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Musical Fun With Judy Pancoast (McMW)

Wednesday, May 7, 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

Event Details:

Join Judy Pancoast for an interactive concert of all original music.

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Caregiver Support Group/Healing Hearts (Bloomfield Senior Center)

Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm

Off Site

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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 h

Tween Dungeons & Dragons (McMW)

Wednesday, May 7, 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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Millennials Read (Bear's Den, Granby)

Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Off Site

Program Type:

Book Discussion

Age Group:

Adults

Open

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.

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FREE COMIC BOOK DAY! (McMW)

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

McMahon Wintonbury Library

Program Type:

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

Event Details:

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

Meet Comic Author Kimarley Henry! (McMW)

Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm

McMW Multipurpose Space at McMahon Wintonbury Library

Program Type:

Author Event

Age Group:

Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults

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Library Branch: McMahon Wintonbury Library

Room: McMW Multipurpose Space

Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults

Program Type: Author Event

Event Details:

As a special treat during BPL's celebration of FREE COMIC BOOK DAY (FCBD), comic artist Kimarley Henry will be visiting McMahon Wintonbury Library from 12-2 PM! Mr.

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

Program Type:

Book Discussion

Age Group:

Adults

Open

Library Branch: Virtual

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Book Discussion

Registration Required

Event Details:

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

Program Type:

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

Event Details:

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

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 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

Program Type:

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.

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All Day	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. Young Author Talk with Ethan Morander & Jonathan Garcia-Rodrigues: BLUE LANDS BLACK HEARTS (Virtual On-Demand) All Day Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults Virtual 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. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Virtual Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults Program Type: Author Event Event Details: BPL loves supporting our local authors! In an upcoming series of on-demand YouTube videos, Youth Services Librarian Nicole Dolat will talk with our youngest authors about books they have self-published.
9 am					This event is in the "Adults" group. Technology Class: Internet Basics 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: 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.
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1 pm			This event is in the "Adults" group. Cancelled Meditation (Virtual) 1:30pm - 2:00pm Adults Virtual Full/Closed Registration Required Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group. Cancelled 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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4 pm	This event is in the "Adults" group. Mystery Book Discussion: Vera Wong's Unsolicited Advice for Murderers (Virtual or Atrium) 4:00pm - 5:30pm 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: At this member-run program, we'll be discussing: Vera Wong's Unsolicited Advice for Murderers by Jesse Q. Sutanto. This is a hybrid event - you can attend on Zoom or at The Atrium. 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. Lunar New Year Calligraphy Class (Teens & Adults; Virtual) 4:00pm - 5:00pm 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: Arts and Culture, Class, Hands-on Learning Registration Required Event Details: Ring in the Year of the Snake with a special calligraphy class led by Jojo Liu! 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.
5 pm		This event is in the "Adults" group. Library Board Meeting (Virtual or McMahon Wintonbury) 5:30pm - 7:30pm Adults McMahon Wintonbury 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: McMahon Wintonbury Library Room: McMW Multipurpose Space Age Group: Adults Program Type: Meeting Registration Required Event Details: All meetings of the Board of Trustees of the Bloomfield Public Library are open to the public, including this hybrid meeting. You may choose to attend on Zoom or McMahon Wintonbury Library. 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.
6 pm		This event is in the "Adults" group. The Changing Face of Television (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 Registration Required Event Details: BPL welcomes back Brian Rose, Professor Emeritus, Fordham University, for another fascinating media literacy 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. 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. Retirement Planning: What You Can and Cannot Control (Virtual) 6:00pm - 7:00pm 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: Finance Registration Required Event Details: Are you in retirement, getting close, or thinking further down the road? Come and join us on January 15th at 6 pm when Tim Baker, CFA, Founder & CEO of Metric Financial will help you think about your plan. 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.
7 pm				This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Wintonbury Poetry Series (Virtual) 7:00pm - 9:30pm 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: Poetry Registration Required Event Details: For its January reading, Wintonbury Poetry Series is pleased to have Brad Davis and Julia Paul read. 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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