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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.
Children,
Tweens,
Teens,
Adults
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.
Jan
13
2025
Mon
Young Author Talk with Ethan Morander & Jonathan Garcia-Rodrigues: BLUE LANDS BLACK HEARTS (Virtual On-Demand)
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.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Jan
17
2025
Fri
Technology Class: Internet Basics Series (330 Park, Rm. 117)
Closed
Library Branch:
BPL Atrium Library
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Class,
Hands-on Learning,
Technology Class
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
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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This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
Jan
15
2025
Wed
ABC Time (Atrium Book & Craft Hour)
Open
Library Branch:
BPL Atrium Library
Room:
Atrium Children's Space
Age Group:
Preschool
Program Type:
Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining:
38
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!
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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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Jan
15
2025
Wed
Meditation (Virtual)
Open
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Health and Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
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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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.
Preschool,
Children,
Tweens,
Teens
Open
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.
Jan
17
2025
Fri
Homeschool Fun Fridays: Poetry (Atrium)
Open
Library Branch:
BPL Atrium Library
Room:
Atrium Children's Space
Age Group:
Preschool,
Children,
Tweens,
Teens
Program Type:
Arts and Culture,
Book Discussion,
Hands-on Learning,
Poetry,
Storytime,
Technology Class
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:
Come make poetry with former Montessori elementary guide and now farmer Laura Pallandre. We'll analyze a poem by listening to it 3 different ways, go off for a bit to write our own poetry ideas and come back together to share. Feel fre
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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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 "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Jan
18
2025
Sat
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!
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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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Jan
13
2025
Mon
Mystery Book Discussion: Vera Wong's Unsolicited Advice for Murderers (Virtual or Atrium)
Open
Library Branch:
BPL Atrium Library
Room:
Atrium Conference Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Book Discussion
Required
Seats Remaining:
9
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.
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This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Jan
14
2025
Tue
Lunar New Year Calligraphy Class (Teens & Adults; Virtual)
Open
Age Group:
Teens,
Adults
Program Type:
Arts and Culture,
Class,
Hands-on Learning
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
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.
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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 "All Ages" group.
Children,
Tweens,
Teens,
All Ages
Open
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 "All Ages" group.
Jan
15
2025
Wed
Dinner & A Movie: HAPPY BIRTHDAY, DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR.! (Atrium)
Open
Library Branch:
BPL Atrium Library
Room:
Atrium Children's Space
Age Group:
Children,
Tweens,
Teens,
All Ages
Program Type:
Civics and Social Justice,
Community Event,
Food and Drink,
Other
Required
Seats Remaining:
30
Event Details:
Happy birthday, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.!
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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This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
Jan
13
2025
Mon
Youth Winter Drop-in Craft (Atrium)
Library Branch:
BPL Atrium Library
Room:
Atrium Children's Space
Age Group:
Children,
Tweens
Program Type:
Crafts
Event Details:
Drop by the BPL Atrium location to make winter crafts, to keep or share! This self serve, drop-in craft will be available to complete in the Library, or for you to take home. Best for ages 5-12, but all youth are welcome!
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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This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Jan
14
2025
Tue
Elementary Nutmeg Book Club (Atrium)
Open
Library Branch:
BPL Atrium Library
Room:
Atrium Children's Space
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Book Discussion
Required
Seats Remaining:
12
Event Details:
Come to BPL at the Atrium to explore the Elementary Nutmeg Award nominee's for 2025! We will read one book together, and you will take one book home to read and talk about next month at our meeting.
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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This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Jan
16
2025
Thu
CT Humanities Book Voyagers series at Laurel Literacy Academy (grades 1-2)
Open
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Book Discussion,
Crafts,
Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining:
20
Event Details:
CT Humanities Book Voyagers programs are designed to promote the joy of reading and encourage families to create literature-rich home environments.
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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This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Jan
14
2025
Tue
Teen Dungeons & Dragons (330 Park)
Open
Age Group:
Teens
Program Type:
Other
Required
Seats Remaining:
5
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).
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.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Jan
14
2025
Tue
The Changing Face of Television (Virtual)
Open
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Arts and Culture
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
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.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Jan
15
2025
Wed
Retirement Planning: What You Can and Cannot Control (Virtual)
Open
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Finance
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
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.
Jan
15
2025
Wed
Library Building Committee Meeting (Virtual)
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.
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This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Jan
16
2025
Thu
Wintonbury Poetry Series (Virtual)
Open
Age Group:
Teens,
Adults
Program Type:
Poetry
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:
For its December 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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