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Featured Events

make a bead fidget keychain

TYCLD: Make a Bead Fidget Keychain! (Prosser)

Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Prosser Community Room at Prosser Library

Program Type:

Crafts

Age Group:

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

Due to a last-minute change in our Take Your Child to the Library program schedule, Prosser's Rope-making program will be replaced by a BPL craft program. Miss Nicole will be on-hand to show families how to make a bead fidget keychain!

The children's museum and preschool presents furry friends saturday february 7 image of rabbit

TYCLD: Animal Adaptations & Habitats (McMW)

Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 12:30pm - 1:15pm
McMW Multipurpose Space at McMahon Wintonbury Library

Program Type:

Hands-on Learning, Nature

Age Group:

Preschool, Children, Tweens
Library Branch: McMahon Wintonbury Library
Room: McMW Multipurpose Space
Age Group: Preschool, Children, Tweens
Program Type: Hands-on Learning, Nature
Registration Required
Event Details:

LIVE ANIMALS! Safely encounter some furry friends with The Children’s Museum. Get up close to learn about different animals, investigate their adaptations, and find out how they live.

the whalemobile program on Saturday february 7 image of a humpback whale

TYCLD: The Whale Mobile SESSION ONE (Pre-K) (Prosser)

Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Prosser Community Room at Prosser Library

Program Type:

Community Event, Hands-on Learning, Nature, Other

Age Group:

Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Library Branch: Prosser Library
Room: Prosser Community Room
Age Group: Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Community Event, Hands-on Learning, Nature, Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

The Whalemobile brings Nile, a life-sized inflatable whale, right into Prosser Library! Children and families step inside the whale, explore real whale artifacts, and learn how these amazing animals live and are studied in the wild. 

the whalemobile saturday february 7 image of humpback whale

TYCLD: The Whale Mobile SESSION TWO (Ages 5+) (Prosser)

Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 2:30pm - 3:00pm
Prosser Community Room at Prosser Library

Program Type:

Community Event, Hands-on Learning, Nature, Other

Age Group:

Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Prosser Library
Room: Prosser Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Community Event, Hands-on Learning, Nature, Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

The Whalemobile brings Nile, a life-sized inflatable whale, right into Prosser Library! Children and families step inside the whale, explore real whale artifacts, and learn how these amazing animals live and are studied in the wild. 

the whalemobile saturday february 7 image of humpback whale

TYCLD: The Whale Mobile SESSION THREE (Ages 5+) (Prosser)

Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 3:00pm - 3:30pm
Prosser Community Room at Prosser Library

Program Type:

Community Event, Hands-on Learning, Nature, Other

Age Group:

Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Prosser Library
Room: Prosser Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Community Event, Hands-on Learning, Nature, Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

The Whalemobile brings Nile, a life-sized inflatable whale, right into Prosser Library! Children and families step inside the whale, explore real whale artifacts, and learn how these amazing animals live and are studied in the wild. 

the whalemobile saturday february 7 image of humpback whale

TYCLD: The Whale Mobile SESSION FOUR (Ages 5+) (Prosser)

Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Prosser Community Room at Prosser Library

Program Type:

Community Event, Hands-on Learning, Nature, Other

Age Group:

Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Prosser Library
Room: Prosser Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Community Event, Hands-on Learning, Nature, Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

The Whalemobile brings Nile, a life-sized inflatable whale, right into Prosser Library! Children and families step inside the whale, explore real whale artifacts, and learn how these amazing animals live and are studied in the wild. 

storytime at prosser

Storytime @ Prosser

Monday, February 9, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Prosser Community Room at Prosser Library

Program Type:

Storytime

Age Group:

Preschool
Library Branch: Prosser Library
Room: Prosser Community Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join BPL librarians at Prosser for a weekly preschool storytime! 

images of carrots, turnips, parsley

Agriculture Information Session with Chicks Ahoy Farm (Prosser)

Monday, February 9, 2026 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Prosser Library

Program Type:

Business and Career, Nature

Age Group:

All Ages
Library Branch: Prosser Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Business and Career, Nature
Event Details:

Chicks Ahoy Farm will be on location at Prosser Library to provide information about their upcoming Bloomfield Community Meetings, fact sheets, a newsletter sign-up sheet, and a bunch of FREE goodies (stickers, shirts, tote bags)!

graphical image of open laptop

Tech Class Series: Computer Basics (Prosser)

Monday, February 9, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Prosser Technology Classroom (Upper Level) at Prosser Library

Program Type:

Technology Class

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: Prosser Library
Room: Prosser Technology Classroom (Upper Level)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology Class
Registration Required
Event Details:

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

image of the planet Earth

Great Decisions: Trump Tariffs and the Future of the World Economy (Virtual)

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Virtual

Program Type:

Civics and Social Justice

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Civics and Social Justice
Registration Required
Event Details:

Trump’s trade and tariff policies have shaken global economic norms. What’s the rationale behind this radical shift in economic policy, and what are the implications for multilateral trade and geopolitics?

