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This event is in the "Adults" group.
Adults
BPL Atrium Library
Open
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Jan
31
2025
Fri
Technology Class: Internet Basics Series (330 Park, Rm. 117)
9:00am - 10:00am
BPL Atrium Library
Open
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.
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This event is in the "Preschool" group.
Preschool
BPL Atrium Library
Open
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
Jan
29
2025
Wed
ABC Time (Atrium Book & Craft Hour)
10:30am - 11:30am
BPL Atrium Library
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!
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 "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.
Preschool,
Children,
Tweens,
Teens,
Adults,
All Ages
Off Site
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.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
Feb
1
2025
Sat
Take Your Child to the Library Day with the Children's Museum of West Hartford's Science Exploratorium! (330 Park, Gym)
10:30am - 12:00pm
Off Site
Open
Age Group:
Preschool,
Children,
Tweens,
Teens,
Adults,
All Ages
Program Type:
Community Event,
Hands-on Learning
Required
Seats Remaining:
147
Event Details:
Join staff from BPL and the Children's Museum of West Hartford for a Take Your Child to the Library Day STEAM Exploratorium!
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.
Children,
Tweens,
Teens
BPL Atrium Library
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Jan
29
2025
Wed
Youth Crafternoon: Lunar New Year (Atrium)
1:00pm - 2:30pm
BPL Atrium Library
Library Branch:
BPL Atrium Library
Room:
Atrium Children's Space
Age Group:
Children,
Tweens,
Teens
Program Type:
Arts and Culture
Event Details:
Visit us at the BPL Atrium location to learn about Lunar New Year, and to make some crafts to celebrate the Year of the Snake! Best for ages 5 to 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Jan
29
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
BPL Atrium Library
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
31
2025
Fri
Homeschool Fun Fridays: Wild Card! (Atrium)
1:00pm - 2:30pm
BPL Atrium Library
Open
Library Branch:
BPL Atrium Library
Room:
Atrium Children's Space
Age Group:
Preschool,
Children,
Tweens,
Teens
Program Type:
Arts and Culture,
Hands-on Learning
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:
5th Friday Wild Card! We will have fun activities for you to participate in. Come join the Children’s Museum at Bloomfield Library on the first and second Friday's of the month.
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 "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.
Preschool,
Children,
Tweens,
Teens,
Adults,
All Ages
Off Site
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.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
Feb
1
2025
Sat
African Drumming (330 Park)
Open
Age Group:
Preschool,
Children,
Tweens,
Teens,
Adults,
All Ages
Program Type:
Arts and Culture
Required
Seats Remaining:
75
Event Details:
Come to celebrate, Take Your Child to the Library Day, and the first day of Black History Month, with BPL!
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 "Adults" group.
Teens,
Adults
BPL Atrium Library
Waitlist
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Jan
27
2025
Mon
Let's Make a Book Clock (Atrium)
2:00pm - 3:30pm
BPL Atrium Library
Waitlist
Library Branch:
BPL Atrium Library
Room:
Atrium Conference Room
Age Group:
Teens,
Adults
Program Type:
Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
Turn a hardcover book into a working clock. Jean-Michel Sibille will teach us how to create a clock from a book.
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.
Adults
BPL Atrium Library
Open
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Jan
30
2025
Thu
Crafternoon: Decorate a Mug (Adults; Atrium)
2:00pm - 3:00pm
BPL Atrium Library
Open
Library Branch:
BPL Atrium Library
Room:
Atrium Conference Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Crafts,
Food and Drink,
Hands-on Learning
Required
Seats Remaining:
3
Event Details:
January is Hot Tea Month! Let's celebrate with designing our own mugs. You will be given a plain white mug, paint markers, and ideas of what to design. Ideas for creating include your favorite quotes or using a letter stencil.
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.
Teens
BPL Atrium Library
Open
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Jan
28
2025
Tue
Teen Advisory Group (TAG) Meeting (Gr. 7-12; Atrium)
5:00pm - 6:00pm
BPL Atrium Library
Open
Library Branch:
BPL Atrium Library
Room:
Atrium Conference Room
Age Group:
Teens
Program Type:
Meeting
Required
Seats Remaining:
15
Event Details:
Welcome to the Teen Advisory Group (TAG)! TAG is open to students in grades 7-12. Join us at BPL Atrium Library for pizza and a discussion about teen library services in Bloomfield. Attend the meetings that work 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.
Friends Sponsored Event
This event is generously funded by the Friends of the Bloomfield Public Library.
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This event is in the "Teens" group.
Teens
BPL Atrium Library
Open
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Jan
30
2025
Thu
Decorate a Mug & Eat Cake (Teens; Atrium)
5:00pm - 6:00pm
BPL Atrium Library
Open
Library Branch:
BPL Atrium Library
Room:
Atrium Conference Room
Age Group:
Teens
Program Type:
Crafts,
Food and Drink,
Hands-on Learning
Required
Seats Remaining:
8
Event Details:
What is more fun than designing your own mug? Why, eating a mug cake! Join us at this craft event as we use paint markers on white mugs to create our own designs. While creating, we will also make simple microwaveable mug cakes.
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 "Children" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Jan
30
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:
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.
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
28
2025
Tue
Teen Dungeons & Dragons (330 Park)
Open
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).
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
28
2025
Tue
Social Justice Book Club: More Than Merely Eyes Can See by Susan Carey (Virtual)
Open
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Author Event,
Book Discussion,
Civics and Social Justice
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:
Did you know that January is National Poverty in America Awareness Month?
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.
Preschool,
Children,
Tweens
Off Site
Open
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
Jan
29
2025
Wed
Family STEAM night with Children's Museum of West Hartford + Read to Grow Bookmobile! (Metacomet School)
Open
Age Group:
Preschool,
Children,
Tweens
Program Type:
Hands-on Learning
Required
Seats Remaining:
50
Event Details:
Join staff from BPL and the Children's Museum of West Hartford for a FREE Family STEAM Night.
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.
Jan
29
2025
Wed
Library Building Committee Meeting (Virtual)
Event Details:
All meetings of the Library Building Committee (LBC) are open to the public. All meetings will be remote via Zoom at 6 pm unless otherwise noted on the meeting agen
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
29
2025
Wed
Ending Homelessness in Connecticut (Virtual)
Open
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Civics and Social Justice
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:
Did you know that January is National Poverty in America Awareness Month?
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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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Jan
27
2025
Mon
Fraud Prevention (Virtual)
Open
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Finance
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:
Join Will Wilcox, Jr., Training and Community Outreach Specialist at DutchPoint Credit Union. He will discuss the different types of scams and fraud that are prevalent and what to do if you area victim.
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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