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Town of Bloomfield Warming Center Information
Saturday, January 29, 2022
 
Town resources will be directed toward snow removal during the storm predicted for Saturday, January 29. Residents are encouraged to stay at home so that plows can work efficiently to clear the roads.
 
Anyone experiencing an urgent, non-emergency situation should call the Bloomfield Police Department non-emergency number (860-242-5501) and the matter will be directed to the appropriate town department.
February Fun for Kids
The month of February kicks off with a bang at BPL! Join our Youth Department in celebrating both World Read Aloud Day (WRAD) on Feb. 2 AND Take Your Child to the Library Day (TYCLD) on Feb. 4!

World Read Aloud Day (2/2) is a fun way to share wonderful stories with each other. Thanks to the support of the WRAD organizers, we will be giving away a free picture book to the 10th child to visit our physical locations (one at Prosser, one at McMahon Wintonbury)! Also, our youth services librarians will be available all day to help you find great books to borrow, along with a bookmark for you to take home.

Take Your Child to the Library Day (2/4) lineup of events is as follows:
  • Put your dancing shoes on for our virtual Afro Beat Workshop at 10:30 AM
  • Thanks to the generosity of an anonymous donor, children of any age can receive a free professional-grade harmonica at both of our locations upon request!
  • View Miss Sheila's Famous Funtime Stories on YouTube starting Saturday, Feb. 5 at 11:00 AM

We hope that you are able to join us for this early February fun! And adults, don't forget that our Adult Winter Reading program begins on Feb.1! Stop by or call the library to register.
BPL Online Highlight
February's Black Future Month Highlights
  • Black to the Future: Afrofuturism as a Creative Force (Feb 1)
  • Afro Beat Workshop (Feb 4)
  • Lessons from Apartheid: How Americans Can Join Across Racial Differences (Feb 8)
  • Miss Heidi Reads The Oldest Student: How Mary Walker Learned to Read (Feb 9)
  • Book Discussion: The Street by Ann Petry (Feb 10)
  • Wintonbury Poetry Series (Feb 17)
  • Social Justice Book Club: Parable of the Sower (graphic novel) by Octavia Butler (Feb 22)
  • Real Talk about Fatherhood and Men's Health (Feb 24)
This Week's Featured Events
Storytime With Miss Mara Featuring Books by authors Jan Thomas and Mem Fox
Monday, January 31 at 10:30AM
Join Miss Mara live on Facebook for Rhyming Dust Bunnies by Jan Thomas and Shoes From Grandpa by Mem Fox.
Black to the Future: Afrofuturism as a Creative Force
Tuesday, February 1 at 6:30PM
Musician and educator Jaeme Brennan McDonald will kick off Black Future Month by exploring Afrofuturism both as a term and a movement, citing examples of artists who have used their creativity to build a new future for Black people in America. Join us as we learn about the artists who use literature, music, theatre, and technology to express that hope for the future. For Adults.
Science Bytes with Miss Nicole: BOUNCING BUBBLES 
Starts Wednesday, February 2
In this video episode of Science Bytes, Miss Nicole will show viewers how to bounce and squeeze bubbles in the palms of their hands! For Children and Tweens.
Millennials Read: Game Night!
Wednesday, February 2 at 7PM
At this Game Night, folks in their 20s, 30s, and 40s will play Jackbox Games virtually. Have a second device available, such as a smartphone, for answering questions. A partnership between Bloomfield Public Library and Simsbury Public Library and open to all. We hope to see you there.
Cocoa & Chocolate with Shana
Thursday, February 3 at 6:30PM
Join Shana, Registered Dietitian, as she reviews creative and delicious ways to add cocoa, which is heralded for its wide-ranging health benefits, to your life this winter and beyond. Each participant will receive a recipe guide, available at McMahon Wintonbury and Prosser. For Adults and Teens.
Afro Beat Workshop
Friday, February 4 at 10:30AM
Masem Enyong leads this fun and energetic class where students get to explore a fusion of traditional West African moves and sounds and contemporary Afro beats. Masem’s focus is on everyone having fun and learning something new. She emphasizes the importance of creating a healthy sense of self and community where people are nice to one another, work as a team to accomplish one common goal, and have the confidence to share what they know or have learned. All Ages.
Miss Sheila's Famous Funtime Stories
Starts Saturday, February 5
Come and share a story time with Miss Sheila, who will be presenting some of her favorite story times from the past several years.
Recurring Programs
Gentle Yoga with Pia Oliveri 
Wednesday, February 2 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, February 2 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.
Book Shelf: ALA Youth Media Award Winners
Watercress
by Andrea Wang
(Caldecott Medal)
Children's Book
Unspeakable: The Tulsa Race Massacre
by Carole Boston Weatherford
(Coretta Scott King Book Award)
Children's Book
The Last Cuentista
by Donna Barba Higuera
(Newbery Medal)
Middle Grade Book
Firekeeper's Daughter
by Angeline Boulley
(Printz Award)
Teen Book
What are you reading? Tag us and let us know on Instagram or Facebook @bplct
  • Masks and social distancing are required in Bloomfield Public Library buildings
  • Computers/browsing/reference services/study space available
  • Technology services (computer, printer, scanner, copier, fax)  
  • Call ahead for curbside delivery, or email print requests to askbplct@gmail.com
  • Visit the Event Calendar for virtual programs (or view Printable Event Calendar)
  • 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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