This event is in the "All Ages" group Jun 21 2025 Sat Caribbean Heritage Month Celebration (McMW) 1:00pm–2:00pm All Ages McMahon Wintonbury Library This event is in the "All Ages" group Jun 21 2025 Sat Caribbean Heritage Month Celebration (McMW) 1:00pm–2:00pm McMahon Wintonbury Library Library Branch: McMahon Wintonbury Library Room: McMW Multipurpose Space Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Arts and Culture, Author Event, Crafts, Performance, Storytime, Workshop Event Details: Join dance educator and author Coryse Villarouel for an exciting workshop celebrating Caribbean dance and Carnival! Learn how to create a traditional headpiece, master vibrant dance moves, and hear Ms. 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.
Jul 4 2025 Fri Independence Day - Libraries CLOSED All Day Some Branches Closing Jul 4 2025 Fri Closing Independence Day - Libraries CLOSED All Day Branches: BPL Atrium Library, BPL Tech Express, McMahon Wintonbury Library, Off Site, Virtual Description: BPL Online is always open!
This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Jul 8 2025 Tue Make a Minecraft Bobblehead (McMW) 3:30pm–5:00pm Tweens, Teens McMahon Wintonbury Library Open Registration Required This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Jul 8 2025 Tue Make a Minecraft Bobblehead (McMW) 3:30pm–5:00pm McMahon Wintonbury Library Open Library Branch: McMahon Wintonbury Library Room: McMW Multipurpose Space Age Group: Tweens, Teens Program Type: Crafts, Gaming, Workshop Registration Required Event Details: Let's make a Minecraft Clay Bobblehead! 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 This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 15 2025 Tue Intro to Artificial Intelligence (AI) (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 Jul 15 2025 Tue Intro to Artificial Intelligence (AI) (Virtual) 6:30pm–7:30pm Virtual Open Library Branch: Virtual Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Workshop Registration Required Event Details: Get a rapid introduction to artificial intelligence in just 60 minutes, covering key concepts, generative AI, and privacy considerations. 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 "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 19 2025 Sat Needle Felted Soap Workshop With Lyric Hill Farm (McMW) 10:30am–1:00pm Teens, Adults McMahon Wintonbury Library Waitlist Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 19 2025 Sat Needle Felted Soap Workshop With Lyric Hill Farm (McMW) 10:30am–1:00pm McMahon Wintonbury Library Waitlist Library Branch: McMahon Wintonbury Library Room: McMW Multipurpose Space Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts and Culture, Crafts, Workshop Registration Required Event Details: This class will cover the techniques of creating needle felted art on a pre felted bar of soap. Paricipants may use one of the designs from Lyric Farm or create a design of their own. 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 "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Jul 22 2025 Tue Mystic Seaport presents, "Scrimshaw: The Sailor’s Art" (McMW) 4:00pm–5:00pm 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 Jul 22 2025 Tue Mystic Seaport presents, "Scrimshaw: The Sailor’s Art" (McMW) 4:00pm–5:00pm McMahon Wintonbury Library Open Library Branch: McMahon Wintonbury Library Room: McMW Multipurpose Space Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens Program Type: Arts and Culture, Crafts, Hands-on Learning, Workshop Registration Required Event Details: Learn about the unique art form of scrimshaw, which was born aboard whaling ships in the 1800s. Discover what elements in the lives of whalemen at sea helped them develop the art of scrimshaw. 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 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 "Adults" group Aug 20 2025 Wed Songwriting Workshop I (Virtual) 6:30pm–7:30pm Adults Virtual Open Registration Required Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group Aug 20 2025 Wed Songwriting Workshop I (Virtual) 6:30pm–7:30pm Virtual Open Library Branch: Virtual Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts and Culture, Workshop Registration Required Event Details: Have you always wanted to write songs, or perhaps wanted help refining songs you’ve already written? Through this workshop, you’ll learn the parts of a song, how to make it authentic to your experience, and how to enhance your lyrics. 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 27 2025 Wed Songwriting Workshop II (Virtual) 6:30pm–7:30pm Adults Virtual Open Registration Required Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group Aug 27 2025 Wed Songwriting Workshop II (Virtual) 6:30pm–7:30pm Virtual Open Library Branch: Virtual Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts and Culture, Workshop Registration Required Event Details: Have you always wanted to write songs, or perhaps wanted help refining songs you’ve already written? Through this workshop, you’ll learn the parts of a song, how to make it authentic to your experience, and how to enhance your lyrics. 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.
Sep 1 2025 Mon Labor Day - Libraries CLOSED All Day Some Branches Closing Sep 1 2025 Mon Closing Labor Day - Libraries CLOSED All Day Branches: BPL Atrium Library, BPL Tech Express, McMahon Wintonbury Library, Off Site, Virtual Description: BPL Online is always open!
Nov 11 2025 Tue Veterans Day - Libraries CLOSED All Day Some Branches Closing Nov 11 2025 Tue Closing Veterans Day - Libraries CLOSED All Day Branches: BPL Atrium Library, BPL Tech Express, McMahon Wintonbury Library, Off Site, Virtual Description: BPL Online is always open!
Nov 26 2025 Wed Libraries CLOSING EARLY All Day Some Branches Closing Nov 26 2025 Wed Closing Libraries CLOSING EARLY All Day Branches: BPL Atrium Library, BPL Tech Express, McMahon Wintonbury Library, Off Site, Virtual Description: Time TBD by the Town. BPL Online is always open!
Nov 27 - 28 2025 Thanksgiving Day & Recess - Libraries CLOSED All Day 11/27–11/28 Some Branches Closing Nov 27 - 28 2025 Closing Thanksgiving Day & Recess - Libraries CLOSED All Day 11/27–11/28 Branches: BPL Atrium Library, BPL Tech Express, McMahon Wintonbury Library, Off Site, Virtual Description: BPL Online is always open!
Dec 24 2025 Wed Libraries CLOSING EARLY All Day Some Branches Closing Dec 24 2025 Wed Closing Libraries CLOSING EARLY All Day Branches: BPL Atrium Library, BPL Tech Express, McMahon Wintonbury Library, Off Site, Virtual Description: Time TBD by the Town. BPL Online is always open!
Dec 25 2025 Thu Christmas Day - Libraries CLOSED All Day Some Branches Closing Dec 25 2025 Thu Closing Christmas Day - Libraries CLOSED All Day Branches: BPL Atrium Library, BPL Tech Express, McMahon Wintonbury Library, Off Site, Virtual Description: BPL Online is always open!
Dec 31 2025 Wed Libraries CLOSING EARLY All Day Some Branches Closing Dec 31 2025 Wed Closing Libraries CLOSING EARLY All Day Branches: BPL Atrium Library, BPL Tech Express, McMahon Wintonbury Library, Off Site, Virtual Description: Time TBD by the Town. BPL Online is always open!
