This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 30 2025 Wed Meditation (Virtual) 1:30pm–2:00pm Adults Virtual Open Registration Required Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 30 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 "Adults" group Jul 30 2025 Wed The Power of Personal Development (McMW or Virtual) 6:30pm–7:30pm Adults McMahon Wintonbury Library Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 30 2025 Wed The Power of Personal Development (McMW or Virtual) 6:30pm–7:30pm McMahon Wintonbury Library Open Library Branch: McMahon Wintonbury Library Room: McMW Multipurpose Space Age Group: Adults Program Type: Business and Career, Workshop Registration Required Event Details: “If you are not willing to learn, no one can help you. If you are determined to learn, no one canstop you.” - Zig Ziglar 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 Summer Reading All Summer Reading events are generously funded by the Friends of the Bloomfield Public Library.
This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 31 2025 Thu Crafternoon: Happy Birthday, Harry Potter! (Tweens, Teens & Adults; McMW) 2:00pm–3:00pm 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 Jul 31 2025 Thu Crafternoon: Happy Birthday, Harry Potter! (Tweens, Teens & Adults; McMW) 2:00pm–3:00pm 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: Are you a Harry Potter fan? Today is his birthday! Join us for a variety of Hogwarts inspired crafts and snacks. 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 Summer Reading All Summer Reading events are generously funded by the Friends of the Bloomfield Public Library.
This event is in the "Adults" group Aug 1 2025 Fri Technology Class: Google Docs Series (McMW) 9:00am–10:00am Adults McMahon Wintonbury Library Full/Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Aug 1 2025 Fri Technology Class: Google Docs Series (McMW) 9:00am–10:00am McMahon Wintonbury Library Full/Closed Library Branch: McMahon Wintonbury Library Room: McMW Multipurpose Space Age Group: Adults Program Type: Technology Class Registration Required Event Details: Did you know that with a free Gmail account, you also have access to a Google Suite of tools that includes Google Docs? 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 Aug 2 2025 Sat Build A Flower Bouquet For Adults & Teens (McMW) 11:00am–12:30pm Teens, Adults McMahon Wintonbury Library Waitlist Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Aug 2 2025 Sat Build A Flower Bouquet For Adults & Teens (McMW) 11:00am–12:30pm McMahon Wintonbury Library Waitlist Library Branch: McMahon Wintonbury Library Room: McMW Multipurpose Space Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts and Culture, Crafts, Nature Registration Required Event Details: Build a Bouquet: Participants learn the five elements in creating a stunning market bouquet, then build their own arrangements. This workshop is best for adults and teens. 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 Summer Reading All Summer Reading events are generously funded by the Friends of the Bloomfield Public Library.
This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Aug 2 2025 Sat Build A Flower Bouquet For Families (McMW) 1:00pm–2:30pm Preschool, Children, Tweens McMahon Wintonbury 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 Aug 2 2025 Sat Build A Flower Bouquet For Families (McMW) 1:00pm–2:30pm McMahon Wintonbury Library Open Library Branch: McMahon Wintonbury Library Room: McMW Children's Space Age Group: Preschool, Children, Tweens Program Type: Arts and Culture, Crafts, Nature Registration Required Event Details: Build a Bouquet: Children and their caregivers can learn about flowers and making bouquets. Then they canwork together to build an arrangement. 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. Friends Summer Reading All Summer Reading events are generously funded by the Friends of the Bloomfield Public Library.
This event is in the "Adults" group Aug 4 2025 Mon Ozobots: Explore Easy Coding & Robotics (McMW) 2:00pm–3:00pm Adults McMahon Wintonbury Library Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Aug 4 2025 Mon Ozobots: Explore Easy Coding & Robotics (McMW) 2:00pm–3:00pm McMahon Wintonbury Library Open Library Branch: McMahon Wintonbury Library Room: McMW Multipurpose Space Age Group: Adults Program Type: Hands-on Learning, Technology Class Registration Required Event Details: Ozobots are little robots that are designed as an introduction to coding. You use color combinations to move the ozobot on a path from one location to another. Join us for easy coding and robotics fun! 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 Summer Reading All Summer Reading events are generously funded by the Friends of the Bloomfield Public Library.
This event is in the "Adults" group Aug 5 2025 Tue Jeffrey Engel Presents Franco Corelli (Virtual) 1:00pm–2:15pm Adults Virtual Open Registration Required Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group Aug 5 2025 Tue Jeffrey Engel Presents Franco Corelli (Virtual) 1:00pm–2:15pm Virtual Open Library Branch: Virtual Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts and Culture Registration Required Event Details: Jeffrey Engel will present facts and music highlighting Franco Corelli. More details to come! 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 (with Recording) 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 program may be recorded.
