Week Calendar

Name: Pokémon Club (330 Park)
Start: 2025-01-18T13:00:00-05:00
End: 2025-01-18T15:00:00-05:00
Location: Human Services Building

Featured Events

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Pokémon Club (330 Park)

Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Off Site

Program Type:

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Age Group:

Children, Tweens, Teens

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Library Branch: Off Site

Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens

Program Type: Other

Event Details:

Kids are invited to hang out with Miss Nicole at 330 Park Ave., Bloomfield 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!

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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.

Great Decisions: American Foreign Policy At A Crossroads (Virtual)

Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Virtual

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Civics and Social Justice

Age Group:

Adults

Open

Library Branch: Virtual

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Civics and Social Justice

Required

Seats Remaining: Unlimited

Event Details:

For Session #1- American Foreign Policy At A Crossroads we will explore the contours of the United States foreign policy debate as it plays out in a world of multiple and escalating crises and domestic polarization.

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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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Explore Basic Coding with Ozobots (Atrium)

Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:15pm

Atrium Children's Space at BPL Atrium Library

Program Type:

Hands-on Learning, Technology Class

Age Group:

Children

Open

Library Branch: BPL Atrium Library

Room: Atrium Children's Space

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Hands-on Learning, Technology Class

Required

Seats Remaining: 8

Event Details:

Come to the Atrium to explore basic coding with the mini robots, Ozobots! What are Ozobots? Ozobots are small robots that teach coding basics through interactive activities and hands-on learning.

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Teen Dungeons & Dragons (330 Park)

Tuesday, January 21, 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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ABC Time (Atrium Book & Craft Hour)

Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am

Atrium Children's Space at BPL Atrium Library

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Storytime

Age Group:

Preschool

Open

Library Branch: BPL Atrium Library

Room: Atrium Children's Space

Age Group: Preschool

Program Type: Storytime

Required

Seats Remaining: 36

Event Details:

Join BPL Youth Librarians for a featured book and craft at our Atrium location (1300 Hall Blvd., Bloomfield).

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

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Caregivers

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

The Probate Process: What Is It? And Why Do We Need It? (Virtual)

Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Virtual

Program Type:

Finance, Legal

Age Group:

Adults

Open

Library Branch: Virtual

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Finance, Legal

Required

Seats Remaining: Unlimited

Event Details:

For many people the word “probate” triggers fear or anxiety of what the process to come may be like. But that does not necessarily have to be your experience!

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Parenting Today Series: Autism & Parenting with Jeremy K. Farrell (Virtual)

Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:15pm

Virtual

Program Type:

Other

Age Group:

Adults

Open

Library Branch: Virtual

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Other

Required

Seats Remaining: 96

Event Details:

Parenting Today is a new BPL virtual series for parents. Each month, our youth staff will invite a guest speaker to share a presentation on a topic relevant to parents.

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Virtual

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Intro to Tea Blending (Atrium)

Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Atrium Conference Room at BPL Atrium Library

Program Type:

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

Age Group:

Adults

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Library Branch: BPL Atrium Library

Room: Atrium Conference Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Food and Drink, Hands-on Learning, Health and Wellness

Required

Seats Remaining: 0

Event Details:

Join us on an educational exploration of medicinal herbs of the Northeast that support optimal wellness and vitality, from medicinal herb farmer Sarah Rose Kareem of Samad Gardens Initiative LLC.

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

Thursday, January 23, 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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Caregivers

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

Book Bites (Virtual or Atrium)

Friday, January 24, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am

Atrium Conference Room at BPL Atrium Library

Program Type:

Book Discussion

Age Group:

Adults

Open

Library Branch: BPL Atrium Library

Room: Atrium Conference Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Book Discussion

Required

Seats Remaining: 9

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.

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All Day	This event is in the "Teens" group. Take & Eat: Snacks Around the World (Teens; Atrium Pickup) All Day 12/26 - 12/31 Teens BPL Atrium Library This event is in the "Teens" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: BPL Atrium Library Age Group: Teens Program Type: Food and Drink Event Details: Teens: what are you doing during school break? Have you ever wanted to try snacks from other parts of the world? 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.			Closing New Year's Day - Libraries CLOSED All Day Some Branches Branches: BPL Atrium Library, BPL Tech Express, Off Site, Virtual Description: BPL Online is always open!
			Closing Libraries CLOSING EARLY All Day Some Branches Branches: BPL Atrium Library, BPL Tech Express, Off Site, Virtual Description: BPL Online is always open!
9 am					This event is in the "Adults" group. Technology Class: Internet Basics Series (330 Park, Rm. 117) 9:00am - 10:00am Adults BPL Atrium Library Open Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Open Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: BPL Atrium Library Age Group: Adults Program Type: Class, Hands-on Learning, Technology Class Required Seats Remaining: 1 Event Details: If you want to know how to search effectively for information on the web, how to fill out online forms, or learn about computer viruses and scams, 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 "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. Countdown to Noon (Atrium) 10:30am - 12:00pm Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages BPL Atrium Library Full Required 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. Full Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: BPL Atrium Library Room: Atrium Children's Space Age Group: Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages Program Type: Community Event, Crafts, Food and Drink, Other Required Seats Remaining: 21 Event Details: BPL staff is ready to say farewell to 2024 and welcome in the new year (which will bring 2 new libraries!). Join our staff for some fun as we "countdown to noon" on Dec. 31st starting at 10:30 AM. 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 "Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Storytime with Douglas Haddad: best selling local author (Atrium) 1:00pm - 2:00pm Preschool, Children BPL Atrium Library Full Required This event is in the "Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Full Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: BPL Atrium Library Room: Atrium Children's Space Age Group: Preschool, Children Program Type: Storytime Required Seats Remaining: Unlimited Event Details: Join us on Mon, Dec 30th at 1:00 pm for Storytime hosted by award-winning educator and bestselling local author Douglas Haddad. 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. Caregivers This program is designed for children and caregivers. Please plan to attend with your child for this program.			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. Homeschool Fun Fridays: Robotics & Science (Atrium) 1:00pm - 2:30pm Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens BPL Atrium Library Full Required 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. Full Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: BPL Atrium Library Room: Atrium Children's Space Age Group: Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens Program Type: Hands-on Learning, Technology Class Required Seats Remaining: 5 Event Details: Come join the Children’s Museum at Bloomfield Library on the first and second Friday's of the month. First Friday - Learn robotics and other science topics Second Friday - Science with the Children's Museum 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. Caregivers This program is designed for children and caregivers. Please plan to attend with your child for this program.
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3 pm		This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Fun with Fuse Beads (Atrium) 3:00pm - 5:00pm Children, Tweens, Teens BPL Atrium Library Full Required This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Full Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: BPL Atrium Library Room: Atrium Children's Space Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens Program Type: Crafts Required Seats Remaining: 13 Event Details: Looking for a fun afternoon activity during the winter break? BPL youth staff have just the thing for you! Join us for a relaxing afternoon of creating fuse bead projects. All supplies will be provided, including some sample templates. 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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