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New Year's Resolutions:
How will your library help you grow in 2022?
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Free Legal Advice Clinics
On Tuesday, January 25 and Wednesday, January 26 from 10AM-6PM, the CT Bar Association will hold free virtual advice clinics. Meet with a volunteer lawyer for a 30-minute session to receive free legal advice. Learn more about the areas of law offered and register by January 18 here.
BPL Online Highlight
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Featured Programs and Events
Line Dancing with Heidi
Monday, January 3 at 6:30PM
It's a NEW YEAR! Do you have any resolutions? Maybe you'd like to try line dancing! This is a fun, beginner, get-you-moving activity. Learn a few basic line dancing steps. We will spend time walking through the steps for all the dances. Then the music goes on and we practice what we just learned. No previous experience necessary. All are welcome!
Miss Heidi reads Sneezy the Snowman (YouTube recorded)
Begins Tuesday, January 4 at 10AM
B-R-R-R-R! AH-CHOO! Sneezy the Snowman is cold, cold, cold. To warm up, he drinks cocoa, sits in a hot tub, stands near a warm fire--and melts! But the children know just what to do to build him up again--and make him feel "just right."
Let's Chat!
Tuesday, January 4 at 1PM
Back by popular demand. What are you reading? What are you cooking in the kitchen? 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.
Gentle Yoga with Pia Oliveri 
Wednesday, January 5 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.
Meditation
Wednesday, January 5 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.
Millennials Read Special Event: Trivia Night!
Wednesday, January 5 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.
EFT Tapping: Emotional Freedom Technique 
Thursday, January 6 at 6:30PM
Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) is a powerful procedure used by tens of thousands of practitioners around the world. Alternative solutions, known as EFT tapping, help people overcome anxiety, panic attacks, phobias, traumatic memories, grief, and emotional or physical pain. Certified instructor Cris Jacobs leads a virtual group session. For Adults.
Harris in Wonderland's Reptiles & Amphibians
Friday, January 7 at 10:30AM
Harris in Wonderland brings you reptiles and amphibians from around the world for an up close and personal encounter via Zoom! A wide variety of creatures from the lush rain forests to the arid deserts will be on display. See the hard shell of a land tortoise and learn what it is made out of, view the scaly skin of a giant snake and learn how it grows, look into the eyes of a red-eyed tree frog and discover why they are red. Make sure to ask questions! For all ages. 
Time Management Workshop
Saturday, January 8 at 11AM
Make 2022 your very best year by learning some time management tips. Whatever your occupation or employment status (yes, there are tips for retirees), whether you're working hard at one job, two jobs, or if you're a student, Dr. Jan Yager will help you to improve your time management skills. Best for Adults.
New Book Shelf
how to prevent reading difficulties by mark weakland book cover showing scattered wooden letters
How to Prevent Reading Difficulties
by Mark Weakland
Parenting Collection Book
Wilderness Survival by hoena book cover showing first aid in the woods
Wilderness Survival
by Blake Hoena
Children's Book
taking on the plastics crisis by hannah testa book cover showing young woman in front of seascape
Taking on the Plastics Crisis
by Hannah Testa
Teen Book
a knot a day by nic compton book cover showing various knot crafts
A Knot a Day
by Nic Compton
Adult Book
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  • Masks and social distancing are required in Bloomfield Public Library buildings
  • 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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