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Storytime & Craft Hour (McMW)

Wednesday, January 14, 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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Atlantic Magazine Discussion Group (Prosser)

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 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 January 2026 issue. Discussion will be led by Library Director Elizabeth Lane.

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Diamond Painting Bookmarks for Teens (Prosser)

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Prosser Teen Room at Prosser Library

Program Type:

Crafts

Age Group:

Teens
Library Branch: Prosser Library
Room: Prosser Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Are you a teen looking for a relaxing activity for the afternoon? Stop by the Prosser Library Teen Room to make a bookmark using the "diamond painting" technique. [We will have either Northern Lights or Dragon images available.] 

Lunch and Learn Planning For Your Next Chapter 1/15/26 at 12pm

Bloomfield Library Lunch and Learn: Planning For Your Next Chapter (McMW)

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
McMW Multipurpose Space at McMahon Wintonbury Library

Program Type:

Community Event, Health and Wellness

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: McMahon Wintonbury Library
Room: McMW Multipurpose Space
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Event, Health and Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

As you prepare for the next chapter of life—whether that means downsizing, relocating, or organizing your affairs—the right team of professionals can make the transition smooth, secure, and stress-free. Lunch sponsored by Bloomfield Center.

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Home Downsizing Series: De-Clutter & De-Personalize (Virtual)

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Virtual

Program Type:

Finance

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Finance
Registration Required
Event Details:

If you’re contemplating a move, usually the first thing a realtor will suggest is that you “de-clutter” and “de-personalize” your home.

Wintonbury Poetry Series Thursday Jan. 15, 2025 at 7pm

Wintonbury Poetry Series (McMW)

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 7:00pm - 9:30pm
McMW Multipurpose Space at McMahon Wintonbury Library

Program Type:

Poetry

Age Group:

Teens, Adults
Library Branch: McMahon Wintonbury Library
Room: McMW Multipurpose Space
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Poetry
Registration Required
Event Details:

For its January reading, Wintonbury Poetry Series is pleased to host Luisa Caycedo-Kimura and Versatile Poetiq.

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Homeschool Fun Friday: Book Buzz/Open Book Club (Prosser)

Friday, January 16, 2026 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.

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Foodie Friday for Teens: Mexican 7 Layer Dip (McMW)

Friday, January 16, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
McMW Teen Space at McMahon Wintonbury Library

Program Type:

Food and Drink, Hands-on Learning

Age Group:

Teens
Library Branch: McMahon Wintonbury Library
Room: McMW Teen Space
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Food and Drink, Hands-on Learning
Registration Required
Event Details:

Teens: Join us each Friday in January to try new foods. If you love Mexican food, this is the program for you! Not sure if you like it? You choose what goes into your layered dip.

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Fairytale Fun with Miss Nicole (Prosser)

Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Prosser Youth Department at Prosser Library

Program Type:

Crafts, Storytime

Age Group:

Preschool
Library Branch: Prosser Library
Room: Prosser Youth Department
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Crafts, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

This mini-storytime program is perfect for preschool children and their caregivers looking for a little extra fun on a Saturday morning!

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Pokémon Club @ Prosser

Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 11:30am - 1:00pm
Prosser Community Room at Prosser Library

Program Type:

Gaming, Other

Age Group:

Children, Tweens, Teens
Library Branch: Prosser Library
Room: Prosser Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Gaming, Other
Event Details:

Kids are invited to hang out with Miss Nicole at Prosser 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!

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Library Friends Meeting

1:00pm–3:00pm
Prosser Library
Library Branch: Prosser Library
Room: Prosser Conference Room (Upper Level)
Program Type: Meeting
Event Details:

The Friends of the Bloomfield Public Libraries is a nonprofit volunteer organization dedicated to the support of the libraries through fundraising and advocacy. Membership in the Friends is open to all interested people and organizations.

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!

BLOOMFIELD PUBLIC ART COMMISSION Monthly Meeting (Virtual)

5:15pm–6:15pm
Adults
Virtual
Open
Registration Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts and Culture, Meeting
Registration Required

Notes

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. 

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!

Library Friends Meeting

1:00pm–3:00pm
Prosser Library
Library Branch: Prosser Library
Room: Prosser Conference Room (Upper Level)
Program Type: Meeting
Event Details:

The Friends of the Bloomfield Public Libraries is a nonprofit volunteer organization dedicated to the support of the libraries through fundraising and advocacy. Membership in the Friends is open to all interested people and organizations.

Library Board Meeting (Virtual and In-Person)

6:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
Prosser Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Prosser Library
Room: Prosser Conference Room (Upper Level)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Meeting
Registration Required
Event Details:

All meetings of the Board of Trustees of the Bloomfield Public Library are open to the public, including this hybrid meeting. You may choose to attend on Zoom or McMahon Wintonbury 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.

