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Come Bloom With Us (November 15 - 20)
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Art Installation at BPL Features Prison Arts Program
Jeff Greene
Prison Arts Program Manager
The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) Big Read continues with the installation of artwork at BPL from the Community Partners in Action’s Prison Arts Program. We are so thankful for the opportunity to share this art with our community, which you can view at Prosser and McMahon Wintonbury.

See the Prison Arts Program Annual Show 2020/2021 at The Mark Twain House & Museum through Dec. 31 for free. If you also want to tour the Mark Twain house, borrow a pass from BPL for "Buy 1, Get 1 Free" admission.

Prison Arts Program Manager Jeff Greene is pictured here with two artworks by James Pinder titled Home Office and Outside Looking In.
Don't Miss our Final Big Read Highlight Nov. 17 at 6:30 PM
Dr. Jason Chang will help us to understand more about Asian American history and culture by providing participants with an overview of the various waves of Asian American activism; a constellation of related issues such as the interracial coalition, anti-war sentiment, and pro-refugee efforts; the centrality of education; and building a system of continuous improvement for equitable, just, and liberatory education.

Part of a series based on the NEA's Big Read: The Best We Could Do and in partnership with Eastern CT State University. Learn more here. For Adults.
Featured Programs and Events
Storytime with Miss Mara Featuring Books by author and illustrator Jane Cabrera
Monday, November 15 at 10:30AM
For November, we are going to read The Thank You Letter by Jane Cabrera and Jane Cabrera’s rendition of Old Mother Hubbard. The author/illustrator has written and illustrated 59 books that have been translated into more than 25 languages, and have won awards in the U.S. and Europe. Please join us on Facebook Live at 10:30 AM!
Trivia! Marvel and D.C. Comics Superheroes
Monday, November 15 at 6:30PM
How much do you know about Marvel and DC Comics? Join us on Zoom for trivia based on superheroes. You will need a separate device to submit your answers to the trivia questions through the Kahoot! app or website. Open to all ages.
Miss Heidi reads This is Me by Jamie Lee Curtis & Laura Cornell (YouTube recorded)
Tuesday, November 16
In This Is Me, a teacher tells her class about her great-grandmother’s journey from her home to a new country with nothing but a small suitcase to bring along. She asks: What would you pack? What are the things you love best? What says “This is me?” With its lively, rhyming language and endearing illustrations, it’s a book to read again and again. YouTube Link available Nov. 16. 
Miss Sheila reads A Thousand White Butterflies
Tuesday, November 16 at 5PM
Join Miss Sheila as she reads A Thousand White Butterflies by Jessica Betancourt-Perez. Join us on Facebook Live at 5:00 PM!
You Are Not Alone with Sydney Sherman
Tuesday, November 16 at 6:30PM
You Are Not Alone approaches the science of death and dying with a healthy dose of common sense, and encourages rational skepticism. In this talk based on her book, the author examines why and what we believe about the afterlife. The author educates people on how they can continue their relationships with their loved ones. With step–by–step advice, Sherman encourages people to think about the potential this information holds for all of us. For Adults.
Gentle Yoga with Pia Oliveri 
Wednesday, November 17 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, November 17 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.
Minecraft Mania (Gr. 6-9) (Virtual)
Wednesday, November 17 at 4:45PM
Take your Minecraft skills to the next level with this STEM challenge! When you join our custom-designed Minecraft server, you will be presented with a challenge faced by engineers and scientists in the real world, such as directing electricity in a circuit or launching objects --using TNT, of course! A team leader will be there to guide you, but it will be up to you and your team members to find a solution. Make sure to register for the program to get your link. If you need a Minecraft account, we also have up to 10 free accounts that you can use, courtesy of Innovative Gaming! 
Library Building Committee Meeting
Wednesday, November 17 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.
Let's Chat!
Thursday, November 18 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.
Teen Anime
Thursday, November 18 at 6PM
Join Miss Nicole for an evening of binge-watching some terrific anime episodes using the Zoom platform! Suggestions for series to watch are always welcome. For teens in grades 7-12.
Wintonbury Poetry Series Reading
Thursday, November 18 at 7PM
"Two Poets from Syracuse" -- Linda Griggs and Martin Willits, Jr.  Linda Griggs is the founder and host of Palace Poetry Group in Fayetteville, NY. Martin Willitts, Jr is a retired librarian from Syracuse, NY. Open Mic follows the featured poets. For Adults and Teens.
New Book Shelf
Chickenology: the Ultimate Encyclopedia
by Barbara Sandri and Francesco Giubbilini
Children's Book
Strange Fruit: Uncelebrated Narratives from Black History
by Joel Christian Gill
Middle Grade Book
Pumpkin
by Julie Murphy
Teen Book
Her Heart for a Compass
by Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York
Adult 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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