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Caregiver Support Group/Healing Hearts (Bloomfield Senior Center)

Wednesday, August 6, 2025 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm

Off Site

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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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Dangers of Extreme Heat—What to Know About Heat and How to Stay Safe (Virtual)

Wednesday, August 6, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Virtual

Program Type:

Health and Wellness, Nature

Age Group:

Adults

Open

Library Branch: Virtual

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Health and Wellness, Nature

Registration Required

Event Details:

The risks and dangers of extreme heat are growing each year as climate change worsens. In high-income countries, heat is one of the largest weather-related causes of death.

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Teen Afterhours Gaming Lock-in (McMW)

Thursday, August 7, 2025 at 8:00pm - 10:00pm

McMahon Wintonbury Library

Program Type:

Gaming

Age Group:

Teens

Open

Library Branch: McMahon Wintonbury Library

Age Group: Teens

Program Type: Gaming

Registration Required

Event Details:

It's the end of Summer (Reading) and you're invited to our first ever Teen Lock-in!

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SUMMER READING FINALE featuring Science Heroes: "Adventure of the Missing Color" (McMW)

Friday, August 8, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm

McMW Multipurpose Space at McMahon Wintonbury Library

Program Type:

Hands-on Learning, Performance, Other

Age Group:

Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens, All Ages

Open

Library Branch: McMahon Wintonbury Library

Room: McMW Multipurpose Space

Age Group: Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens, All Ages

Program Type: Hands-on Learning, Performance, Other

Registration Required

Event Details:

On this final day of our Summer Reading program, join BPL and Science Heroes on a mission to turn science into an adventure!

Saturday Storytime for Families (McMW)

Saturday, August 9, 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! Join the BPL youth librarians on Saturday to read stories and sing songs. Registration is appreciated, but not required.

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On My Own: Self-Taught Artists (Virtual)

Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Virtual

Program Type:

Arts and Culture

Age Group:

Adults

Open

Library Branch: Virtual

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Arts and Culture

Registration Required

Event Details:

BPL is excited to welcome back Helane Rheingold. Through engaging commentary and questioning, Helane encourages viewers to discover a new appreciation for art.

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Storytime & Craft Hour (McMW)

Wednesday, August 13, 2025 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!

WHBHD Health Resources Available To Families

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

Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm

McMW Multipurpose Space at McMahon Wintonbury Library

Program Type:

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

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Job Series: How to Build, Develop and Work your Network (Virtual)

Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Virtual

Program Type:

Business and Career

Age Group:

Adults

Open

Library Branch: Virtual

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Business and Career

Registration Required

Event Details:

Savvy job seekers understand that networking is one of the key skills needed for a productive job search. Why?

Lunch and Learn: "The ABCs of Legacy Letters" (McMW)

Thursday, August 14, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm

McMW Multipurpose Space at McMahon Wintonbury Library

Program Type:

Health and Wellness

Age Group:

Adults

Open

Library Branch: McMahon Wintonbury Library

Room: McMW Multipurpose Space

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Health and Wellness

Registration Required

Event Details:

The ABCs of Legacy Letters

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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 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! 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 12 PM at McMahon Wintonbury Library, 1015 Blue Hills Ave, to learn about health resources and services available from The West Hartford-Bloomfield Health District. 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.
11 am					This event is in the "All Ages" group Prosser Ribbon Cutting 11:00am–12:00pm All Ages Prosser Library This event is in the "All Ages" group Library Branch: Prosser Library Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Community Event
12 pm				This event is in the "Adults" group Lunch and Learn: "The ABCs of Legacy Letters" (McMW) 12:00pm–1:00pm 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: Health and Wellness Registration Required Event Details: The ABCs of Legacy Letters 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.
1 pm			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 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 Saturday Storytime for Families (McMW) 1:00pm–2:00pm Preschool, Children McMahon Wintonbury Library Open Registration Required This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group 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! Join the BPL youth librarians on Saturday to read stories and sing songs. Registration is appreciated, but not required. 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 "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 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: 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. Games and instruction are provided by Anthony Ferello. 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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4 pm	This event is in the "Adults" group Mystery Book Discussion: Broken Harbor (Virtual) 4:00pm–5:30pm Adults Virtual Open Registration Required Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group Open Library Branch: Virtual Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Discussion Registration Required Event Details: At this member-run program, we'll be discussing: Broken Harbor by Tana French. Copies of the book will be available approximately one month in advance at McMahon Wintonbury's service desk. 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.
5 pm				This event is in the "Adults" group Wintonbury Book Discussion (Virtual) Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt 5:30pm–6:30pm Adults Virtual Open Registration Required Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group Open Library Branch: Virtual Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Discussion Registration Required Event Details: We'll be discussing Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt. 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.
6 pm		This event is in the "Adults" group Cancelled Library Board Meeting 6:00pm–8:00pm Adults McMahon Wintonbury Library This event is in the "Adults" group Cancelled Library Branch: McMahon Wintonbury Library Room: McMW Multipurpose Space Age Group: Adults Program Type: Meeting Event Details: The next meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Bloomfield Public Library will be held on September 9, 2025. 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.	Library Building Committee Meeting (Virtual) 6:00pm–8:00pm Virtual Virtual Event 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 one week prior to the event. This event is in the "Adults" group Job Series: How to Build, Develop and Work your Network (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: Business and Career Registration Required Event Details: Savvy job seekers understand that networking is one of the key skills needed for a productive job search. Why? 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.
7 pm		This event is in the "Adults" group On My Own: Self-Taught Artists (Virtual) 7:00pm–8:00pm Adults Virtual Open Registration Required Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group Open Library Branch: Virtual Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts and Culture Registration Required Event Details: BPL is excited to welcome back Helane Rheingold. Through engaging commentary and questioning, Helane encourages viewers to discover a new appreciation for art. 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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