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Homeschool Fun Friday: Children's Museum (Engineering & Live Animals)

Friday, January 9, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm

Prosser Youth Department at Prosser Library

Program Type:

Hands-on Learning, Technology Class, Workshop

Age Group:

Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens

Open

Library Branch: Prosser Library

Room: Prosser Youth Department

Age Group: Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens

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

Registration Required

Event Details:

Bloomfield Public Library is excited to once again partner with the Children's Museum of West Hartford for some great Fun Friday programs! They will join us at our Prosser Library location on the first and second Friday of each month.

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Friday Flicks with Friends: Watch, Then Chat, about Nomadland (Prosser)

Friday, January 9, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:45pm

Prosser Community Room at Prosser Library

Program Type:

Civics and Social Justice, Film

Age Group:

Adults

Open

Library Branch: Prosser Library

Room: Prosser Community Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Civics and Social Justice, Film

Registration Required

Event Details:

Join us in the Prosser Community Room for a movie. Then, if you choose, stay afterwards for a chat about the film and meet some new friends or reconnect with your neighbors!

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Foodie Friday for Teens: Mug Cakes (McMW)

Friday, January 9, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm

McMW Teen Space at McMahon Wintonbury Library

Program Type:

Food and Drink, Hands-on Learning

Age Group:

Teens

Open

Library Branch: McMahon Wintonbury Library

Room: McMW Teen Space

Age Group: Teens

Program Type: Food and Drink, Hands-on Learning

Registration Required

Event Details:

Teens: Join us each Friday in January to try new foods. Do you like cake? Did you know you can make individually sized mug cakes in only two minutes? Let's eat!

Alan Katz Author Visit (Prosser)

Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Prosser Community Room at Prosser Library

Program Type:

Author Event

Age Group:

Children, Tweens

Open

Library Branch: Prosser Library

Room: Prosser Community Room

Age Group: Children, Tweens

Program Type: Author Event

Registration Required

Event Details:

Welcome, Alan Katz! Through a multimedia presentation featuring funny videos, musical highlights, and animation, author Alan Katz will share stories, jokes, songs, and poems from his 50+ books.

Tech Class Series: Computer Basics (Prosser)

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Prosser Technology Classroom (Upper Level) at Prosser Library

Program Type:

Technology Class

Age Group:

Adults

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Full

Library Branch: Prosser Library

Room: Prosser Technology Classroom (Upper Level)

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Technology Class

Registration Required

Event Details:

If you consider yourself a beginning computer user and need help with basic technology skills, this class is for you.

Book Voyagers: Tales from Around the World (Prosser)

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Prosser Community Room at Prosser Library

Program Type:

Book Discussion, Storytime, Other

Age Group:

Children

Open

Library Branch: Prosser Library

Room: Prosser Community Room

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Book Discussion, Storytime, Other

Registration Required

Event Details:

BPL is proud to once again partner with CT Humanities to bring back the Book Voyagers series!

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Social Justice Book Club: Poverty, by America by Matthew Desmond (Virtual)

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Virtual

Program Type:

Book Discussion, Civics and Social Justice

Age Group:

Adults

Open

Library Branch: Virtual

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Book Discussion, Civics and Social Justice

Registration Required

Event Details:

January is recognized as Poverty Awareness Month. To that end, we will discuss Poverty, by America by Matthew Desmond. The United States, the richest country on earth, has more poverty than any other advanced democracy. Why?

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Storytime & Craft Hour (McMW)

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am

McMW Children's Space at McMahon Wintonbury Library

Program Type:

Storytime

Age Group:

Preschool

Open

Library Branch: McMahon Wintonbury Library

Room: McMW Children's Space

Age Group: Preschool

Program Type: Storytime

Registration Required

Event Details:

Join BPL youth librarians for a storytime and craft at McMahon Wintonbury Library, 1015 Blue Hills Ave.

Registration is appreciated, but not required. Best for ages 2–5, but all ages welcome!

