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Name: Science Exploratorium with the Children's Museum of West Hartford (330 Park, Gym) (Take Your Child to the Library Day)
Start: 2025-02-01T10:30:00-05:00
End: 2025-02-01T12:00:00-05:00
Location: Human Services Building

Featured Events

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Science Exploratorium with the Children's Museum of West Hartford (330 Park, Gym) (Take Your Child to the Library Day)

Saturday, February 1, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm

Off Site

Program Type:

Community Event, Hands-on Learning

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: Community Event, Hands-on Learning

Required

Seats Remaining: 130

Event Details:

Join staff from BPL and the Children's Museum of West Hartford for a Take Your Child to the Library Day STEAM Exploratorium!

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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Local Author Visit with Storytime & Craft: Gabriele Davis shares OUR JOYFUL NOISE (Atrium)

Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am

Atrium Children's Space at BPL Atrium Library

Program Type:

Storytime

Age Group:

Preschool, Children

Open

Library Branch: BPL Atrium Library

Room: Atrium Children's Space

Age Group: Preschool, Children

Program Type: Storytime

Required

Seats Remaining: 30

Event Details:

BPL is pleased to have local author Gabriele Davis return to share her new picture book, Our Joyful Noise. Gabriele will read the story and lead a simple craft activity with the children. All are welcome to meet the author!

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Caregivers

This program is designed for children and caregivers. Please plan to attend with your child for this program.

Great Decisions: United States Changing Leadership of the World Economy (Virtual)

Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Virtual

Program Type:

Civics and Social Justice

Age Group:

Adults

Open

Library Branch: Virtual

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Civics and Social Justice

Required

Seats Remaining: Unlimited

Event Details:

For Session #2-United States Changing Leadership of the World Economy

Under President Biden, the U.S. has advanced new ideas about trade,

Notes

Accommodations

Virtual (with Recording)

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 program may be recorded.

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Teen Dungeons & Dragons (330 Park)

Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Off Site

Program Type:

Other

Age Group:

Teens

Open

Library Branch: Off Site

Age Group: Teens

Program Type: Other

Required

Seats Remaining: 3

Event Details:

Are you a teen who is new to Dungeons & Dragons or who is just looking for a new group to join? Then this could be the group for you! BPL is hosting this teen-led D&D group for a 6-week campaign (Tuesdays in January through mid-February).

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The Black Perspective in Film and Television (Virtual)

Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Virtual

Program Type:

Arts and Culture, Civics and Social Justice

Age Group:

Teens, Adults

Open

Library Branch: Virtual

Age Group: Teens, Adults

Program Type: Arts and Culture, Civics and Social Justice

Required

Seats Remaining: Unlimited

Event Details:

BPL is excited to welcome back educator Jaeme McDonald for another inspiring Black History program. Throughout American history, the stories, images, and perspectives of Black Americans have been excluded, distorted, and undervalued.

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Virtual (with Recording)

Special ABC Time Event: Animal Dancing with Nazy & Simon (330 Park)

Wednesday, February 5, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am

Off Site

Program Type:

Health and Wellness, Storytime

Age Group:

Preschool

Open

Library Branch: Off Site

Age Group: Preschool

Program Type: Health and Wellness, Storytime

Required

Seats Remaining: 37

Event Details:

Join us for an exciting animal-themed fitness adventure designed for kids under 5! This fun-filled 45-minute class gets little ones moving and exploring through playful activities inspired by their favorite animals.

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Caregivers

This program is designed for children and caregivers. Please plan to attend with your child for this program.

Exercise

You may wish to consult your doctor before doing these exercises. By performing any fitness exercises, you are performing them at your own risk.

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Caregiver Support Group/Healing Hearts (Senior Center)

Wednesday, February 5, 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

Required

Seats Remaining: Unlimited

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 h

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CT Humanities Book Voyagers series at Metacomet Elementary School (grades 3-4)

Thursday, February 6, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Off Site

Program Type:

Book Discussion, Crafts, Storytime

Age Group:

Children

Open

Library Branch: Off Site

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Book Discussion, Crafts, Storytime

Required

Seats Remaining: 20

Event Details:

CT Humanities Book Voyagers programs are designed to promote the joy of reading and encourage families to create literature-rich home environments.

