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Join Melanie in March for Pop Culture Programs
Hello, BPL Librarian Melanie here! The Bloomfield Public Library has great virtual programs. I am hosting two programs in March on Monday nights at 7:00 pm. Outlander Fan Party is first on March 7 where we will celebrate my favorite book and TV series Outlander. Whether you are a massive fan, or just want to learn more, we'd love to have you join us. On March 28, Tom Nicotera and I are hosting Movie Chat: How Poets and Poetry Are Depicted in Movies. Do you have a favorite poetry-related movie? Let us know, and come join me on Zoom (plus you get to check out my red lipstick)!
BPL Online Highlight
Driving Tests features free access to CT DMV license tests for car CDL and motorcyles as well as handbooks and drivers license FAQ
This Week's Featured Events
The Library will be closed on Monday, February 21 for Presidents' Day.
AARP Road to Livability
Thursday, February 24 at 3PM
The session will provide a virtual walk-through of aspects of making a home better suited to the changing needs of an individual and/or family. They will also revisit safe driving, whether it means adjusting your car to your changing needs, or looking at transportation options when driving is no longer feasible. The session will also dig deeper into the concept of "age-friendly” or "age-inclusive” communities and how creating options for all generations benefits the whole community. For Adults.
Building Project Open House at McMahon Wintonbury
Thursday, February 24 from 5-7PM
We invite you to an in-person Open House at McMahon Wintonbury to view the building project scale models. TSKP and Downes representatives will be there to address questions. Drop-in. 
Real Talk about Fatherhood and Men's Health 
Thursday, February 24 at 6PM
Join us for real talk about fatherhood and men’s health with children’s book author Thomas DeVane. Mr. Devane brings you through the journey of Black fatherhood in the series EnaVed and Nava, which sheds light on love, family, unity, and education [find the books at BPL]. Learn more about the books here. We also welcome Jean Ducheine, Medical Assistant, who will focus on prioritizing health as a staple for positive parenting. This program will continue the Doll’s House Foundation’s theme: “Wellness Warriors, Prioritizing the Health of Our Kings.” The discussion is geared toward adults.
Recurring Programs
Social Justice Book Club: Parable of the Sower (graphic novel) by Octavia Butler
Tuesday, February 22 at 6:30PM
In this graphic-novel adaptation of Octavia E. Butler’s Parable of the Sower, the author portrays a searing vision of America’s future. In the year 2024 (!), the country is marred by environmental and economic crises that lead to social chaos. In a night of fire and death, what begins as a fight for survival soon leads to something much more: a startling vision of human destiny, and the birth of a new faith. We will also discuss this text as an example of Afrofuturism. Please call Prosser or McMahon Wintonbury to reserve a copy of the book, or read the ebook on Hoopla. For Adults.
Gentle Yoga with Pia Oliveri 
Wednesday, February 23 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, February 23 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.
Let's Chat!
Wednesday, February 23 at 2PM
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.
Library Building Committee Meeting
Wednesday, February 23 at 6PM
All meetings of the Board of Trustees of the Bloomfield Public Library are open to the public, including this virtual meeting. TSKP will be presenting schematic designs of the buildings, including scale models.
Book Shelf
black boy joy 17 stories celebrating black boyhood edited by mbalia showing black boy smiling
Black Boy Joy: 17 Stories Celebrating Black Boyhood
Edited by Kwame Mbalia
Middle Grade Book
king and the dragonflies by callender book cover showing a closeup of a young black boy and a dragonfly
King and the Dragonflies
by Kacen Callender
Middle Grade Book
black enough stories of being young and black in america edited by zoboi book cover showingtwo black young adults with various skin tones
Black Enough: Stories of Being Young and Black in America
Edited by Ibi Zoboi
Teen Book
So many beginnings a little women remix by bethan morrow book cover showing black women in a family dressed in period clothing
So Many Beginnings: a Little Women Remix
by Bethany C. Morrow
Teen 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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