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Featured Events

Dance Class with Miss Britt (Prosser)

Saturday, November 1, 2025 at 12:45pm - 1:30pm

Prosser Community Room at Prosser Library

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Arts and Culture, Performance

Age Group:

Preschool

Open

Library Branch: Prosser Library

Room: Prosser Community Room

Age Group: Preschool

Program Type: Arts and Culture, Performance

Registration Required

Event Details:

Join Miss Britt for a dance lesson! Children start with dance warm-ups followed by ballet and/or tap steps. (No special shoes needed. Dance in your socks!) Then students learn a few basic gymnastics moves on the mat.

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Storytime @ Prosser

Monday, November 3, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am

Prosser Community Room at Prosser Library

Program Type:

Storytime

Age Group:

Preschool

Open

Library Branch: Prosser Library

Room: Prosser Community Room

Age Group: Preschool

Program Type: Storytime

Registration Required

Event Details:

Join BPL librarians in the new Prosser Library for a weekly preschool storytime!

Voter Registration Drive (Prosser)

Monday, November 3, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Prosser Lounge at Prosser Library

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Civics and Social Justice, Community Event

Age Group:

Teens, Adults

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Library Branch: Prosser Library

Room: Prosser Lounge

Age Group: Teens, Adults

Program Type: Civics and Social Justice, Community Event

Event Details:

BPL wants to get every eligible community member registered and ready to vote!

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Release Party for Diary of a Wimpy Kid #20: PARTYPOOPER! (Prosser)

Tuesday, November 4, 2025 at 12:30pm - 1:30pm

Prosser Youth Department at Prosser Library

Program Type:

Book Discussion, Food and Drink, Other

Age Group:

Children, Tweens

Open

Library Branch: Prosser Library

Room: Prosser Youth Department

Age Group: Children, Tweens

Program Type: Book Discussion, Food and Drink, Other

Registration Required

Event Details:

Bloomfield Public Library invites you to celebrate the release of Diary of a Wimpy Kid #20: Partypooper!

Food Explorers Make Chocolate Croissants Nov. 4, 2025 4-5 pm Best for ages 8-14

Food Explorers: Chocolate Croissant Bites (McMW)

Tuesday, November 4, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

McMW Multipurpose Space at McMahon Wintonbury Library

Program Type:

Food and Drink

Age Group:

Children, Tweens, Teens

Open

Library Branch: McMahon Wintonbury Library

Room: McMW Multipurpose Space

Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens

Program Type: Food and Drink

Registration Required

Event Details:

Chocolate Croissant Bites! Yum!

food explorers adult edition Nov. 4, 2025 at 5:30 at McMahon Wintonbury making Greek Food

Food Explorers: Greek Flatbreads and Bowls (McMW)

Tuesday, November 4, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm

McMW Multipurpose Space at McMahon Wintonbury Library

Program Type:

Food and Drink, Hands-on Learning, Health and Wellness

Age Group:

Adults

Open

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)

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Caregiver Support Group/Healing Hearts (Bloomfield Senior Center)

Wednesday, November 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

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

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The Magic of the Winter Garden (Prosser)

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

Prosser Community Room at Prosser Library

Program Type:

Nature

Age Group:

Adults

Open

Library Branch: Prosser Library

Room: Prosser Community Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Nature

Registration Required

Event Details:

The garden can be a magical place—even in winter! Stripped of summer foliage and flowers, the success of a winter garden lies in its structure, basic design, and choice of plant material.

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Teen Dungeons & Dragons (McMW)

Wednesday, November 5, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm

McMW Teen Space at McMahon Wintonbury Library

Program Type:

Gaming

Age Group:

Teens

Waitlist

Library Branch: McMahon Wintonbury Library

Room: McMW Teen Space

Age Group: Teens

Program Type: Gaming

Registration Required

Event Details:

Are you a teen who is new to Dungeons & Dragons or just looking for a new group to join? Then this could be the group for you!

BPL Strategic Planning Community Conversation (Virtual)

Wednesday, November 5, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Virtual

Program Type:

Community Event

Age Group:

All Ages

Open

Library Branch: Virtual

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Community Event

Registration Required

Event Details:

The Bloomfield Public Library is working on our new strategic plan, and we want to hear from you, our community. We want to learn what ALL of our community members need and expect from us.

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All Day		This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Hispanic Heritage Month Activity & Information Pack (Atrium) All Day 10/1–10/11 Children, Tweens BPL Atrium Library This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: BPL Atrium Library Age Group: Children, Tweens Program Type: Arts and Culture, Other Event Details: Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with Bloomfield Public Library!
					This event is in the "All Ages" group Miss Sheila's Somewhat Scary Stories-The Little Shop of Monsters All Day All Ages Virtual Virtual Event This event is in the "All Ages" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Virtual Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Storytime Event Details: Every Saturday in October, Miss Sheila will share a new somewhat scary story with you. Check out the scary story she is reading today!
10 am			This event is in the "Preschool" group Special Storytime Event: Two Right Feet presents, "Rake 'n' Roll" (330 Park) 10:30am–11:30am Preschool Off Site Full/Closed Registration Required Offsite Event This event is in the "Preschool" group Full/Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Preschool Program Type: Storytime Registration Required Event Details: Rake ‘n’ Roll: An Autumn-Themed Rhythm and Reading Storytime Program 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 Opera Talk: Les Contes d’Hoffmann (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: Offenbach passed away on October 5, 1880 before he completed his sole opera “Les Contes d’Hoffmann.” This, his last work for the stage, will open the Metropolitan Opera’s 2024-2025 simulcast season. 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.	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. This event is in the "Adults" group Your Edible Landscape (Old St. Andrews Church) 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: Food and Drink, Nature Registration Required Event Details: Hunting for wild edible plants doesn’t have to mean hiking in exotic locations far from home! Many delicious and nutritious wild foods grow in your own backyard disguised as attractive landscaping, beautiful blooms, or common nuisance weeds. 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			Public Art Commission Meeting (Virtual) 5:15pm–6:15pm Virtual Full/Closed Registration Required Virtual Event Full/Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Virtual Program Type: Meeting Registration Required 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 "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Introduction to Hispanic Culture (Teens & Adults; Virtual) 6:30pm–7:30pm Teens, Adults Virtual Full/Closed Registration Required Virtual Event 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: Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts and Culture, Civics and Social Justice Registration Required Event Details: Explore the rich and diverse tapestry of Hispanic culture in this introductory class. Participants will delve into the essential aspects of Hispanic societies, including languages, customs, traditions, and cuisine. 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 "Teens" group Teen Dungeons & Dragons: DUNGEON MASTER TRAINING (330 Park) 6:00pm–8:00pm Teens Off Site Full/Closed Registration Required Offsite Event This event is in the "Teens" group Full/Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Teens Program Type: Hands-on Learning, Workshop Registration Required Event Details: Ever wanted to become a Dungeons & Dragons (D&D) Dungeon Master and lead your own D&D group...but weren't sure how to get started? Then this program is for you! 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 "Adults" group A History of Mexican Immigration (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: Civics and Social Justice Registration Required Event Details: As part of our civic literacy and Hispanic Heritage Month cultural programming, we offer an exploration of the history of Mexican immigration. BPL welcomes back Dr. 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.		This event is in the "Adults" group Millennials Read (Hopmeadow Brewery, Avon) 6:30pm–8:00pm 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: Book Discussion Registration Required Event Details: At this no-stress book discussion, join readers in their 20s, 30s, and 40s to talk about current book picks. You do not need to be reading anything to participate. A partnership between Bloomfield, Granby, and Simsbury libraries and open to all. 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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