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Feb
17
2025
Mon
Closing
Presidents' Day - Libraries CLOSED
Branches:
BPL Atrium Library,
BPL Tech Express,
McMahon Wintonbury Library,
Off Site,
Virtual
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
Adults
BPL Tech Express
Open
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Feb
21
2025
Fri
Technology Class: Internet Basics Series (330 Park, Rm. 117)
9:00am - 10:00am
BPL Tech Express
Open
Library Branch:
BPL Tech Express
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Class,
Hands-on Learning,
Technology Class
Required
Seats Remaining:
8
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.
Feb
19
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:
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.
Adults
BPL Atrium Library
Open
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Feb
21
2025
Fri
Book Bites (Virtual or Atrium)
10:30am - 11:30am
BPL Atrium Library
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.
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.
Children
BPL Atrium Library
Open
This event is in the "Children" group.
Feb
18
2025
Tue
Explore Basic Coding with Ozobots (Atrium)
1:00pm - 3:00pm
BPL Atrium Library
Open
Library Branch:
BPL Atrium Library
Room:
Atrium Children's Space
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Hands-on Learning,
Technology Class
Required
Seats Remaining:
17
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.
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.
Feb
19
2025
Wed
Life Insurance: Secrets to Avoiding Beneficiary Pitfalls (Virtual)
Open
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Finance
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:
This session is designed to equip you and your loved ones with the crucial details needed for a smooth, stress-free experience with your life insurance policy. What We’ll Cover:
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.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Feb
19
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.
Feb
21
2025
Fri
Homeschool Fun Fridays: Poetry (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,
Poetry
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:
Come make poetry with the Youth Services Librarians! Feel free to bring any poems you have. Let's play with some words! Participants will have the option of adding their poems to the BPL Story Cube!
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.
Feb
18
2025
Tue
Great Decisions: United States-China Relations (Virtual)
Open
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Civics and Social Justice
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:
For Session #3- U.S.-China Relations Washington’s relations with Beijing have reached an ominous low ebb. Both American political parties have identified China as the country’s preeminent
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 "Teens" group.
Teens
BPL Atrium Library
Open
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Feb
18
2025
Tue
DIY Mini-Canvas Art (Teens; Atrium)
4:00pm - 5:00pm
BPL Atrium Library
Open
Library Branch:
BPL Atrium Library
Room:
Atrium Conference Room
Age Group:
Teens
Program Type:
Crafts,
Hands-on Learning
Required
Seats Remaining:
8
Event Details:
BPL will provide the supplies, you provide the creativity! At DIY Mini-Canvas Art, teens in grades 7-12 are invited to join us at the BPL Atrium Library to create their own 3"x3" masterpiece to take home. What will you create?
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.
Feb
20
2025
Thu
CT Humanities Book Voyagers series at Metacomet Elementary School (grades 3-4)
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 "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Feb
18
2025
Tue
Portraits of Love with TimeFrozen Photography (Virtual)
Open
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Arts and Culture,
Civics and Social Justice
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:
Join us in celebrating Valentine's and Black History Month with local award-winning photographer Keith Claytor of TimeFrozen Photography. On an expedition to Nigeria in 2003, images that Keith took as creative vacation photos were w
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.
Feb
19
2025
Wed
State of the Library with Director Lane (Virtual)
Open
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Other
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:
All are invited to join Library Director Elizabeth Lane on Wednesday, Feb. 19 at 6 PM as she delivers information about Bloomfield Public Library, including highlights from the past year and forecasts for 2025: The Year of the 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.
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 "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Teens,
Adults
Virtual
Open
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Feb
20
2025
Thu
Wintonbury Poetry Series (Virtual)
Open
Age Group:
Teens,
Adults
Program Type:
Poetry
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:
For its February reading, Wintonbury Poetry Series is pleased to have Nzima Hutchins and Steven Ostrowski read.
Notes
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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