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Celebrate National Poetry Month with BPL
Tom Nicotera
Library Assistant and
Resident Beatnik
Launched by the Academy of American Poets in April 1996, the goal of National Poetry Month is to highlight that poets play an important role in our culture and that poetry matters. When you stop by the library this month, take a look at our displays and check out a book of poems. You can also sign up for Poem-a-Day online at poets.org and get a poem delivered daily to your inbox. In honor of National Poetry Month, we hope you enjoy this video of BPL staff reading the poem "Begin" by Brendan Kennelly. Here's to spring, new beginnings, warmer weather, and poetry!
BPL Online Highlight
Poetry sharing page spark your creativity make connections and share the gift of poetry at bpl online
This Week's Featured Events
BPL opens at 1PM on Thursday, April 7
Prosser Library and McMahon Wintonbury Library will be closed from 10AM - 1PM as we prepare for the next phase of our building project. We are preparing to move out of our current buildings and into different space(s) by September 1, 2022. The future is bright!
Book Repair and Mending Workshop 
Monday, April 4 at 6:30PM
We welcome you to learn about book repair and mending at this workshop with BPL Staffer Jean-Michel. He will give a demonstration and we encourage you to ask questions. For Adults.
Simplify Your Spending and Saving Strategies
Tuesday, April 5 at 2PM
This workshop is designed to help you sharpen your spending and saving strategy. You’ll learn more about the basics of budgeting and the importance of managing credit and debt. Presented by David McMahon, Financial Advisor. For Adults.
Capital Classics Presents Shakespeare: Poetry and Music in Action
Tuesday, April 5 at 6:30PM
April is the month of William Shakespeare’s birth in 1564 and death in 1616. But why celebrate this playwright and poet over 400 years later? To help answer that question, Co-founders and Artistic Associates of Capital Classics Theatre Company, Geoffrey and Laura Sheehan, will perform for us live on Zoom. Participants will also learn how music is used in theatre by witnessing the actual process of a song created on the spot by Composer Jaeme Brennan McDonald with Geoff’s direction. For Adults.
Science Bytes with Miss Nicole: SECRET CODES
Starts Wednesday, April 6
In this video episode of Science Bytes, Miss Nicole will show viewers a nifty way to create secret codes, like a spy! The YouTube video with instructions will be available beginning Wednesday, April 6. For Children & Tweens.
Artists' Gardens in New England
Wednesday, April 6 at 1:30PM
Some of our most beloved painters, sculptors, and authors were inspired by the gardens they created. Visit the private homes of Edith Wharton, Julian Alden Weir, Childe Hassam, Daniel Chester French, Emily Dickenson, Augustus Saint-Gaudens, Celia Thaxter, and others. Presented by Jana Milbocker. In partnership with the Dun-Land-Woods Garden Club. For Adults.
Fix The Leak
Thursday, April 7 at 6:30PM
If you leak, even a little bit, when you laugh, cough or sneeze, or if you have trouble getting to the bathroom before beginning to go, you'll want to attend this program. Jeanne Thompson, owner of Quality Physical Therapy in Farmington, combines manual therapy along with a biomechanical treatment approach to each patient to get to the root of the problem. For Adults.
Recurring Programs
Welcoming Wednesday Storytime @ McMahon Wintonbury
Wednesday, April 6 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, April 6 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. Note: No yoga class on April 13 or 27.
Meditation
Wednesday, April 6 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.
Library Building Committee Meeting
Wednesday, April 6 at 6PM
All meetings of the Library Building Committee are open to the public, including this virtual meeting. View the agenda and more information here.
Millennials Read: Trivia Night
Wednesday, April 6 at 6PM
At this Trivia Night, folks in their 20s, 30s, and 40s will team together (as "Millennials Read") to participate in virtual trivia hosted by the Danbury Public Library. A partnership between Bloomfield Public Library and Simsbury Public Library and open to all. Breakout Room organization starts at 6PM, trivia begins at 6:30PM. In-person No Stress Book Club returns in May!
Pokémon Club
Thursday, April 7 at 4PM
Join Miss Nicole for an afternoon of all things Pokémon virtually on Zoom! We'll do an activity together, and then watch some Pokémon episodes or a movie through Miss Nicole's shared screen. For Children, Tweens, and Teens.
Fun Friday Storytime @ Prosser
Friday, April 8 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
Book Shelf
Celebrating National Library Week (April 3-9, 2022) with books about reading!
the book that did not want to be read by sundin showing hand holding magnifying glass over the word not and the word read crossed out in red ink
The Book That Did Not Want to Be Read
by David Sundin
Children's Book
long lost by west showing child reading book in background and children in forest silhouettes in foreground
Long Lost
by Jacqueline West
Middle Grade Book
the reader by chee showing young adult looking over shoulder with book pages in background
The Reader: Sea of Ink and Gold
by Traci Chee
Teen Book
the reading list by adams showing multicolored books spread out across yellow background
The Reading List
by Sara Nisha Adams
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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