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Emergency Rental Assistance
Do you need help or know someone who needs help paying back rent, future rent, or utilities? UniteCT is a program that provides rental and utility payment assistance to qualified Connecticut households. The program will financially support households up to 80% HUD Area Median Income (AMI) levels. In Bloomfield, 80% of Area Median Income for a household of 4 is $78,500, so a 4-person family making up to that amount would be eligible for assistance. This Saturday, April 17, the UniteCT Mobile Bus will be at the McMahon Wintonbury Library from 11-3 helping people sign up for these benefits. Please spread the word!
BPL Social Justice Work
Rachel Tonucci
Adult Services Librarian

At BPL, we are committed to social justice work. Social justice is the lens through which we provide services, plan programs, develop the collection, promote the library, and provide professional development to staff. Last summer, we formed a Social Justice Committee who meets regularly to plan training for our staff and discusses topics related to equity and inclusion for all. One program that highlights this work is our monthly Social Justice Book Club (SJBC). Meeting monthly on the fourth Tuesday of the month at 6:30 PM, SJBC discusses a range of book choices highlighting issues of equity for marginalized groups, from memoirs to authors educating us about how to be allies. We’d love to see you on April 27 for So You Want to Talk About Race by Ijeoma Oluo. Please call the library to reserve a copy of the book.
BPL Online Highlight: Poetry Sharing Page
Share the gift of poetry! The Poetry Sharing Page on BPL Online features poems by local poets. Residents of Bloomfield and surrounding communities are invited to submit their poetry for consideration to appear on the Poetry Sharing Page. Send submissions to Tom Nicotera at tnicotera@libraryconnection.info.
Upcoming Programs
On The Farm Storytime with Miss Sheila
Starts Sunday, April 18
What farm stories will Miss Sheila read today? Visit with our farm friends!
Tween Book Club: When Stars Are Scattered
Monday, April 19 at 5PM
Our April Tween Book Club will be discussing a graphic that was a National Book Award Finalist: WHEN STARS ARE SCATTERED by Victoria Jamieson and Omar Mohamed. Call the library to get your free copy while supplies last. For Tweens.
Jammin' with Jeffrey with Michele Urban
Tuesday, April 20 at 10:30AM
Jammin’ With Jeffrey is a fun and exciting program for children, created by Michele Urban, that teaches life skills through music, conversation, puppeteering and storytelling. Michele and her puppet friend “Jeffrey” sing original songs together, tell stories, and have interactive conversations which help children learn about communicating and solving relationship problems. Length: 45 min. For Children.
Atlantic Magazine Discussion Group 
Tuesday, April 20 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. Call the library for your free copy of the magazine. For Adults.
Chair Pilates & Toning
Wednesday, April 21 at 11:30AM
Come join Jeff Shealey for chair pilates and toning. Pilates is designed to strengthen core and abdominal muscles, which results in improving your entire body, making 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, April 21 at 1:30PM
Take a break during your day by going on a guided meditation journey with our community partners at Seabury. Seabury is an active life plan community located in Bloomfield. For Adults.
Let's Chat!
Wednesday, April 21 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.
Climate Emergency: Feedback Loops
Wednesday, April 21 at 6:30PM
As news continues to circulate about the worsening impacts of global climate change, a relatively new phenomenon is coming to the forefront: Feedback Loops. After watching the films at this link on your own, join Bloomfield's Conservation, Energy and Environment Committee, Windsor Climate Action, and 350CT for a discussion of these trends, with a focus on how we in New England are being impacted. For Adults & Teens.
How to Self Publish Your Book
Thursday, April 22 at 6:30PM
Based on her book How to Self Publish Your Book, Dr. Jan Yager presents today's 2-hour workshop. Topics that will be covered include: manuscript production, (setting goals, writing, sequencing editing, and proofing), followed by actual production, and then marketing and selling your book. Yager's book is available through the library, but is not required reading to attend this program. For Adults.
Talewise: Earth Day: Revenge of the Toxic Robot
Available through April 30
When the town’s park is suddenly gated and locked, a group of friends decides to investigate. Their adventure leads them deep into the woods, where they are chased away by an eccentric robot powered by toxic sludge! For Children & Tweens.
New Book Shelf
Simon and Chester Super Detectives!
by Cale Atkinson
Children's Book
WolfWalkers: The Graphic Novel
adapted by Sam Sattin
Middle Grade Book
The Highest House
by Mike Carey
Teen Book
Dune: The Graphic Novel. Book 1
adapted by Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson
Adult Book
  • Call ahead for available services at each location, including curbside delivery, reference services, and technology appointments (computer, printer, scanner, copier, fax). Browsing by appointment available at McMahon Wintonbury Library.
  • Study spaces by appointment.
  • Printing and reference services available via email at askbplct@gmail.com
  • Tax Forms and COVID-19 Vaccine information available.
  • Laminate your COVID-19 Vaccine Card for free at both physical locations.
  • BPL Online library is always open — read, watch, listen, research!
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