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Name: Teen Advisory Group (TAG) Meeting (Gr. 7-12; Atrium)
Start: 2024-12-17T16:30:00-05:00
End: 2024-12-17T17:30:00-05:00
Location: Atrium Conference Room

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Teen Advisory Group (TAG) Meeting (Gr. 7-12; Atrium)

Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Atrium Conference Room at BPL Atrium Library

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Meeting

Age Group:

Teens

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.

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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.

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Crafternoon: Make Photo Coasters (Atrium)

Thursday, December 19, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Atrium Conference Room at BPL Atrium Library

Program Type:

Crafts, Hands-on Learning

Age Group:

Adults

Open

Library Branch: BPL Atrium Library

Room: Atrium Conference Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Crafts, Hands-on Learning

Required

Seats Remaining: 3

Event Details:

Looking for a homemade holiday gift idea? Make photo coasters with us! All supplies are provided but we encourage you to bring your own 4X4 photos to personalize.

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Book Bites (Virtual or Atrium)

Friday, December 20, 2024 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: 10

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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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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Pokémon Club Holiday Party! (330 Park)

Saturday, December 21, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Off Site

Program Type:

Crafts, Other

Age Group:

Children, Tweens, Teens

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Library Branch: Off Site

Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens

Program Type: Crafts, Other

Event Details:

For our final meet-up of 2024, Miss Nicole is inviting Pokémon fans to an end-of-year holiday party!

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Make your own snowy pal stuffie!

Monday, December 23, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Atrium Children's Space at BPL Atrium Library

Program Type:

Crafts

Age Group:

Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens

Waitlist

Library Branch: BPL Atrium Library

Room: Atrium Children's Space

Age Group: Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens

Program Type: Crafts

Required

Seats Remaining: 0

Event Details:

Back by popular demand, BPL is hosting a "make your own stuffie" event at our Atrium location.

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globe with international buildings to advertise words snacks around the world for teens

Take & Eat: Snacks Around the World (Teens; Atrium Pickup)

All Day 12/26 - 12/31

BPL Atrium Library

Program Type:

Food and Drink

Age Group:

Teens

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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?

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Fun with Fuse Beads (Atrium)

Monday, December 30, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Atrium Children's Space at BPL Atrium Library

Program Type:

Crafts

Age Group:

Children, Tweens, Teens

Open

Library Branch: BPL Atrium Library

Room: Atrium Children's Space

Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens

Program Type: Crafts

Required

Seats Remaining: 20

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.

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Countdown to Noon (Atrium)

Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:00pm

Atrium Children's Space at BPL Atrium Library

Program Type:

Community Event, Crafts, Food and Drink, Other

Age Group:

Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages

Open

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: 38

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.

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New Year, New Device: Meet BPL Online (Atrium)

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

Atrium Conference Room at BPL Atrium Library

Program Type:

Finance, Hands-on Learning, Technology Class

Age Group:

Adults

Open

Library Branch: BPL Atrium Library

Room: Atrium Conference Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Finance, Hands-on Learning, Technology Class

Required

Seats Remaining: 10

Event Details:

Whether you received a new device for the holidays or decided to learn more about library resources in the new year, join us for this interactive hands-on learning experience.

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Grow Wild and Free (Atrium)

Monday, January 6, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm

Atrium Conference Room at BPL Atrium Library

Program Type:

Arts and Culture, Crafts, Hands-on Learning, Health and Wellness

Age Group:

Adults

Open

Library Branch: BPL Atrium Library

Room: Atrium Conference Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Arts and Culture, Crafts, Hands-on Learning, Health and Wellness

Required

Seats Remaining: 7

Event Details:

Let your inner wild child come out and play! Embrace your uniqueness in all its glory while decorating a flower pot where your aspirations will have space to bloom— we’ll add dirt and flower seeds before you go!

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Time	Tue (2/04)	Wed (2/05)	Thu (2/06)	Fri (2/07)	Sat (2/08)
9 am				This event is in the "Adults" group. Technology Class: Internet Basics Series (330 Park, Rm. 117) 9:00am - 10:00am Adults Closed Required This event is in the "Adults" group. 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.
10 am	This event is in the "Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Local Author Visit with Storytime & Craft: Gabriele Davis shares OUR JOYFUL NOISE (Atrium) 10:30am - 11:30am Preschool, Children Open Required This event is in the "Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Open Library Branch: BPL Atrium Library Room: Atrium Children's Space Age Group: Preschool, Children Program Type: Storytime Required Seats Remaining: 30 Event Details: BPL is pleased to have local author Gabriele Davis return to share her new picture book, Our Joyful Noise. Gabriele will read the story and lead a simple craft activity with the children. All are welcome to meet the author! 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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1 pm					This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Pokémon Club (330 Park) 1:00pm - 3:00pm Children, Tweens, Teens Offsite Event This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. 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! 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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5 pm		Public Art Commission Meeting (Virtual) 5:15pm - 6:15pm Open Required Virtual Event Library Branch: Virtual Program Type: Meeting Required Seats Remaining: Unlimited 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 "Children" group. CT Humanities Book Voyagers series at Metacomet Elementary School (grades 3-4) 5:00pm - 7:00pm Children Open Required Offsite Event This event is in the "Children" group. Open Library Branch: Off Site 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.
6 pm	This event is in the "Teens" group. Teen Dungeons & Dragons (330 Park) 6:00pm - 8:00pm Teens Open Required Offsite Event This event is in the "Teens" group. Open Library Branch: Off Site 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. Millennials Read: Trivia Night! (Virtual) 6:00pm - 8:00pm Adults Open Required Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group. Open Library Branch: Virtual Age Group: Adults Program Type: Other Required Seats Remaining: Unlimited Event Details: The Danbury Library does an amazing job with their trivia night, let's join as team Millennials Read! This is a hybrid event that takes place at Danbury's local brewery. 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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