Upcoming Events

Featured Events

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Poppi's Planet (Prosser)

Monday, April 13, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Prosser Community Room at Prosser Library

Program Type:

Performance, Storytime

Age Group:

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

BPL is excited to welcome back Poppi's Planet for our young patrons and their caregivers!

movie poster for the spongebob movie search for squarepants

The Spongebob Movie: Search for SquarePants (Prosser)

Monday, April 13, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Prosser Community Room at Prosser Library

Program Type:

Film

Age Group:

Children, Tweens, Teens
Library Branch: Prosser Library
Room: Prosser Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Film
Registration Required
Event Details:

A special kids' movie event for school vacation week!

The Spongebob Movie: Search for SquarePants (2025) (Rated PG, running time 1 hr 28 min)

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Tweens & Teens Make a Clock (McMW)

Monday, April 13, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
McMW Multipurpose Space at McMahon Wintonbury Library

Program Type:

Crafts, Workshop

Age Group:

Tweens, Teens
Library Branch: McMahon Wintonbury Library
Room: McMW Multipurpose Space
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Crafts, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join BPL staffer Jean-Michel Sibille as we up-cycle some empty book boxes and turn them into working shelf clocks at our McMahon Wintonbury Library! 

graphical image of laptop computer

Tech Class Series: Computer Basics (Prosser)

Monday, April 13, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Prosser Technology Classroom (Upper Level) at Prosser Library

Program Type:

Technology Class

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: Prosser Library
Room: Prosser Technology Classroom (Upper Level)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology Class
Registration Required
Event Details:

If you consider yourself a beginning computer user and need help with basic technology skills, this class is for you.

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Perler Bead Picture Frames (Prosser)

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Prosser Community Room at Prosser Library

Program Type:

Crafts

Age Group:

Tweens, Teens
Library Branch: Prosser Library
Room: Prosser Community Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Looking for a fun craft during school vacation week? Let's make picture frames using perler beads!

Prosser Library will provide all of the supplies - you just need to bring your creativity. 

fairy garden crafts during spring break

Fairy Garden Crafts (McMW)

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
McMW Children's Space at McMahon Wintonbury Library

Program Type:

Crafts

Age Group:

Children
Library Branch: McMahon Wintonbury Library
Room: McMW Children's Space
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts
Event Details:

Create garden fairies and animals! 

Available in the children's area from 2:00 to 4:00 while supplies last. No registration required. 

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'Who Was' Biography Book Club: WICKED (Prosser)

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Prosser Community Room at Prosser Library

Program Type:

Discussion

Age Group:

Tweens
Library Branch: Prosser Library
Room: Prosser Community Room
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Discussion
Registration Required
Event Details:

This is the start of a new book club for tweens featuring books from the popular "Who Was" series of biographies!

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From Liberty to Legacy: Exploring American Ideals in the Musicals 1776 and Hamilton (Prosser or Virtual)

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Prosser Community Room at Prosser Library

Program Type:

Arts and Culture, Civics and Social Justice

Age Group:

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

1776 and Hamilton: Two American musicals telling the story of the founding of our nation.

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Storytime & Craft Hour (McMW)

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
McMW Children's Space at McMahon Wintonbury Library

Program Type:

Storytime

Age Group:

Preschool
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 storytime and craft at 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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Science Bytes Exploratorium (Prosser)

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Prosser Community Room at Prosser Library

Program Type:

Hands-on Learning, Other

Age Group:

Children, Tweens, Teens
Library Branch: Prosser Library
Room: Prosser Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Hands-on Learning, Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join BPL Youth Services Librarian Nicole Dolat for a fun celebration of S.T.E.A.M. activities!

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Upward Mobility Program—Information Table (Prosser)

12:00pm–2:00pm
Adults
Prosser Library
Library Branch: Prosser Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Civics and Social Justice, Health and Wellness
Event Details:

Stop by Prosser Library to learn more about the Upward Mobility program at The Village for Families & Children in Hartford. Upward Mobility is a partnership program where coaches work one-on-one with you and your family.

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 two weeks prior to the event.

Meditation (Virtual)

1:30pm–2:00pm
Adults
Virtual
Open
Registration Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health and Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Take a guided meditation break 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 two weeks 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. 

Mindful Nature Journaling for Tweens & Teens (McMW)

2:00pm–3:00pm
Tweens, Teens
McMahon Wintonbury Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: McMahon Wintonbury Library
Room: McMW Teen Space
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Hands-on Learning, Health and Wellness, Nature
Registration Required
Event Details:

Slow down and get connected to the beauty of spring with a meditative journaling practice among friends. Gentle, mindful guided nature explorations of nature objects with invitations for writing and expressive drawing will be offered.

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 two weeks prior to the event.

When And Why Should My Child See An Orthodontist? (Virtual)

6:30pm–7:30pm
Adults
Virtual
Open
Registration Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Event, Health and Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

When And Why Should Your Child See An Orthodontist?

