Come Bloom With Us (October 17

BLOOMFIELD PUBLIC LIBRARY

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October 17-22, 2022

Come Bloom with Us!

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All-Ages Puzzle Swap at Filley Park

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 15 | 11:00AM-1:00PM

Are you a jigsaw puzzle fan? Are your cupboards and closets chock-full of puzzles you have collected over the years? Have you been desperate to swap puzzles with fellow fans so you can all try to make something new? If you answered yes to any of the above questions, then this unique BPL swap/meet event is perfect for you!

Enjoy the beautiful fall weather at Filley Park, sip some cider, and browse for some new puzzles to take home. Puzzle fans of all ages can still bring donation puzzles on the day of the event. No registration necessary.

Park at the main entrance to Filley Park (off of Tunxis Avenue), or park at the library and make the short 5-10 minute walk to the park on foot.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness: APPLY NOW!

Teachers, faculty, school staff, nurses, government employees, police officers, nonprofit employees and more: Don’t miss out! The deadline for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Waiver is October 31st. Over 110,000 individuals in Connecticut are eligible for student loan forgiveness, but only 1% have applied so far. With an average of over $60,000 in student loan forgiveness per applicant, this is a life-changing opportunity for our communities that can be accessed at no cost to borrowers.

Apply by October 31st! Learn more about the program and find out if you're eligible HERE.

At the library, we help anyone who needs it figure out how to navigate these types of forms on a daily basis. They just have to come in and ask. We can help you access the forms, print them out and fax them for free using our equipment. Please help us spread the word!

This Week's Events

Author Talk: Trauma in Memoir and Fiction with Deborah Levison

Tuesday, October 18 at 6:30PM

Connecticut author Deborah Levison will discuss both her books that focus on the trauma people carry with them from childhood through adulthood. The Crate: A Story of War, a Murder, and Justice deals with the aftermath of the Holocaust, and A Nest of Snakes is a novel based on a private school abuse case. For Adults.

Healthy Eating: Family Style with Coach Aiyana

Wednesday, October 19 at 6:30PM

We invite families to attend together for this healthy eating workshop with Bloomfield’s own Family Health and Wellness Coach Aiyana Sykes. We encourage youth to sign in with a separate device for a possible youth-focused session. Topics of focus: Who Has Time for Breakfast?, Mindful Eating, Dinner: A Family (Affair). For All Ages.

Purple Thursday

Thursday, October 20

Purple Thursday is a national day of action each October during Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Please join in solidarity on October 20, wear purple, and start a conversation about domestic violence with your community in person or on social media. If you need help or just someone to talk to, please visit CTSafeConnect.org or call or text (888) 774-2900.

Wintonbury Poetry Series

Thursday, October 20 at 7PM

The poetry series returns! Tonight we feature Frederick-Douglass Knowles II and Srini Mandavilli. Hosted by Garrett Phelan. Open Mic follows the featured poets. For Adults and Teens.

DIY Sharpie Mugs for Teens at McMahon Wintonbury

Friday, October 21 at 3:30PM

Let your creativity shine! Using sharpie paint pens, design your own mug to take home. We'll have snacks and also provide some mug cake recipes. Registration appreciated; walk-ins welcome (while supplies last).

Late Opening on Thursday, October 20: BPL Opens at 1PM

Prosser Library and McMahon Wintonbury Library will be closed from 10AM - 1PM as we prepare for the next phase of our buildings project. We are preparing to move out of our current buildings and into different space(s) by February 2023. The future is bright!