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Bloomfield: Building a Better Community
We're here for you!
Last month, Town of Bloomfield staff presented an introduction to Town Council about the many things we do to build a better community. We also created a booklet that gives an overview of our work for all to see. The orientations were recorded. Director Elizabeth Lane and Technology Services Librarian Chris Siloac presented on behalf of Bloomfield Public Library. We are more than just amazing books. The Library is grateful to provide library service to all and our future is bright. The best is yet to come!
BPL Online Highlight
Bookflix features animated storybooks paired with nonfiction text for deeper discovery free with your bloomfield library card
Featured Programs and Events
The Library will be closed Friday, December 24 and Saturday, December 25 for the Christmas holiday.
Read-Aloud of The Polar Express
Monday, December 13 - Saturday, December 25
Enjoy this festive seasonal read-aloud of The Polar Express by Librarian Miss Heidi. Thank you to Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Books Publishing for allowing us to share this story with our library patrons. 
Storytime With Miss Mara Featuring Books by authors Jan Brett and Jonathan London
Monday, December 20 at 10:30AM
Miss Mara is going to have a double feature for the month of December: The Mitten by Jan Brett and Froggy Gets Dressed by Jonathan London. Please join Miss Mara on Facebook Live it will be fun fun fun!!!
Tween Book Club: HUNTER x HUNTER
Monday, December 20 at 5PM
We'll be closing out 2021 with a "by request" manga title: HUNTER X HUNTER #1! Visit our Prosser location (1 Tunxis Ave) or our McMahon location (1015 Blue Hills Ave) to pick up your personal copy (while supplies last). Best for ages 9 and up.
Tech Time With Marc Edrich
Monday, December 20 at 6:30PM
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. For Adults.
Tuesday Night Storytime
Tuesday, December 21 at 5PM
Miss Sheila's Tuesday night storytime will once again be coming to you LIVE on Facebook.
Gentle Yoga with Pia Oliveri 
Wednesday, December 22 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, December 22 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. This program is open to all.
BPL STAFF RECOMMEND: A reading of A Homeless Christmas Story (YouTube)
As we all settle in for holiday celebrations and time with family, the Youth Services staff at BPL would like to recommend viewing this wonderful reading of a new picture book by Ryan Dowd: A HOMELESS CHRISTMAS STORY (read by actor and homeless advocate Emilio Estevez). Copies of the book will soon be available at both of our BPL locations!
New Book Shelf
santa jaws by bridget heos book cover showing shark looking up at present floating in water and wearing a santa hat
Santa Jaws
by Bridget Heos
Children's Book
santas year by rik peters book cover showing santa at the beach with a surf board and melting snowman
Santa's Year
by Rik Peters
Children's Book
bulldozers christmas dig by candace fleming book cover showing yellow bulldozer on a snowy hill with a wreath around his neck
Bulldozer's Christmas Dig
by Candace Fleming
Children's Book
holly jolly cowboy by jessica clare book cover showing man and woman embracing while farm animals look on
Holly Jolly Cowboy
by Jessica Clare
Adult 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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