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Tech Class Series: Computer Basics (Prosser)

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Prosser Technology Classroom (Upper Level) at Prosser Library

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Room: Prosser Technology Classroom (Upper Level)

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Technology Class

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If you consider yourself a beginning computer user and need help with basic technology skills, this class is for you.

Book Voyagers: Tales from Around the World (Prosser)

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Prosser Community Room at Prosser Library

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Book Discussion, Storytime, Other

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Children

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Library Branch: Prosser Library

Room: Prosser Community Room

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Book Discussion, Storytime, Other

Registration Required

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BPL is proud to once again partner with CT Humanities to bring back the Book Voyagers series!

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Social Justice Book Club: Poverty, by America by Matthew Desmond (Virtual)

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Virtual

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Book Discussion, Civics and Social Justice

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Adults

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Library Branch: Virtual

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Book Discussion, Civics and Social Justice

Registration Required

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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?

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Storytime & Craft Hour (McMW)

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am

McMW Children's Space at McMahon Wintonbury Library

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Storytime

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Preschool

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Library Branch: McMahon Wintonbury Library

Room: McMW Children's Space

Age Group: Preschool

Program Type: Storytime

Registration Required

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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!

Atlantic Magazine Discussion Group (Prosser)

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:30pm

Prosser Community Room at Prosser Library

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Civics and Social Justice

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Adults

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Library Branch: Prosser Library

Room: Prosser Community Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Civics and Social Justice

Registration Required

Event Details:

Welcome back to the Atlantic Magazine Discussion Group! We will be reading the following articles from the January 2026 issue. Discussion will be led by Library Director Elizabeth Lane.

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Diamond Painting Bookmarks for Teens (Prosser)

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm

Prosser Teen Room at Prosser Library

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Crafts

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Teens

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Library Branch: Prosser Library

Room: Prosser Teen Room

Age Group: Teens

Program Type: Crafts

Registration Required

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Are you a teen looking for a relaxing activity for the afternoon? Stop by the Prosser Library Teen Room to make a bookmark using the "diamond painting" technique. [We will have either Northern Lights or Dragon images available.]

Lunch and Learn Planning For Your Next Chapter 1/15/26 at 12pm

Bloomfield Library Lunch and Learn: Planning For Your Next Chapter (McMW)

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm

McMW Multipurpose Space at McMahon Wintonbury Library

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Community Event, Health and Wellness

Age Group:

Adults

Open

Library Branch: McMahon Wintonbury Library

Room: McMW Multipurpose Space

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Community Event, Health and Wellness

Registration Required

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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 Center.

Home Downsizing Series: De-Clutter & De-Personalize (Virtual)

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Virtual

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Finance

Age Group:

Adults

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.

Wintonbury Poetry Series Thursday Jan. 15, 2025 at 7pm

Wintonbury Poetry Series (McMW)

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 7:00pm - 9:30pm

McMW Multipurpose Space at McMahon Wintonbury Library

Program Type:

Poetry

Age Group:

Teens, Adults

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 host Luisa Caycedo-Kimura and Versatile Poetiq.

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Homeschool Fun Friday: Book Buzz/Open Book Club (Prosser)

Friday, January 16, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm

Prosser Youth Department at Prosser Library

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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

