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Thank you for voting YES for Bloomfield Public Library!
Library buildings project passed with 2716 yes votes many thanks to the bloomfield community for supporting the library buildings project
Boost Your Child's Reading Skills!
Former participants in The Children's Reading Partners program
Children's Reading Partners and the Bloomfield Public Library are partnering to offer 1:1 virtual reading sessions for children in grades K-5. Sign up for a FREE weekly 30-minute reading session with a trained volunteer. Sessions will be on Wednesdays from 4:30-5:00 pm or Thursdays from 5:00-5:30 pm beginning November 17 and running through May. Applications are available at both libraries and must be completed before November 10. For more information, email Mara or Sheila at askbplct@gmail.com.
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Featured Programs and Events
The Library will be closed Thursday, November 11 for Veterans Day.
Mystery Book Discussion: Open Season
Monday, November 8 at 4PM
As Wyoming game warden Joe Pickett races against time to save an endangered species, he finds himself plunged into a deadly mystery that soon threatens his family and the life he loves. Books are available at Prosser, McMahon Wintonbury, and BPL Online. For Adults.
Beginner Line Dancing with Heidi
Monday, November 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. All are welcome!
Library Board Meeting
Tuesday, November 9 at 5:30PM
All meetings of the Board of Trustees of the Bloomfield Public Library are open to the public, including this virtual meeting. The meeting will also be streamed live on YouTube at this link.
Tuesday, November 9 at 6:30PM
November is Native American Heritage Month, and we thought we would explore some of the issues facing Indigenous people by listening to the podcast All My Relations. This podcast explores how Native peoples are represented in mainstream media. To be an Indigenous person is to be engaged in relationships—relationships to land and place, to a people, to non-human relatives, and to one another. For Adults.
Two Right Feet - "Autumn Leaves, But Returns Every Year"
Wednesday, November 10 at 10:30AM
This seasonal theme program talks about the beautiful changes we see in the climate and environment as we leave the summer and things get a bit chillier. We will present a dance activity, an instrument game, and a dramatized storybook as well as school readiness and literacy activities to engage the children as they learn about the weather and the changing season. For PreK-Grade 2.
Gentle Yoga with Pia Oliveri 
Wednesday, November 10 at 11:30AM
Pia is the Owner and Director of Wabi-Sabi Yoga and Wellness Center in Windsor, CT. Through yoga, meditation, and breathwork, she believes healing happens from the inside out. At this class, we will start with meditation and breathwork followed by seated postures and standing postures with the assistance of a chair. For Adults.
Meditation
Wednesday, November 10 at 1:30PM
Take a guided meditation break from your day with our community partners at Seabury. Seabury is an active life plan community located in Bloomfield. For Adults.
The Best We Could Do: Thi Bui Keynote
Wednesday, November 10 at 3PM
Join us for this Keynote event with Thi Bui, the artist and author of The Best We Could Do. Part of a series based on the NEA's Big Read: The Best We Could Do and in partnership with Eastern CT State University. Learn more here. For Teens & Adults.
Refugees, Asylum Seekers, Undocumented Immigrants: What Is The Real Difference?
Wednesday, November 10 at 6:30PM
Integrated Refugee & Immigrant Services Executive Director Chris George will give an overview of different pathways of immigration in the US, detail the refugee resettlement program, and highlight the Afghan emergency. Part of a series based on the NEA's Big Read: The Best We Could Do and in partnership with Eastern CT State University. Learn more here. For Adults.
Food Explorers Potstickers
Friday, November 12 at 4PM
Join Food Explorers to make Vegetable Potstickers! We’ll be using Wonton wrappers for this recipe, which are found in the specialty refrigerated section. These are NOT the same as Egg Roll wrappers. You’ll need the following ingredients: your choice of vegetables to shred and chop (cabbage, carrots, mushrooms, broccoli, etc.), soy sauce and optional ginger, sesame oil, chives, green onions, and honey. For Teens & Tweens.
Celebrate Children's Book Week with BPL!
November 8 - 12
To celebrate Children's Book Week, Bloomfield Public Library has created take-home craft kits at both of our locations. Children and teens can create a very special version of a bookmark that includes a "calm strip" on one side. Calm Strips are a cool and convenient new way to help reduce fidgeting, increase focus, and regulate restless energy. Craft kits are available at both our Prosser and McMahon Wintonbury locations starting on November 8th (while supplies last).
BPL Book Shelf
Celebrating Native American Heritage Month in November
thunder boy junior by sherman alexie book cover showing young native american boy on his father's shoulders
Thunder Boy Jr.
by Sherman Alexie
Children's Book
the case of the burgled bundle by michael hutchinson book cover showing children hiding behind a camper with teepee in background
The Case of the Burgled Bundle
by Michael Hutchinson
Children's Book
elatsoe by darcie little badger book cover showing young native american girl surrounded by white wolves
Elatsoe
by Darcie Little Badger
Middle Grade Book
Firekeepers Daughter by Angeline boulley book cover shwing native american women facing each other above a fire and various animals
Firekeeper's Daughter
by Angeline Boulley
Teen Book
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  • 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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