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Featured Events

dice and game pieces with new time for board game afternoon 12 to 2 pm

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

Saturday, October 25, 2025 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm

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:

Updated Time: 12-2PM

Short Story Chat: Survivor Type by Stephen King (Virtual)

Monday, October 27, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Virtual

Program Type:

Book Discussion

Age Group:

Adults

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.

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

Teen Advisory Group (TAG) Meeting (Prosser)

Tuesday, October 28, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Prosser Teen Room at Prosser Library

Program Type:

Meeting

Age Group:

Teens

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.

Image of Botticelli's painting, La Primavera, depicting nine mythological figures in an orange grove

Italian Renaissance Artists: 1300-1600 (Virtual)

Tuesday, October 28, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Virtual

Program Type:

Arts and Culture, Workshop

Age Group:

Adults

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.

Storytime at Auerfarm Scenic Reserve 10/29/25 at 10:30 AM

Storytime at Auerfarm Scenic Reserve (Rescheduled)

Wednesday, October 29, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm

Off Site

Program Type:

Crafts, Nature, Storytime

Age Group:

Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages

Open

Library Branch: Off Site

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

Program Type: Crafts, Nature, Storytime

Registration Required

Event Details:

Please join us for storytime at Auerfarm Scenic Reserve, sponsored by Bloomfield Public Library, Friends of Auerfarm State Park Scenic Reserve, and CT Department of Environmental Education Protection's "No Child Left Inside" program.

waterway in italy with curved text italy across the seasons and a photo of presenter lisa phillips

Italy Across the Seasons: Unique Experiences Throughout the Year! (Virtual)

Wednesday, October 29, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm

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:

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

safety pin bead murals october 30 at 3 p m image of ghost and other safety pin bead crafts

Safety Pin Bead Murals (McMW)

Thursday, October 30, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm

McMW Multipurpose Space at McMahon Wintonbury Library

Program Type:

Crafts

Age Group:

Children, Tweens, Teens

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Library Branch: McMahon Wintonbury Library

Room: McMW Multipurpose Space

Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens

Program Type: Crafts

Event Details:

Enjoy a fun, drop-in, seasonal craft at McMahon Wintonbury 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.

Dance Class with Miss Britt (Prosser)

Saturday, November 1, 2025 at 12:45pm - 1:30pm

Prosser Community Room at Prosser Library

Program Type:

Arts and Culture, Performance

Age Group:

Preschool

Open

Library Branch: Prosser Library

Room: Prosser Community Room

Age Group: Preschool

Program Type: Arts and Culture, Performance

Registration Required

Event Details:

Join Miss Britt for a dance lesson! Children start with dance warm-ups followed by ballet and/or tap steps. (No special shoes needed. Dance in your socks!) Then students learn a few basic gymnastics moves on the mat.

storytime at prosser library image of animals holding books mondays at 10 30 a m

Storytime @ Prosser

Monday, November 3, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am

Prosser Community Room at Prosser Library

Program Type:

Storytime

Age Group:

Preschool

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!

diary of a wimpy kid number 20 party at prosser library november 4 at 12:30 p m image of book cover for partypooper

Release Party for Diary of a Wimpy Kid #20: PARTYPOOPER! (Prosser)

Tuesday, November 4, 2025 at 12:30pm - 1:30pm

Prosser Youth Department at Prosser Library

Program Type:

Book Discussion, Food and Drink, Other

Age Group:

Children, Tweens

Open

Library Branch: Prosser Library

Room: Prosser Youth Department

Age Group: Children, Tweens

Program Type: Book Discussion, Food and Drink, Other

Registration Required

Event Details:

Bloomfield Public Library invites you to celebrate the release of Diary of a Wimpy Kid #20: Partypooper!

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Time	Sun (12/07)	Mon (12/08)	Tue (12/09)	Wed (12/10)	Thu (12/11)	Fri (12/12)	Sat (12/13)
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 12/1–12/31 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: To keep the fun of NASA's International Observe the Moon Night going, BPL's Youth Department will be hosting a special guessing game for the month of December! 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.
11 am							This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Pokémon Club @ Prosser 11:30am–1:00pm 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 Community Room Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens Program Type: Gaming, Other Event Details: Pokémon Club returns to Prosser Library at a new time (11:30 AM - 1:00 PM)! 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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1 pm						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: Children's Museum (Engineering & Live Animals) 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 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. 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.
2 pm					This event is in the "Adults" group Aging in Place: How to Protect Assets and Stay at Home (Prosser) 2:00pm–3:00pm Adults Prosser Library Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Open Library Branch: Prosser Library Room: Prosser Community Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Finance, Legal Registration Required Event Details: Did you know that Connecticut is among the top 3 states with the highest costs for nursing home and long-term care? 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.
3 pm				This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Robots Rock the Room (Prosser) 3:00pm–4:00pm Children, Tweens Prosser Library Open Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Open Library Branch: Prosser Library Room: Prosser Community Room Age Group: Children, Tweens Program Type: Author Event, Hands-on Learning Registration Required Event Details: Bloomfield Schools are out early on Dec. 10, so we've planned a special author event. During this lively, interactive program, you'll move like robots—but in surprising ways. Notes Caregivers This program is designed for children and caregivers. Please plan to attend with your child for this program.
4 pm			This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Beginner Knitting for Teens and Tweens 4:00pm–5:00pm Tweens, Teens McMahon Wintonbury Library Open Registration Required This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Open Library Branch: McMahon Wintonbury Library Room: McMW Teen Space Age Group: Tweens, Teens Program Type: Arts and Culture, Crafts, Hands-on Learning Registration Required Event Details: If you been wanting to learn how to knit, then this class is for you. We will help you to learn knitting basics while working on a beginner project. Knitting needles and yarn will be provided 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.
5 pm			This event is in the "Adults" group Foundations Of Caregiving (Bloomfield Senior Center) 5:30pm–7:00pm Adults Off Site Open Registration Required Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group Open Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Adults Program Type: Health and Wellness Registration Required Event Details: The public is invited to attend Building Foundations of Caregiving, an education program in the Alzheimer’s Association’s Empowered Caregiver initiative aimed at teaching caregivers how to navigate the responsibilities of caring for someone living 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 This event is in the "Adults" group Wintonbury Book Discussion (Virtual) Lady Tan's Circle of Women by Lisa See 5:30pm–6:30pm Teens, Adults Virtual Open Registration Required Virtual Event This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Open Library Branch: Virtual Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts and Culture, Book Discussion Registration Required Event Details: Lady Tan's Circle of Women by Lisa See 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.
6 pm			This event is in the "Adults" group Library Board Meeting (Virtual or McMahon Wintonbury) 6:00pm–8:00pm 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: Meeting Registration Required Event Details: All meetings of the Board of Trustees of the Bloomfield Public Library are open to the public, including this hybrid meeting. You may choose to attend on Zoom or McMahon Wintonbury Library. 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 Teen Dungeons & Dragons (McMW) 6:00pm–8:00pm Teens McMahon Wintonbury Library Open Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Open Library Branch: McMahon Wintonbury Library Room: McMW Teen Space Age Group: Teens Program Type: Gaming Registration Required Event Details: Are you a teen who is new to Dungeons & Dragons or just looking for a new group to join? Then this could be the group 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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