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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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All Day					This event is in the "All Ages" group SPECIAL HOURS at both BPL locations! 10 AM to 5 PM All Day All Ages Prosser Library This event is in the "All Ages" group Library Branch: Prosser Library Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Other Event Details: As a special treat for Take Your Child to the Library Day, both BPL locations will be open on Saturday, February 7th from 10 AM to 5 PM! We hope you enjoy this special day at Bloomfield Public Library.
10 am	This event is in the "Preschool" group Storytime with Alliance for Bloomfield's Children (Prosser) 10:30am–11:30am 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: Community Event, Storytime Registration Required Event Details: Did you know we have a fabulous resource in town for families of children birth to age eight?	This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group Special Storytime With Lindsey Spann Local Author of Walko The Walking Sneaker 10:30am–11:30am 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: Author Event, Book Discussion, Health and Wellness, Storytime Registration Required Event Details: Welcome, Lindsey Spann! local author of WALKO THE WALKING SNEAKER. 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 This event is in the "Adults" group All CT Reads 2026 Author Launch (Virtual) 11:00am–12:30pm Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults Virtual Virtual Event This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Virtual Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults Program Type: Author Event Event Details: Join us for an extra-special virtual launch with the authors of the 2026 All CT Reads primary selections: 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 "All Ages" group TYCLD: Mystic Seaport Museum presents ROPE-MAKING (Prosser) 11:00am–12:00pm All Ages Prosser Library Open Registration Required This event is in the "All Ages" group Open Library Branch: Prosser Library Room: Prosser Community Room Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Crafts, Hands-on Learning, Workshop, Other Registration Required Event Details: Did you know rope was one of the most important technologies of the golden age of sailing? 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 "Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group TYCLD: Animal Adaptations & Habitats (McMW) 12:30pm–1:15pm 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 Multipurpose Space Age Group: Preschool, Children, Tweens Program Type: Hands-on Learning, Nature Registration Required Event Details: LIVE ANIMALS! Safely encounter some furry friends with The Children’s Museum. Get up close to learn about different animals, investigate their adaptations, and find out how they live.
1 pm		This event is in the "Adults" group Caregiver Support Group/Healing Hearts (Bloomfield Senior Center) 1:30pm–3:00pm 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: 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 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.		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 (Robotics) 1:00pm–2:30pm Children, Tweens, Teens Prosser 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: Prosser Library Room: Prosser Youth Department Age Group: 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: Your Children Don’t Want It. What Can You Do? (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: We hear it every day. “My children don’t want it. What can I do?”—and it’s happening all over the country. 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 This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "All Ages" group TYCLD: The Whale Mobile SESSION ONE (Pre-K) (Prosser) 2:00pm–2:30pm Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages 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 This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Open Library Branch: Prosser Library Room: Prosser Community Room Age Group: Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages Program Type: Community Event, Hands-on Learning, Nature, Other Registration Required Event Details: The Whalemobile brings Nile, a life-sized inflatable whale, right into Prosser Library! Children and families step inside the whale, explore real whale artifacts, and learn how these amazing animals live and are studied in the wild. 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. This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group TYCLD: The Whale Mobile SESSION TWO (Ages 5+) (Prosser) 2:30pm–3:00pm Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults Prosser 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 This event is in the "Adults" group Open Library Branch: Prosser Library Room: Prosser Community Room Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults Program Type: Community Event, Hands-on Learning, Nature, Other Registration Required Event Details: The Whalemobile brings Nile, a life-sized inflatable whale, right into Prosser Library! Children and families step inside the whale, explore real whale artifacts, and learn how these amazing animals live and are studied in the wild. 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.
3 pm	This event is in the "Adults" group Tech Class Series: Computer Basics (Prosser) 3:30pm–4:30pm Adults Prosser Library Full Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Full 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.				This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group TYCLD: The Whale Mobile SESSION THREE (Ages 5+) (Prosser) 3:00pm–3:30pm Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults Prosser 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 This event is in the "Adults" group Open Library Branch: Prosser Library Room: Prosser Community Room Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults Program Type: Community Event, Hands-on Learning, Nature, Other Registration Required Event Details: The Whalemobile brings Nile, a life-sized inflatable whale, right into Prosser Library! Children and families step inside the whale, explore real whale artifacts, and learn how these amazing animals live and are studied in the wild. 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. This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group TYCLD: The Whale Mobile SESSION FOUR (Ages 5+) (Prosser) 3:30pm–4:00pm Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults Prosser 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 This event is in the "Adults" group Open Library Branch: Prosser Library Room: Prosser Community Room Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults Program Type: Community Event, Hands-on Learning, Nature, Other Registration Required Event Details: The Whalemobile brings Nile, a life-sized inflatable whale, right into Prosser Library! Children and families step inside the whale, explore real whale artifacts, and learn how these amazing animals live and are studied in the wild. 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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5 pm		This event is in the "Adults" group BLOOMFIELD PUBLIC ART COMMISSION Monthly Meeting (Virtual) 5:15pm–6:15pm 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, Meeting Registration Required Notes 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 Millennials Read: Trivia Night! (Virtual) 6:00pm–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: The Danbury Library does an amazing job with their trivia night, let's join as team Millennials Read! This is a hybrid event that takes place at Danbury's local brewery. 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.	This event is in the "Adults" group Connecticut Wineries with “The Nutmeg Nose” (Prosser) 6:30pm–7:30pm 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: Arts and Culture, Food and Drink Registration Required Event Details: Take a virtual ride through Connecticut’s wine country and learn about our state’s 40+ wineries. Our wine guide is Michelle Griffis, 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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