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BPL Celebrates Pride Month
Brooke Lyman
Library Assistant
Hi, My name is Brooke, and I'm one of the Circulation Assistants at BPL. One of my favorite parts of the job is putting together displays of books, DVD's, audiobooks, and other materials to celebrate monthly themes or holidays. For the month of June, we're celebrating LGBTQIA+ PRIDE Month at BPL! Both of our libraries have displays highlighting some of our available titles, but don't forget - you have access to the world with your library card! See the Online Resource Highlight below to access e-books through Hoopla. Enjoy your reading!
Online Resource Highlight
Pride in your LGBT Community. Click here to access the hoopla Pride Collection with three book cover images
This Week's Featured Events
Squirrel Hill Author Talk
Tuesday, June 21 at 3PM
Author Mark Oppenheimer will discuss his book, Squirrel Hill: The Tree of Life Synagogue Shooting and the Soul of a Neighborhood. This program is presented in partnership with the Wintonbury Historical Society. For Adults.
All CT Reads Teen Book Discussion: Cemetery Boys
Tuesday, June 21 at 4PM
Join us for an interactive discussion about Cemetery Boys by Aiden Thomas, an All CT Reads short list title for 2022. At this program, we’ll get together with teens from Bloomfield and West Hartford to talk about the book, play Kahoot! trivia, celebrate PRIDE Month, and snack on delicious treats! The first 10 registrants will receive a snack bag, a copy of the book, and more! Best for students in grades 9-12 but open to grades 7 & 8 as well.
Artists with PRIDE
Tuesday, June 21 at 6:30PM
Let’s continue to celebrate LGBTQIA+ PRIDE Month by viewing works of art and discussing the lives of the artists who created them! The work of artists from a variety of cultural backgrounds and identities will be featured. While there are some names that you have likely heard, you will also view the work and hear the stories of artists who are less familiar.

Our presenter for the evening will be Helane Rheingold. Helane is a docent at the Neuberger Museum of Art in Purchase, NY, an instructor at Learning in Retirement, Inc. in Stamford, CT, and an arts enrichment facilitator in the Stamford Public Schools. Her program Conversations About Art has been running for 30 years in CT and NY. For Adults.
Meet a Park Ranger
Wednesday, June 22 at 10:30AM
Who are Park Rangers? What do they do? Learn how to stay safe this summer! This program will be in-person and outdoors at our McMahon Wintonbury location. All Ages.
The Discovery of a Masterpiece
Wednesday, June 22 at 6:30PM
Mallory Mortillaro serves as the Curator of Collections for the Hartley Dodge Foundation in Madison, NJ. While she was cataloging the artwork housed inside of the Hartley Dodge Memorial, she uncovered a masterpiece that had been lost to the art world since the 1930’s. After a year of research, the piece was authenticated as an official work by Auguste Rodin. Mallory will share the story of how a simple art cataloging project evolved into a search for a mysterious piece’s provenance, and became one of the biggest art finds in recent history. For Adults.
Child of the Holocaust Lecture with Dr. William Reszelbach
Thursday, June 23 at 7PM
Join Dr. William Reszelbach, a child of Holocaust survivors, as he shares his family’s harrowing experiences at the hands of the Nazis, coupled with Holocaust history. Dr. Reszelbach will discuss his parents' will to survive and how these traumatic events affected their new life in the United States, as well as his perspective on modern-day anti-Semitism. For Adults.
Storytime At Auerfarm Scenic Reserve
Friday, June 24 at 11AM
Grade K-3 children and their families are invited for a gentle hike up Auerfarm Scenic Reserve's old orchard hill with State Park naturalists. The hike will be followed by a library storytime and craft on the scenic hilltop. Registration is required. Limited space available.
Recurring Programs
Easy Treats for July 4th: Red, White, and Blue Berries
Starts Monday, June 20
In this third of a 4-part video series, Youth Services Librarian Nicole Dolat will show viewers of all ages how to make simple yet "dressed up" strawberries for a Fourth of July picnic (or any occasion)!
Beginner Line Dancing with Heidi
Monday, June 20 at 6:30PM
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!
Gentle Yoga with Pia Oliveri 
Wednesday, June 22 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, June 22 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! Special Edition: Garden Tour
Thursday, June 23 at 2PM
Take a tour of Sara's garden (vegetables, fruit, and flowers). If it's rainy, we will still meet to chat and will reschedule the tour for another day. You are welcome to share your screen or email Sara pictures of your garden as well to share. What are you reading? What are you cooking in the kitchen? Are you gardening? 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.
Teen Anime Club
Thursday, June 23 at 6PM
Join Miss Nicole for an evening of binge-watching some terrific anime episodes using the Zoom platform! Suggestions for series to watch are always welcome. Best for teens in grades 7-12.
Book Shelf: Celebrating Juneteenth
juneteenth by dolbear showing young black man holding an american flag
Juneteenth
by Emily Dolbear
Children's Book
the juneteenth story by agostini showing black children celebrating at a picnic
The Juneteenth Story: Celebrating the End of Slavery in the United States
by Alliah L. Agostini
Children's Book
hidden black history by jackson green showing images from moments in black history
Hidden Black History: from Juneteenth to Redlining
by Amanda Jackson Green
Children's Book
On Juneteenth by gordon reed book cover showing map in background
On Juneteenth
by Annette Gordon-Reed
Adult Book
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  • 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.
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  • Technology services (computer, printer, scanner, copier, fax)  
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  • 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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