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BPL Expands Evening Hours
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Celebrate Bloomfield and Summer Reading Kickoff!
As part of Celebrate Bloomfield, Librarians will be at Family Night on Friday, June 25 at 6PM, 330 Park Ave, to kick off the Bloomfield Public Library's Summer Reading program, Tails and Tales! Please stop by the table to get more information, get registered, and get a library card! We hope to see you there! 
Let's Go Somewhere!
Art and animals are my favorite things, and I can easily visit many museums and zoos with a pass from Bloomfield Public Library!

Free and discounted access to many attractions is available by simply printing a pass from home with your library card. Visit our Museum Passes page at bplct.org to plan a fun outing for you and your family!
Joni Celmer
Adult Reference Librarian
Featured Programs and Events
Miss Mara's Storytime: Summer Reading Is Here!
Monday, June 21 at 10:30AM
Hooray! It's the start of Summer Reading 2021! Let's celebrate together by reading books and having fun fun fun!
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.
Social Justice Book Club: Sister Outsider
Tuesday, June 22 at 6:30PM
To celebrate PRIDE Month, our June book will be Black lesbian poet and feminist writer Audre Lorde’s Sister Outsider. In this collection of essays and speeches, Lorde takes on sexism, racism, ageism, homophobia, and class, and presents the topic of social difference as a vehicle for action and change. Reserve your copy today by calling Prosser or McMahon Wintonbury. For Adults.
Chair Pilates & Toning
Wednesday, June 23 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 23 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.
Let's Chat!
Wednesday, June 23 at 2:30PM
What are you reading? What are you cooking in the kitchen? Let's chat about our book escapes, how to access books virtually, and foodie favorites. Please join us even if you are not currently reading or cooking anything, we want to meet you! For Adults.
Creating Connecticut
Wednesday, June 23 at 4PM
Join us for a presentation by Connecticut State Historian Walter Woodward as he discusses his new book, Creating Connecticut: Critical Moments That Shaped a Great State. This program is presented in partnership with the Wintonbury Historical Society. For Adults.
Food Explorers: No-Churn Ice Cream w/ Hot Fudge
Wednesday, June 23 at 4PM
Join Food Explorers to make No Churn Ice-Cream and Hot Fudge Sauce! You don’t need an ice-cream maker for this recipe, which comes together in a flash. You’ll need the following ingredients: 2 cans sweetened condensed milk, heavy cream (2 cups), chocolate chips, butter and optional vanilla. You will need an electric hand-held or stand mixer. For Tweens & Teens.
Covid-19 Free Vaccination Clinic at McMahon Wintonbury
Thursday, June 24 from 5-8PM
The West Hartford-Bloomfield Health District hosts a Covid-19 Vaccination Clinic today 5PM-8PM at McMahon Wintonbury Library, 1015 Blue Hills Ave. No cost or insurance required. Appointments are not required. The Moderna vaccine will be provided. This clinic is open to 18+.

Find a list of more vaccine options, including those for 12+ here. Please call 860-561-7900 x 0 with questions.
Tween Book Club: RICKETY STITCH (Book 1)
Thursday, June 24 at 5PM
Our summer Tween Book Club Meetup kicks off in June with a fun graphic by James Park and Ben Costa: RICKETY STITCH AND THE GELATINOUS GOO BOOK 1: THE ROAD TO EPOLI. Call the Library to get your copy of the book (while supplies last). Best for ages 9 and up.
Gentle Yoga
Thursday, June 24 at 6:30PM
Take some time for you at this Gentle Yoga series. We will stretch, breathe, and meditate together, so please be sure to have a mat or rug ready. Chair options will be provided. This series is taught by Kirsten Benson and runs June 24 - August 12. Attend any of the dates that work for you. For Adults.
New Book Shelf
Ocean! Waves for All by Stacy McAnulty book cover
Ocean! Waves for All
by Stacy McAnulty
Children's Book
History Smashers Titanic by Kate Messner book cover
History Smashers:
The Titanic
by Kate Messner
Children's Book
Atlantis by Gregory Mone book cover
Atlantis
by Gregory Mone
Middle Grade Book
Sandcastle Beach by Jenny Holiday book cover
Sandcastle Beach
by Jenny Holiday
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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