
Description:

BPL Online is always open!

Veterans Day - Libraries CLOSED

All Day
Some Branches
Closing
Branches:
McMahon Wintonbury Library, Prosser Library, Off Site, Virtual
Description:

BPL Online is always open!

Libraries CLOSING EARLY (Time TBD)

5:00pm–8:00pm
Some Branches
Closing
Branches:
McMahon Wintonbury Library, Prosser Library, Off Site, Virtual
Description:

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

Thanksgiving Day & Recess - Libraries CLOSED

All Day 11/26–11/27
Some Branches
Closing
Branches:
McMahon Wintonbury Library, Prosser Library, Off Site, Virtual
Description:

BPL Online is always open!

Libraries CLOSING EARLY (Time TBD)

5:00pm–8:00pm
Some Branches
Closing
Branches:
McMahon Wintonbury Library, Prosser Library, Off Site, Virtual
Description:

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

Christmas Day - Libraries CLOSED

All Day
Some Branches
Closing
Branches:
McMahon Wintonbury Library, Prosser Library, Off Site, Virtual
Description:

BPL Online is always open!

Libraries CLOSING EARLY (Time TBD)

5:00pm–8:00pm
Some Branches
Closing
Branches:
McMahon Wintonbury Library, Prosser Library, Off Site, Virtual
Description:

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