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Mon - Tue: 11-6
Wed: 11-8
Thu - Fri: 11-6
Sat: 11-3
Come Bloom With Us (Feb 15 - 20)
The Lori Jean Watson Collection
Nicole Dolat
Youth Services Librarian
Dedicated in memory of Lori Jean Watson (1971-1975), this featured collection at our Prosser Library location offers a variety of fiction and nonfiction titles related to the African American and Black cultural experience in the United States and abroad. Members of the Watson extended family continue to make regular donations in memory of Lori Jean and her mother to this day. According to family member Janet L. Jackson, the donations are intended to purchase "books for children and about children of African American heritage. This will encourage all children to learn and grow."
Online Resource Highlight: Hoopla
Hoopla
(featuring February Bonus Borrows!)
Borrow library e-books, audiobooks, movies, music, and more from Hoopla! Check out the Bonus Borrows collection during the month of February by searching "bonus borrows." Choose from hundreds of titles that will not count towards your 5-item limit. What will you read next for Adult Winter Reading?
Upcoming Programs
BPL will be closed Monday, February 15 for Presidents' Day
Tanglewood Marionettes - The Dragon King
Available through February 17
A terrible drought has overtaken the land, and all the world has turned brown and lifeless. The Dragon King is ruler over all things water, and the people are beginning to wonder why he has not brought the life-giving rains in such a very long time. With colorful sea creatures, an exciting adventure, and a Dragon King that will knock your socks off, this program is sure to delight! Running time: 50 minutes. All Ages.
Opera Talk: Mefistofele
Tuesday, February 16 at 1PM
Arrigo Boito’s “Mefistofele” deals with a wager made between the devil and God for the soul of Faust. God wins and “Mefistofele,” a notoriously bad loser, literally goes down in a blaze of glory in what is one of opera’s most spectacular conclusions. Jeffrey Engel will detail the background of Boito's only completed opera and play recordings of musical highlights.
For Adults.
Tuesday Night Storytime
Tuesday, February 16 at 5PM
Miss Sheila's Tuesday night storytime will once again be coming to you LIVE on Facebook.
Teen Anime Club on Zoom
Tuesday, February 16 at 5:30PM
Join Miss Nicole on Zoom for a couple of hours of anime viewing. You must register to ensure you receive the Zoom information to join. For teens in grades 7-12.
Social Justice Book Club: How to be an Antiracist - Part I
Tuesday, February 16 at 6:30PM
Our book for February's Social Justice Book Club will be How to Be an Antiracist by Dr. Ibram X. Kendi, and we will split the discussion into two parts. In order to make this title as accessible as possible, we will discuss the themes of the book presented in his Ted Talk: “The Difference Between Being ‘Not Racist’ and Antiracist” on Feb 16. Please watch the Ted Talk before the program. For Adults.
Chair Pilates & Toning
Wednesday, February 17 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.
Wintonbury Poetry Series Virtual Reading
Thursday, February 18 at 7PM
Our featured poets include Dr. Joyce Ashuntantang (a.k.a. Joyce Ash) and Patrick Donnelly. Open Mic follows the featured poets. For Teens & Adults.
Food Explorers - Cinnamon Sugar Knots
Friday, February 18 at 4PM
Join Food Explorers to make Cinnamon Sugar Knots with a registered dietitian! You’ll need the following ingredients: butter, sugar, baking powder, brown sugar, cinnamon, vanilla Greek yogurt, flour, salt, and optional vanilla extract. Space is limited. For Tweens and Teens.
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