Upcoming Events

Youth Chess Club (Prosser)

5:30pm–6:30pm

Tweens, Teens

Prosser Library

Open

Registration Required

Open

Library Branch: Prosser Library

Room: Prosser Youth Department

Age Group: Tweens, Teens

Program Type: Gaming, Hands-on Learning, Workshop

Registration Required

Event Details:

Come learn and play chess!

Join Yonatan Axelrad of New Britain Chess Club for chess instruction and supervised games.

For children, tweens and teens (ages 8 and up). All skill levels welcome!

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.

Homeschool Fun Friday: Children's Museum: Robotics (Prosser)

1:00pm–2:30pm

Children, Tweens

Prosser Library

Open

Registration Required

Open

Library Branch: Prosser Library

Room: Prosser Youth Department

Age Group: Children, Tweens

Program Type: Hands-on Learning, Technology Class

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 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.

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

12:00pm–2:00pm

Tweens, Teens, Adults

McMahon Wintonbury Library

Open

Registration Required

Open

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 two weeks prior to the event.

Science Bytes Exploratorium (Prosser)

2:00pm–3:30pm

Children, Tweens, Teens

Prosser Library

Open

Registration Required

Open

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!

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.

Youth Chess Club (Prosser)

5:30pm–6:30pm

Tweens, Teens

Prosser Library

Open

Registration Required

Open

Library Branch: Prosser Library

Room: Prosser Youth Department

Age Group: Tweens, Teens

Program Type: Gaming, Hands-on Learning, Workshop

Registration Required

Event Details:

Come learn and play chess!

Join Yonatan Axelrad of New Britain Chess Club for chess instruction and supervised games.

For children, tweens and teens (ages 8 and up). All skill levels welcome!

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.

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

1:00pm–2:30pm

Preschool, Children, Tweens

Prosser Library

Open

Registration Required

Open

Library Branch: Prosser Library

Room: Prosser Youth Department

Age Group: Preschool, Children, Tweens

Program Type: Hands-on Learning, Nature

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 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.

Mindful Nature Journaling for Tweens & Teens (McMW)

2:00pm–3:00pm

Tweens, Teens

McMahon Wintonbury Library

Open

Registration Required

Open

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.

Youth Chess Club (Prosser)

5:30pm–6:30pm

Tweens, Teens

Prosser Library

Open

Registration Required

Open

Library Branch: Prosser Library

Room: Prosser Youth Department

Age Group: Tweens, Teens

Program Type: Gaming, Hands-on Learning, Workshop

Registration Required

Event Details:

Come learn and play chess!

Join Yonatan Axelrad of New Britain Chess Club for chess instruction and supervised games.

For children, tweens and teens (ages 8 and up). All skill levels welcome!

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.

Youth Chess Club (Prosser)

5:30pm–6:30pm

Tweens, Teens

Prosser Library

Open

Registration Required

Open

Library Branch: Prosser Library

Room: Prosser Youth Department

Age Group: Tweens, Teens

Program Type: Gaming, Hands-on Learning, Workshop

Registration Required

Event Details:

Come learn and play chess!

Join Yonatan Axelrad of New Britain Chess Club for chess instruction and supervised games.

For children, tweens and teens (ages 8 and up). All skill levels welcome!

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.

Homeschool Fun Friday: Children's Museum—Robotics (Prosser)

1:00pm–2:30pm

Children, Tweens

Prosser Library

Open

Registration Required

Open

Library Branch: Prosser Library

Room: Prosser Youth Department

Age Group: Children, Tweens

Program Type: Hands-on Learning

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 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.

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

1:00pm–2:30pm

Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens

Prosser Library

Open

Registration Required

Open

Library Branch: Prosser Library

Room: Prosser Youth Department

Age Group: Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens

Program Type: Hands-on Learning, Nature

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 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.