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Meditation (Virtual)

1:30pm–2:00pm
Adults
Virtual
Open
Registration Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health and Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Take a guided meditation break 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 two weeks 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. 

Presidents' 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!

Food Explorers: Vegetarian Sushi Bowls and Summer Rolls (McMW)

4:00pm–5:00pm
Adults
McMahon Wintonbury Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: McMahon Wintonbury Library
Room: McMW Multipurpose Space
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Food and Drink, Hands-on Learning, Health and Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Get Cooking with Food Explorers! (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 two weeks prior to the event.

Meditation (Virtual)

1:30pm–2:00pm
Adults
Virtual
Open
Registration Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health and Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Take a guided meditation break 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 two weeks 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. 

Film Showing: My Friend Kim and Q&A with Director Maribeth Abrams and Compassion & Choices (Prosser)

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adults
Prosser Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Prosser Library
Room: Prosser Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health and Wellness, Legal
Registration Required
Event Details:

One woman's voice redefines compassion through her fight for medical aid in dying in the state of Connecticut. 

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.

Radon Awareness and Wellness Screenings with WHBHD (Prosser)

10:30am–12:00pm
Adults
Prosser Library
Library Branch: Prosser Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health and Wellness
Event Details:

Rescheduled from January 26:

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.

Upward Mobility Program—Information Table (Prosser)

3:00pm–5:00pm
Adults
Prosser Library
Library Branch: Prosser Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Civics and Social Justice, Health and Wellness
Event Details:

Stop by Prosser Library to learn more about the Upward Mobility program at The Village for Families & Children in Hartford. Upward Mobility is a partnership program where coaches work one-on-one with you and your family.

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.

Meditation (Virtual)

1:30pm–2:00pm
Adults
Virtual
Open
Registration Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health and Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Take a guided meditation break 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 two weeks 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. 

Introduction to Sourdough (Prosser)

11:00am–12:00pm
Teens, Adults
Prosser Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Prosser Library
Room: Prosser Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Food and Drink, Health and Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Discover the art and science of artisan sourdough in this comprehensive program with Isabelle from Wild Rise! You’ll learn everything from nurturing your starter to creating beautiful, flavorful loaves.

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.

Upward Mobility Program - Information Table (McMW)

3:00pm–5:00pm
Adults
McMahon Wintonbury Library
Library Branch: McMahon Wintonbury Library
Room: McMW Multipurpose Space
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Civics and Social Justice, Health and Wellness
Event Details:

Stop by McMahon Wintonbury Library to learn more about the Upward Mobility program at The Village for Families & Children in Hartford. Upward Mobility is a partnership program where coaches work one-on-one with you and your family.

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.

Caregiver Support Group/Healing Hearts (Bloomfield Senior Center)

1:30pm–3:00pm
Adults
Off Site
Open
Registration Required
Offsite Event
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 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 two weeks prior to the event.

Center For Medicare Advocacy: Making The Most of Your Medicare (Prosser)

10:30am–11:30am
Adults
Prosser Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Prosser Library
Room: Prosser Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Finance, Health and Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

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.

The Most Expensive Mistake You Can Make With Your Life Insurance (McMW)

3:00pm–4:00pm
Adults
McMahon Wintonbury Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: McMahon Wintonbury Library
Room: McMW Multipurpose Space
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Finance, Health and Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

You’ve paid the premiums, but have you secured the payout? Most people assume their policy is "set it and forget it," but getting married or having children can flip your coverage upside down if you don't update it.

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.

Holistic Approaches to Managing Menopause (Virtual)

6:30pm–7:30pm
Adults
Prosser Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Prosser Library
Room: Prosser Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health and Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for an informational presentation on holistic approaches to midlife wellness.

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.

Caregiver Support Group/Healing Hearts (Bloomfield Senior Center)

1:30pm–3:00pm
Adults
Off Site
Open
Registration Required
Offsite Event
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 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 two weeks prior to the event.

Progress for Chronic Pain (Prosser)

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
Prosser Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Prosser Library
Room: Prosser Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health and Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Dealing with pain from injury that's healed or pain that persists without any diagnostic findings? Does the pain often change in location, intensity and frequency but has never truly resolved?

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.

Good Friday - Libraries CLOSED

All Day
All Branches
Closing
Branches:
McMahon Wintonbury Library, Prosser Library, Off Site, Virtual, Temporary Locations
Description:

BPL Online is always open!

Mindful Nature Journaling for Tweens & Teens (McMW)

2:00pm–3:00pm
Tweens, Teens
McMahon Wintonbury Library
Open
Registration Required
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.

Smart Funeral Planning (Prosser)

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
Prosser Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Prosser Library
Room: Prosser Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Finance, Health and Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Sahara Farrugio, funeral director and owner of Smart Funeral Planning, for an informative and compassionate presentation.

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.

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!

Caregiver Support Group/Healing Hearts (Bloomfield Senior Center)

1:30pm–3:00pm
Adults
Off Site
Open
Registration Required
Offsite Event
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 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 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!

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!

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!