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Caregivers

This program is designed for children and caregivers. Please plan to attend with your child for this program.

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Time	Mon (1/27)	Tue (1/28)	Wed (1/29)	Thu (1/30)	Fri (1/31)	Sat (2/01)
10 am						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. Science Exploratorium with the Children's Museum of West Hartford (330 Park, Gym) (Take Your Child to the Library Day) 10:30am - 12:00pm Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages Off Site Open Required Offsite Event 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: Off Site Age Group: Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages Program Type: Community Event, Hands-on Learning Required Seats Remaining: 130 Event Details: Join staff from BPL and the Children's Museum of West Hartford for a Take Your Child to the Library Day STEAM Exploratorium! 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 "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Youth Crafternoon: Lunar New Year (Atrium) 1:00pm - 2:30pm Children, Tweens, Teens BPL Atrium Library This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: BPL Atrium Library Room: Atrium Children's Space Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens Program Type: Arts and Culture Event Details: Visit us at the BPL Atrium location to learn about Lunar New Year, and to make some crafts to celebrate the Year of the Snake! Best for ages 5 to 12, but all youth are 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 "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 Fridays: Wild Card! (Atrium) 1:00pm - 2:30pm Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens BPL Atrium Library Open 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: BPL Atrium Library Room: Atrium Children's Space Age Group: Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens Program Type: Arts and Culture, Hands-on Learning Required Seats Remaining: Unlimited Event Details: 5th Friday Wild Card! We will have fun activities for you to participate in. Come join the Children’s Museum at Bloomfield Library on the first and second Friday's of the 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. 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. 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. African Drumming (330 Park) 1:00pm - 2:00pm Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages Off Site Open Required Offsite Event 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: Off Site Age Group: Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages Program Type: Arts and Culture Required Seats Remaining: 57 Event Details: Come to celebrate, Take Your Child to the Library Day, and the first day of Black History Month, with BPL! 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 "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Let's Make a Book Clock (Atrium) 2:00pm - 3:30pm Teens, Adults BPL Atrium Library Full Required This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Full Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: BPL Atrium Library Room: Atrium Conference Room Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Crafts Required Seats Remaining: 0 Event Details: Turn a hardcover book into a working clock. Jean-Michel Sibille will teach us how to create a clock from a book. 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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5 pm		This event is in the "Teens" group. Teen Advisory Group (TAG) Meeting (Gr. 7-12; Atrium) 5:00pm - 6:00pm Teens BPL Atrium Library Full Required This event is in the "Teens" group. Full Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: BPL Atrium Library Room: Atrium Conference Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Meeting Required Seats Remaining: 14 Event Details: Welcome to the Teen Advisory Group (TAG)! TAG is open to students in grades 7-12. Join us at BPL Atrium Library 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.		This event is in the "Teens" group. Decorate a Mug & Eat Cake (Teens; Atrium) 5:00pm - 6:00pm Teens BPL Atrium Library Full Required This event is in the "Teens" group. Full Library Branch: BPL Atrium Library Room: Atrium Conference Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Crafts, Food and Drink, Hands-on Learning Required Seats Remaining: 7 Event Details: What is more fun than designing your own mug? Why, eating a mug cake! Join us at this craft event as we use paint markers on white mugs to create our own designs. While creating, we will also make simple microwaveable mug cakes. 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 "Teens" group. Teen Dungeons & Dragons (330 Park) 6:00pm - 8:00pm Teens Off Site Full Required Offsite Event This event is in the "Teens" group. Full Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Teens Program Type: Other Required Seats Remaining: 3 Event Details: Are you a teen who is new to Dungeons & Dragons or who is just looking for a new group to join? Then this could be the group for you! BPL is hosting this teen-led D&D group for a 6-week campaign (Tuesdays in January through mid-February). 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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