 

A review of what orthodontists are looking for in elementary

school aged children, and the benefits of early orthodontic

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 two weeks prior to the event.

Upward Mobility Program - Information Table (McMW)

3:00pm–5:00pm
Adults
McMahon Wintonbury Library
Library Branch: McMahon Wintonbury Library
Room: McMW Multipurpose Space
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Civics and Social Justice, Health and Wellness
Event Details:

Stop by McMahon Wintonbury Library to learn more about the Upward Mobility program at The Village for Families & Children in Hartford. Upward Mobility is a partnership program where coaches work one-on-one with you and your family.

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 two weeks prior to the event.

Fidelco Guide Dog Foundation Information Program (Prosser)

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adults
Prosser Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Prosser Library
Room: Prosser Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Event, Discussion, Health and Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us to learn all about Fidelco and their guide dogs!

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 two weeks prior to the event.

Meditation (Virtual)

1:30pm–2:00pm
Adults
Virtual
Open
Registration Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health and Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Take a guided meditation break 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 two weeks 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. 

How To Make Kefir And Why It Is Healthy (Prosser)

6:30pm–7:30pm
Adults
Prosser Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Prosser Library
Room: Prosser Lounge
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Event, Food and Drink, Health and Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Please join Laura Pallandre from Slowpoke Farm in Bloomfield for a demonstration on how to make kefir in the Prosser Loungue. 

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 two weeks prior to the event.

Naloxone Training with the West Hartford-Bloomfield Health District (Prosser)

1:00pm–1:30pm
Adults
Prosser Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Prosser Library
Room: Prosser Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health and Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join the West Hartford-Bloomfield Health District for a naloxone (commonly referred to as the brand Narcan) administration training.

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 two weeks prior to the event.

Meditation (Virtual)

1:30pm–2:00pm
Adults
Virtual
Open
Registration Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health and Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Take a guided meditation break 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 two weeks 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. 

Smart Funeral Planning (Prosser)

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
Prosser Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Prosser Library
Room: Prosser Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Finance, Health and Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Sahara Farrugio, funeral director and owner of Smart Funeral Planning, for an informative and compassionate presentation.

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 two weeks 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 two weeks prior to the event.

State Educational Resource Center (SERC) Tabling (McMW)

10:30am–11:30am
Preschool, All Ages
McMahon Wintonbury Library
Library Branch: McMahon Wintonbury Library
Room: McMW Multipurpose Space
Age Group: Preschool, All Ages
Program Type: Civics and Social Justice, Health and Wellness
Event Details:

The State Education Resource Center (SERC)  provides resources, professional development, and a centralized library to educators, families, and community members and has partnered with the Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services( D

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 two weeks prior to the event.

My Gym Mobile (Prosser)

10:30am–11:30am
Preschool
Prosser Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Prosser Library
Room: Prosser Community Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Health and Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Get moving with My Gym Mobile! Practice strength, agility, and flexibility through exercise, games, music, and more with an instructor from My Gym West Hartford!

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 two weeks prior to the event.

Caregivers

This program is designed for children and caregivers. Please plan to attend with your child for this program. 

Memorial Day - Libraries CLOSED

All Day
All Branches
Closing
Branches:
McMahon Wintonbury Library, Prosser Library, Off Site, Virtual, Temporary Locations
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 two weeks prior to the event.

Professional Development: Libraries Open at 1PM

10:00am–1:00pm
All Branches
Closing
Branches:
McMahon Wintonbury Library, Prosser Library, Off Site, Virtual, Temporary Locations
Description:

Due to staff development, McMahon Wintonbury Library and Prosser Library will open at 1 PM on Friday, June 5. Both BPL libraries will be open 1-5 PM. BPL Online at bplct.org is always open!

Foundations of Dementia Caregiving (Bloomfield Senior Center)

5:30pm–7:00pm
Adults
Off Site
Open
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health and Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

The public is invited to attend Building Foundations of Caregiving, an education program in the Alzheimer’s Association’s Empowered Caregiver initiative.

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 two weeks prior to the event.

Stretching Exercises with Kirsten Benson (Prosser)

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adults
Prosser Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Prosser Library
Room: Prosser Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health and Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Kirsten Benson will guide us through a series of stretches while seated or standing behind our chairs. Join us to wind down your day. 

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 two weeks 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.

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:
McMahon Wintonbury Library, Prosser Library, Off Site, Virtual, Temporary Locations
Description:

BPL Online is always open!

Independence Day - Libraries CLOSED

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

BPL Online is always open!

Everyday Tips to Boost Energy and Fight Fatigue (Prosser or Virtual)

6:30pm–7:30pm
Adults
Prosser Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Prosser Library
Room: Prosser Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health and Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Feeling tired all the time, even after a full night’s sleep? You’re not alone. In this talk, we will explore simple and practical ways to support your energy and reduce fatigue using everyday habits.

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 two weeks prior to the event.

Labor Day - Libraries CLOSED

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

BPL Online is always open!

Veterans Day - Libraries CLOSED

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

BPL Online is always open!