Upcoming Events

Name: CT Humanities Book Voyagers series at Laurel Literacy Academy (grades 1-2)
Start: 2025-01-30T17:30:00-05:00
End: 2025-01-30T19:00:00-05:00
Location: Laurel Literacy Academy

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CT Humanities Book Voyagers series at Laurel Literacy Academy (grades 1-2)

Thursday, January 30, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm

Off Site

Program Type:

Book Discussion, Crafts, Storytime

Age Group:

Children

Open

Library Branch: Off Site

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Book Discussion, Crafts, Storytime

Required

Seats Remaining: 19

Event Details:

CT Humanities Book Voyagers programs are designed to promote the joy of reading and encourage families to create literature-rich home environments.

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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.

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Take Your Child to the Library Day with the Children's Museum of West Hartford's Science Exploratorium! (330 Park, Gym)

Saturday, February 1, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm

Off Site

Program Type:

Community Event, Hands-on Learning

Age Group:

Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages

Open

Library Branch: Off Site

Age Group: Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages

Program Type: Community Event, Hands-on Learning

Required

Seats Remaining: 130

Event Details:

Join staff from BPL and the Children's Museum of West Hartford for a Take Your Child to the Library Day STEAM Exploratorium!

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Accommodations

Caregivers

This program is designed for children and caregivers. Please plan to attend with your child for this program.

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Local Author Visit with Storytime & Craft: Gabriele Davis shares OUR JOYFUL NOISE (Atrium)

Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am

Atrium Children's Space at BPL Atrium Library

Program Type:

Storytime

Age Group:

Preschool, Children

Open

Library Branch: BPL Atrium Library

Room: Atrium Children's Space

Age Group: Preschool, Children

Program Type: Storytime

Required

Seats Remaining: 30

Event Details:

BPL is pleased to have local author Gabriele Davis return to share her new picture book, Our Joyful Noise. Gabriele will read the story and lead a simple craft activity with the children. All are welcome to meet the author!

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Caregivers

This program is designed for children and caregivers. Please plan to attend with your child for this program.

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Teen Dungeons & Dragons (330 Park)

Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Off Site

Program Type:

Other

Age Group:

Teens

Open

Library Branch: Off Site

Age Group: Teens

Program Type: Other

Required

Seats Remaining: 3

Event Details:

Are you a teen who is new to Dungeons & Dragons or who is just looking for a new group to join? Then this could be the group for you! BPL is hosting this teen-led D&D group for a 6-week campaign (Tuesdays in January through mid-February).

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The Black Perspective in Film and Television (Virtual)

Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Virtual

Program Type:

Arts and Culture, Civics and Social Justice

Age Group:

Teens, Adults

Open

Library Branch: Virtual

Age Group: Teens, Adults

Program Type: Arts and Culture, Civics and Social Justice

Required

Seats Remaining: Unlimited

Event Details:

BPL is excited to welcome back educator Jaeme McDonald for another inspiring Black History program. Throughout American history, the stories, images, and perspectives of Black Americans have been excluded, distorted, and undervalued.

Notes

Accommodations

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.

Special ABC Time Event: Animal Dancing with Nazy & Simon (330 Park)

Wednesday, February 5, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am

Off Site

Program Type:

Health and Wellness, Storytime

Age Group:

Preschool

Open

Library Branch: Off Site

Age Group: Preschool

Program Type: Health and Wellness, Storytime

Required

Seats Remaining: 37

Event Details:

Join us for an exciting animal-themed fitness adventure designed for kids under 5! This fun-filled 45-minute class gets little ones moving and exploring through playful activities inspired by their favorite animals.

Notes

Accommodations

Caregivers

This program is designed for children and caregivers. Please plan to attend with your child for this program.

Exercise

You may wish to consult your doctor before doing these exercises. By performing any fitness exercises, you are performing them at your own risk.

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Caregiver Support Group/Healing Hearts (Senior Center)

Wednesday, February 5, 2025 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm

Off Site

Program Type:

Health and Wellness

Age Group:

Adults

Open

Library Branch: Off Site

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Health and Wellness

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 h

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Libraries Opening at Noon

10:00am - 12:00pm

All Branches

Closing

Branches:

BPL Atrium Library, BPL Tech Express, McMahon Wintonbury Library, Off Site, Virtual

Description:

BPL Atrium Library and BPL Tech Express will be closed from 10AM to 12PM on Thursday, February 13 for staff professional development. New libraries are coming!

BPL Online is open 24/7!

Romance Scams (Virtual or Atrium)

2:00pm - 3:00pm

Adults

BPL Atrium Library

Open

Registration

Open

Library Branch: BPL Atrium Library

Room: Atrium Conference Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Finance

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 10

Event Details:

How can you be sure a new "friend" you've met online is legitimate? Many people meet on dating sites or social media. But shady people often pretend to be someone they are not, and use those platforms to earn the trust of unsuspecting

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Virtual

Presidents' Day - Libraries CLOSED

All Day

All Branches

Closing

Branches:

BPL Atrium Library, BPL Tech Express, McMahon Wintonbury Library, Off Site, Virtual

Description:

BPL Online is always open!

Life Insurance: Secrets to Avoiding Beneficiary Pitfalls (Virtual)

1:00pm - 2:00pm

Adults

Virtual

Open

Registration

Virtual Event

Open

Library Branch: Virtual

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Finance

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: Unlimited

Event Details:

This session is designed to equip you and your loved ones with the crucial details needed for a smooth, stress-free experience with your life insurance policy.

What We’ll Cover:

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Virtual (with Recording)

Estate Planning Workshop (Atrium)

4:30pm - 5:45pm

Adults

BPL Atrium Library

Open

Registration

Open

Library Branch: BPL Atrium Library

Room: Atrium Conference Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Finance, Legal

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 14

Event Details:

Come discuss what is needed to create your estate plan! Learn what estate planning is, what happens when you plan ahead, and what a will can and cannot do for you.

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"Credit for Life" Family program with Liberty Bank (McMW)

4:00pm - 5:00pm

Tweens, Teens, Adults

McMahon Wintonbury Library

Open

Registration

Open

Library Branch: McMahon Wintonbury Library

Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults

Program Type: Finance, Workshop

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 20

Event Details:

It's never to early (or too late) to learn how to budget!

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Good Friday - Libraries CLOSED

All Day

All Branches

Closing

Branches:

BPL Atrium Library, BPL Tech Express, McMahon Wintonbury Library, Off Site, Virtual

Description:

BPL Online is always open!

Being Financially Prepared and Goal Setting (McMW)

6:30pm - 7:30pm

Adults

McMahon Wintonbury Library

Open

Registration

Open

Library Branch: McMahon Wintonbury Library

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Finance

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: Unlimited

Event Details:

This foundational class helps participants understand the importance of financial readiness and establish clear actionable financial goals.

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Fraud Prevention (McMW)

2:00pm - 3:00pm

Adults

McMahon Wintonbury Library

Open

Registration

Open

Library Branch: McMahon Wintonbury Library

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Finance

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: Unlimited

Event Details:

This program raises awareness among older adults and their caregivers on how to prevent fraud, scams, and other elder financial exploitation. It also encourages advanced planning and informed financial decision-making to be prepared and prot

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