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Free Covid-19 Vaccination Clinic
This Saturday at McMahon Wintonbury Library
The West Hartford-Bloomfield Health District will host a Covid-19 Vaccination Clinic May 22, 11AM-2PM, at McMahon Wintonbury Library, 1015 Blue Hills Ave. No cost or insurance required. Appointments are not required. Please call 860-561-7900 x 0 with any questions.
BPL's Homebound Services
Mara Whitman
Adult/Youth Services Librarian
Bloomfield adults who are temporarily or permanently homebound due to illness or disability can have library materials delivered to their front door. This service is extremely popular. It is run by Adult/Youth Services Librarian Mara Whitman. One thing unique about the program is that Mara gets to know her patrons and caters to each of their individual tastes and needs. Below is some feedback that she received from one of her homebound patrons. "Kudos to my little town of Bloomfield and Prosser Library for your most wonderful homebound program. I have been at home for several months and through the professionalism and kindness of Mara, I have plenty of reading ahead of me. Thank you for making it possible for all library patrons to take part in the Prosser life."
BPL Online Highlight: The New York Times Online
"We believe that great journalism has the power to make each reader’s life richer and more fulfilling, and all of society stronger and more just."
©2021 The New York Times Company
Access accurate, up-to-date, trustworthy news from The New York Times online! To access content on NYTimes.com remotely (from home), you must first redeem a 72-hour access code. First-time users will need to create a NYTimes.com user account when prompted.
Featured Programs and Events
The Library will be closed Saturday, May 29 through Monday, May 31 for Memorial Day.
On The Farm Storytime with Miss Sheila
Starts Sunday, May 23
What farm stories will Miss Sheila read today?
Tween Book Club: DR. STONE #1
Monday, May 24 at 5PM
Our May Tween Book Club will discuss the super popular science-themed manga, DR. STONE #1. Call the Library to pick up your free copy of the book (while supplies last). For Tweens.
Social Justice Book Club: When They Call You a Terrorist
Tuesday, May 25 at 6:30PM
Our May book will be When They Call You a Terrorist by Patrisse Khan-Cullors and asha bandele. Raised by a single mother in an impoverished neighborhood in Los Angeles, Patrisse Khan-Cullors experienced firsthand the prejudice and persecution Black Americans endure at the hands of law enforcement. In 2013, she co-founded Black Lives Matter with Alicia Garza and Opal Tometi. Condemned as terrorists and as a threat to America, these loving women founded a hashtag that birthed the movement.

Print copies of the book are available at our physical locations by calling the Library and scheduling a curbside pickup. Ebook and audiobook copies are available at our third location, bplct.org, through the Hoopla and Libby apps. For Adults.
Chair Pilates & Toning
Wednesday, May 26 at 11:30AM
Come join Jeff Shealey for chair pilates and toning. Pilates is designed to strengthen core and abdominal muscles, which results in improving your entire body, making 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, May 26 at 1:30PM
Take a break during your day by going on a guided meditation journey with our community partners at Seabury. Seabury is an active life plan community located in Bloomfield. For Adults.
Let's Chat!
Wednesday, May 26 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.
Atlantic Magazine Discussion Group
Thursday, May 27 at 11AM
Discuss current events as reported in the Atlantic Magazine. All are invited to join the conversation or to just listen. The conversations will be facilitated by Elizabeth Lane, Library Director. Call the Library for your free copy of the magazine. For Adults.
New Book Shelf
Doggo and Pupper
by Katherine Applegate
Children's Book
Talking to Alaska
by Anna Woltz
Middle Grade Book
A Wolf for a Spell
by Karah Sutton
Middle Grade Book
When Harry Met Minnie
by Martha Teichner
Adult Book
  • Call ahead for available services at each location, including curbside delivery, reference services, and technology appointments (computer, printer, scanner, copier, fax).
  • Study spaces by appointment.
  • Browsing.
  • 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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