This event is in the "Adults" group Aug 5 2025 Tue A History of the TV Talk Show (Virtual) 6:30pm–7:30pm Adults Virtual Open Registration Required Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group Aug 5 2025 Tue A History of the TV Talk Show (Virtual) 6:30pm–7:30pm Virtual Open Library Branch: Virtual Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts and Culture Registration Required Event Details: Join Brian Rose, Professor Emeritus, Fordham University, for a brief history of the television talk show. From its start in the early 1950s, the talk show has been one of television’s most versatile and durable formats. 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 Summer Reading All Summer Reading events are generously funded by the Friends of the Bloomfield Public Library. 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 This event is in the "Children" group Aug 6 2025 Wed Celebrate Our Community Helpers Storytime (McMW) 10:30am–11:30am Preschool, Children McMahon Wintonbury Library Open Registration Required This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group Aug 6 2025 Wed Celebrate Our Community Helpers Storytime (McMW) 10:30am–11:30am McMahon Wintonbury Library Open Library Branch: McMahon Wintonbury Library Room: McMW Children's Space Age Group: Preschool, Children Program Type: Storytime Registration Required Event Details: Join BPL Youth Librarians for a story time and craft at our the McMahon Wintonbury Library, 1015 Blue Hills Avenue. 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 Aug 6 2025 Wed Caregiver Support Group/Healing Hearts (Bloomfield Senior Center) 1:30pm–3:00pm Adults Off Site Open Registration Required Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group Aug 6 2025 Wed Caregiver Support Group/Healing Hearts (Bloomfield Senior Center) 1:30pm–3:00pm Off Site Open 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 h 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.
Aug 6 2025 Wed Public Art Commission Meeting (Virtual) 5:15pm–6:15pm Virtual Open Registration Required Virtual Event Aug 6 2025 Wed Public Art Commission Meeting (Virtual) 5:15pm–6:15pm Virtual Open Library Branch: Virtual Program Type: Meeting Registration 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. 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 Aug 6 2025 Wed Dangers of Extreme Heat - What to Know About Heat and How to Stay Safe (Virtual) 6:30pm–8:00pm Adults Virtual Open Registration Required Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group Aug 6 2025 Wed Dangers of Extreme Heat - What to Know About Heat and How to Stay Safe (Virtual) 6:30pm–8:00pm Virtual Open Library Branch: Virtual Age Group: Adults Program Type: Health and Wellness, Nature Registration Required Event Details: The risks and dangers of extreme heat are growing each year as climate change worsens. In high income countries, heat is one of the largest weather related causes of death. 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 (with Recording) 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 program may be recorded.
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Aug 7 2025 Thu Crafternoon: Marbled Greeting Cards (Teens & Adults; McMW) 2:00pm–3:00pm Teens, Adults McMahon Wintonbury Library Waitlist Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Aug 7 2025 Thu Crafternoon: Marbled Greeting Cards (Teens & Adults; McMW) 2:00pm–3:00pm McMahon Wintonbury Library Waitlist Library Branch: McMahon Wintonbury Library Room: McMW Multipurpose Space Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Crafts, Hands-on Learning Registration Required Event Details: Make one-of-a-kind greeting cards! Using shaving cream and acrylic paint, we will use a marbling technique to create these unique cards. 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 Summer Reading All Summer Reading events are generously funded by the Friends of the Bloomfield Public Library.
This event is in the "Teens" group Aug 7 2025 Thu Teen Afterhours Gaming Lock-in (McMW) 8:00pm–10:00pm Teens McMahon Wintonbury Library Open Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Aug 7 2025 Thu Teen Afterhours Gaming Lock-in (McMW) 8:00pm–10:00pm McMahon Wintonbury Library Open Library Branch: McMahon Wintonbury Library Age Group: Teens Program Type: Gaming Registration Required Event Details: It's the end of Summer (Reading) and you're invited to our first ever Teen Lock-in! 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 Summer Reading All Summer Reading events are generously funded by the Friends of the Bloomfield Public Library.