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Diamond Painting Bookmarks for Teens (Prosser)

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm

Prosser Teen Room at Prosser Library

Program Type:

Crafts

Age Group:

Teens

Open

Library Branch: Prosser Library

Room: Prosser Teen Room

Age Group: Teens

Program Type: Crafts

Registration Required

Event Details:

Are you a teen looking for a relaxing activity for the afternoon? Stop by the Prosser Library Teen Room to make a bookmark using the "diamond painting" technique. [We will have either Northern Lights or Dragon images available.]

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All Day				Closing Juneteenth - Libraries CLOSED All Day Some Branches Branches: McMahon Wintonbury Library, Off Site, Virtual Description: BPL Online is always open!
9 am					This event is in the "Adults" group Technology Class: Google Docs Series (McMW) 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 Room: McMW Multipurpose Space Age Group: Adults Program Type: Technology Class Registration Required Event Details: Did you know that with a free Gmail account, you also have access to a Google Suite of tools that includes Google Docs? 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 two weeks prior to the event.
10 am			This event is in the "Preschool" group Storytime & Craft Hour (McMW) 10:30am–11:30am Preschool McMahon Wintonbury 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: McMahon Wintonbury Library Room: McMW Children's Space Age Group: Preschool Program Type: Storytime Registration Required Event Details: Join BPL Youth Librarians for a story time and craft at 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 two weeks prior to the event. Caregivers This program is designed for children and caregivers. Please plan to attend with your child for this program.
11 am	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 A Day of Rainbow Crafting (McMW) 11:00am–8:00pm Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages McMahon Wintonbury Library 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 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: McMahon Wintonbury Library Room: McMW Multipurpose Space Age Group: Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages Program Type: Crafts Event Details: Join BPL Staff at McMahon Wintonbury Library on the first day of Summer Reading and a celebration of Pride Month for a fun day of rainbow crafts! No registration is required. Crafts will be available for all ages. 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 two weeks prior to the event. Friends Summer Reading All Summer Reading events are generously funded by the Friends of the Bloomfield Public Library.
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1 pm			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 two weeks 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 "All Ages" group Caribbean Heritage Month Celebration (McMW) 1:00pm–2:00pm All Ages McMahon Wintonbury Library This event is in the "All Ages" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: McMahon Wintonbury Library Room: McMW Multipurpose Space Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Arts and Culture, Author Event, Crafts, Performance, Storytime, Workshop Event Details: Join dance educator and author Coryse Villarouel for an exciting workshop celebrating Caribbean dance and Carnival! Learn how to create a traditional headpiece, master vibrant dance moves, and hear Ms. 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 two weeks prior to the event. Friends Summer Reading All Summer Reading events are generously funded by the Friends of the Bloomfield Public Library.
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6 pm	This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Celebrating Johnny School-Boy Taylor: Hartford’s First Professional Black Athlete (330 Park) 6:30pm–7:30pm Teens, Adults Off Site Full/Closed Registration Required Offsite 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: Off Site Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts and Culture, Civics and Social Justice Registration Required Event Details: Lynette Taylor Grande has lived in Bloomfield for many years. She retired after a rewarding career of teaching in the West Hartford Public School System. 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 two weeks prior to the event.	This event is in the "Adults" group Cancelled RESCHEDULED TO WED 8/6: Dangers of Extreme Heat - What to Know About Heat and How to Stay Safe (Virtual) 6:30pm–8:00pm 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, Nature Registration Required Event Details: RESCHEDULED TO WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 6. SIGN UP HERE. 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 two weeks 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 Kendrick Lamar: Griot and Revolutionary (McMW or Virtual) 6:00pm–8:00pm 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 Room: McMW Multipurpose Space Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts and Culture, Civics and Social Justice Registration Required Event Details: It’s Black Music Month, y’all! Celebrate with us the night before Juneteenth with a workshop about Kendrick Lamar and his music taught by Dr. Erin Corbett. 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 two weeks 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 are open to the public. All meetings will be remote via Zoom at 6 pm unless otherwise noted on the meeting agenda. 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 two weeks prior to the event.

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