For our first meeting, we'll be discussing the new manga release TOKYO REVENGERS. Visit either of our BPL locations to get your free copy of the book (while supplies last). For Teens in grades 7-12.

Come explore the haunts around the world and those in your own backyard with storyteller Jeff Belanger, who never offers the same program twice. This multi-media adventure draws on Jeff's research from his books, podcasts, adventures, and the various television shows that he’s worked on. For Adults and Teens.

Learn the basics of coffee agriculture, the green coffee trade, coffee roasting, and the different extraction methods. Presented by Eduardo Garces of Café Real, located in Bristol, CT. Free samples of ground coffee are available at BPL (while supplies last). In partnership with Simsbury Public Library. For Adults.

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and we have called upon our community partners at Interval House in Hartford to help educate us about this issue, provide resources, and talk about how we can help and empower victims and survivors. For Adults.

Bring a puzzle, take a puzzle! Enjoy the beautiful fall weather at Filley Park, sip cider, and browse for some new puzzles to take home. Puzzle fans of all ages can bring a donation puzzle the day of the event or bring puzzle donations to either BPL location by Oct. 14. For All Ages.