Come Bloom With Us (December 5

BLOOMFIELD PUBLIC LIBRARY

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December 5 - 10, 2022

Come Bloom with Us!

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GO TEAM USA! Stop by the Library to pick up a pack of FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Official Panini sticker cards while supplies last! Don't forget to cheer on former Fairfield University Standout Goalie Matt Turner as Team USA takes on the Netherlands Saturday at 10 AM!

BPL Teen Advisory Group: Get Your Voice Heard!

ATTENTION TEENS: You're invited to join the Bloomfield Teen Advisory Group (TAG)!

WHO: Students in grades 7-12 who live or go to school in Bloomfield.

WHAT: We want your ideas about the new libraries, which programs to offer, the teen book collection, and more! TAG is a dinner club (yes, you get FREE FOOD) and your involvement will help transform the future of Teen Services in Bloomfield.

WHERE/WHEN: Dec. 7 at 4 pm at Prosser and/or

Dec. 12 at 4 pm at McMahon Wintonbury

WHY: You will earn volunteer hours, have leadership opportunities, build your resume, and also get FREE BOOKS!

HOW:

Fill out this form to share your interest in joining TAG (even if you can't attend in December)
Sign up for one or both TAG meetings in December

We hope to see you there!

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Events This Week

Could Community College Be Right For You?

Tuesday, December 6 at 6:30PM

Interested in learning more about advancing your career and/or professional goals through education? Join us to hear from the Connecticut Community Colleges about the enrollment process (Admissions, Financial Aid, and more), campus life, and everything community colleges have to offer. For Teens and Adults.

Teen Advisory Group at Prosser

Wednesday, December 7 at 4PM

Get your voice heard! We want your ideas about the new libraries, which programs to offer, the teen book collection, and more! We'll provide dinner as well as volunteer hours and free books! Don't miss our second event on December 12 at McMahon Wintonbury. For students in grades 7-12.

Millennials Read: Make a Bottle Opener at Prosser

Wednesday, December 7 at 7PM

At this special edition of Millennials Read, join makers in their 20s, 30s, and 40s to design your own bottle opener, using the library's button maker. Bring a picture or design of your own (up to 2.25 inches) or use scrapbook paper provided by the library. A perfect personalized gift for the holiday season!

Special Edition Pokémon Club at Prosser: POKEMON TERRARIUMS!

Saturday, December 10 at 1PM

In this special edition of our in-person Pokémon Club at our Prosser location, we'll be making Pokémon Terrariums! All supplies will be provided - registration is required because supplies are limited. For ages 9+.