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Special Storytime Event: Meet Tulip the Groundhog! (McMW)

Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am

McMW Children's Space at McMahon Wintonbury Library

Program Type:

Hands-on Learning, Nature, Storytime, Other

Age Group:

Preschool, Children

Open

Library Branch: McMahon Wintonbury Library

Room: McMW Children's Space

Age Group: Preschool, Children

Program Type: Hands-on Learning, Nature, Storytime, Other

Registration Required

Event Details:

The Staff of The Children’s Museum of West Hartford with be bringing a special furry friend to our storytime!

Best for ages 3 and under, but all families are welcome. Registration is not required, but is appreciated.

WHBHD Health Resources Available To Families

West Hartford-Bloomfield Health District Resources for Families and Caregivers (McMW)

Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm

McMW Multipurpose Space at McMahon Wintonbury Library

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Health and Wellness

Age Group:

All Ages

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Library Branch: McMahon Wintonbury Library

Room: McMW Multipurpose Space

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Health and Wellness

Event Details:

Drop in from 10:30 to 12PM at McMahon Wintonbury Library, 1015 Blue Hills Ave, to learn about health resources and services available from The West Hartford-Bloomfield Health District.

Author Talk With Samuel E. Pair, Le Yankee Noir-The Power of Acceptance (McMW)

Thursday, June 26, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm

McMW Multipurpose Space at McMahon Wintonbury Library

Program Type:

Author Event, Business and Career, Civics and Social Justice

Age Group:

Tweens, Teens, Adults

Open

Library Branch: McMahon Wintonbury Library

Room: McMW Multipurpose Space

Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults

Program Type: Author Event, Business and Career, Civics and Social Justice

Registration Required

Event Details:

Foreign Assignment Uncorks Intercultural Acceptance

Board Game Afternoon (Tweens, Teens & Adults; McMW)

Saturday, June 28, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

McMW Multipurpose Space at McMahon Wintonbury Library

Program Type:

Gaming, Hands-on Learning

Age Group:

Tweens, Teens, Adults

Open

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.

Solar S'mores (Teens; McMW)

Monday, June 30, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm

McMW Lawn at McMahon Wintonbury Library

Program Type:

Food and Drink, Hands-on Learning

Age Group:

Teens

Open

Library Branch: McMahon Wintonbury Library

Room: McMW Lawn

Age Group: Teens

Program Type: Food and Drink, Hands-on Learning

Registration Required

Event Details:

Learn to make a solar oven using a pizza box, then melt s'mores and eat them!

Storytime & Craft Hour (McMW)

Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am

McMW Children's Space at McMahon Wintonbury Library

Program Type:

Storytime

Age Group:

Preschool, Children

Open

Library Branch: McMahon Wintonbury Library

Room: McMW Children's Space

Age Group: Preschool, Children

Program Type: Storytime

Registration Required

Event Details:

Join BPL Youth Librarians for a storytime and craft at The McMahon Wintonbury Library 1015 Blue Hills Avenue.

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

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Caregiver Support Group/Healing Hearts (Bloomfield Senior Center)

Wednesday, July 2, 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 h

Saturday Storytime for Families (McMW)

Saturday, July 5, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm

McMW Children's Space at McMahon Wintonbury Library

Program Type:

Storytime

Age Group:

Preschool, Children

Open

Library Branch: McMahon Wintonbury Library

Room: McMW Children's Space

Age Group: Preschool, Children

Program Type: Storytime

Registration Required

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.

Tech Time With Marc Edrich (McMW)

Monday, July 7, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm

McMW Multipurpose Space at McMahon Wintonbury Library

Program Type:

Gaming, Technology Class

Age Group:

Teens, Adults

Open

Library Branch: McMahon Wintonbury Library

Room: McMW Multipurpose Space

Age Group: Teens, Adults

Program Type: Gaming, Technology Class

Registration Required

Event Details:

Join Marc Edrich for Tech Time. Feel free to ask questions or discuss computers (desktops, laptops, tablets), cell phones, video game systems, and any other technology you are interested in.

