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Back-to-School Maker Night (McMW)

Thursday, September 4, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
McMW Multipurpose Space at McMahon Wintonbury Library

Program Type:

Crafts, Hands-on Learning

Age Group:

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

Happy Back-to-School, students! Join us at McMahon Wintonbury Library for a DIY Maker Night. We will have different stations and you can drop in any time between 5:30 and 7 PM.

family time

Saturday Storytime for Families (McMW)

Saturday, September 6, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
McMW Children's Space at McMahon Wintonbury Library

Program Type:

Storytime

Age Group:

Preschool, Children
Library Branch: McMahon Wintonbury Library
Room: McMW Children's Space
Age Group: Preschool, Children
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Can't come to the library during the week? No problem! Join the BPL youth librarians on Saturday to read stories and sing songs. Registration is appreciated, but not required.

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Mastering Marketing & Budgeting for Small Business Success: Part 1 (Virtual)

Monday, September 8, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Virtual

Program Type:

Business and Career

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Business and Career
Event Details:

Are you a small business owner in your first year of business? Struggling to create a marketing plan and manage your finances effectively?

Medicare changes that are expected for 2026 With MediMike Monday 9/8/25 at 7pm

Medicare changes that are expected for 2026 with MediMike (Virtual)

Monday, September 8, 2025 at 7:00pm - 7:45pm
Virtual

Program Type:

Finance, Health and Wellness

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Finance, Health and Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Medicare 2026: What You Need to Know Seminar


 

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Supporting Immigrants and Refugees with IRIS (Virtual)

Tuesday, September 9, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
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:

Join Integrated Refugee & Immigrant Services (IRIS) to learn how to help refugees and immigrants rebuild their lives and strengthen our communities.

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Mastering Marketing & Budgeting for Small Business Success: Part 2 (Virtual)

Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Virtual

Program Type:

Business and Career

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Business and Career
Event Details:

Are you a small business owner in your first year of business? Struggling to create a marketing plan and manage your finances effectively?

Everything I Never Told You by Celeste Ng Virtual book discussion Thursday 9/18 @ 5:30 pm

Wintonbury Book Discussion (Virtual) Everything I Never Told You by Celeste Ng

Thursday, September 11, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Virtual

Program Type:

Book Discussion

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion
Registration Required
Event Details:

Everything I Never Told You by Celeste Ng

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Homeschool Club for Parents: Programs (Virtual or Simsbury Public Library)

Thursday, September 11, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual

Program Type:

Other

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Calling all homeschoolers! Come down to the Simsbury Public Library for an informational session about programs. We will discuss all things programming: 

family time

Saturday Storytime for Families (McMW)

Saturday, September 13, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
McMW Children's Space at McMahon Wintonbury Library

Program Type:

Storytime

Age Group:

Preschool, Children
Library Branch: McMahon Wintonbury Library
Room: McMW Children's Space
Age Group: Preschool, Children
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Can't come to the library during the week? No problem! Join the BPL youth librarians on Saturday to read stories and sing songs. Registration is appreciated, but not required.

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Book Bites (Virtual)

Monday, September 15, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Virtual

Program Type:

Book Discussion

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion
Registration Required
Event Details:

What will you read next? Join us to chat about new book releases, current bestsellers, librarian favorites, and recommend books to each other. 

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Medicare changes that are expected for 2026 with MediMike (Virtual)

7:00pm–7:45pm
Adults
Virtual
Open
Registration Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Finance, Health and Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Medicare 2026: What You Need to Know Seminar


 

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.

Bloomfield Greater Together Community Fund Office Hours (McMW)

6:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
McMahon Wintonbury Library
Library Branch: McMahon Wintonbury Library
Room: McMW Multipurpose Space
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Event, Finance
Event Details:

The Bloomfield Greater Together Community Fund recommends grants through The Hartford Foundation for Public Giving. The next grant round will run August 19 through October 1.

Veterans Day - Libraries CLOSED

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

BPL Online is always open!

Libraries CLOSING EARLY

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

Time TBD by the Town. BPL Online is always open!

Thanksgiving Day & Recess - Libraries CLOSED

All Day 11/27–11/28
All Branches
Closing
Branches:
BPL Atrium Library, BPL Tech Express, McMahon Wintonbury Library, Prosser Library, Off Site, Virtual
Description:

BPL Online is always open!

Libraries CLOSING EARLY

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

Time TBD by the Town. BPL Online is always open!

Christmas Day - Libraries CLOSED

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

BPL Online is always open!

Libraries CLOSING EARLY

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

Time TBD by the Town. BPL Online is always open!

New Year's Day - Libraries CLOSED

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

BPL Online is always open!

Martin Luther King Jr. Day - Libraries CLOSED

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

BPL Online is always open!

Presidents' Day - Libraries CLOSED

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

BPL Online is always open!

Good Friday - Libraries CLOSED

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

BPL Online is always open!

Memorial Day - Libraries CLOSED

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

BPL Online is always open!

Juneteenth - Libraries CLOSED

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

BPL Online is always open!

Independence Day - Libraries CLOSED

All Day 7/3–7/4
All Branches
Closing
Branches:
BPL Atrium Library, BPL Tech Express, McMahon Wintonbury Library, Prosser Library, Off Site, Virtual
Description:

BPL Online is always open!

Labor Day - Libraries CLOSED

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

BPL Online is always open!

Veterans Day - Libraries CLOSED

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

BPL Online is always open!

Libraries CLOSING EARLY

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

Time TBD by the Town. BPL Online is always open!

Thanksgiving Day & Recess - Libraries CLOSED

All Day 11/26–11/27
All Branches
Closing
Branches:
BPL Atrium Library, BPL Tech Express, McMahon Wintonbury Library, Prosser Library, Off Site, Virtual
Description:

BPL Online is always open!

Libraries CLOSING EARLY

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

Time TBD by the Town. BPL Online is always open!

Christmas Day - Libraries CLOSED

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

BPL Online is always open!

Libraries CLOSING EARLY

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

Time TBD by the Town. BPL Online is always open!