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Bloomfield Public Library (BPL) is expanding our service hours to open one hour earlier six days per week. As of Monday, April 4, we will open at 10 AM Monday through Saturday at both physical locations. McMahon Wintonbury and Prosser will continue to have the same hours. We're here for you!

Mon-Tue: 10AM-6PM ~ Wed-Thu: 10AM-8PM ~ Fri: 10AM-6PM ~ Sat: 10AM-3PM
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This Week's Featured Events
Movie Chat: How Poets and Poetry Are Depicted in Movies
Monday, March 28 at 7PM
Get ready for National Poetry Month in April with Movie Chat! We will talk about how poets and poetry are portrayed in film. Barfly, Bright Star, Dead Poets Society, Howl, Kill Your Darlings, Il Postino, Miss Meadows, Paterson, A Quiet Passion, Set Fire to the Stars, Shakespeare in Love, Sylvia, Tom and Viv, and Total Eclipse are a few examples of films about poets and poetry. You do not need to view the films in order to attend the program. See any library staff member for help accessing the above-mentioned films. For Adults.
Women in Computer Science
Tuesday, March 29 at 6:30PM
Bloomfield High School alum and CCSU Computer Science major Dejah Murray is passionate about computer science, and wants to share that passion with you! Dejah will outline some of the contributions of women pioneers in the field, discuss how girls and women can get involved in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) fields as either an interest or a career, and provide an explanation of the many free resources available to the public. For Teens and Adults.
Local Author Panel
Wednesday, March 30 at 6:30PM
Join us for our second virtual Local Author Panel! Each author featured tonight will share a bit of their story on becoming an author and then we'll have Q&A. Featuring Sheri Caplan, Jim Enderle, Beth Gibbs, Dr. Matthew Raidbard, and Jesse White. Geared for Adults.
Spark Joy In Your Home
Thursday, March 31 at 6:30PM
Certified Gold KonMari consultant Christine Thorn will present an informative, in-depth, and entertaining talk on Marie Kondo and the KonMari Method™ of tidying and decluttering. Learn how to spark joy in your home! For Adults.
Recurring Programs
Storytime With Miss Mara Featuring Books by Jules Feiffer and author Rick Walton
Monday, March 28 at 10:30AM
Miss Mara is going to the dogs!  We are going to read Bark George by Jules Feiffer and Bertie Was a Watchdog by Rick Walton. Join Miss Mara on Facebook Live. It will be fun, fun, fun!!!
Tween Book Club: REFUGEE
Monday, March 28 at 5PM
This month's title is Refugee by Alan Gratz. Stop by the Library to pick up your free copy (while supplies last). Best for ages 9 and up.
Great Decisions: Climate Change
Tuesday, March 29 at 2PM
Great Decisions is America's largest discussion program on world affairs. Articles will be supplied by the Library, either electronic or print. This series runs from January until May; attend the sessions that work for you. A partnership between BPL and Seabury. For Adults.
Welcoming Wednesday Storytime @ McMahon Wintonbury
Wednesday, March 30 at 11AM
Join our children's librarians at McMahon Wintonbury for a new in-person program. We'll share stories, songs, rhymes, and more! Class size will be limited so that all participants can practice social distancing. Best for ages 5 and under.
In-person at McMahon Wintonbury
Gentle Yoga with Pia Oliveri 
Wednesday, March 30 at 11:30AM
Pia is the Owner and Director of Wabi-Sabi Yoga and Wellness Center in Windsor, CT. Through yoga, meditation, and breathwork, she believes healing happens from the inside out. At this class, we will start with meditation and breathwork followed by seated postures and standing postures with the assistance of a chair. For Adults.
Meditation
Wednesday, March 30 at 1:30PM
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. This program is open to all.
Let's Chat!
Thursday, March 31 at 2PM
What are you reading? What are you cooking in the kitchen? Let's chat about our book escapes, popular library services, and foodie favorites. Please join us even if you are not currently reading or cooking anything, we want to meet you! For Adults.
Fun Friday Storytime @ Prosser
Friday, April 1 at 11AM
Join our children's librarians at Prosser for a new in-person program. We'll share stories, songs, rhymes, and more! Class size will be limited so that all participants can practice social distancing. Best for ages 5 and under.
In-person at Prosser
Miss Sheila's Famous Funtime Stories (Youtube recorded)
Starts Saturday, April 2
Come and share a story time with Miss Sheila, who will be presenting some of her favorite story times from the past several years.
New Book Shelf
the octopus escapes by meloy showing an orange octopus in a dark blue ocean
The Octopus Escapes
by Maile Meloy
Children's Book
operation do over by korman showing a shaggy white dog and knocked over bubbling liquid from science beaker
Operation Do-Over
by Gordon Korman
Middle Grade Book
the bridge by konigsberg showing a suspension bridge and two silhouettes looking out from a doorway in the sky above it
The Bridge
by Bill Konigsberg
Teen Book
the ringmasters daughter by shabowski showing an acrobat leaping upside down in the night sky over a lit up circus tent
The Ringmaster's Daughter
by Carly Shabowski
Adult Book
What are you reading? Tag us and let us know on Instagram or Facebook @bplct
  • Starting March 21: Masks are optional in BPL. Social distancing is still required. Please wear a mask if you are experiencing potential COVID-19 symptoms and be gracious to those who choose to wear a mask. Masks available upon request.
  • Computers/browsing/reference services/study space available
  • Technology services (computer, printer, scanner, copier, fax)  
  • Call ahead for curbside delivery, or email print requests to askbplct@gmail.com
  • Visit the Event Calendar for virtual programs (or view Printable Event Calendar)
  • Museum Passes for free or discounted admission to many area attractions
  • 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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