BLOOMFIELD PUBLIC LIBRARY

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October 3 - 8, 2022

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'Tis the Season for Spooky with BPL!

Don't miss these seasonally spooky programs!

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Events This Week!

Hispanic Heritage Month Giveaway for Youth

October 3 - 15

For youth, we have a "take and make" DIY Taino Petroglphys activity. For tweens and teens, we have 2 books that we will give out thanks to donations from publishers:  Shine On, Luz Véliz! (Middle Grade) and Lowriders to the Rescue (Middle Grade/Teen). Free at both locations while supplies last!

On The Line in Bloomfield: How Schooling, Housing, and Civil Rights Shaped Hartford and its Suburbs

Monday, October 3 at 3PM

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Author talk by Professor Jack Dougherty, who will present a historic perspective of civil rights activists who sought to redefine boundaries dividing metropolitan Hartford. Presented in partnership with Wintonbury Historical Society. For Adults.

on the line how schooling housing and civil rights shaped hartford and its suburbs by jack dougherty and trinity college contributors book cover

Your Power Your Voice: Advocating for Health Equity in Cancer

Monday, October 3 at 7PM

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American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network unites and empowers cancer patients, survivors, caregivers, and their loved ones, giving them the tools and training they need to be heard. Join us to learn more about the role you can play in helping us achieve our goal of health equity for all. For Adults.

Talking Transportation with Jim Cameron

Tuesday, October 4 at 7PM

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Long-time commuter advocate and newspaper commentator Jim Cameron explores transportation options in CT in an engaging, thought-provoking workshop. Cameron has been called “the transportation guru”, having spent over 25 years working and reporting on the issue. For Adults.

Science Bytes with Miss Nicole: MOON CRATERS

Starts October 5

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In this video episode of Science Bytes, Miss Nicole will talk about how craters are formed on the moon, with a demonstration that is easy to replicate at home!

Bewitched: Styles During The Time Of The Salem Witch Trials

Thursday, October 6 at 2PM

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Join us for an afternoon of discovering what the folks of Salem, MA were wearing during the 1690s, the time of the Salem witch trials. We will explore the various aspects of dress for men and women of that time while viewing images and movie clips to supplement our discussion. For Adults.

Late Opening at 1 pm on Thursday, October 6

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!

Ongoing Events

Welcoming Wednesday Storytime at McMahon Wintonbury

Wednesday, October 5 at 10:30AM

Meditation

Wednesday, October 5 at 1:30PM

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Teen Anime Club: Multi-Town Event

Wednesday, October 5 at 6PM

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Millennials Read with S'mores at Simsbury PL

Wednesday, October 5 at 7PM

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Teen Dungeons & Dragons Gaming at Prosser 

Thursday, October 6 at 5:30PM

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Fun Friday Storytime at Prosser

Friday, October 7 at 10:30AM

Pokémon Club at Prosser

Saturday, October 8 at 1PM

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.

Book Shelf: Get Spooky With BPL!

Boo Stew

by Donna L. Washington

Children's Book

Monstrous Devices

by Damien Love

Middle Grade Book

Kingdom of the Wicked

by Kerri Maniscalco

Teen Book

The Sun Down Motel

by Simone St. James

Adult Book

What are you reading? Tag us and let us know on Instagram or Facebook @bplct

BPL continues to expand services!

  • Masks are highly recommended in BPL. Masks available upon request.
  • Ask about our new Playaways, Vox Books, and Launchpads!
  • Computers, printer, scanner, copier, fax, study rooms available
  • Visit the Event Calendar for programs (or view Printable Event Calendar)
  • Museum Passes for free or discounted admission to many area attractions
  • BPL Online library is always open — read, watch, listen, research!
BLOOMFIELD PUBLIC LIBRARY

McMahon Wintonbury Library

860-242-0041

1015 Blue Hills Ave.

Bloomfield, CT 06002

Prosser Library

860-243-9721

1 Tunxis Ave.

Bloomfield, CT 06002

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