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Come Bloom With Us (August 29 - September 3)
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See you at Celebrate Bloomfield!
Miss Heidi leading a line dancing class at last year's Celebrate Bloomfield! event
Each year, the Town of Bloomfield, vendors, and community partners, including Bloomfield Public Library, come together for an annual festival called Celebrate Bloomfield! The festival runs for four days with many activities to participate in throughout Bloomfield, such as mural painting, cookouts, live music, guided walks, the Mayor’s tea, a backpack giveaway, a vendor fair, activities, crafts, a bike tour, and more! See the button below for all the details. The event runs from Thursday, August 25 to Sunday, August 28, 2022. Stop by the BPL tent at 330 Park Ave. on Saturday to say hello. Hope to see you there!
Online Resource Highlight
This Week's Featured Events
The Library will be closed Saturday, September 3 and Monday, September 5.
Let's Chat!
Tuesday, August 30 at 4PM
What are you reading? What are you cooking in the kitchen? Are you gardening? 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.
Welcoming Wednesday Storytime at McMahon Wintonbury
Wednesday, August 31 at 10:30AM
Join Miss Sheila and Miss Mara at the McMahon Wintonbury Library for an in-person program. We'll share stories, songs, rhymes, and more! All adults will be required to wear a mask - masks can be provided by Bloomfield Public Library onsite. Best for ages 5 and under.
Meditation
Wednesday, August 31 at 1:30PM
Take a guided meditation journey break during your day with our community partners at Seabury. Seabury is an active life plan community located in Bloomfield. For Adults.
Millennials Read: Cupcakes & Conversation at McMahon Wintonbury
Wednesday, August 31 at 7PM
At this no-stress book discussion, join readers in their 20s, 30s, and 40s to talk about current book picks. You do not need to be reading anything to participate. This program is a partnership between Bloomfield Public Library and Simsbury Public Library and is open to all. We hope to see you there.
Fun Friday Storytime @ Prosser
Friday, September 2 at 10:30AM
Join our children's librarians at Prosser for an in-person program. We'll share stories, songs, rhymes, and more! All adults and children ages 2 and up will be required to wear a mask - masks can be provided by Bloomfield Public Library onsite. Class size will be limited so that all participants can practice social distancing. Best for ages 5 and under.
Book Shelf: Technology
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  • 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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