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Come Bloom With Us (October 11 - 16)
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Congratulations to Hartford Public Library!
HPL celebrated the opening of their new library with a community celebration, music and a parade down Park Street (Photo credit: Trinity College)
Congratulations to the Hartford community and our friends at Hartford Public Library on their new Park Street Library @ the Lyric. The ribbon cutting ceremony for the new building, located in Frog Hollow, was held this past Wednesday. The new building is now the largest branch library in Hartford, and boasts a spacious meeting room as well as a learning lab. The library is located at 603 Park Street, Hartford, and is open Mondays and Wednesdays 10-6 and Fridays 10-5. Your Bloomfield Public Library card works there, too!
Library Vote on November 2
The Library vote is happening on Election Day, November 2, 2021.

Library Board and Library Building Committee meetings are open to the public. Upcoming meetings:

Learn more about Bloomfield's library building project, register to vote, and more at bplct.org.
McMahon Wintonbury draft rendering and Prosser new draft rendering
Featured Programs and Events
Miss Heidi reads "Pepe and the Parade" by Tracey Kyle
Starts Monday, October 11
Join Miss Heidi for the picture book read aloud of Pepe and the Parade. Pepe wakes up energized to attend his first Hispanic Day parade. With new food to taste, music to dance to, and a parade to watch, Pepe couldn't be more excited to celebrate and share his Hispanic heritage. Miss Heidi will also talk about Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month.
Mystery Book Discussion: Finding Nouf 
Monday, October 11 at 4PM
Stumbling upon the drowned body of Nouf, the teenage daughter of a prominent, wealthy Saudi Arabian family, Nayir, a desert guide hired by her family to search for her, feels compelled to discover what really happened to her. Copies of the book are available at the Library. For Adults.
Cookbook Club: Cooking for the Holidays with Chef Matt from Carbone's Kitchen
Monday, October 11 at 6:30PM
For the month of October, the Cookbook Club is going into the kitchen at Carbone's Kitchen in Bloomfield. Before you know it, the holidays will be here. It is time to start to prepare and plan. Chef Matt will be preparing dishes for the holidays. For Adults.
Podcast Chat: Where We Come From 
Tuesday, October 12 at 6:30PM
This month, we will revisit one of our favorites, Code Switch from NPR, and then listen to another NPR series of immigration stories called Where We Come From: Our Histories. Our Voices. Where are you really from? It's a question that immigrant communities of color across different generations are asked all the time. In this audio and video series, we take back the narrative and answer that question on our own terms, one conversation at a time — with family, friends and experts. These are our stories. For Adults.
Gentle Yoga with Pia Oliveri 
Wednesday, October 13 at 11:30AM
Pia is the Owner and Director of Wabi-Sabi Yoga and Wellness Center in Windsor, CT. Through yoga, meditation, and breath work she believes healing happens from the inside out. At this class, we will start with meditation and breath work followed by seated postures and standing postures with the assistance of a chair. For Adults.
Meditation
Wednesday, October 13 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 (K-5)
Wednesday, October 13 at 4:45PM
Innovative Gaming - MINECRAFT Edition! Children who already have Minecraft accounts can join together to work in teams to build and play. If you are unfamiliar and need a Minecraft account, we also have up to 10 accounts that you can use! ONLY our registrants will have access to the Minecraft worlds in use, making it safe and private. For grades K-5.
Library Board Meeting
Wednesday, October 13 at 5:30PM
All meetings of the Board of Trustees of the Bloomfield Public Library are open to the public, including this virtual meeting.
Pokémon Club
Thursday, October 14 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, and Teens.
Book Discussion: The Good Father by Noah Hawley
Thursday, October 14 at 5:30PM
Establishing a specialty in diagnosing otherwise abandoned patients with conflicting symptoms, Chief of Rheumatology Paul Allen is placed in the impossible position of having to unlock the mind of his 20-year-old son, who has attempted to assassinate a presidential candidate. Copies of the book are available at the Library. For Adults.
Entrepreneurship Series: Self-Publishing 
Thursday, October 14 at 6PM
Are you looking to self-publish your book? Join us for Part 3 of our three-part Virtual Entrepreneurship Series. Presented by Patrina Dixon. This event is co-sponsored by the Wilson Branch Library and Bloomfield Public Library. For Adults.
Food Explorers: Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Granola Bars
Friday, October 15 at 4PM
Join Food Explorers to make Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Granola Bars! These bars make the perfect after-school snack and can be completely customized! You’ll need the following ingredients: rolled oats, 1 can Pumpkin Puree, honey (or maple syrup), butter, brown sugar, chocolate chips and optional items such as nuts, dried fruit, vanilla, cinnamon and nutmeg. For Tweens and Teens.
Miss Sheila's Somewhat Scary Stories
Starts Saturday, October 16
Which "Somewhat Scary Stories" will Miss Sheila read today? Tune in to our YouTube page every Saturday to find a new story throughout October.
New Book Shelf
the story of climate change by catherine barr and steve williams showing a colorful landscape
The Story of Climate Change
by Catherine Barr and Steve Williams
Children's Book
Bee Fearless by mikaila ulmer book cover showing young girl holding a lemon
Bee Fearless: Dream Like a Kid
by Mikaila Ulmer
Children's Book
into the streets by marke bieschke book cover showing african american hands in fists raised to the sky
Into the Streets: A Young Person's Visual History of Protest in the United States
by Marke Bieschke
Teen Book
Unbound by Tarana Burke book cover showing a colorful drawing of the author
Unbound: My Story of Liberation and the Birth of the Me Too Movement
by Tarana Burke
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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