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FREE Comic Book Giveaways! August 16-20
Bloomfield Public Library has partnered with FCBD (Free Comic Book Day) to bring our community free comic books and to encourage patrons of all ages to discover or celebrate their love of comics! As a partner, we will begin distributing free comics on August 16th. Comics will be available at both of our locations - just pop in and ask for your free comic! Comics will be available while supplies last.

FCBD has been celebrating local comic shops for 20 years! NOTE: Local shops will distribute free comics on August 14th.
BPL Online Highlight
Petersons test and career prep take online practice tests search for colleges and scholarships and more free with your BPL card includes SAT GED Teaching military citizenship and more
Featured Programs and Events
SPECIAL EVENT!
Jukebox Bingo Summer Reading Finale (ALL AGES)
Thursday, August 19 at 6:30PM
Celebrate the end of the Summer Reading Program with a twist on bingo. We have removed the numbers from traditional bingo and replaced them with songs! Listen, mark, win! Registration ends on August 18 at 5PM. 
Atlantic Magazine Discussion Group
Tuesday, August 17 at 11AM
Discuss current events as reported in the Atlantic Magazine. All are invited to join the conversation or to just listen. The conversations will be facilitated by Elizabeth Lane, Library Director. Free copies of the magazine are available at both locations (while supplies last). For Adults.
Virtual Tuesday Night Storytime
Tuesday, August 17 at 5PM
Miss Sheila's Tuesday night storytime will once again be coming to you LIVE on Facebook.
Local Author Panel
Tuesday, August 17 at 6:30PM
Join us for our first virtual Local Author Panel! Each author featured tonight will share a bit of their story on becoming an author and then we'll have Q&A moderated by BPL Librarians Sara & Rachel. Featured Authors: Feng Zhou, Basil Truscott, Julia Tannenbaum, Eugenia Nick, Patrina Dixon, and Cindy L. Rodriguez. For Adults and Teens.
Chair Pilates & Toning
Wednesday, August 18 at 11:30AM
Come join Jeff Shealey for chair pilates and toning. Pilates is designed to strengthen core and abdominal muscles, making routine, 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.
Let's Chat!
Wednesday, August 18 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.
Line Dancing with Heidi 
Wednesday, August 18 at 6:30PM
Learn a few basic line dancing steps! We will spend time walking through the steps for all the dances and then the music goes on and we practice what we just learned! No previous experience necessary. For Adults.
Tween Book Club: THE LIGHTNING THIEF (graphic)
Thursday, August 19 at 5PM
We're closing out the summer of 2021 for Tween Book Club by discussing the graphic version of THE LIGHTNING THIEF! Visit the library to claim your free copy of the book (while supplies last). Best for ages 9 and up.
Covid-19 Free Vaccination Clinic
Thursday, August 19 from 6-9PM
The West Hartford Bloomfield Health District hosts a Covid-19 Vaccination Clinic today 6-9PM at the Bloomfield Summer Concert Series on Rockwell Ave. No cost or insurance required. Appointments are not required. The Moderna vaccine will be provided. This clinic is open to 18+. Find a list of more vaccine options, including those for 12+ here. Please call 860-561-7900 x 0 for questions.
Talewise: "Unicorns: Break the Cage"
Monday, June 21  - Friday, August 20, 2021
Two curious kids discover what they think is a unicorn. But unicorns aren't real ... are they?! Sometimes you gotta believe it to see it. For Children & Tweens.
New Book Shelf
Odd bods by Julie Murphy book cover showing colorful insect
Odd Bods: The World’s Unusual Animals
by Julie Murphy
Children's Book
Strange Nature by gregory mone book cover showing a beetle
Strange Nature: The Insect Portraits of Levon Biss 
by Gregory Mone
Children's Book
The great whipplethorp bug collection by ben brashares book cover showing man and boy looking for insects with a net
The Great Whipplethorp Bug Collection
by Ben Brashares
Children's Book
How to build an insect by roberta gibson book cover showing hands holding a magnifying glass looking at insects
How to Build an Insect 
by Roberta Gibson
Children's Book
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  • 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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