This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Dec 10 2025 Wed Youth Chess Club (McMW) 5:30pm–6:30pm Children, Tweens, Teens McMahon Wintonbury Library Open Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Dec 10 2025 Wed Youth Chess Club (McMW) 5:30pm–6:30pm McMahon Wintonbury Library Open Library Branch: McMahon Wintonbury Library Room: McMW Multipurpose Space Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens Program Type: Gaming, Hands-on Learning 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 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 one week prior to the event.
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 10 2025 Wed Human Rights Today (Virtual) 6:30pm–7:30pm Teens, Adults Virtual Open Registration Required Virtual Event This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 10 2025 Wed Human Rights Today (Virtual) 6:30pm–7:30pm Virtual Open Library Branch: Virtual Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Civics and Social Justice Registration Required Event Details: December 10 is Human Rights Day. This virtual library event commemorates the day in 1948 when the United Nations General Assembly adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR). 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. 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 11 2025 Thu Aging in Place: How to Protect Assets and Stay at Home (Prosser) 2:00pm–3:00pm Adults Prosser Library Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 11 2025 Thu Aging in Place: How to Protect Assets and Stay at Home (Prosser) 2:00pm–3:00pm Prosser Library Open Library Branch: Prosser Library Room: Prosser Community Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Finance, Legal Registration Required Event Details: Did you know that Connecticut is among the top three states with the highest costs for nursing home and long-term care? 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.
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 11 2025 Thu Wintonbury Book Discussion: Lady Tan's Circle of Women (Virtual) 5:30pm–6:30pm Teens, Adults Virtual Open Registration Required Virtual Event This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 11 2025 Thu Wintonbury Book Discussion: Lady Tan's Circle of Women (Virtual) 5:30pm–6:30pm Virtual Open Library Branch: Virtual Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts and Culture, Book Discussion Registration Required Event Details: Lady Tan's Circle of Women by Lisa See is an immersive, historical novel inspired by the true story of a woman physician in 15th-century China. 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.
This event is in the "Teens" group Dec 11 2025 Thu Teen Dungeons & Dragons (McMW) 6:00pm–8:00pm Teens McMahon Wintonbury Library Full Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Dec 11 2025 Thu Teen Dungeons & Dragons (McMW) 6:00pm–8:00pm McMahon Wintonbury Library Full 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! 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.
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 11 2025 Thu Wintonbury Poetry Series (McMW) 7:00pm–9:30pm Teens, Adults McMahon Wintonbury Library Open Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 11 2025 Thu Wintonbury Poetry Series (McMW) 7:00pm–9:30pm McMahon Wintonbury Library Open Library Branch: McMahon Wintonbury Library Room: McMW Multipurpose Space Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts and Culture, Community Event, Poetry Registration Required Event Details: The Wintonbury Poetry Series is pleased to host Kim Hunt and Clare Rossini at our December reading. 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.
This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Dec 12 2025 Fri Homeschool Fun Friday: Children's Museum (Engineering & Live Animals) 1:00pm–2:30pm Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens Prosser Library Open Registration Required This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Dec 12 2025 Fri Homeschool Fun Friday: Children's Museum (Engineering & Live Animals) 1:00pm–2:30pm Prosser Library Open 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.
This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 13 2025 Sat Arm Knit a Scarf (McMW) 10:30am–12:00pm Tweens, Teens, Adults McMahon Wintonbury Library Open Registration Required This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 13 2025 Sat Arm Knit a Scarf (McMW) 10:30am–12:00pm McMahon Wintonbury Library Open Library Branch: McMahon Wintonbury Library Room: McMW Multipurpose Space Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults Program Type: Crafts, Hands-on Learning Registration Required Event Details: Did you know it's possible to knit using only your arms? No experience necessary! Make a scarf using one skein of chunky yarn and your arms. All supplies and instruction are provided. 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.
