Come Bloom With Us (Feb 8 - 13) |
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Hours
Mon - Tue: 11-6
Wed: 11-8
Thu - Fri: 11-6
Sat: 11-3
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Welcome to the NEW Bloomfield Public Library newsletter! |
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New Graphic Novels and Manga |
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Brooke Lyman
Library Services Assistant
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Check out some of the new graphics and manga we have in the children's department, as well as new anime on DVD. We've got everything from Pokemon to DC Superhero Girls to Lumberjanes to Wolfwalkers! (We even have a staff member peeking out of the display!) The children's librarians have plenty of great suggestions - just give us a call!
Prosser 860-243-9721
McMahon Wintonbury 860-242-0041
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Service Spotlight: Adult Winter Reading |
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With the cold weather, nothing sounds better than curling up with a good book! "Log" (see what we did there?) the title of each book you read during February and March for a chance to win a Bloomfield supermarket gift card! |
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Mystery Book Discussion: Crocodile on the Sandbank
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Monday, February 8 at 4PM |
After her father's death, 32-year-old Amelia Peabody eschews the role of Victorian spinster and travels to Egypt, where mysterious intruders, boorish archaeologists, and a 2000-year-old mummy test her sanity and independence. Copies of the book are available via curbside service. For Adults.
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Monday, February 8 at 6:30PM |
Learn a few basic line dancing steps! We will spend time walking through the steps for all the dances. Then the music goes on and we practice what we just learned! No previous experience necessary. |
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NAMI Book Discussion: Heavy
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Monday, February 8 at 6:30PM |
In partnership with the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), we invite you to join us for a discussion of Heavy by Kiese Laymon. Laymon writes honestly about his own eating disorder and gambling addiction as well as others that run throughout his family. He eloquently explores the physical manifestations of violence, grief, trauma, and abuse on his own body as well as the implications for other black bodies. For Adults.
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The Atlantic Magazine Discussion Group
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Tuesday, February 9 at 11AM |
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Tuesday, February 9 at 5PM |
Miss Sheila's Tuesday night storytime will once again be coming to you LIVE on Facebook.
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Podcast Chat: Historically Black |
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Tuesday, February 9 at 6:30PM |
In celebration of Black History and Culture Month, we will discuss the podcast Historically Black. As part of The Washington Post's coverage of the Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History and Culture, people submitted dozens of objects that make up their own lived experiences of Black history, creating a "people's museum." This podcast brings those objects and their stories to life through interviews, archival sound, and music. For Adults.
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Tanglewood Marionettes - The Dragon King |
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Drought has overtaken the land. The Dragon King is ruler over all things water, and the people wonder why he has not brought rain in so long. An underwater fantasy based on Chinese folklore, this tale of an intrepid grandmother who journeys to the bottom of the sea in search of the Dragon King is sure to delight. Running time: 50 minutes. For grades PreK - 6. |
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Wednesday, February 10 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. |
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Wednesday, February 10 at 6:30PM |
Learn to knit a heart using your fingers as knitting needles. Perfect for Valentine's Day or to hang in your window to thank essential workers. You'll be able to use your new skill to create many fun projects. Curbside kit of materials available while supplies last. Limited space available. For Tweens, Teens, and Adults. |
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Thursday, February 11 at 3:30PM |
Join Miss Nicole virtually on Zoom for an afternoon of all things Pokémon! We'll do an activity together, and then watch some Pokémon episodes or a movie through Miss Nicole's shared screen. For Children and Tweens.
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Book Discussion: Becoming by Michelle Obama
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Thursday, February 11 at 5:30PM |
Described by the author as a deeply personal experience, Becoming by Michelle Obama explores the former first lady's roots and how she found her voice, as well as her time in the White House, and her role as a mother. Books are available at the library through curbside pickup. For Adults.
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BLOOMFIELD PUBLIC LIBRARY |
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Prosser Library
860-243-9721
1 Tunxis Ave.
Bloomfield, CT 06002
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McMahon Wintonbury Library
860-242-0041
1015 Blue Hills Ave.
Bloomfield, CT 06002
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