Hours
Mon - Tue: 11-6
Wed: 11-8
Thu - Fri: 11-6
Sat: 11-3
Come Bloom With Us (March 8 - 13)
March Madness
Jane Romanos
Library Services Assistant
Good morning, sports fans! March Madness is finally here, and we at BPL are ready to help you learn all about your favorite sports.

Whether you like to play, watch, or read about sports, we have just what you're looking for. BPL has an extensive collection of sports-related biographies, fiction, non-fiction, audiobooks and, of course, many online resources.

Check us out! We're here for you! GO HUSKIES!!! 
Online Resource Highlight: Kanopy
Kanopy & Kanopy Kids
Kanopy streaming service offers access to a large catalog of educational, entertaining, and enriching films. Access Kanopy on your favorite device with your Bloomfield library card. Each patron has five film play credits per month (Kanopy Kids does not count towards play credits).
Upcoming Programs
Mystery Book Discussion: The Beekeeper's Apprentice
Monday, March 8 at 4PM
A chance meeting with a Sussex beekeeper turns into a pivotal, personal transformation when fifteen-year-old Mary Russell discovers that the beekeeper is the reclusive, retired detective Sherlock Holmes, who soon takes on the role of mentor and teacher. Call BPL for your copy. For Adults.
Line Dancing with Heidi
Monday, March 8 at 6:30PM
Learn a few basic line dancing steps! First, 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. For Adults.
Podcast Chat: Historically Black
Tuesday, March 9 at 6:30PM
As part of The Washington Post's coverage of the Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History and Culture, people submitted dozens of objects that make up their own lived experiences of black history, creating a "people's museum" of personal objects, family photos and more. The Historically Black podcast brings those objects and their stories to life through interviews, archival sound, and music. For Adults. 
Chair Pilates & Toning
Wednesday, March 10 at 11:30AM
Come join Jeff Shealey for chair pilates and toning. Pilates is designed to strengthen core and abdominal muscles, which results in improving your entire body, making daily tasks easier. You will need 2-3 lb. weights, a medicine ball, and resistance bands. This class is presented in collaboration with The Bloomfield Senior Center. For Adults.
Meditation
Wednesday, March 10 at 1:30PM
Take a break during your day by going on a guided meditation journey with our community partners at Seabury. Seabury is an active life plan community located in Bloomfield, Connecticut. For Adults.
Let's Chat!
Wednesday, March 10 at 2:30PM
What are you reading? What are you cooking in the kitchen? Let's chat about our book escapes, how to access books virtually, and foodie favorites. Please join us even if you are not currently reading or cooking anything, we want to meet you! For Adults.
Nutritious Kitchen Hacks Everyone Should Know
Wednesday, March 10 at 6:30PM
Looking for fun and creative ways to make your life a little easier in the kitchen? Join Shana for a virtual nutrition class where you’ll learn kitchen hacks for preparing nutritious meals and snacks in a hurry! Don’t waste another minute in the kitchen without knowing these skills. Taught by Shana Griffin, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist. For Adults.
Pokémon Club
Thursday, March 11 at 3:30PM
Join Miss Nicole for an afternoon of all things Pokémon virtually on Zoom! We'll do an activity together, and then watch some Pokémon episodes or a movie through Miss Nicole's shared screen. For Children & Tweens.
Virtual Book Discussion: The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek
Thursday, March 11 at 5:30PM
Inspired by the true blue-skinned people of Kentucky and the brave and dedicated Kentucky Pack Horse library service of the 1930s, The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek is a story of raw courage, fierce strength, and one woman's belief that books can carry us anywhere—even back home. For Adults.
Women in Biblical Literature (4 week series)
Thursday, March 11 at 6:30PM
This program explores the cultural stereotypes of femininity rooted in Biblical literature. Utilizing the tools of modern critical scholarship, participants will discover what the Bible really says about the mothers, daughters, wives, sisters, peasants, prophets, and queens in Scripture. Presented by Christine Marchetti. You are encouraged to attend all four sessions, but each session is open to new participants. For Adults.
  • Call ahead for available services at each location, including curbside delivery, reference services, and technology appointments (computer, printer, scanner, copier, fax). Browsing by appointment available at McMahon Wintonbury Library.
  • Printing and reference services available via email at askbplct@gmail.com
  • Tax Forms and COVID-19 Vaccine information available
  • BPL Online library is always open — read, watch, listen, research!
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