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Dec 13 2025 Sat Pokémon Club @ Prosser 11:30am–1:00pm Children, Tweens, Teens Prosser Library This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Dec 13 2025 Sat Pokémon Club @ Prosser 11:30am–1:00pm Prosser Library Library Branch: Prosser Library Room: Prosser Community Room Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens Program Type: Gaming, Other Event Details: Pokémon Club returns to Prosser Library at a new time (11:30 AM - 1:00 PM)! 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.
This event is in the "Preschool" group Dec 15 2025 Mon Special Storytime with Poppi's Planet (Prosser) 10:30am–11:30am Preschool Prosser Library Open Registration Required This event is in the "Preschool" group Dec 15 2025 Mon Special Storytime with Poppi's Planet (Prosser) 10:30am–11:30am Prosser Library Open Library Branch: Prosser Library Room: Prosser Community Room Age Group: Preschool Program Type: Performance, Storytime Registration Required Event Details: Erin Shea of Poppi's Planet's will be returning to 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 one week prior to the event. Caregivers This program is designed for children and caregivers. Please plan to attend with your child for this program.
This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Dec 16 2025 Tue Beginner Knitting for Teens and Tweens (McMW) 4:00pm–5:00pm Tweens, Teens McMahon Wintonbury Library Open Registration Required This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Dec 16 2025 Tue Beginner Knitting for Teens and Tweens (McMW) 4:00pm–5:00pm McMahon Wintonbury Library Open 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: Want to try knitting? This class is for you! Learn knitting basics while working on a project designed for beginners. Knitting needles and yarn will be provided. Registration is required. 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 16 2025 Tue Social Justice Book Club: On Tyranny by Timothy Snyder (Virtual) 6:30pm–7:30pm Adults Virtual Open Registration Required Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 16 2025 Tue Social Justice Book Club: On Tyranny by Timothy Snyder (Virtual) 6:30pm–7:30pm Virtual Open Library Branch: Virtual Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Discussion, Civics and Social Justice Registration Required Event Details: Our December title will be On Tyranny by Timothy Snyder. The Founding Fathers tried to protect us from the threat they knew, the tyranny that overcame ancient democracy. 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.
This event is in the "Preschool" group Dec 17 2025 Wed Storytime & Craft Hour (McMW) 10:30am–11:30am Preschool McMahon Wintonbury Library Open Registration Required This event is in the "Preschool" group Dec 17 2025 Wed Storytime & Craft Hour (McMW) 10:30am–11:30am McMahon Wintonbury Library Open 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! 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. Caregivers This program is designed for children and caregivers. Please plan to attend with your child for this program.
This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 17 2025 Wed Meditation (Virtual) 1:30pm–2:00pm Adults Virtual Open Registration Required Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 17 2025 Wed Meditation (Virtual) 1:30pm–2:00pm Virtual Open Library Branch: Virtual Age Group: Adults Program Type: Health and Wellness Registration Required Event Details: Take a guided meditation journey break out of your day 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 one week 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.
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Dec 17 2025 Wed Youth Chess Club (McMW) 5:30pm–6:30pm Children, Tweens, Teens McMahon Wintonbury Library Open Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Dec 17 2025 Wed Youth Chess Club (McMW) 5:30pm–6:30pm McMahon Wintonbury Library Open Library Branch: McMahon Wintonbury Library Room: McMW Multipurpose Space Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens Program Type: Gaming, Hands-on Learning 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 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 one week prior to the event.
This event is in the "Teens" group Dec 18 2025 Thu Teen Dungeons & Dragons (McMW) 6:00pm–8:00pm Teens McMahon Wintonbury Library Full Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Dec 18 2025 Thu Teen Dungeons & Dragons (McMW) 6:00pm–8:00pm McMahon Wintonbury Library Full 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! 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.
