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Summer Reading Continues at BPL
Hoopla: Items Available Instantly
Melanie Bazer
Adult Services Librarian
Hello, Melanie here! I have been working for Bloomfield Public Library for 21 years. My favorite resource BPL provides to our patrons is Hoopla. Hoopla is great because every item is available instantly - no waiting! You can choose from ebooks, audiobooks, graphic novels, music, film, and TV shows. If you like British dramas, this app is for you. You get five checkouts to read, listen to, or view a month. Hoopla has many books that are available before we get the physical copy. So give Hoopla a try! If you need help, give us a call or stop by the Library.
Featured Programs and Events
Storytime With Miss Mara: Lions, Tigers, Leopards
Monday, August 9 at 10:30AM
Lions and tigers and leopards, oh my! Miss Mara is going to read books about all of these wonderful animals. The term "big cat" is typically used to refer to any of the five living members of the genus Panthera, namely the tiger, lion, leopard, jaguar, and snow leopard. Know how to roar? If so, you are ready to get wild with us. Hear stories about lions, tigers, and leopards – and have a roaring good time! 
Mystery Book Discussion: In the Bleak Midwinter
Monday, August 9 at 4PM
Clare Fergusson, the first female priest of an Episcopal church in Millers Kill, NY, finds herself immersed in a murder mystery when a young mother is brutally slain and a newborn baby is abandoned, forcing Clare to dig deeply into the town's secrets. For Adults.
Edible Perennial Gardening and Landscaping
Tuesday, August 10 at 2PM
Learn about the variety of trees, shrubs, vines, canes, and herbaceous perennials that can be grown in New England for bountiful harvests of fruits, nuts, and vegetables. Presented by John Root in partnership with the Dun-Land-Woods Garden Club. For Adults.
Virtual Tuesday Night Storytime
Tuesday, August 10 at 5PM
Miss Sheila's Tuesday night storytime will once again be coming to you LIVE on Facebook.
Library Board Meeting
Tuesday, August 10 at 5:30PM
All meetings of the Board of Trustees of the Bloomfield Public Library are open to the public, including this virtual meeting.
Podcast Chat: Decoder Ring 
Tuesday, August 10 at 6:30PM
Decoder Ring is a monthly podcast from Slate.com about deciphering cultural mysteries. Every episode, they take on a cultural object, idea, or habit and speak with experts to try to figure out where it comes from, what it means, and why it matters. Listen to this podcast right from the website iHeart Radio, a free streaming service for music, radio, and podcasts. For Adults.
Chair Pilates & Toning
Wednesday, August 11 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.
Meditation
Wednesday, August 11 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. For Adults.
Library Building Committee Meeting
Wednesday, August 11 at 6PM
All meetings of the Library Building Committee are open to the public, including this virtual meeting. View the agenda and more information here.
Nutritious Groceries and No Cook Meals
Wednesday, August 11 at 6:30PM
Join your local dietitian, Shana Griffin, as she shares how to whip together no cook meals, helping you to not sweat healthier eating. As a grocery store guru, Shana will be offering tips, product suggestions and recipe ideas for getting healthy meals on the table. For Adults and Teens.
Pokémon Club
Thursday, August 12 at 4PM
Join Miss Nicole for an afternoon of all things Pokémon virtually on Zoom! We'll do an activity together, and then watch some Pokémon episodes or a movie through Miss Nicole's shared screen. For Children & Tweens.
Book Discussion: The Magician's Lie by Greer Macallister
Thursday, August 12 at 5:30PM
Master of historical fiction Greer Macallister weaves the tale of a notorious female illusionist who stands accused of her husband's murder―and she has only one night to convince a small-town policeman of her innocence. For Adults.
Gentle Yoga
Thursday, August 12 at 6:30PM
Join us for our last session! Take some time for you at this Gentle Yoga series. We will stretch, breathe, and meditate together, so have a mat or rug ready. Chair options will also be provided. Taught by Kirsten Benson. For Adults.
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
I am a Girl from Africa by Elizabeth Nyamayaro book cover depicting a woman's photo from a side angle
I Am a Girl from Africa
by Elizabeth Nyamayaro
Adult Book
Dancing in the Mosque An Afghan Mother's Letter to Her Son by Homeira Qaderi book cover depicting people under a tree
Dancing in the Mosque: An Afghan Mother's Letter to Her Son
by Homeira Qaderi
Adult Book
Dreaming Eagles by Garth Ennis graphic novel cover depicting airline pilot
Dreaming Eagles
by Garth Ennis
Adult Graphic Novel
Broken in the Best Possible Way by Jenny Lawson book cover depicting a woman holding a monster eating flowers
Broken in the Best Possible Way
by Jenny Lawson
Adult Book
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  • Museum Passes for free or discounted admission to many area attractions
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