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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 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 one week 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 Open Registration Required This event is in the "Preschool" group 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 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 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 "All Ages" group West Hartford-Bloomfield Health District Resources for Families and Caregivers (McMW) 10:30am–12:00pm All Ages McMahon Wintonbury Library This event is in the "All Ages" group Library Branch: McMahon Wintonbury Library Room: McMW Multipurpose Space Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Health and Wellness Event Details: Drop in from 10:30 to 12PM at McMahon Wintonbury Library, 1015 Blue Hills Ave, to learn about health resources and services available from The West Hartford-Bloomfield Health District.
11 am					This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Build A Flower Bouquet For Adults & Teens (McMW) 11:00am–12:30pm Teens, Adults McMahon Wintonbury Library Waitlist Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Waitlist Library Branch: McMahon Wintonbury Library Room: McMW Multipurpose Space Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts and Culture, Crafts, Nature Registration Required Event Details: Build a Bouquet: Participants learn the five elements in creating a stunning market bouquet, then build their own arrangements. This workshop is best for adults and teens. 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. 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 "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Sportstacking with Glenn Costello (McMW) 1:30pm–2:30pm Children, Tweens, Teens McMahon Wintonbury Library Open Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Open Library Branch: McMahon Wintonbury Library Room: McMW Multipurpose Space Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens Program Type: Gaming, Hands-on Learning Registration Required Event Details: SEE IT-BELIEVE IT-TRY IT…..SPORTSTACKING WITH SPEEDSTACKS! 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. Friends Summer Reading All Summer Reading events are generously funded by the Friends of the Bloomfield Public Library.	This event is in the "Adults" group Meditation (Virtual) 1:30pm–2:00pm Adults Virtual Open Registration Required Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group Open 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 Build A Flower Bouquet For Families (McMW) 1:00pm–2:30pm Preschool, Children, Tweens McMahon Wintonbury Library Open Registration Required This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Open Library Branch: McMahon Wintonbury Library Room: McMW Children's Space Age Group: Preschool, Children, Tweens Program Type: Arts and Culture, Crafts, Nature Registration Required Event Details: Build a Bouquet: Children and their caregivers can learn about flowers and making bouquets. Then they can work together to build an arrangement. 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. Friends Summer Reading All Summer Reading events are generously funded by the Friends of the Bloomfield Public Library.
2 pm			This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Crafternoon: Happy Birthday, Harry Potter! (Tweens, Teens & Adults; McMW) 2:00pm–3:00pm Tweens, Teens, Adults McMahon Wintonbury Library Open Registration Required This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Open Library Branch: McMahon Wintonbury Library Room: McMW Multipurpose Space Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults Program Type: Crafts, Hands-on Learning Registration Required Event Details: Are you a Harry Potter fan? Today is his birthday! Join us for a variety of Hogwarts inspired crafts and snacks. 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. 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 "Adults" group Cultural Perspectives in Chocolate (Virtual) 6:30pm–7:30pm Adults Virtual Open Registration Required Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group Open Library Branch: Virtual Age Group: Adults Program Type: Food and Drink Registration Required Event Details: Why do the Swiss love their chocolate so much? Why are the Japanese obsessed with Kit Kat bars? Why isn’t American commercial chocolate as good as European? 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. Friends Summer Reading All Summer Reading events are generously funded by the Friends of the Bloomfield Public Library. 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 The Power of Personal Development (McMW or Virtual) 6:30pm–7:30pm Adults McMahon Wintonbury Library Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Open Library Branch: McMahon Wintonbury Library Room: McMW Multipurpose Space Age Group: Adults Program Type: Business and Career, Workshop Registration Required Event Details: “If you are not willing to learn, no one can help you. If you are determined to learn, no one can stop you.” - Zig Ziglar 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. Friends Summer Reading All Summer Reading events are generously funded by the Friends of the Bloomfield Public Library.

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