This event is in the "Preschool" group Dec 19 2025 Fri Tiny Food Explorers (Prosser) 10:30am–11:30am Preschool Prosser Library Open Registration Required This event is in the "Preschool" group Dec 19 2025 Fri Tiny Food Explorers (Prosser) 10:30am–11:30am Prosser Library Open Library Branch: Prosser Library Room: Prosser Lounge Age Group: Preschool Program Type: Food and Drink Registration Required Event Details: Join Food Explorers for an interactive cooking class for your little chef! They'll make Biscoff Banana Trifles with layers of crumbled cookie, pudding, sliced bananas, and homemade whipped cream.
This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Dec 19 2025 Fri Homeschool Fun Friday: Crazy 8s Math (Prosser) 1:00pm–2:30pm Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens Prosser Library Open Registration Required This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Dec 19 2025 Fri Homeschool Fun Friday: Crazy 8s Math (Prosser) 1:00pm–2:30pm Prosser Library Open 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.
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 20 2025 Sat Author Talk—Robert Shaw: An Actor’s Life on the Set of JAWS (Prosser) 12:30pm–1:30pm Teens, Adults Prosser Library Open Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 20 2025 Sat Author Talk—Robert Shaw: An Actor’s Life on the Set of JAWS (Prosser) 12:30pm–1:30pm Prosser Library Open Library Branch: Prosser Library Room: Prosser Community Room Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts and Culture, Author Event Registration Required Event Details: To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the movie JAWS, we’re hosting an author talk with Christopher Shaw Myers, the nephew of actor Robert Shaw. Robert Shaw was not your typical Hollywood actor. 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.
This event is in the "Preschool" group Dec 22 2025 Mon Storytime @ Prosser 10:30am–11:15am Preschool Prosser Library Open Registration Required This event is in the "Preschool" group Dec 22 2025 Mon Storytime @ Prosser 10:30am–11:15am Prosser Library Open Library Branch: Prosser Library Room: Prosser Community Room Age Group: Preschool Program Type: Storytime Registration Required Event Details: Join BPL librarians at Prosser Library for a weekly preschool storytime! Notes Caregivers This program is designed for children and caregivers. Please plan to attend with your child for this program.
This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Dec 23 2025 Tue Beginner Knitting for Teens and Tweens (McMW) 4:00pm–5:00pm Tweens, Teens McMahon Wintonbury Library Open Registration Required This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Dec 23 2025 Tue Beginner Knitting for Teens and Tweens (McMW) 4:00pm–5:00pm McMahon Wintonbury Library Open 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: Want to try knitting? This class is for you! Learn knitting basics while working on a project designed for beginners. Knitting needles and yarn will be provided. Registration is required. 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.
This event is in the "Teens" group Dec 23 2025 Tue Teen Advisory Group (TAG) Meeting (Prosser) 4:00pm–5:00pm Teens Prosser Library Open Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Dec 23 2025 Tue Teen Advisory Group (TAG) Meeting (Prosser) 4:00pm–5:00pm Prosser Library Open Library Branch: Prosser Library Room: Prosser Teen Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Meeting Registration Required Event Details: Welcome to the Teen Advisory Group (TAG)! TAG is open to students in grades 7–12. Join us for pizza and a discussion about teen library services in Bloomfield. Attend the meetings that work for you. Always open to new members. 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. Friends Sponsored Event This event is generously funded by the Friends of the Bloomfield Public Library.
This event is in the "Preschool" group Dec 24 2025 Wed Storytime & Craft Hour (McMW) 10:30am–11:30am Preschool McMahon Wintonbury Library Open Registration Required This event is in the "Preschool" group Dec 24 2025 Wed Storytime & Craft Hour (McMW) 10:30am–11:30am McMahon Wintonbury Library Open 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! 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. Caregivers This program is designed for children and caregivers. Please plan to attend with your child for this program.
Dec 24 2025 Wed Libraries CLOSING EARLY (Time TBD) 5:00pm–8:00pm All Branches Closing Dec 24 2025 Wed Closing Libraries CLOSING EARLY (Time TBD) 5:00pm–8:00pm Branches: McMahon Wintonbury Library, Prosser Library, Off Site, Virtual, Temporary Locations Description: Time TBD by the Town. BPL Online is always open!
