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Congrats to BPL Staffer Joshua Brown
Bloomfield High School Dream Team Excels at International STEM Competition
Congratulations to the members of the BHS Dream Team, including Bloomfield Public Library's own Joshua Brown! The Dream Team was featured in the April 16th issue of the Bloomfield Messenger (pages 1 and 6).
Joshua Brown (top right)
Benefits for your mind, body, and soul
Heidi Sacchitella
Youth Services Librarian
Get ready to be addicted to line dancing! It is more than simply getting some exercise. You may start with the intention of just checking it out, but find that after a few sessions you have become addicted to the music, the confidence that builds from mastering that dance, and the friendships that you make! There are so many benefits for your mind, body and soul. My next virtual class is on Monday, May 10th at 6:30! Hope to see you there! ~Heidi
BPL Online Highlight: CT DMV Practice Tests
Use this free BPL Online resource to practice taking CT DMV tests for car, CDL, or motorcycle licenses. Access DMV handbooks and FAQ about getting a CT driver’s license. For more information on state and federal issued IDs and licenses, visit:
Upcoming Programs
On The Farm Storytime with Miss Sheila
Starts Sunday, May 2
What farm stories will Miss Sheila read today?
Miss Mara's Facebook Live Stories
Monday, May 3 at 10:30 AM
Mother's Day is Sunday, May 9! Join Miss Mara to read stories about mothers. Did you know animals also have mothers? What do you call your Mom, Grandma, or caregiver? Let's have a great time celebrating them all!
Movie Chat: The Terminator
Monday, May 3 at 6:30 PM
Watch the movie, then join us for a lively discussion with BPL staffers Tom & Melanie! This month we discuss the film The Terminator. Watch it for free using your library card with the Hoopla app. Call the library to learn about the app or to reserve a DVD copy of the film. For Adults.
DIY Kombucha
Tuesday, May 4 at 6:30 PM
"Booch" flows at coffee shops and health food stores. It's become trendy, but many people still don't know why it's good for them. Learn how to make your own kombucha and about the importance of adding fermented foods to your diet. Presented by Grounded Goodwife mother/daughter duo Velya Jancz-Urban & Ehris Urban. For Adults.
Science Bytes with Miss Nicole: STRAWBERRY DNA
Starts Wednesday, May 5
In this episode of Science Bytes, Miss Nicole will show viewers how to extract DNA from a strawberry! You provide the strawberry, and we'll give you all the other tools you'll need! Call the library to pick up your curbside kit, then watch Miss Nicole's video for project instructions.
Chair Pilates & Toning
Wednesday, May 5 at 11:30 AM
Come join Jeff Shealey for chair pilates and toning. 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, May 5 at 1:30 PM
Take a break during your day by going on a guided meditation journey with our community partners at Seabury. For Adults.
Hummingbirds of the Americas
Wednesday, May 5 at 2 PM
“Hummingbirds of the Americas" features spectacular images of hummingbirds from North, Central, and South America. Topics include: myths and legends, adaptations for flight, coevolution of hummingbirds and flowers, courtship and nesting behavior, and migration. Presented by John Root. For Adults.
Millennials Read
Wednesday, May 5 at 6 PM
At this no-stress book discussion, join readers in their 20s, 30s, and 40s to talk about current book picks. You do not need to be reading anything to participate. A partnership between Bloomfield Public Library and Simsbury Public Library and open to all. We hope to see you there.
Library Building Committee Meeting
Wednesday, May 5 at 6 PM
All meetings of the Library Building Committee (LBC) are open to the public, including this virtual meeting. Meets every other Wednesday.
Contemporary Classics Conversations: Victory by Athol Fugard
Thursday, May 6 at 7 PM
Capital Classics Theater Company is pleased to announce Contemporary Classics Conversations. Using South African playwright Athol Fugard’s play, Victory, we will focus on the social and personal impact of race-based laws and governance. Capital Classics theater artists will perform excerpts from the play, and in between, turn the conversation over to the participants for thoughtful discussion of the themes of the play and their relevance to our world today. For Adults.
Negro League Baseball Museum
Friday, May 7 at 10:30 AM
Ray Doswell of the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum will share images from the museum. He will also talk about the history of baseball with Q & A at the end. For Grades 7-12. (More age groups to come this month!)
Strawberry Stuffed Cupcakes with Food Explorers
Friday, May 7 at 4 PM
Join Food Explorers to make Strawberry Stuffed Cupcakes! You’ll need the following ingredients: flour, baking soda, baking powder, butter, sugar, 2 eggs, milk, plain Greek yogurt, powdered sugar, strawberries (1LB), and heavy cream. This frosting is made from whipped cream, but can be a buttercream if preferred, which would require 1 stick of butter instead of heavy cream. For Teens & Tweens.
Children's Book Week
May 2 - 7
To celebrate Children's Book Week, BPL is distributing drawing kits. Each kit will contain instructions on how to draw some favorite children's book characters and a few extras. Call Prosser (860-243-9721) or McMahon (860-242-0041) to request your kit, while supplies last!
New Book Shelf
Eyes that Kiss in the Corners
by Joanna Ho
Children's Book
Brother's Keeper
by Julie Lee
Middle Grade Book
Vicious Spirits
by Kat Cho
Teen Book
Knockout
by Mia Kang
Adult Book
  • Call ahead for available services at each location, including curbside delivery, reference services, and technology appointments (computer, printer, scanner, copier, fax). Browsing by appointment available at McMahon Wintonbury Library.
  • Study spaces by appointment.
  • Browsing by appointment.
  • Printing and reference services available via email at askbplct@gmail.com
  • Tax Forms and COVID-19 Vaccine information available.
  • Laminate your COVID-19 Vaccine Card for free at both physical locations.
  • BPL Online library is always open — read, watch, listen, research!
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