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Library Building Committee News
Town Council Meeting
Monday, July 12 at 7:30PM
The Bloomfield Town Council will hold a Public Hearing about the library building project this Monday, July 12 at 7:30 PM. Read more about it here: Public Hearing Notice. All Bloomfield residents are invited to attend. Learn more about the library building project by visiting our website.
Join us on Facebook Live for Storytime!
Miss Sheila and Miss Mara both hold storytimes for young children using Facebook Live. This summer Miss Sheila's story theme is the Summer Olympics on Tuesday evenings at 5:00 pm through mid-August. Miss Mara's theme is jungle animals on Monday mornings at 10:30 am through mid-August. If you happen to miss our storytimes live, you can find an archive on the Bloomfield Public Library Facebook page. Storytimes are something Miss Mara and Miss Sheila have been doing for a long time and we think they are fun fun fun!
Sheila McCallum and Mara Whitman
Adult/Youth Services Librarians
BPL Online Highlight: BookFlix
Bookflix features animated storybooks paired with nonfiction text for deeper discovery free with your bloomfield library card
Featured Programs and Events
Tanglewood Marionettes present "Sleeping Beauty"
Tuesday, July 6 - Tuesday, July 13
Sleeping Beauty begins with a gathering of guests celebrating the birth of Princess Aurora. All is well until the wicked witch arrives and curses the baby princess. Will the curse come true? You will know when you see Tanglewood Marionettes’ presentation of this beloved classic. In this retelling, a painted storybook opens to reveal each scene. Hand-crafted marionettes are brought to life by a master puppeteer as the events unfold. Running time: 40 minutes. Best for pre-K-2. 
Storytime With Miss Mara: Alligators and Crocodiles
Monday, July 12 at 10:30AM
Join Miss Mara for a storytime about alligators and crocodiles.  One of the books we will read is The Lady With The Alligator Purse by Nadine Bernard Westcott. We will also learn all about alligators and crocodiles.  
So snap your jaws, shake your tail, and come join us! It will be fun fun fun!!!
Mystery Book Discussion: Tied Up in Tinsel
Monday, July 12 at 4PM
It's the Christmas season in 1972, and Agatha Troy is at a house party, enjoying the local holiday pageant and also painting the host's portrait. The painting's coming along fine, but the pageant goes awry when one of the players disappears. Could one of the eccentric guests have been involved? Or could the finger of blame come to rest on one of the manor-house servants, each of whom happens to be a recent prison parolee? Inspector Alleyn is on hand to wrap up the case!
Movie Chat: My Cousin Vinny
Monday, July 12 at 6:30PM
Watch the movie, then join us for a fun and lively discussion! This month we discuss the film My Cousin Vinny. Watch it for free using your library card with the Hoopla app. Call the Library to learn more about the app or to reserve a DVD copy of the film. For Adults.
Mystic Aquarium: Sharks!
Tuesday, July 13 at 10AM
Sharks are in trouble. Of the roughly 375 shark species, 66 are threatened or endangered, mostly due to overhunting and the effects of pollution. In this class, students will learn about the fascinating shark species, the challenges they must overcome for survival, and the conservation efforts underway to protect them. Mystic Aquarium is proud to offer a variety of interactive virtual programs that run about 30-40 minutes in length. For Children, Tweens, and Teens.
Dream It, Be It (Virtual 3-Day Camp)
Tuesday, July 13 - Thursday, July 15 from 2-4PM
Grades 8-12: Join us for a fun and interactive 3-day virtual camp to inspire and empower girls. Let’s build confidence and learn about discovering your dreams, balancing stress, exploring career goals, and more! Each participant will receive a gift bag that includes materials for the camp, snacks, and a fun registration prize (while supplies last). Limited space available.
Virtual Tuesday Night Storytime
Tuesday, July 13 at 5PM
Miss Sheila's Tuesday night storytime will once again be coming to you LIVE on Facebook.
Library Board Meeting
Tuesday, July 13 at 5:30PM
All meetings of the Board of Trustees of the Bloomfield Public Library are open to the public, including this virtual meeting.
Line Dancing with Heidi
Tuesday, July 13 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.
Podcast Chat: Unlocking Us with Brene Brown
Tuesday, July 13 at 6:30PM
This month, we will continue explore Unlocking Us with Brene Brown. On her website, she describes the podcast as “conversations that unlock the deeply human part of who we are, so that we can live, love, parent, and lead with more courage and heart.” We will discuss the following author interviews: You Are Your Best Thing and The Body is Not an Apology.
Chair Pilates & Toning
Wednesday, July 14 at 11:30AM
Come join Jeff Shealey for chair pilates and toning. Pilates is designed to strengthen core and abdominal muscles, making routine, 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, July 14 at 1:30PM
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.
Library Building Committee Meeting
Wednesday, July 14 at 6PM
All meetings of the Library Building Committee are open to the public, including this virtual meeting. View the agenda and more information here.
Urban Forests and Climate Change
Wednesday, July 14 at 6:30PM
Danica Doroski, State Urban Forestry Coordinator for Connecticut, will explain how climate change impacts trees and forests within the urban matrix, how these urban trees and forests can in turn help to offset climate change, and what this means for the management of Connecticut’s urban forests and beyond. For Adults.
Gentle Yoga
Thursday, July 15 at 6:30PM
Take some time for you at this Gentle Yoga series. We will stretch, breathe, and meditate together, so have a mat or rug ready. Chair options will also be provided. Taught by Kirsten Benson. This series runs June 24 - August 12. Attend the date(s) that work for you. For Adults.
Talewise: "Unicorns: Break the Cage"
Monday, June 21 - Friday, August 20, 2021
Two curious kids discover what they think is a unicorn. But unicorns aren't real ... are they?! Sometimes you gotta believe it to see it. For Children & Tweens.
New Book Shelf
Glam Prix Racers by Kent graphic novel cover
Glam Prix Racers
by Deanna Kent
Children's Book
Wizards of Mickey Origins by Disney Comics graphic novel cover
Wizards of Mickey #1: Origins
by Disney Comics
Middle Grade Book
Wynd The Flight of the Prince by Tynion graphic novel cover
Wynd Book 1:
Flight of the Prince
by James Tynion
Middle Grade Book
Laguardia by Okorafor graphic novel cover
LaGuardia
by Nnedi Okorafor
Adult Book
What are you reading? Tag us and let us know @bplct
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  • Technology services (computer, printer, scanner, copier, fax)  
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  • 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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