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Mon - Tue: 11-6
Wed - Thu: 11-8
Fri: 11-6
Sat: 11-3
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Come Bloom With Us (August 2 - 7) |
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McMahon Wintonbury Library
860-242-0041
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Prosser Library
860-243-9721
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BPL Offers Wealth of Resources
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Maxine Ursery
BPL Board of Trustees
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Bloomfield Public Library has played an integral role in my life. The countless resources, programs, and services that are offered have brought my family many opportunities for learning, entertainment, and community. I hold many fond memories of tutoring students, hosting focus group discussions, participating in literary discussions, children's storytime, family literacy workshops, computer games, online services, puppet shows, and simply enjoying a quiet space to read or study. As a classroom teacher, I recall regularly using my BPL educator card to borrow books, videos, and other items needed to support the curriculum. Throughout the pandemic, BPL continued to offer a substantial lineup of programs and activities. I encourage everyone to tap into the wealth of resources that BPL offers. Thank you to the BPL staff! |
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BPL Online Highlight: Libby App |
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Featured Programs and Events |
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Storytime With Miss Mara: Elephants
Monday, August 2 at 10:30AM
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Come join Miss Mara to read Elmer by David McKee and also to learn all about elephants. We will read books about our special animal friend the elephant. They are the largest animals on earth and they love to engage in big fun. Just like us, elephants love to play! Miss Mara guarantees this storytime will be fun fun fun! |
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"Appy" Hour: Libby
Tuesday, August 3 at 4PM
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Welcome to “Appy” Hour, a new series introducing the Library’s most popular apps for your mobile device (or a computer). View a live demonstration and then have time to practice. The Libby app (by OverDrive) offers free e-books, audiobooks, and e-magazines with your library card. For Adults.
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Virtual Tuesday Night Storytime
Tuesday, August 3 at 5PM
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Miss Sheila's Tuesday night storytime will once again be coming to you LIVE on Facebook. |
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Lotus Lantern Craft Workshop
Tuesday, August 3 at 6:30PM
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Join us for a virtual craft class with Korean Spirit & Culture Promotion Project to make a lovely lotus flower lantern using colored paper and wire frames. Registration is limited to the first 10 registrants. For Adults and Teens. |
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Chair Pilates & Toning
Wednesday, August 4 at 11:30AM
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Come join Jeff Shealey for chair pilates and toning. Pilates is designed to strengthen core and abdominal muscles, making routine, 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. |
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Meditation
Wednesday, August 4 at 1:30PM
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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. For Adults. |
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Let's Chat!
Wednesday, August 4 at 2:30PM
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What are you reading? What are you cooking in the kitchen? How does your garden grow? 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. |
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Gentle Yoga
Thursday, August 5 at 6:30PM
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Take some time for you at this Gentle Yoga series. We will stretch, breathe, and meditate together, so have a mat or rug ready. Chair options will also be provided. Taught by Kirsten Benson. This series runs June 24 - August 12. Attend the date(s) that work for you. For Adults. |
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Line Dancing with Heidi
Friday, August 6 at 11AM
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Learn a few basic line dancing steps! We will spend time walking through the steps for all the dances and then the music goes on and we practice what we just learned! No previous experience necessary. For Adults. |
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Food Explorers: Chocolate Tarts w/Whipped cream
Friday, August 6 at 4PM
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Join Food Explorers to make a Chocolate Ganache Tart with homemade Whipped Cream! This delicious dessert doesn’t need to be baked, and comes together in a flash! You’ll need the following ingredients: Oreos or chocolate graham crackers, butter, heavy cream (1.5 cups), 12 of either dark or milk chocolate (or a mixture of both). Chocolate chips or bars of chocolate are both fine. For Teens and Tweens. |
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Talewise: "Unicorns: Break the Cage"
Monday, June 21 - Friday, August 20, 2021
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Two curious kids discover what they think is a unicorn. But unicorns aren't real ... are they?! Sometimes you gotta believe it to see it. For Children & Tweens. |
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This week's Book Shelf titles were selected by Zariela, BPL Summer intern. |
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Matilda
by Roald Dahl
Children's Book
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Death Note
by Tsugumi Ohba
Teen Graphic Novel
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The Perks of Being a Wallflower
by Stephen Chbosky
Teen Book
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Between the World and Me
by Ta-Nehisi Coates
Adult Book
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What are you reading? Tag us and let us know @bplct |
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BPL continues to expand services! |
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Masks and social distancing are required in Bloomfield Public Library buildings
- Computers/browsing/reference services/study space available
- Technology services (computer, printer, scanner, copier, fax)
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Call ahead for curbside delivery, or email print requests to askbplct@gmail.com
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Visit the Event Calendar for virtual programs (or view Printable Event Calendar)
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Museum Passes for free or discounted admission to many area attractions
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Laminate a copy of your Vaccine Card for free (COVID-19 Vaccine info)
- BPL Online library is always open — read, watch, listen, research!
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BLOOMFIELD PUBLIC LIBRARY |
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McMahon Wintonbury Library
860-242-0041
1015 Blue Hills Ave.
Bloomfield, CT 06002
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Prosser Library
860-243-9721
1 Tunxis Ave.
Bloomfield, CT 06002
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