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BLOOMFIELD PUBLIC LIBRARY
NEWSLETTER
October 3 - 8, 2022
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'Tis the Season for Spooky with BPL! | |
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Don't miss these seasonally spooky programs!
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Online Resource Highlight | |
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! | |
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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. | |
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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. | |
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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. | |
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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! | |
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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. | |
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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!
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Meditation
Wednesday, October 5 at 1:30PM
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Pokémon Club at Prosser
Saturday, October 8 at 1PM
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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.
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Book Shelf: Get Spooky With BPL! | |
Boo Stew
by Donna L. Washington
Children's Book
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Monstrous Devices
by Damien Love
Middle Grade Book
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Kingdom of the Wicked
by Kerri Maniscalco
Teen Book
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The Sun Down Motel
by Simone St. James
Adult Book
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What are you reading? Tag us and let us know on Instagram or Facebook @bplct | |
BPL continues to expand services! | |
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Masks are highly recommended in BPL. Masks available upon request.
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Ask about our new Playaways, Vox Books, and Launchpads!
- Computers, printer, scanner, copier, fax, study rooms available
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Visit the Event Calendar for programs (or view Printable Event Calendar)
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Museum Passes for free or discounted admission to many area attractions
- BPL Online library is always open — read, watch, listen, research!
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BLOOMFIELD PUBLIC LIBRARY | |
McMahon Wintonbury Library
860-242-0041
1015 Blue Hills Ave.
Bloomfield, CT 06002
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Prosser Library
860-243-9721
1 Tunxis Ave.
Bloomfield, CT 06002
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