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Come Bloom With Us (June 27 - July 2)
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Congratulations!
Congratulations to BPL Staffer Joshua Brown on his graduation from Bloomfield High School. We wish him luck as he takes his next steps in life, first as an intern this summer for Ensign Bickford, and then as a student at Washington and Lee University in Lexington, Virginia. He is pictured above with Carol Walters and Sheila McCallum as we fêted his achievements.
Congratulations to Library Building Committee Chair Greg Davis for receiving the The Citizen of the Law Award from the Connecticut Bar Association. The award is presented to a judge, attorney, or paralegal who has made a significant contribution to a charitable or public service cause that does not involve professional legal skills, but provides inspiration and contributes to the needy, the good of society, the environment, or our way of life. 
Pride Reading Recommendation
People of pride : 25 great LGBTQ Americans by Chase Clemesha, MD, is a wonderful book highlighting the struggles and triumphs of famous lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and queer Americans. I highly recommend it!

Jane Romanos
Library Services Assistant
BPL Online Highlight: Hoopla
Pride in your LGBT Community. Click here to access the hoopla Pride Collection with three book cover images
Featured Programs and Events
Celebrate Bloomfield - Stories at Filley Park
Sunday, June 27 at 12PM
As part of Celebrate Bloomfield, join Librarian Miss Sheila for stories at Filley Park. No registration necessary, just stop by the park! There will be other activities from 11AM-3PM.
Storytime With Miss Mara In The Jungle
Monday, June 28 at 10:30AM
Rumble In The Jungle- Let's read about our favorite jungle animals-which one is your favorite?  
Why Vegan?
Tuesday, June 29 at 6:30PM
Learn about veganism from a panel of local residents: for health, for the environment, and for the animals. Ask questions, learn about resources, and get summer recipe ideas. For all ages.
Chair Pilates & Toning
Wednesday, June 30 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, June 30 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, Connecticut. For Adults.
Library Building Committee Meeting
Wednesday, June 30 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.
Short Story Chat
Wednesday, June 30 at 6:30PM
Special guest author, R.L. Maizes, joins us for a discussion about "A Cat Called Grievous." Maizes is the author of Other People's Pets: A Novel and We Love Anderson Cooper: Short Stories. Maizes is also going to discuss her writing process and how she came up with the idea for the short story.
To access A Cat Called Grievous, click here. For Adults.
Food Explorers: No Bake Berry Cheesecake
Thursday, July 1 at 4PM
Join Food Explorers to make some delicious No-Bake Mini Cheesecakes! You’ll need the following ingredients: graham crackers, butter, brown sugar, heavy cream, cream cheese (2 bricks = 24 cheesecakes), white sugar, lemon juice, plain yogurt OR sour cream and optional vanilla extract plus topping of your choice (berries, sprinkles, chocolate chips). Whipped cream can be made from scratch during class! You will need an electric mixer. For Tweens & Teens.
Gentle Yoga
Thursday, July 1 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.
The Library will be closed Saturday, July 3 - Monday, July 5.
New Book Shelf
Zonia's Rain Forest by Juana Martinez-Neal book cover
Zonia's Rain Forest
by Juana Martinez-Neal
Children's Book
The Leak by Kate Reed Petty book cover
The Leak
by Kate Reed Petty
Middle Grade Book
The American Bison history comics by Andy Hirsch book cover
The American Bison: The Buffalo’s Survival Tale (History Comics)
by Andy Hirsch
Middle Grade Book
Fathoms the World in the Whale by Rebecca Griggs book cover
Fathoms:
the World in the Whale
by Rebecca Giggs
Adult Book
What are you reading? Tag us and let us know @bplct
  • 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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