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May
26
2025
Mon
Closing
Memorial 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 "Preschool" group.
Preschool
McMahon Wintonbury Library
Open
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
May
28
2025
Wed
Story Time & Craft Hour (McMW)
10:30am - 11:30am
McMahon Wintonbury Library
Open
Library Branch:
McMahon Wintonbury Library
Room:
McMW Children's Space
Age Group:
Preschool
Program Type:
Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining:
38
Event Details:
Join BPL Youth Librarians for a story time and craft at our the McMahon Wintonbury Library, 1015 Blue Hills Ave. 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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Closing
BPL Atrium Library
May
29
2025
Thu
Closing
DELAYED OPENING: BPL Atrium Opens at 1PM
Branches:
BPL Atrium Library
Description:
Every Thursday in May, BPL Atrium will open at 1PM to prepare for the next phase in the buildings project.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
May
27
2025
Tue
Opera Talk: The Barber of Seville (Virtual)
Open
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Arts and Culture
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:
The premiere of Rossini’s “Il Barbiere de Siviglia” ranks amongst the great operatic fiascos 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.
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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
McMahon Wintonbury 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.
May
30
2025
Fri
Homeschool Fun Fridays: Games! (McMW)
1:00pm - 2:30pm
McMahon Wintonbury Library
Open
Library Branch:
McMahon Wintonbury Library
Room:
McMW Multipurpose Space
Age Group:
Preschool,
Children,
Tweens,
Teens
Program Type:
Gaming
Required
Seats Remaining:
26
Event Details:
Join us for our last Homeschool Fun Friday of the Season! We will be playing games of all kinds. Play with BPL games or bring your own.
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.
Preschool,
Children
McMahon Wintonbury Library
Open
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
May
31
2025
Sat
Saturday Storytime for Families (McMW)
1:00pm - 2:00pm
McMahon Wintonbury Library
Open
Library Branch:
McMahon Wintonbury Library
Room:
McMW Children's Space
Age Group:
Preschool,
Children
Program Type:
Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining:
30
Event Details:
Can't come to the Library during the week? No problem! Bring the whole family and join the Youth Services Librarians while we read stories, sing songs, and do a simple craft! Registration is appreciated.
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 "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Tweens,
Teens,
Adults
McMahon Wintonbury Library
Open
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
May
31
2025
Sat
Board Game Afternoon (Tweens, Teens & Adults; McMW)
2:00pm - 4:00pm
McMahon Wintonbury Library
Open
Library Branch:
McMahon Wintonbury Library
Room:
McMW Multipurpose Space
Age Group:
Tweens,
Teens,
Adults
Program Type:
Gaming,
Hands-on Learning
Required
Seats Remaining:
30
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, May 31 and June 28.
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
McMahon Wintonbury Library
Open
This event is in the "Teens" group.
May
27
2025
Tue
Teen Advisory Group (TAG) Meeting (Gr. 7-12; McMW)
5:00pm - 6:00pm
McMahon Wintonbury Library
Open
Library Branch:
McMahon Wintonbury Library
Room:
McMW Teen Space
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 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.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
May
27
2025
Tue
Social Justice Book Club: What My Bones Know by Stephanie Foo (Virtual)
Open
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Book Discussion,
Civics and Social Justice
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:
May is both Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month and Mental Health Awareness Month. This month's title, What My Bones Know by Stephanie Foo, addresses both topics.
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 "Tweens" group.
Tweens
McMahon Wintonbury Library
Open
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
May
28
2025
Wed
Tween Dungeons & Dragons (McMW)
6:00pm - 7:30pm
McMahon Wintonbury Library
Open
Library Branch:
McMahon Wintonbury Library
Room:
McMW Multipurpose Space
Age Group:
Tweens
Program Type:
Gaming
Required
Seats Remaining:
6
Event Details:
By popular request, we are bringing back a Dungeons & Dragons (D&D) series specifically for Tweens!
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
McMahon Wintonbury Library
Waitlist
This event is in the "Adults" group.
May
29
2025
Thu
Flower Making Art Class (McMW)
6:00pm - 7:30pm
McMahon Wintonbury Library
Waitlist
Library Branch:
McMahon Wintonbury Library
Room:
McMW Multipurpose Space
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Crafts,
Hands-on Learning
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
This workshop is an introduction to crepe paper flower design.
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.
Teens
McMahon Wintonbury Library
Waitlist
This event is in the "Teens" group.
May
29
2025
Thu
Teen Dungeons & Dragons (McMW)
6:00pm - 8:00pm
McMahon Wintonbury Library
Waitlist
Library Branch:
McMahon Wintonbury Library
Room:
McMW Teen Space
Age Group:
Teens
Program Type:
Gaming
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
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 May/June campaign (Thursdays starting May 1st).
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.
May
28
2025
Wed
Parenting Today Series: Learn about CHET College Savings Plan (Virtual)
Open
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Finance
Required
Seats Remaining:
100
Event Details:
Join BPL for this virtual program to learn about how to save for college with, CHET. CHET is the Connecticut Higher Education Trust 529 College Savings Program. Connecticut State Treasurer Erick Russell is Trustee of CHET.
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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