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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.

Trash Bash Storytime Wed. 11/12/25 at 10:30 am at Wintonbury Library

Trash Bash Storytime (McMW)

Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
McMW Children's Space at McMahon Wintonbury Library

Program Type:

Nature, Storytime

Age Group:

Preschool, Children
Library Branch: McMahon Wintonbury Library
Room: McMW Children's Space
Age Group: Preschool, Children
Program Type: Nature, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

In this storytime with BPL youth librarians and Kristen from the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection, children will focus on recycling and how best to save the earth.

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Teen Dungeons & Dragons (McMW)

Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
McMW Teen Space at McMahon Wintonbury Library

Program Type:

Gaming

Age Group:

Teens
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 just looking for a new group to join? Then this could be the group for you!

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Holistic Approaches to Managing Menopause (Virtual)

Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Virtual

Program Type:

Health and Wellness

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health and Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for an informational presentation on holistic approaches to midlife wellness.

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BPL Strategic Planning Community Conversation for Community Leaders (Prosser)

Thursday, November 13, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
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 leaders. We invite you to share your thoughts and perspectives on how BPL can strengthen its contributions to the community.

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Turn a hardcover book into a purse - no sewing required! (Prosser)

Thursday, November 13, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Prosser Community Room at Prosser Library

Program Type:

Crafts

Age Group:

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

Turn a hardcover book into a purse—no sewing required! Drusilla Carter will be with us again for a hands-on lesson on how to create a book purse. If possible, please bring a hardcover book for this project.

Wintonbury Book Discussion Pride & Prejudice by Jane Austen

Wintonbury Book Discussion of Pride and Prejudice with Joan Ray (Virtual)

Thursday, November 13, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Virtual

Program Type:

Arts and Culture, Book Discussion

Age Group:

Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts and Culture, Book Discussion
Registration Required
Event Details:

We will be discussing Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen.

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Homeschool Club for Parents: Innovator's Workshop (Simsbury Public Library)

Thursday, November 13, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Off Site

Program Type:

Hands-on Learning

Age Group:

Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Hands-on Learning
Event Details:

This month's Homeschool Club for Parents will take place at Simsbury Public Library and is open to both Teens and Adults. It's Maker Night at the Innovators' Workshop! Choose to take one of three classes: 3D Printing, Cricut, or Sewing.

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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!

Homeschool Club for Parents: Innovator's Workshop (Simsbury Public Library)

6:00pm–8:00pm
Teens, Adults
Off Site
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Hands-on Learning
Event Details:

This month's Homeschool Club for Parents will take place at Simsbury Public Library and is open to both Teens and Adults. It's Maker Night at the Innovators' Workshop! Choose to take one of three classes: 3D Printing, Cricut, or Sewing.

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 Friday: Crazy 8's Math (Prosser)

1:00pm–2:30pm
Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens
Prosser Library
Open
Registration Required
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:

PLEASE NOTE:  For the month of November, the Children's Museum will be doing the Engineering Challenges visit on the third Friday (Nov. 21). We will shift the Crazy 8's Math programming to Nov. 14th.

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 Friday: Engineering Challenges & Live Animals (Prosser)

1:00pm–2:30pm
Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens
Prosser Library
Open
Registration Required
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:

PLEASE NOTE:  For the month of November, the Children's Museum will be doing the Engineering Challenges visit on the third Friday (Nov. 21). We will shift the Crazy 8's Math programming to Nov. 14th.

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.

Cut Costs with Consumer Reports (Prosser)

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
Prosser Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Prosser Library
Room: Prosser Technology Classroom (Upper Level)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Finance, Hands-on Learning, Technology Class
Registration Required
Event Details:

BPL Online features Consumer Reports Online, a database that empowers and informs consumers before making purchasing decisions.

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 (Time TBD)

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

BPL Online is always open!

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

12:00pm–2:00pm
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! Try new and exciting games at McMahon Wintonbury Library. Games and instruction are provided by Anthony Ferello.

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.

Beginner Knitting for Teens and Tweens (McMW)

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

If you been wanting to learn how to knit, then this class is for you. We will  help you to learn knitting basics while working on a beginner project.  Knitting needles and yarn will be provided for 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.

Homeschool Fun Friday: Children's Museum (Robotics)

1:00pm–2:30pm
Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens
Prosser Library
Open
Registration Required
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.

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.

Beginner Knitting for Teens and Tweens (McMW)

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

If you been wanting to learn how to knit, then this class is for you. We will  help you to learn knitting basics while working on a beginner project.  Knitting needles and yarn will be provided for 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.

Robots Rock the Room (Prosser)

3:00pm–4:00pm
Children, Tweens
Prosser Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Prosser Library
Room: Prosser Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Author Event, Hands-on Learning
Registration Required
Event Details:

Bloomfield Schools are out early on Dec. 10, so we've planned a special author event. During this lively, interactive program, you'll move like robots—but in surprising ways.

Notes

Caregivers

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

Homeschool Fun Friday: Children's Museum (Engineering & Live Animals)

1:00pm–2:30pm
Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens
Prosser Library
Open
Registration Required
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.

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.

Beginner Knitting for Teens and Tweens (McMW)

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

If you been wanting to learn how to knit, then this class is for you. We will  help you to learn knitting basics while working on a beginner project.  Knitting needles and yarn will be provided for 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.

Homeschool Fun Friday: Crazy 8s Math

1:00pm–2:30pm
Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens
Prosser Library
Open
Registration Required
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.

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.

Beginner Knitting for Teens and Tweens (McMW)

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

If you been wanting to learn how to knit, then this class is for you. We will  help you to learn knitting basics while working on a beginner project.  Knitting needles and yarn will be provided for 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.

Libraries CLOSING EARLY (Time TBD)

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

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

Christmas 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!

Homeschool Fun Friday: Book Buzz & Open Book Club

1:00pm–2:30pm
Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens
Prosser Library
Open
Registration Required
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.

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 (Time TBD)

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

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

New Year's 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!

Martin Luther King Jr. 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!

Presidents' 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!

Good Friday - Libraries CLOSED

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

BPL Online is always open!