Come Bloom With Us (April 17

BLOOMFIELD PUBLIC LIBRARY

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April 17 - 22, 2023

Come Bloom with Us!

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BPL Transition Phase Continues:

Reduced Thursday Hours: 2-8 pm

Prosser closed on Tuesdays; McMahon Wintonbury open

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DID YOU KNOW... that your library card can be used at

ALL public libraries in Connecticut?

In addition, BPL is part of a consortium of libraries which makes the checkout and return process seamless. Some services and resources may be limited by town.

Wednesday Storytimes are Now at Town Hall

Our popular weekly storytimes are changing their location! Starting next week on Wednesday, April 19 at 10:30 am, come to the Town Hall Council Chambers at 800 Bloomfield Avenue every Wednesday for a drop-in storytime. We’ll share stories, songs, rhymes, and more! This program is best for ages 5 and under. No registration is necessary. We hope to see you there!

Online Resource Highlight

Events This Week

Miss Nicole reads A Cake for Herbie by Petra Mathers (YouTube Recorded)

Starts Monday, April 17

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In honor of National Poetry Month, Miss Nicole will share a reading of A Cake for Herbie by Petra Mathers. For Children.

How to Prepare for Climate Change

Tuesday, April 18 at 6:30PM

This program will provide you with practical and comprehensive guidance for surviving one of the greatest disasters of our time. David Pogue will offer sensible, researched advice on how we can start to ready ourselves for what’s ahead. Moderated by Mayor Danielle Wong. Copies of Pogue's book are available at BPL for checkout. For Adults.

The Nature of Mindful Eating and Living

Wednesday, April 19 at 6:30PM

This program will help deepen understanding and awareness of the challenges and benefits of cultivating mindfulness of the five food groups in daily life. Also included is a powerful guided meditation designed to support mindful eating, living, and deep relaxation. For Adults.

10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer's (Hybrid: Virtual or at the Bloomfield Senior Center)

Thursday, April 20 at 3PM

This program will help you recognize common signs of Alzheimer's disease and the next steps to take, including how to talk to your doctor. In partnership with Bloomfield Senior Services. You may attend on Zoom or in person at 330 Park Ave. For Adults.