BLOOMFIELD PUBLIC ART COMMISSION Monthly Meeting (Virtual)

5:15pm–6:15pm
Adults
Virtual
Open
Registration Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts and Culture, Meeting
Registration Required

Notes

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. 

Library Board Meeting (Virtual and In-Person)

6:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
Prosser Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Prosser Library
Room: Prosser Conference Room (Upper Level)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Meeting
Registration Required
Event Details:

All meetings of the Board of Trustees of the Bloomfield Public Library are open to the public, including this hybrid meeting. You may choose to attend on Zoom or McMahon Wintonbury 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.

Library Friends Meeting

1:00pm–3:00pm
Prosser Library
Library Branch: Prosser Library
Room: Prosser Conference Room (Upper Level)
Program Type: Meeting
Event Details:

The Friends of the Bloomfield Public Libraries is a nonprofit volunteer organization dedicated to the support of the libraries through fundraising and advocacy. Membership in the Friends is open to all interested people and organizations.

BLOOMFIELD PUBLIC ART COMMISSION Monthly Meeting (Virtual)

5:15pm–6:15pm
Adults
Virtual
Open
Registration Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts and Culture, Meeting
Registration Required

Notes

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. 

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!

Library Board Meeting (Virtual and In-Person)

6:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
Prosser Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Prosser Library
Room: Prosser Conference Room (Upper Level)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Meeting
Registration Required
Event Details:

All meetings of the Board of Trustees of the Bloomfield Public Library are open to the public, including this hybrid meeting. You may choose to attend on Zoom or McMahon Wintonbury 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.

Library Friends Meeting

1:00pm–3:00pm
Prosser Library
Library Branch: Prosser Library
Room: Prosser Conference Room (Upper Level)
Program Type: Meeting
Event Details:

The Friends of the Bloomfield Public Libraries is a nonprofit volunteer organization dedicated to the support of the libraries through fundraising and advocacy. Membership in the Friends is open to all interested people and organizations.

BLOOMFIELD PUBLIC ART COMMISSION Monthly Meeting (Virtual)

5:15pm–6:15pm
Adults
Virtual
Open
Registration Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts and Culture, Meeting
Registration Required

Notes

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. 

Library Friends Meeting

1:00pm–3:00pm
Prosser Library
Library Branch: Prosser Library
Room: Prosser Conference Room (Upper Level)
Program Type: Meeting
Event Details:

The Friends of the Bloomfield Public Libraries is a nonprofit volunteer organization dedicated to the support of the libraries through fundraising and advocacy. Membership in the Friends is open to all interested people and organizations.

Library Board Meeting (Virtual and In-Person)

6:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
Prosser Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Prosser Library
Room: Prosser Conference Room (Upper Level)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Meeting
Registration Required
Event Details:

All meetings of the Board of Trustees of the Bloomfield Public Library are open to the public, including this hybrid meeting. You may choose to attend on Zoom or McMahon Wintonbury 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.

BLOOMFIELD PUBLIC ART COMMISSION Monthly Meeting (Virtual)

5:15pm–6:15pm
Adults
Virtual
Open
Registration Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts and Culture, Meeting
Registration Required

Notes

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. 

Library Board Meeting (Virtual and In-Person)

6:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
Prosser Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Prosser Library
Room: Prosser Conference Room (Upper Level)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Meeting
Registration Required
Event Details:

All meetings of the Board of Trustees of the Bloomfield Public Library are open to the public, including this hybrid meeting. You may choose to attend on Zoom or McMahon Wintonbury 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.

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!

Library Friends Meeting

1:00pm–3:00pm
Prosser Library
Library Branch: Prosser Library
Room: Prosser Conference Room (Upper Level)
Program Type: Meeting
Event Details:

The Friends of the Bloomfield Public Libraries is a nonprofit volunteer organization dedicated to the support of the libraries through fundraising and advocacy. Membership in the Friends is open to all interested people and organizations.

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

BPL Online is always open!

BLOOMFIELD PUBLIC ART COMMISSION Monthly Meeting (Virtual)

5:15pm–6:15pm
Adults
Virtual
Open
Registration Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts and Culture, Meeting
Registration Required

Notes

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. 

Library Board Meeting (Virtual and In-Person)

6:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
Prosser Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Prosser Library
Room: Prosser Conference Room (Upper Level)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Meeting
Registration Required
Event Details:

All meetings of the Board of Trustees of the Bloomfield Public Library are open to the public, including this hybrid meeting. You may choose to attend on Zoom or McMahon Wintonbury 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.