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Dance Class with Miss Britt (Prosser)

Saturday, November 1, 2025 at 12:45pm - 1:30pm

Prosser Community Room at Prosser Library

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Room: Prosser Community Room

Age Group: Preschool

Program Type: Arts and Culture, Performance

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Join Miss Britt for a dance lesson! Children start with dance warm-ups followed by ballet and/or tap steps. (No special shoes needed. Dance in your socks!) Then students learn a few basic gymnastics moves on the mat.

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Storytime @ Prosser

Monday, November 3, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am

Prosser Community Room at Prosser Library

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Preschool

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Library Branch: Prosser Library

Room: Prosser Community Room

Age Group: Preschool

Program Type: Storytime

Registration Required

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Join BPL librarians in the new Prosser Library for a weekly preschool storytime!

Voter Registration Drive (Prosser)

Monday, November 3, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Prosser Lounge at Prosser Library

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Civics and Social Justice, Community Event

Age Group:

Teens, Adults

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Library Branch: Prosser Library

Room: Prosser Lounge

Age Group: Teens, Adults

Program Type: Civics and Social Justice, Community Event

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BPL wants to get every eligible community member registered and ready to vote!

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Release Party for Diary of a Wimpy Kid #20: PARTYPOOPER! (Prosser)

Tuesday, November 4, 2025 at 12:30pm - 1:30pm

Prosser Youth Department at Prosser Library

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Book Discussion, Food and Drink, Other

Age Group:

Children, Tweens

Open

Library Branch: Prosser Library

Room: Prosser Youth Department

Age Group: Children, Tweens

Program Type: Book Discussion, Food and Drink, Other

Registration Required

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Bloomfield Public Library invites you to celebrate the release of Diary of a Wimpy Kid #20: Partypooper!

Food Explorers Make Chocolate Croissants Nov. 4, 2025 4-5 pm Best for ages 8-14

Food Explorers: Chocolate Croissant Bites (McMW)

Tuesday, November 4, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

McMW Multipurpose Space at McMahon Wintonbury Library

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Food and Drink

Age Group:

Children, Tweens, Teens

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Library Branch: McMahon Wintonbury Library

Room: McMW Multipurpose Space

Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens

Program Type: Food and Drink

Registration Required

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Chocolate Croissant Bites! Yum!

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Food Explorers: Greek Flatbreads and Bowls (McMW)

Tuesday, November 4, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm

McMW Multipurpose Space at McMahon Wintonbury Library

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Food and Drink, Hands-on Learning, Health and Wellness

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Adults

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Library Branch: McMahon Wintonbury Library

Room: McMW Multipurpose Space

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Food and Drink, Hands-on Learning, Health and Wellness

Registration Required

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Get Cooking with Food Explorers! (In person)

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The Magic of the Winter Garden (Prosser)

Wednesday, November 5, 2025 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm

Prosser Community Room at Prosser Library

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Nature

Age Group:

Adults

Open

Library Branch: Prosser Library

Room: Prosser Community Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Nature

Registration Required

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The garden can be a magical place—even in winter! Stripped of summer foliage and flowers, the success of a winter garden lies in its structure, basic design, and choice of plant material.

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Caregiver Support Group/Healing Hearts (Bloomfield Senior Center)

Wednesday, November 5, 2025 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm

Off Site

Program Type:

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 health o

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Teen Dungeons & Dragons (McMW)

Wednesday, November 5, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm

McMW Teen Space at McMahon Wintonbury Library

Program Type:

Gaming

Age Group:

Teens

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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 just looking for a new group to join? Then this could be the group for you!

BPL Strategic Planning Community Conversation (Virtual)

Wednesday, November 5, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Virtual

Program Type:

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Age Group:

All Ages

Open

Library Branch: Virtual

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Community Event

Registration Required

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The Bloomfield Public Library is working on our new strategic plan, and we want to hear from you, our community. We want to learn what ALL of our community members need and expect from us.

