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

All Day 12/1 - 12/31

Prosser Library

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Other

Age Group:

Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens

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Library Branch: Prosser Library

Age Group: Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens

Program Type: Other

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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!

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Special Storytime with Poppi's Planet (Prosser)

Monday, December 15, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am

Prosser Community Room at Prosser Library

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Performance, Storytime

Age Group:

Preschool

Open

Library Branch: Prosser Library

Room: Prosser Community Room

Age Group: Preschool

Program Type: Performance, Storytime

Registration Required

Event Details:

Erin Shea of Poppi's Planet's will be returning to Bloomfield!

'Appy Hour: Meet BPL's Top Apps for Your Phone, Tablet, and TV (Prosser)

Monday, December 15, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Prosser Technology Classroom (Upper Level) at Prosser Library

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Technology Class

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Adults

Open

Library Branch: Prosser Library

Room: Prosser Technology Classroom (Upper Level)

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Technology Class

Registration Required

Event Details:

Meet BPL Online at this fast-paced technology class reviewing BPL's Top Apps for your phone, tablet, and TV. Discover the app that connects you to your BPL digital library card.

Knitting for Teens and Tweens December 2, 9, 16, 23

Beginner Knitting for Teens and Tweens (McMW)

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

McMW Teen Space at McMahon Wintonbury Library

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Arts and Culture, Crafts, Hands-on Learning

Age Group:

Tweens, Teens

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:

Want to try knitting? This class is for you! Learn knitting basics while working on a project designed for beginners. Knitting needles and yarn will be provided. Registration is required.

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Social Justice Book Club: On Tyranny by Timothy Snyder (Virtual)

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 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:

Our December title will be On Tyranny by Timothy Snyder. The Founding Fathers tried to protect us from the threat they knew, the tyranny that overcame ancient democracy.

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Storytime & Craft Hour (McMW)

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am

McMW Children's Space at McMahon Wintonbury Library

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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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Youth Chess Club (McMW)

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm

McMW Multipurpose Space at McMahon Wintonbury Library

Program Type:

Gaming, Hands-on Learning

Age Group:

Children, Tweens, Teens

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:

Come learn and play chess!

Join Yonatan Axelrad of New Britain Chess Club for chess instruction and supervised games.

For children ages 8 and up. All skill levels welcome!

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Teen Dungeons & Dragons (McMW)

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm

McMW Teen Space at McMahon Wintonbury Library

Program Type:

Gaming

Age Group:

Teens

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Full

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!

Tiny Food Explorers (Prosser)

Friday, December 19, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am

Prosser Lounge at Prosser Library

Program Type:

Food and Drink

Age Group:

Preschool

Open

Library Branch: Prosser Library

Room: Prosser Lounge

Age Group: Preschool

Program Type: Food and Drink

Registration Required

Event Details:

Join Food Explorers for an interactive cooking class for your little chef! They'll make Biscoff Banana Trifles with layers of crumbled cookie, pudding, sliced bananas, and homemade whipped cream.

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Homeschool Fun Friday: Crazy 8s Math (Prosser)

Friday, December 19, 2025 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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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 at Prosser for a weekly preschool storytime!		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 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 "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: Kids are invited to hang out with Miss Nicole at Prosser Library for a Pokémon Club fan zone. Bring your cards to show off to fellow Pokémon fans, and maybe even agree on some cool card trades! 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.
12 pm				This event is in the "Adults" group Bloomfield Library Lunch and Learn: "Planning For Your Next Chapter" (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: Community Event, Health and Wellness Registration Required Event Details: As you prepare for the next chapter of life—whether that means downsizing, relocating, or organizing your affairs—the right team of professionals can make the transition smooth, secure, and stress-free. Lunch sponsored by Bloomfield Cen 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.
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 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 "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: Book Buzz/Open Book Club (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 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 two weeks prior to the event.
2 pm				This event is in the "Adults" group Home Downsizing Series: De-Clutter & De-Personalize (Virtual) 2:00pm–3:00pm Adults Virtual Open Registration Required Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group Open Library Branch: Virtual Age Group: Adults Program Type: Finance Registration Required Event Details: If you’re contemplating a move, usually the first thing a Realtor will suggest is that you “De-Clutter” and “De-Personalize” your home. 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.
3 pm	This event is in the "Adults" group Tech Class Series: Computer Basics (Prosser) 3:30pm–4:30pm Adults Prosser Library Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Open 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. 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.
4 pm	This event is in the "Adults" group Mystery Book Discussion: Finlay Donovan Is Killing It (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: Finlay Donovan Is Killing It by Elle Cosimano. Copies of the book will be available approximately one month in advance at the library'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 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 "Teens" group Foodie Friday for Teens: Mexican 7 Layer Dip (McMW) 4:00pm–4:45pm 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: Food and Drink, Hands-on Learning Registration Required Event Details: Teens: Join us each Friday in January to try new foods. If you love Mexican food, this is the program for you! Not sure if you like it? You choose what goes into your layered dip. 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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6 pm		This event is in the "Children" group Book Voyagers: Tales from Around the World (Prosser) 6:00pm–7:00pm Children Prosser Library Open Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group 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 be partnering with CT Humanities to bring the Book Voyagers program series to Prosser 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 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. This event is in the "Adults" group Social Justice Book Club: Poverty, by America by Matthew Desmond (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: 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? 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.
7 pm				This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Wintonbury Poetry Series (McMW) 7:00pm–9:30pm Teens, Adults McMahon Wintonbury Library Open Registration Required 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: Teens, Adults Program Type: Poetry Registration Required Event Details: For its January reading, Wintonbury Poetry Series is pleased to have Luisa Caycedo-Kimura and Versatile Poetiq read. 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.

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