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 This event is in the "All Ages" group Aug 8 2025 Fri SUMMER READING FINALE featuring Science Heroes: "Adventure of the Missing Color" (McMW) 1:30pm–2:30pm Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens, All Ages McMahon Wintonbury 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 This event is in the "All Ages" group Aug 8 2025 Fri SUMMER READING FINALE featuring Science Heroes: "Adventure of the Missing Color" (McMW) 1:30pm–2:30pm McMahon Wintonbury Library Open Library Branch: McMahon Wintonbury Library Room: McMW Multipurpose Space Age Group: Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens, All Ages Program Type: Hands-on Learning, Performance, Other Registration Required Event Details: On this final day of our Summer Reading program, join BPL and Science Heroes on a mission to turn science into an adventure! 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 Summer Reading All Summer Reading events are generously funded by the Friends of the Bloomfield Public Library.
This event is in the "Adults" group Aug 11 2025 Mon Mystery Book Discussion: Broken Harbor (Virtual) 4:00pm–5:30pm Adults Virtual Open Registration Required Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group Aug 11 2025 Mon Mystery Book Discussion: Broken Harbor (Virtual) 4:00pm–5:30pm Virtual Open Library Branch: Virtual Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Discussion Registration Required Event Details: At this member-run program, we'll be discussing: Broken Harbor by Tana French. Copies of the book will be available approximately one month in advance at the library's service desk. 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 Aug 12 2025 Tue Library Board Meeting (Virtual or McMahon Wintonbury) 6:00pm–8:00pm Adults McMahon Wintonbury Library Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Aug 12 2025 Tue Library Board Meeting (Virtual or McMahon Wintonbury) 6:00pm–8:00pm McMahon Wintonbury Library Open Library Branch: McMahon Wintonbury Library Room: McMW Multipurpose Space 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 one week prior to the event.
This event is in the "Adults" group Aug 12 2025 Tue On My Own: Self-Taught Artists (Virtual) 7:00pm–8:00pm Adults Virtual Open Registration Required Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group Aug 12 2025 Tue On My Own: Self-Taught Artists (Virtual) 7:00pm–8:00pm Virtual Open Library Branch: Virtual Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts and Culture Registration Required Event Details: Let’s explore the work of artists who had little to no formal training, many of whom began painting later in life. 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 "Preschool" group Aug 13 2025 Wed Storytime & Craft Hour (McMW) 10:30am–11:30am Preschool McMahon Wintonbury Library Open Registration Required This event is in the "Preschool" group Aug 13 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 story time and craft at the 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 "All Ages" group Aug 13 2025 Wed West Hartford-Bloomfield Health District Resources for Families and Caregivers (McMW) 10:30am–12:00pm All Ages McMahon Wintonbury Library This event is in the "All Ages" group Aug 13 2025 Wed West Hartford-Bloomfield Health District Resources for Families and Caregivers (McMW) 10:30am–12:00pm McMahon Wintonbury Library Library Branch: McMahon Wintonbury Library Room: McMW Multipurpose Space Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Health and Wellness Event Details: Drop in from 10:30 to 12PM at McMahon Wintonbury Library, 1015 Blue Hills Ave, to learn about health resources and services available from The West Hartford-Bloomfield Health District. 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.
Aug 13 2025 Wed Library Building Committee Meeting (Virtual) 6:00pm–8:00pm Virtual Virtual Event Aug 13 2025 Wed Library Building Committee Meeting (Virtual) 6:00pm–8:00pm Virtual Library Branch: Virtual Program Type: Meeting Event Details: All meetings of the Library Building Committee are open to the public. All meetings will be remote via Zoom at 6 pm unless otherwise noted on the meeting agenda. 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 Aug 13 2025 Wed Job Series: How to Build, Develop and Work your Network (Virtual) 6:30pm–7:30pm Adults Virtual Open Registration Required Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group Aug 13 2025 Wed Job Series: How to Build, Develop and Work your Network (Virtual) 6:30pm–7:30pm Virtual Open Library Branch: Virtual Age Group: Adults Program Type: Business and Career Registration Required Event Details: Savvy job seekers understand that networking is one of the key skills needed in order to drive a productive job search campaign. Why? 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 Aug 14 2025 Thu Lunch and Learn: "The ABCs of Legacy Letters" (McMW) 12:00pm–1:00pm Adults McMahon Wintonbury Library Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Aug 14 2025 Thu Lunch and Learn: "The ABCs of Legacy Letters" (McMW) 12:00pm–1:00pm McMahon Wintonbury Library Open Library Branch: McMahon Wintonbury Library Room: McMW Multipurpose Space Age Group: Adults Program Type: Health and Wellness Registration Required Event Details: The ABCs of Legacy Letters presented by Jane Fisher, Oasis Senior Advisor 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.