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9 am				This event is in the "Adults" group Technology Class: Using Email Series (McMahon Wintonbury Library) 9:00am–10:00am 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 Age Group: Adults Program Type: Hands-on Learning, Technology Class Registration Required Event Details: If you want to know how to make an email account and address, learn how to reply/reply all/forward, create and send attachments, manage your inbox, and learn about email etiquette, spam and phishing, 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 ABC Time (Atrium Book & Craft Hour) 10:30am–11:30am Preschool BPL Atrium Library Full/Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Preschool" group Full/Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: BPL Atrium Library Room: Atrium Children's Space Age Group: Preschool Program Type: Storytime Registration Required 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.		This event is in the "Preschool" group Mother Goose Rhyme Time (Atrium) 10:30am–11:00am Preschool BPL Atrium Library This event is in the "Preschool" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: BPL Atrium Library Room: Atrium Children's Space Age Group: Preschool Program Type: Storytime Event Details: Join the BPL Youth Librarians for stories and rhymes! Mother Goose Rhymes are a fun way to help your child fall in love with words. Best for ages 1 to 3, but all ages 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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1 pm	This event is in the "Adults" group Jeffrey Engel Presents "Cecile Chaminade" (Virtual) 1:00pm–2:15pm 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: For a few decades at the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries, Cecile Chaminade(1857-1944) was one of the most popular pianists. She was also amongst the most prolific female composers in music history. 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 CT Tax Q&A (McMW) 1:00pm–4:00pm Adults McMahon Wintonbury Library This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: McMahon Wintonbury Library Age Group: Adults Program Type: Finance Event Details: Drop in from 1 to 4PM at McMahon Wintonbury Library, 1015 Blue Hills Ave, to get your CT tax questions answered! 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 Meditation (Virtual) 1:30pm–2:00pm 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: 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.		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 Homeschool Fun Fridays: Book Club (Atrium) 1:00pm–2:30pm Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens BPL Atrium Library Full/Closed Registration Required 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 Full/Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: BPL Atrium Library Room: Atrium Children's Space Age Group: Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens Program Type: Book Discussion Registration Required Event Details: Come join the Children’s Museum at Bloomfield Library on the first and second Friday's of the month. First Friday - Learn Robotics Second Friday - Engineering & animals with the Children's Museum 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.
2 pm			This event is in the "Adults" group All CT Reads 2025 Adult Author Talk with Monica Wood (Virtual) 2:00pm–2:45pm Adults Virtual Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Virtual Age Group: Adults Program Type: Author Event Event Details: Join us! We are thrilled to welcome you to an extra-special All CT Reads Adult Author Talk with Monica Wood, author of How to Read a Book, the 2025 All CT Reads primary adult pick. 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 "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Board Game Afternoon (Tweens, Teens & Adults; McMW) 2:00pm–4:00pm Tweens, Teens, Adults McMahon Wintonbury Library Full/Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Tweens" group 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: McMahon Wintonbury Library Room: McMW Multipurpose Space Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults Program Type: Gaming, Hands-on Learning Registration Required Event Details: Discover the world of board games beyond the traditional choices and see what all the fun is about! Come try new and exciting games at McMahon Wintonbury Library on Saturdays, March 29 and April 26. 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.
3 pm			This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Women's History Bingo for Kids (McMW) 3:00pm–4:00pm Children, Tweens McMahon Wintonbury Library Full/Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Full/Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: McMahon Wintonbury Library Age Group: Children, Tweens Program Type: Civics and Social Justice Registration Required Event Details: Come and learn about Historical Women and win prizes! We will play Women's History Bingo to celebrate the month. Best for ages 6 to 11. Small prizes will be awarded. 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	This event is in the "Teens" group Teen Advisory Group (TAG) Meeting (Gr. 7-12; McMW) 5:00pm–6:00pm Teens McMahon Wintonbury Library Full/Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Full/Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: McMahon Wintonbury Library Age Group: Teens Program Type: Meeting Registration Required Event Details: Welcome to the Teen Advisory Group (TAG)! TAG is open to students in grades 7-12. Join us at McMahon Wintonbury 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.
6 pm	This event is in the "Adults" group Social Justice Book Club: Men Explain Things to Me by Rebecca Solnit (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: Book Discussion, Civics and Social Justice Registration Required Event Details: For Women’s History Month, we will discuss Men Explain Things to Me by Rebecca Solnit. In her comic, scathing essay by the same title, Rebecca Solnit took on what often goes wrong in conversations between men and women. 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.	Library Building Committee Meeting (Virtual) 6:00pm–8:00pm Virtual Virtual Event Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Virtual Program Type: Meeting 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 "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group The Black Angels: The Untold Story of the Nurses Who Helped Cure Tuberculosis (Virtual) 6:30pm–8:00pm 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: Book Discussion, Civics and Social Justice Registration Required Event Details: 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 Herbal Medicine for Women (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: Health and Wellness, Nature Registration Required Event Details: Join us for an informative presentation by clinical herbalist, Genessa Zickefoose of The Mother Hive, LLC to learn how herbs, flowers and mushrooms can support your health and wellness journey. 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.
7 pm		This event is in the "Adults" group Cancelled Parenting Today Series: Lead Poisoning Prevention (Virtual) 7:00pm–8:15pm 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, Other Registration Required Event Details: Childhood lead poisoning is one of the most common pediatric public health problems, and yet it is 100% preventable. Join Susan Walsh, a West Hartford-Bloomfield Health District public health nurse, to learn about lead hazards and how to kee 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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