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Ricardo Hailey-Harper
Library Assistant
If you’ve been to either McMahon Wintonbury or Prosser in the last 10 years, chances are you’ve met Ricardo. And if you’ve been to see us with some regularity, you may have gotten to chat with him about sports. While he grew up playing many different sports, his favorites to follow are basketball, football, and baseball. His favorite teams are the Denver Nuggets, New England Patriots, and the Boston Red Sox. Besides watching games, Ricardo keeps up with his favorite teams by reading magazines such as Sports Illustrated, ESPN, and SLAM.

Did you know that magazines are available for checkout at the library? And if you can’t locate the physical copy, you can go online to either researchitct.org and search for magazine articles by topic, or to Overdrive/Libby to borrow magazines online; just search by title or subject. No matter which format you choose or what your favorites are, there are all kinds of magazines available for your reading pleasure at BPL. We’re here for you!
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This Week's Featured Events
The Transition with Sydney Sherman
Tuesday, May 10 at 6:30PM
The question of what truly happens to our body at the exact moment of death has puzzled many for centuries; yet, it has largely gone unanswered. This presentation takes a biological look at the many changes that occur in bodies and minds prior to and at the moment of death. The process is divided into three phases: preparation, the actual death, and lastly, the transition to a new form. Understanding these three steps can help friends and loved ones to be a part of the natural process and find peace and healing. For Adults.
Improve Your Balance with Kirsten
Wednesday, May 11 at 6:30PM
Join us for a beginner class about improving your balance with Bloomfield's own Kirsten Benson. This program will include a brief presentation followed by balance exercises. Beginner and intermediate levels will be provided. Having a sturdy chair nearby is recommended. Class will be approximately 40 mins and followed by Q&A. For Adults.
Wintonbury Poetry Series Workshop:
The Art of Submitting / Reach for the Stars
Thursday, May 12 at 7PM
Maybe you’ve been writing poems for a while and want to find an audience for them, or perhaps your poems have been published in a few journals and you want to find a bigger audience. The submissions process can be intimidating, and at times, a numbers game. However, there are things you can do to improve your chances of being published. In this interactive session, we will discuss practical advice, such as how to draft a good submission letter and bio, common mistakes editors spot, where to submit, and how to deal with rejection. The goal is to help your poems find the right audience. Taught by Luisa Caycedo-Kimura. For Adults and Teens.
Recurring Programs
Mystery Book Discussion: The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman
Monday, May 9 at 4PM
Meeting weekly in their retirement village’s Jigsaw Room to exchange theories about unsolved crimes, four savvy septuagenarians propose a daring but unorthodox plan to help a woman rookie cop solve her first big murder case. Copies of the book are available at the Library. For Adults.
Library Board Meeting
Tuesday, May 10 at 6PM
All meetings of the Board of Trustees of the Bloomfield Public Library are open to the public, including this virtual meeting.
Welcoming Wednesday Storytime @ McMahon Wintonbury
Wednesday, May 11 at 10:30AM
Join our children's librarians at McMahon Wintonbury for an in-person program. We'll share stories, songs, rhymes, and more! Class size will be limited so that all participants can practice social distancing. Masks are required for adults. Best for ages 5 and under.
In-person at McMahon Wintonbury
Gentle Yoga with Pia Oliveri 
Wednesday, May 11 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, May 11 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.
Pokémon Club
Thursday, May 12 at 4PM
Join Miss Nicole for an afternoon of all things Pokémon virtually on Zoom! We'll do an activity together, and then watch some Pokémon episodes or a movie through Miss Nicole's shared screen. For Children, Tweens, and Teens.
Book Discussion:Ordinary Grace by William Kent Krueger
Thursday, May 12 at 5:30PM
Looking back at a tragic event that occurred during his thirteenth year, Frank Drum explores how a complicated web of secrets, adultery, and betrayal shattered his Methodist family and their small 1961 Minnesota community. Copies of the book are available at the Library. For Adults.
Fun Friday Storytime @ Prosser
Friday, May 13 at 10:30AM
Join our children's librarians at Prosser for an in-person program. We'll share stories, songs, rhymes, and more! Class size will be limited so that all participants can practice social distancing. Masks are required for adults. Best for ages 5 and under.
In-person at Prosser
Miss Sheila's Famous Funtime Stories
Starts Saturday, May 14
Come and share a story time with Miss Sheila, who will be presenting some of her favorite story times from the past several years.
Book Shelf: Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month
Tofu Takes Time
by Helen H. Wu
Children's Book
Red, White, and Whole
by Rajani LaRocca
Middle Grade Book
All Thirteen
by Christina Soontornvat
Teen Book
Time is a Mother
by Ocean Vuong
Adult Book
What are you reading? Tag us and let us know on Instagram or Facebook @bplct
  • Starting March 21: 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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