Hours
Mon - Tue: 11-6
Wed: 11-8
Thu - Fri: 11-6
Sat: 11-3
Come Bloom With Us (Feb 22 - 27)
Black History and Literature
Diahl Seccareccia
Library Technical Associate
February is celebrated as Black History Month, and Bloomfield Public Library has items that celebrate the Black diaspora throughout the year, such as: fiction from James Baldwin to Toni Morrison, biographies from Josephine Baker to John Lewis, and essays by Roxane Gay to poetry by Nikki Giovanni. We also have the Black Panther graphic series authored by Ta-Nehisi Coates and Nnedi Okorafor. Discover these authors and more--in a variety of formats--at Bloomfield Public Library!
Online Resource Highlight: Ancestry
Ancestry® Library Edition
Your ancestors left clues along the way.
Now, you can trace them online.

Featuring billions of records in census data, vital records, immigration, military, and more! Access Ancestry® Library Edition at home for a limited time with your Bloomfield Public Library card (onsite access always available).
Upcoming Programs
Miss Mara's Facebook Live Storytime
Monday, February 22 at 10:30AM
It's a Winter Wonderland! Come join us for a storytime all about winter and having fun in the snow.
Tween Book Club: MOON GIRL & DEVIL DINOSAUR #1
Monday, February 22 at 5PM
Our February Tween Book Club will be discussing a graphic called MOON GIRL & DEVIL DINOSAUR - Volume 1. Best of all, we will give away free paperback copies of the book to anyone interested in joining the discussion (while supplies last)! For Tweens.
Cookbook Club: Foods of Jamaica
Monday, February 22 at 6:30PM
Join us for a virtual live demonstration with Peppers Jamaican Bakery & Jerk Center located right here in Bloomfield! For Adults.
Tuesday Night Storytime
Tuesday, February 23 at 5PM
Miss Sheila's Tuesday night storytime will once again be coming to you LIVE on Facebook.
Social Justice Book Club: How to Be an Antiracist
Tuesday, February 23 at 6:30PM
Our book for February's Social Justice Book Club is How to Be an Antiracist by Dr. Ibram X. Kendi. Dr. Kendi’s concept of antiracism re-energizes and reshapes the conversation about racial justice in America--but even more fundamentally, points us toward liberating new ways of thinking about ourselves and each other. For Adults.
Chair Pilates & Toning
Wednesday, February 24 at 11:30AM
Come join Jeff Shealey for chair pilates and toning. Pilates is designed to strengthen core and abdominal muscles, which results in improving your entire body, making daily tasks easier. You will need 2-3 lb. weights, a medicine ball, and resistance bands. This class is presented in collaboration with The Bloomfield Senior Center. For Adults.
Let's Chat!
Wednesday, February 24 at 2:30PM
What are you reading? What are you cooking in the kitchen? Let's chat about our book escapes, how to access books virtually, and foodie favorites. Please join us even if you are not currently reading or cooking anything, we want to meet you! For Adults.
Meet the Author: Shalanda Baker
Thursday, February 25 at 6PM
Bloomfield Public Library, Doll's House Foundation, and Bloomfield Conservation, Energy, & Environment Committee (CEEC) present author Shalanda H. Baker to discuss her book Revolutionary Power: An Activist's Guide to the Energy Transition. Take a moment to become educated about energy transformation and how it impacts our most vulnerable population. For Adults.
Afro Beat Fun Workshop
Friday, February 26 at 10:30AM
In this fun and energetic class, students will explore a fusion of traditional West African moves together with contemporary Afro beats. Masem emphasizes the importance of creating a healthy sense of self and community where people are nice to one another, work as a team to accomplish a common goal, and have the confidence to share what they have learned. For All Ages.
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