BLOOMFIELD PUBLIC LIBRARY

NEWSLETTER

February 27 - March 4, 2023

Come Bloom with Us!

Locations and Hours
NEW on the Shelf
Library Event Calendar
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BPL Transition Phase Continues

Please note reduced Thursday hours at both locations

BPL Online

Open 24 hours a day,

365 days a year!


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McMahon Wintonbury

Mon: 10am – 6pm

Tue: 10am – 6pm

Wed: 10am – 8pm

Thu: 2pm – 8pm

Fri: 10am – 6pm

Sat: 10am – 3pm

Prosser

Mon: 10am – 6pm

Tue: 10am – 6pm

Wed: 10am – 8pm

Thu: 2pm – 8pm

Fri: 10am – 6pm

Sat: 10am – 3pm

State of the Library with Director Lane

Monday, February 27 at 6PM

Join Library Director Elizabeth Lane as she delivers information about Bloomfield Public Library, including highlights from the past year and forecasts for the future. 

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Online Resource Highlight

free and confidential job assistance access jobnow with your bloomfield library card

Events This Week

It's International Pokémon Day! (Prosser)

Monday, February 27 from 10AM to 6PM

All countries commemorate Pokémon Day annually on February 27th! Join BPL at Prosser Library as we celebrate all things Pokémon! We'll have games, movies, button-making and more. You can even challenge Miss Nicole to some battles on Pokémon Go! All Ages.

Simplify Your Spending and Saving Strategies

Thursday, March 2 at 6:30PM

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Celebrate America Saves Week with BPL! This workshop is designed to help you sharpen your spending and saving strategies. You’ll learn more about the basics of budgeting and the importance of managing credit and debt. Presented by David McMahon of Edward Jones. For Adults.

Community Partner Spotlight: Bloomfield Public Schools

Ongoing Events

Tech Time With Marc Edrich

Monday, February 27 at 7PM

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Atlantic Magazine Discussion Group

Tuesday, February 28 at 11AM

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Social Justice Book Club: You Are Your Best Thing

Tuesday, February 28 at 6:30PM

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Science Bytes with Miss Nicole: FRICTION WALKERS

Starts Wednesday, March 1

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Welcoming Wednesday Storytime at McMahon Wintonbury

Wednesday, March 1 at 10:30AM

Gentle Yoga with Pia

Wednesday, March 1 at 12PM

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Caregiver Support Group/Healing Hearts at Bloomfield Senior Center

Wednesday, March 1 at 1:30PM

Meditation

Wednesday, March 1 at 1:30PM

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Millennials Read: Cupcakes & Conversation

Wednesday, March 1 at 7PM

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Teen Dungeons & Dragons at Prosser

Thursday, March 2 at 5:30PM

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Fun Friday Storytime at Prosser

Friday, March 3 at 10:30AM

Paws & Pages at Prosser

Saturday, March 4 at 1:15PM

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Book Shelf: Time Management Month

Crunch

by Kayla Miller

Middle Grade Graphic Novel

Eat that Frog! for Students

by Brian Tracy

Teen Hoopla E-Book

The Power of Fun

by Catherine Price

Adult Book

Someday is Today

by Matthew Dicks

Adult Book and Hoopla E-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!
  • Check out our art installations at both locations!
  • Computers, printer, scanner, copier, fax, study rooms available
  • Free notary services by appointment
  • 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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