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Changing Hearts and Minds Through LGBTQ+ Narratives (Virtual)

Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Virtual

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Civics and Social Justice, Health and Wellness

Age Group:

Tweens, Teens, Adults

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Library Branch: Virtual

Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults

Program Type: Civics and Social Justice, Health and Wellness

Registration Required

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Join Ryan Bernsten to hear about changing hearts and minds through storytelling with the Trevor Project.

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Storytime & Craft Hour (McMW)

Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am

McMW Children's Space at McMahon Wintonbury Library

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Storytime

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Preschool

Open

Library Branch: McMahon Wintonbury Library

Room: McMW Children's Space

Age Group: Preschool

Program Type: Storytime

Registration Required

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Join BPL Youth Librarians for a story time and craft at our the McMahon Wintonbury Library, 1015 Blue Hills Ave.

Registration is appreciated, but not required. Best for ages 2-5, but all ages welcome!

Tween Dungeons & Dragons (McMW)

Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm

McMW Multipurpose Space at McMahon Wintonbury Library

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Gaming

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Tweens

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Library Branch: McMahon Wintonbury Library

Room: McMW Multipurpose Space

Age Group: Tweens

Program Type: Gaming

Registration Required

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By popular request, we are bringing back a Dungeons & Dragons (D&D) series specifically for Tweens!

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Job Series: Age, Search and Winning Strategies (Virtual)

Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Virtual

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Business and Career

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Adults

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Library Branch: Virtual

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Business and Career

Registration Required

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Job search can be a challenge and can be compounded by concerns over age and gaps in employment. Deb Krawiec, who has worked successfully with individuals facing career transition for over 20 years, will provide insights on how clie

virtual book discussion 6/12 @ 5:30 bring your own book

Wintonbury Book Discussion BYOB (Virtual)

Thursday, June 12, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Virtual

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Book Discussion

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Adults

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Library Branch: Virtual

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Book Discussion

Registration Required

Event Details:

BYOB (bring your own book) is when readers are invited to share a book that they have read with the group. It could be a book to discuss or just one that you enjoyed.

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Saturday Morning Crafts: Diamond Painting Rainbow Coasters (MCMW)

Saturday, June 14, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm

McMW Multipurpose Space at McMahon Wintonbury Library

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Crafts, Other

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Children, Tweens, Teens

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Library Branch: McMahon Wintonbury Library

Room: McMW Multipurpose Space

Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens

Program Type: Crafts, Other

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On Pokémon Club Saturdays, swing by McMahon Wintonbury Library early for a fun morning craft!

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Pokémon Club (McMW)

Saturday, June 14, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm

McMW Multipurpose Space at McMahon Wintonbury Library

Program Type:

Gaming, Other

Age Group:

Children, Tweens, Teens

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Library Branch: McMahon Wintonbury Library

Room: McMW Multipurpose Space

Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens

Program Type: Gaming, Other

Event Details:

Kids are invited to hang out with Miss Nicole at McMahon Wintonbury Library 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!

a day of rainbow crafting at McMahon june 16 no registration all ages image of clouds with rainbow background

A Day of Rainbow Crafting (McMW)

Monday, June 16, 2025 at 11:00am - 8:00pm

McMW Multipurpose Space at McMahon Wintonbury Library

Program Type:

Crafts

Age Group:

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

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Library Branch: McMahon Wintonbury Library

Room: McMW Multipurpose Space

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

Program Type: Crafts

Event Details:

Join BPL Staff at McMahon Wintonbury Library on the first day of Summer Reading and a celebration of Pride Month for a fun day of rainbow crafts!

No registration is required. Crafts will be available for all ages.

Celebrating Johnny School-Boy Taylor: Hartford’s First Professional Black Athlete (330 Park)

Monday, June 16, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Off Site

Program Type:

Arts and Culture, Civics and Social Justice

Age Group:

Teens, Adults

Open

Library Branch: Off Site

Age Group: Teens, Adults

Program Type: Arts and Culture, Civics and Social Justice

Registration Required

Event Details:

Lynette Taylor Grande has lived in Bloomfield for many years. She retired after a rewarding career of teaching in the West Hartford Public School System.

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9 am				This event is in the "Adults" group Technology Class: Using Email Series (330 Park, Rm. 117) 9:00am–10:00am Adults BPL Tech Express Full/Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Full/Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: BPL Tech Express Age Group: Adults Program Type: Class, Hands-on Learning, Technology Class Registration Required Event Details: We are excited to begin our next series of Technology Classes! 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.
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1 pm	This event is in the "Adults" group Jeffrey Engel Presents "Recycled Music" (Virtual) 1:00pm–2:15pm Adults Virtual Full/Closed Registration Required Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group Full/Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Virtual Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts and Culture Registration Required Event Details: "Read, Renew, Repeat" is the 2024 Summer Reading Theme. The Oxford Dictionary defines recycle as “to reclaim from waste.” Many composers have done just that. 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 (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.	This event is in the "Adults" group Meditation (Virtual) 1:30pm–2:00pm Adults Virtual Full/Closed Registration Required Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group Full/Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Virtual Age Group: Adults Program Type: Health and Wellness Registration Required 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. This event is in the "Adults" group Caregiver Support Group/Healing Hearts (Senior Center) 1:30pm–3:00pm Adults Off Site Full/Closed Registration Required Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group Full/Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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 one week prior to the event.
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5 pm			This event is in the "Adults" group Wintonbury Book Discussion (Virtual) The End of the Affair by Graham Greene 5:30pm–6:30pm Adults Virtual Full/Closed Registration Required Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group Full/Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Virtual Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Discussion Registration Required Event Details: The End of the Affair by Graham Greene 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.
6 pm	This event is in the "Adults" group Songwriting Workshop (Virtual) 6:30pm–7:30pm Adults Virtual Full/Closed Registration Required Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group Full/Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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. 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 "Adults" group Library Building Committee Meeting (Virtual) 6:00pm–8:00pm Adults Virtual Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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. This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group 100 Signs for Everyday Use (5-Week Series; Ages 7+; Virtual) 6:30pm–7:30pm Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults Virtual Full/Closed Registration Required Virtual Event This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Full/Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Virtual Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults Program Type: Class, Civics and Social Justice Registration Required Event Details: Due to popular demand, join us for this Sign Language Basics 5-week series held virtually. You will learn vocabulary-building and conversational signing. Open to youth ages 7 through Adult. 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.

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