Come Bloom With Us (August 30

Hours

Mon - Tue: 11-6

Wed - Thu: 11-8

Fri: 11-6

Sat: 11-3

Come Bloom With Us (August 30 - September 3)

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Have you visited our Virtual Program Archive?

While we transition between programming seasons, we wanted to introduce to you our Virtual Program Archive, featured on the Library's Youtube Channel. One of the benefits of using Zoom is that you can easily record. You will find a variety of programs for adults, including Cookbook Club at local eateries, Storytimes, Miss Nicole's Science Bytes, and more!

YouTube Programs

Facebook Live Programs

Featured Programs and Events

Event Calendar

Summer Reading Survey

Chair Pilates & Toning

Wednesday, September 1 at 11:30AM

Come join Jeff Shealey for the last session of 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.

Meditation

Wednesday, September 1 at 1:30PM

Need a break in your day? Take a guided meditation journey with our community partners at Seabury. Seabury is an active life plan community located in Bloomfield. For Adults.

Millennials Read

Wednesday, September 1 at 6PM

At this no-stress book discussion, join readers in their 20s, 30s, and 40s to talk about current book picks. You do not need to be reading anything to participate. A partnership between Bloomfield Public Library and Simsbury Public Library and open to all. We hope to see you there!

Let's Chat!

Thursday, September 2 at 2PM

Let's Chat! has a new day and time this fall: 1st & 3rd Thursdays at 2PM. 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.

ABC's of CBD

Thursday, September 2 at 6:30PM

At this educational seminar, Katonya Hughey and Nakia Kearse, owners of Your CBD Store Simsbury, will introduce the benefits of cannabidiol (CBD). Their passion and commitment for balancing mind, body, and spirit, as well as dealing with personal health challenges, drove them to learn more about CBD’s significant therapeutic attributes for a variety of ailments. CBD is made from hemp, which can be referred to as “health without the high” and comes in a variety of options. Please note: no medical advice or diagnoses will be given. None of the information provided is meant as a substitute for, or an alternative to, information from health care practitioners. For Adults.

The Library will be closed Saturday, September 4 - Monday, September 6 for the holiday.

New Book Shelf

The Capybaras

by Alfredo Soderguit

Children's Book

Homer on the Case

by Henry Cole

Children's Book

Stingers

by Randy Wayne White

Middle Grade Book

Ice Walker

by James Raffan

Adult Book

Browse New Books

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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