Homeschool Fun Friday: Crazy 8s Math (Prosser)

1:00pm–2:30pm

Preschool, Children, Tweens

Prosser Library

Open

Registration Required

Open

Library Branch: Prosser Library

Room: Prosser Youth Department

Age Group: Preschool, Children, Tweens

Program Type: Hands-on Learning

Registration Required

Event Details:

The THIRD Friday of each month is dedicated to math!

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.

Homeschool Fun Friday: Let's Play Games! (Prosser)

1:00pm–2:30pm

Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens

Prosser Library

Open

Registration Required

Open

Library Branch: Prosser Library

Room: Prosser Youth Department

Age Group: Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens

Program Type: Hands-on Learning

Registration Required

Event Details:

The FOURTH Friday of the 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 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!

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!

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

12:00pm–2:00pm

Tweens, Teens, Adults

McMahon Wintonbury Library

Open

Registration Required

Open

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 two weeks prior to the event.

BPL's Hottest Apps for Summer (Prosser)

2:00pm–3:00pm

Teens, Adults

Prosser Library

Open

Registration Required

Open

Library Branch: Prosser Library

Room: Prosser Technology Classroom (Upper Level)

Age Group: Teens, Adults

Program Type: Hands-on Learning, Technology Class

Registration Required

Event Details:

Learn about the library's Hottest Apps you will want on your phone or tablet this summer. Access your next favorite read digitally, discover how to stream films and tv shows, browse the magazine collection, learn a new language, and more.

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.

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!

Windowsill Herb Garden (McMW)

12:00pm–1:00pm

Tweens

McMahon Wintonbury Library

Open

Registration Required

Open

Library Branch: McMahon Wintonbury Library

Room: McMW Multipurpose Space

Age Group: Tweens

Program Type: Hands-on Learning, Nature

Registration Required

Event Details:

This hand-on program begins with an introduction to herbs, like basil, thyme, rosemary, and others. While they're learning about different herbs, they'll have a chance to decorate their ceramic pots.

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.

Friends Summer Reading

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

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!

Special Education Social and Learning Club (McMW)

2:30pm–4:00pm

Children, Tweens

McMahon Wintonbury Library

Open

Registration Required

Open

Library Branch: McMahon Wintonbury Library

Room: McMW Children's Space

Age Group: Children, Tweens

Program Type: Hands-on Learning

Registration Required

Event Details:

This four-week summer club will foster belonging, confidence, peer interaction, and family connection for special needs students—all within the trusted and inclusive space of the library.

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.

Friends Summer Reading

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

Special Education Social and Learning Club (McMW)

2:30pm–4:00pm

Children, Tweens

McMahon Wintonbury Library

Open

Registration Required

Open

Library Branch: McMahon Wintonbury Library

Room: McMW Children's Space

Age Group: Children, Tweens

Program Type: Hands-on Learning

Registration Required

Event Details:

This four-week summer club will foster belonging, confidence, peer interaction, and family connection for special needs students—all within the trusted and inclusive space of the library.

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.

Friends Summer Reading

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

Special Education Social and Learning Club (Prosser)

2:30pm–4:00pm

Children, Tweens

Prosser Library

Open

Registration Required

Open

Library Branch: Prosser Library

Room: Prosser Community Room

Age Group: Children, Tweens

Program Type: Hands-on Learning

Registration Required

Event Details:

This four-week summer club will foster belonging, confidence, peer interaction, and family connection for special needs students—all within the trusted and inclusive space of the library.

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.

Friends Summer Reading

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

CT DEEP Plant Program (McMW)

10:30am–11:30am

Children, Tweens

McMahon Wintonbury Library

Open

Registration Required

Open

Library Branch: McMahon Wintonbury Library

Room: McMW Multipurpose Space

Age Group: Children, Tweens

Program Type: Hands-on Learning, Nature

Registration Required

Event Details:

This program provides young nature lovers with the opportunity for hands-on learning about native plants of Connecticut with our roving naturalists.

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.

Friends Summer Reading

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

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