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ABC Time (Atrium Book & Craft Hour)

10:30am - 11:30am
Preschool
Open
Registration
Library Branch: BPL Atrium Library
Room: Atrium Children's Space
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:

Join BPL Youth Librarians for a featured book and craft at our Atrium location (1300 Hall Blvd., Bloomfield). 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. 

Youth Spooky Crafternoon (Atrium)

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Children, Tweens, Teens
Library Branch: BPL Atrium Library
Room: Atrium Children's Space
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Crafts
Event Details:

Are you waiting for the second season of, Wednesday, on Netflix? Have you already seen the movie, Beetlejuice Beetlejuice? Then join the Youth Services Department to make some spooky crafts!

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.

Meditation (Virtual)

1:30pm - 2:00pm
Adults
Open
Registration
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health and Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
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. 

Library Building Committee Meeting (Virtual)

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
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.

Technology Class: Basic Computer Skills Series (330 Park, Rm. 117)

9:00am - 10:00am
Adults
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: BPL Tech Express
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology Class
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

If you consider yourself a beginning computer user and need help with basic technology skills, this class is 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.

CT Tax Q&A (Atrium)

11:00am - 12:00pm
Adults
Open
Registration
Library Branch: BPL Atrium Library
Room: Atrium Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Finance
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

The State of Connecticut Department of Revenue Services (DRS) is visiting public libraries to answer questions related to Connecticut taxes and familiarize taxpayers with the new online portal myconneCT, where you can file Connecticut tax returns,

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.

Mystery Book Discussion: The Maid (Virtual or Atrium)

4:00pm - 5:30pm
Adults
Open
Registration
Library Branch: BPL Atrium Library
Room: Atrium Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

At this member-run program, we'll be discussing: The Maid by Nita Prose. This is a hybrid event - you can attend on Zoom or at The Atrium.

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. 

DIY Mini-Canvas Art (Teens; Atrium)

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Teens
Open
Registration
Library Branch: BPL Atrium Library
Room: Atrium Conference Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Crafts, Hands-on Learning
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

BPL will provide the supplies, you provide the creativity! At DIY Mini-Canvas Art, teens in grades 7-12 are invited to join us at the BPL Atrium Library to create their own 3"x3" masterpiece to take home. What will you create?

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.

Caregiver Support Group/Healing Hearts (Senior Center)

1:30pm - 3:00pm
Adults
Open
Registration
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health and Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
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 health o

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.

Public Art Commission Meeting (Virtual)

5:15pm - 6:15pm
Open
Registration
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Program Type: Meeting
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited

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. 

Millennials Read: Maker Night (Cossitt Creation Station, North Granby)

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Open
Registration
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion, Hands-on Learning
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

At this no-stress book discussion, join readers in their 20s, 30s, and 40s to talk about current book picks. You do not need to be reading anything to participate. A partnership between Bloomfield, Granby, and Simsbury libraries and open to all.

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.

Technology Class: Basic Computer Skills Series (330 Park, Rm. 117)

9:00am - 10:00am
Adults
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: BPL Tech Express
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology Class
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

If you consider yourself a beginning computer user and need help with basic technology skills, this class is 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.

Veterans Day - Libraries CLOSED

All Day
Closing
Branches:
BPL Atrium Library, BPL Tech Express, Off Site, Virtual
Description:

BPL Online is always open!

Library Board Meeting (Virtual or Atrium)

5:30pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Open
Registration
Library Branch: BPL Atrium Library
Room: Atrium Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Meeting
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
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 at BPL Atrium.

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.

ABC Time (Atrium Book & Craft Hour)

10:30am - 11:30am
Preschool
Open
Registration
Library Branch: BPL Atrium Library
Room: Atrium Children's Space
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:

Join BPL Youth Librarians for a featured book and craft at our Atrium location (1300 Hall Blvd., Bloomfield). 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. 

Library Building Committee Meeting (Virtual)

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
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.

The Probate Process: What Is It? And Why Do We Need It? (Virtual)

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults
Open
Registration
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Finance, Legal
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

For many people the word “probate” triggers fear or anxiety of what the process to come may be like. But that does not necessarily have to be your experience!

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.

Wintonbury Book Discussion (Virtual)- The Wealth of Shadows by Graham Moore

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Adults
Open
Registration
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

A Wealth of Shadows by Graham Moore

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. 

Technology Class: Basic Computer Skills Series (330 Park, Rm. 117)

9:00am - 10:00am
Adults
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: BPL Tech Express
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology Class
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

If you consider yourself a beginning computer user and need help with basic technology skills, this class is 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.

Book Bites (Virtual or Atrium)

10:30am - 11:30am
Adults
Open
Registration
Library Branch: BPL Atrium Library
Room: Atrium Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

What will you read next? Join us at BPL Atrium Library or on Zoom to learn about new releases, current bestsellers, librarian favorites, and recommend books to each other. Light refreshments will be served to those attending in-person.

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. 

Pokémon Club

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Children, Tweens, Teens
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Crafts, Other
Event Details:

Kids are invited to hang out with Miss Nicole at 330 Park Ave., Bloomfield (Room 131) 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!

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.

Opera Talk: Tosca (Virtual)

1:00pm - 2:15pm
Adults
Open
Registration
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts and Culture
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Love! Jealousy!! Lasciviousness!!! Torture!!!! Murder!!!!! Execution!!!!!! Suicide!!!!!!!

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.

Teen Advisory Group (TAG) Meeting (Gr. 7-12; Atrium)

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Teens
Open
Registration
Library Branch: BPL Atrium Library
Room: Atrium Conference Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Meeting
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Welcome to the Teen Advisory Group (TAG)! TAG is open to students in grades 7-12. Join us at BPL Atrium Library for pizza and a discussion about teen library services in Bloomfield. Attend the meetings that work 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.

ABC Time (Atrium Book & Craft Hour)

10:30am - 11:30am
Preschool
Open
Registration
Library Branch: BPL Atrium Library
Room: Atrium Children's Space
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:

Join BPL Youth Librarians for a featured book and craft at our Atrium location (1300 Hall Blvd., Bloomfield). 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.