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FREE COMIC BOOK DAY! (McMW)

Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 11:00am - 8:00pm

McMahon Wintonbury Library

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Other

Age Group:

Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults

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Library Branch: McMahon Wintonbury Library

Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults

Program Type: Other

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BPL is celebrating the annual FREE COMIC BOOK DAY (FCBD) on May 8th!

Wintonbury Book Club The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho

Wintonbury Book Discussion: The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho (Virtual)

Thursday, May 8, 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

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The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho

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Coloring & Cookies (McMW)

Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm

McMW Multipurpose Space at McMahon Wintonbury Library

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Crafts, Health and Wellness, Other

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, Health and Wellness, Other

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Join BPL in the month of May for some well-deserved relaxation!

Teen Dungeons & Dragons (McMW)

Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm

McMW Teen Space at McMahon Wintonbury Library

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Gaming

Age Group:

Teens

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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 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 May/June campaign (Thursdays starting May 1st).

Introduction To Wefayo: Your caring community for special needs, medical conditions, health, friendships, jobs, laughter, and more (Virtual)

Monday, May 12, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Virtual

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Civics and Social Justice, Health and Wellness

Age Group:

Teens, Adults

Open

Library Branch: Virtual

Age Group: Teens, Adults

Program Type: Civics and Social Justice, Health and Wellness

Registration Required

Event Details:

Please join Kevin Field to learn about Wefayo, a free online platform he co-founded.

Finding Peace in Chaotic Times (Virtual)

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Virtual

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Health and Wellness

Age Group:

Adults

Open

Library Branch: Virtual

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Health and Wellness

Registration Required

Event Details:

Did you know that May is Mental Health Awareness Month? Life is filled with chaos, some of which we have done nothing personally to attract into our lives.

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Story Time & Craft Hour (McMW)

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am

McMW Children's Space at McMahon Wintonbury Library

Program Type:

Storytime

Age Group:

Preschool

Open

Library Branch: McMahon Wintonbury Library

Room: McMW Children's Space

Age Group: Preschool

Program Type: Storytime

Registration Required

Event Details:

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!

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Healthy Living Education Workshop (McMW)

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

McMW Multipurpose Space at McMahon Wintonbury Library

Program Type:

Health and Wellness

Age Group:

Adults

Open

Library Branch: McMahon Wintonbury Library

Room: McMW Multipurpose Space

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Health and Wellness

Registration Required

Event Details:

As AmeriCorps members with the Healthy Communities Program at Community Health Center (CHC), our overall goal is to increase health literacy and healthcare access for those in our communities.

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Tween Dungeons & Dragons (McMW)

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm

McMW Multipurpose Space at McMahon Wintonbury Library

Program Type:

Gaming

Age Group:

Tweens

Open

Library Branch: McMahon Wintonbury Library

Room: McMW Multipurpose Space

Age Group: Tweens

Program Type: Gaming

Registration Required

Event Details:

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

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Hiding In Plain Sight: Bringing Our Jewish Family's Truth to Light (Virtual)

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Virtual

Program Type:

Author Event, Civics and Social Justice

Age Group:

Adults

Open

Library Branch: Virtual

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Author Event, Civics and Social Justice

Registration Required

Event Details:

For Jewish American Heritage Month, we hope you can join us for an author talk with Orlene Weyland.

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All Day	This event is in the "Preschool" group. 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. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Jigsaw Puzzle Donations accepted at the BPL Atrium All Day 10/21 - 11/1 Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages BPL Atrium Library This event is in the "Preschool" group. 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. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: BPL Atrium Library Age Group: Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages Program Type: Other Event Details: Bloomfield Public Library will be accepting jigsaw puzzle donations from Oct. 21 to Nov. 1 in anticipation of our Great Puzzle Swap event on Nov. 2. No donations will be accepted after Friday, Nov. 1st.
9 am					This event is in the "Adults" group. Technology Class: Basic Computer Skills 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: Technology Class Registration Required Event Details: If you consider yourself a beginning computer user and need help with basic technology skills, this class 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.
10 am					This event is in the "Adults" group. Book Bites (Virtual or Atrium) 10:30am - 11:30am Adults BPL Atrium Library 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 Atrium Library Room: Atrium Conference Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Discussion Registration Required Event Details: What will you read next? Join us at BPL Atrium Library or on Zoom to learn about new releases, current bestsellers, librarian favorites, and recommend books to each other. Light refreshments will be served to those attending in-person. 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.
11 am						This event is in the "Adults" group. 100 Things to Do In Connecticut Before You Die (Virtual) 11:00am - 12:00pm 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: Author Event Registration Required Event Details: In partnership with the Avon Free Public Library, join us to learn about 100 Things to Do in Connecticut Before You Die with local author Anastasia Mills Healy. 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.
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1 pm			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.
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6 pm		This event is in the "Adults" group. Social Justice Book Club: Don’t Cry for Me by Daniel Black (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: Book Discussion, Civics and Social Justice Registration Required Event Details: To celebrate National Coming Out Day this month, our October title will focus on the experiences of Black fathers and queer sons, offering a portrait of reckoning and reconciliation. As Jacob lies dying, he begins to write a letter 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. Peecycling for Climate Resilient Sanitation & Sustainable Agriculture (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: Food and Drink, Health and Wellness, Nature Registration Required Event Details: In partnership with Bloomfield's Conservation, Energy & Environment Committee (CEEC), join BPL and the Rich Earth Institute for this workshop on the paradigm-shifting practice of peecycling (as featured in the 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.
7 pm	This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Tech Time With Marc Edrich (Virtual) 7:00pm - 8:00pm 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: Technology Class Registration Required Event Details: Join Marc Edrich for Tech Time. Feel free to ask questions or discuss computers (desktops, laptops, tablets), cell phones, video game systems, and any other technology you are interested in. 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. This event is in the "Adults" group. Zen & Pen: A Mindful Journaling Workshop (Virtual) 7:00pm - 8:00pm 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: Author Event, Health and Wellness Registration Required Event Details: Zen & Pen: A Mindful Journaling Workshop Relax, Reflect, Renew 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.

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