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Featured Events

Saturday Storytime for Families (McMW)

Saturday, September 20, 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.

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

Saturday, September 20, 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. Games and instruction are provided by Anthony Ferello.

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Mastering Marketing & Budgeting for Small Business Success: Q&A + Homework Review (Virtual)

Monday, September 22, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Virtual

Program Type:

Business and Career

Age Group:

Adults

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Library Branch: Virtual

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Business and Career

Event Details:

Are you a small business owner in your first year of business? Struggling to create a marketing plan and manage your finances effectively?

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"Fall" Into a Good Book: Adult Book Buzz (McMW)

Thursday, September 25, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm

McMW Multipurpose Space at McMahon Wintonbury Library

Program Type:

Book Discussion

Age Group:

Adults

Open

Library Branch: McMahon Wintonbury Library

Room: McMW Multipurpose Space

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Book Discussion

Registration Required

Event Details:

At this Adult Book Buzz, BPL staff will highlight fall book titles while we sip apple cider. Bring your book recommendations too!

Saturday Storytime for Families (McMW)

Saturday, September 27, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm

McMahon Wintonbury Library

Program Type:

Storytime

Age Group:

Preschool, Children

Open

Library Branch: McMahon Wintonbury Library

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.

TAG meetings moved to 4PM. pizza, programs, leadership opportunities, and free books

Teen Advisory Group (TAG) Meeting (McMW)

Tuesday, September 30, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

McMW Teen Space at McMahon Wintonbury Library

Program Type:

Meeting

Age Group:

Teens

Open

Library Branch: McMahon Wintonbury Library

Room: McMW Teen Space

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 for pizza and a discussion about teen library services in Bloomfield. Attend the meetings that work for you. Always open to new members.

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Social Justice Book Club: Welcome to the New World (Virtual)

Tuesday, September 30, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm

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:

Told in graphic novel format, Welcome to the New World tells the story of Ibrahim Aldabaan and his family, who flee to America after escaping a Syrian prison.

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Guess How Many "Moons" Are in the Jar! (Prosser)

All Day 10/1 - 10/31

Prosser Library

Program Type:

Other

Age Group:

Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens

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Library Branch: Prosser Library

Age Group: Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens

Program Type: Other

Event Details:

In celebration of NASA's International Observe the Moon Night, BPL's Youth Department will be hosting a special guessing game for the month of October!

Sounds around October 1, 2025 10:30 McMW

Sounds Around (McMW)

Wednesday, October 1, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am

McMW Children's Space at McMahon Wintonbury Library

Program Type:

Arts and Culture, Crafts, Hands-on Learning, Nature, Storytime

Age Group:

Preschool, Children

Open

Library Branch: McMahon Wintonbury Library

Room: McMW Children's Space

Age Group: Preschool, Children

Program Type: Arts and Culture, Crafts, Hands-on Learning, Nature, Storytime

Registration Required

Event Details:

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Caregiver Support Group/Healing Hearts (Bloomfield Senior Center)

Wednesday, October 1, 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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All Day	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 Guess How Many "Moons" Are in the Jar! (Prosser) All Day 10/1–10/31 Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens Prosser 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 Library Branch: Prosser Library Age Group: Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens Program Type: Other Event Details: In celebration of NASA's International Observe the Moon Night, BPL's Youth Department will be hosting a special guessing game for the month of October! 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 @ Prosser 10:30am–11:15am Preschool Prosser Library Open Registration Required This event is in the "Preschool" group Open Library Branch: Prosser Library Room: Prosser Community Room Age Group: Preschool Program Type: Storytime Registration Required Event Details: Join BPL librarians in the new Prosser Library for a weekly preschool storytime! Notes 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 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.
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1 pm				This event is in the "Adults" group Italy Across the Seasons: Unique Experiences Throughout the Year! (Virtual) 1:00pm–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: Arts and Culture Registration Required Event Details: Join us as we introduce you to rich and meaningful seasonal experiences throughout the different regions of Italy! This program, presented by Lisa Phillips of Bella Europa Travel, introduces lovers of Italy to a sampling of authentic exp 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 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 This event is in the "Teens" group Homeschool Fun Friday: Free Play (Prosser) 1:00pm–2:30pm Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens Prosser 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 This event is in the "Teens" group 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 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: 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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3 pm					This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Safety Pin Bead Murals (Prosser) 3:00pm–4:30pm Children, Tweens, Teens Prosser Library This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Library Branch: Prosser Library Room: Prosser Youth Department Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens Program Type: Crafts Event Details: Enjoy a fun, drop-in, seasonal craft at Prosser Library! Kids, tweens, and teens can stop by the youth department to create a safety pin bead mural from a variety of templates/options. All supplies will be provided. 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.
4 pm			This event is in the "Teens" group Teen Advisory Group (TAG) Meeting (Prosser) 4:00pm–5:00pm Teens Prosser Library Open Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Open Library Branch: Prosser Library Room: Prosser Teen Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Meeting Registration Required Event Details: Welcome to the Teen Advisory Group (TAG) and welcome back to Prosser Library! TAG is open to students in grades 7–12. Join us 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. Friends Sponsored Event This event is generously funded by the Friends of the Bloomfield Public Library.
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6 pm
7 pm		This event is in the "Adults" group Short Story Chat: Survivor Type by Stephen King (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: Book Discussion Registration Required Event Details: Join us for a short story discussion of Survivor Type by Stephen King. 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 Italian Renaissance Artists: 1300-1600 (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, Workshop Registration Required Event Details: In this engaging workshop, we will explore the work of Italian Renaissance artists from 1300 to 1600. While there will be some familiar names, you will also view the work and hear the stories of artists you don't know. 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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