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BLOOMFIELD PUBLIC LIBRARY
NEWSLETTER
September 26 - October 1 2022
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Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with BPL! | |
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Hispanic Heritage Month runs September 15 through October 15. We're celebrating with the following programs:
Also, with your FREE library card, use the Mango app to learn a new language, including Spanish!
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Online Resource Highlight | |
TAKE & MAKE: Moon Phase Calendar
Monday, September 26 - Saturday, October 1
| We will be handing out a "take and make" item developed by the educational division of NASA: a 2022 Moon Phases Calendar. Create your own device to show you what phase the moon will be at throughout 2022! Stop by the library to get yours (while supplies last). For All Ages. | |
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Classical Guitar Recital by Carlos Pavan
Wednesday, September 28 at 6:30PM
| Join us for a guitar recital by Carlos Pavan, who will be playing for us live from his studio in New York City. Carlos is an Argentine composer who blends tango and folklore rhythms with jazz harmonies and classical technique. He'll also share stories and anecdotes about his culture, playing guitar, and composing music. For all ages. | |
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Dungeons & Dragons Gaming at Prosser
Thursday, September 29 at 5:30PM
| By request, BPL is starting its first Dungeon & Dragons gaming club for teens in grades 7-12! In partnership with the crew from Tabletop Gaming Center (Newington, CT), this D&D club is perfect for beginners and any teens looking to expand their gameplay to another group. | |
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Needle Keepers at McMahon Wintonbury
Thursday, September 29 at 6:30PM
| September is National Sewing Month! Instructor Dawn Zillich, The Stitching Coach, will guide patrons through the process of hand stitching a needle case. Whether you have sewn for ages or are a beginner who wants to learn, this is a fun project for ages 8 and up. For Tweens, Teens, and Adults. | |
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Invasive Species Workshop at Hawk Hill Farm
Saturday, October 1 at 10AM
| Join your fellow residents in tackling some invasive plants at Hawk Hill Farm (22 Duncaster Rd), a Wintonbury Land Trust site. You will walk away feeling confident in knowing how to identify and remove some of these harmful plants taking over our backyards and natural spaces while getting social and physical exercise. For Adults. | |
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International Observe the Moon Night 2022! at the Town Green
Saturday, October 1 at 7:30PM
| We'll gather across the street from Prosser Library on the Town Green to look at the moon through high-powered binoculars and a telescope. There will be snacks, glow necklaces, and more! Perfect for all ages. This event is weather permitting - there will be no rain date. | |
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Social Justice Book Club: Once I Was You by Maria Hinojosa
Tuesday, September 27 at 6:30PM
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Welcoming Wednesday Storytime at McMahon Wintonbury
Wednesday, September 28 at 10:30AM
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Gentle Yoga with Pia Oliveri
Wednesday, September 28 at 11:30AM
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Meditation
Wednesday, September 28 at 1:30PM
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Teen Anime Club
Wednesday, September 28 at 6PM
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Fun Friday Storytime at Prosser
Friday, September 30 at 10:30AM
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Jigsaw Puzzle Donations Accepted
Puzzle fans of all ages can bring puzzle donations to either BPL location Sept. 1 - Oct. 14.
Save the Date for The Great Puzzle Swap: Saturday, October 15, 11AM-1PM, All Ages, Filley Park.
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Book Shelf: Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month | |
A Song of Frutas
by Margarita Engle
Children's Book
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The Other Half of Happy
by Rebecca Balcarcel
Middle Grade Book
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Clap When You Land
by Elizabeth Acevedo
Teen Book
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Sabrina & Corina: Stories
by Kali Fajardo-Anstine
Adult Book
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What are you reading? Tag us and let us know on Instagram or Facebook @bplct | |
BPL continues to expand services! | |
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Masks are highly recommended in BPL. Masks available upon request.
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Ask about our new Playaways, Vox Books, and Launchpads!
- Computers, printer, scanner, copier, fax, study rooms available
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Visit the Event Calendar for programs (or view Printable Event Calendar)
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Museum Passes for free or discounted admission to many area attractions
- BPL Online library is always open — read, watch, listen, research!
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BLOOMFIELD PUBLIC LIBRARY | |
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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