In our October Tween Book Club, we'll be reading an amazing book that's about to have a sequel come out in November: OUT OF MY MIND by Sharon Draper. Visit our Prosser location (1 Tunxis Ave) or our McMahon Wintonbury location (1015 Blue Hills Ave) to pick up your free copy of the book (while supplies last). Best for ages 9 and up.

Join Melanie and Tom for a haunted movie chat in honor of Halloween. We will be comparing the original Swedish film Let the Right One In with the American remake Let Me In. Something is odd about the new girl next door; find out what it is when you watch both films. Both movies are available on Hoopla. Let the Right One In is also available on Kanopy. Both films are available to borrow on DVD from BPL by request. For Adults.

This musical storytelling uses music, interactive singing and dancing and imaginative rhythm activities. Songs and movement enable children and caregivers to explore this fairy tale in a new and exciting way!

Pick up your free copy of Little Red Riding Hood, generously donated by CT Humanities, for this program (while supplies last). For Children & Families.

In partnership with NEA's Big Read, our October book will be The Best We Could Do by Thi Bui. This memoir illustrated in graphic novel format shares one family's journey from war-torn Vietnam to America, offering an honest account of the refugee experience. Please call or visit Prosser or McMahon Wintonbury to reserve your FREE copy of the book to keep (available while supplies last) thanks to the generosity of the Friends of Bloomfield Public Library. For Adults & Teens.

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.

Join Miss Heidi for the picture book read-aloud of Amy Wu and the Patchwork Dragon. Read for the Record brings together millions of people each year in classrooms, libraries, community centers, and homes across the U.S. This annual campaign was launched 16 years ago to highlight the importance of building early literacy and language skills for EVERY child so that all children have the opportunity to enter kindergarten prepared to succeed. This year’s book selection is Amy Wu and the Patchwork Dragon, written by Kat Zhang and illustrated by Charlene Chua. The Youtube link will be available on Oct. 28.

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. Copies of the articles are available at the Library. For Adults.

Join Marc Edrich for Tech Time. Feel free to ask questions or discuss computers (desktops, laptops, tablets), cell phones, video game systems, and any other technology you are interested in.