Holiday Cooking (Virtual)

Join Bloomfield Public Library and the Wintonbury Historical Society for a multicultural and multigenerational presentation of Bloomfield winter holiday cooking. Libbie Merrow will share her process for baking and decorating gingerbread cookies (a recipe with local o......More

Join Bloomfield Public Library and the Wintonbury Historical Society for a multicultural and multigenerational presentation of Bloomfield winter holiday cooking. Libbie Merrow will share her process for baking and decorating gingerbread cookies (a recipe with local origins!). Paula Baram will share how to make potato latkes, a traditional Jewish dish. Mayor Danielle Wong will also present. This program is presented in partnership with the Wintonbury Historical Society, and may be recorded and shared with the library's social media channels and community partners. Be aware if you turn on your video and/or speak during the program, you may be recorded. You must provide your email address at registration to receive the Zoom link. Your Registration Confirmation Notice includes the Zoom link for the program. All participants will start with video off and sound muted. No computer/internet at home? Join us over the phone! Call the library for meeting ID and passcode information.

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Short Story Chat (Virtual)

We will be continuing our Short Story Chat series in December.  We are going to talk about The Swimmer  by John Cheever.  To access The Swimmer please go to the link https://www.newyorker.com/magazine......More

We will be continuing our Short Story Chat series in December.  We are going to talk about The Swimmer  by John Cheever.  To access The Swimmer please go to the link https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/1964/07/18/the-swimmer.  Also to have the story emailed to you or to pick up a hard copy version of the story curbside please email mwhitman@libraryconnection.info or call either library. You must provide your email address at registration to receive the Zoom link. Your Registration Confirmation Notice includes the Zoom link for the program. All participants will start with video off and sound muted. No computer/internet at home? Join us over the phone! Call the library for meeting ID and passcode information.

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Scott Joplin And Other Composers of Ragtime (Virtual)

Although Scott Joplin (v.1867-1917) is considered ‘The King of Ragtime,’ there were many other composers who wrote fine examples of this precursor to jazz. Jeffrey Engel will explore the ragtime repertoire and show how classical composers were inspired by it well into t......More

Although Scott Joplin (v.1867-1917) is considered ‘The King of Ragtime,’ there were many other composers who wrote fine examples of this precursor to jazz. Jeffrey Engel will explore the ragtime repertoire and show how classical composers were inspired by it well into the 20th century. You must provide your email address at registration to receive the Zoom link. Your Registration Confirmation Notice includes the Zoom link for the program. All participants will start with video off and sound muted. No computer/internet at home? Call the Library for the phone number, meeting ID & password and join us over the phone.

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Comic Construction Workshop for Teens (Virtual)

At this educational and interactive program, Matt Ryan will guide participants through the creation of a comics page, the construction of a character, and the life of a comic from script to press. Students will put the principles they learn into action by creating their......More

At this educational and interactive program, Matt Ryan will guide participants through the creation of a comics page, the construction of a character, and the life of a comic from script to press. Students will put the principles they learn into action by creating their own written and drawn pages. Have paper and pencils ready. Best for grades 7-12 but open to Tweens through Young Adults. You must provide your email address at registration to receive the Zoom link. Your Registration Confirmation Notice includes the Zoom link for the program.

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Virtual Tuesday Night Storytime (Facebook Live)

Miss Sheila's Tuesday night storytime will once again be coming to you LIVE on Facebook Live. Go to Facebook Live

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Gentle Yoga with Pia Oliveri (Virtual)

Join us for yoga with Pia Oliveri Pia is the Owner and Director of Wabi-Sabi Yoga and Wellness Center in Windsor, CT. Through yoga, meditation and breath work she believes healing happens from the inside out.  Her Gentle Yoga Class is a true repr......More

Join us for yoga with Pia Oliveri Pia is the Owner and Director of Wabi-Sabi Yoga and Wellness Center in Windsor, CT. Through yoga, meditation and breath work she believes healing happens from the inside out.  Her Gentle Yoga Class is a true representation of the Eight Limbs of Yoga! We will start with Meditation and breath work followed by seated postures and standing postures with the assistance of a chair. 

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Meditation (Virtual)

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. This program is open to all. You must provide your email address at registration to receive the......More

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. This program is open to all. You must provide your email address at registration to receive the Zoom link. Your Registration Confirmation Notice includes the Zoom link for the program. 

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Stitch a Snowflake (Virtual)

Make a snowflake that will last years not just a season. Participants will receive an embroidery kit and personal instruction on how to sew a snowflake ornament. Simple enough for beginners, yet fun for any level crafter.  You will need to a pencil for drawing a snow......More

Make a snowflake that will last years not just a season. Participants will receive an embroidery kit and personal instruction on how to sew a snowflake ornament. Simple enough for beginners, yet fun for any level crafter.  You will need to a pencil for drawing a snowflake and a pin (straight or safety) for holding the paper on the felt. All other supplies will be provided in a kit available at the Library approximately one week before the program (you will be emailed). Limited space available. You must provide your email address at registration to receive the Zoom link. Your Registration Confirmation Notice includes the Zoom link for the program.

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Pokémon Club (Virtual)

Join Miss Nicole for an afternoon of all things Pokémon virtually on Zoom!  We'll do an activity together, and then watch some Pokémon episodes or a movie through Miss Nicole's shared screen. Registration is required to receive the Zoom information to join.

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Book Discussion (Virtual):The Last Train to London by Meg Waite Clayton

The Last Train to London by Meg Waite Clayton In pre-World War II Austria, a 16-year-old Jewish boy, Stephan Neuman, is expected to take over his father's thriving chocolate business someday, but instead he longs to be a playwright. He also has a huge crush on 15-......More

The Last Train to London by Meg Waite Clayton In pre-World War II Austria, a 16-year-old Jewish boy, Stephan Neuman, is expected to take over his father's thriving chocolate business someday, but instead he longs to be a playwright. He also has a huge crush on 15-year-old Žofie-Helene, a Christian girl who is the daughter of an outspoken newspaper editor. Despite their power, wealth and influence in the area, both families find themselves in a perilous position once the Nazis invade. Meanwhile, a courageous Dutchwoman named Truus Wijsmuller has made it her life's mission to help Jewish children escape the Nazis. Unable to bear kids of her own with her husband, Joop, she is compelled to find refuge for as many Jewish youngsters as possible.  All readers are welcome to attend.  Registration is required, online or by calling 860-242-0041. The book discussion will be via Zoom. You can access Zoom on your phone, a tablet, a laptop or a desktop computer. When you register you will receive the Zoom link.. No computer/internet at home? Join us over the phone! Call me and I will give you the ID and Password. If you want to join but feel uncomfortable using Zoom, you can sign up for One-on-One Zoom practice sessions.  

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Mystery Book Discussion: The Cater Street Hangman (Virtual)

This month we'll be reading: The Cater Street Hangman Careless of both murder and manners, two determinedly unconventional young sist......More

This month we'll be reading: The Cater Street Hangman Careless of both murder and manners, two determinedly unconventional young sisters ignore Victorian mores and actively join the police investigation into the murder of their servant girl. Copies of the book are available approximately 1 month before the discussion at the Circulation Desk. Call us! Prosser 860-243-9721 or McMahon Wintonbury 860-242-0041. You must provide your email address at registration to receive the Zoom link. Your Registration Confirmation Notice includes the Zoom link for the program. All participants will start with video off and sound muted. No computer/internet at home? Call the Library for the phone number, meeting ID & password and join us over the phone.

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Beginner Line Dancing with Heidi (Virtual)

BEGINS AT 6:30 PM. Registration and email required for the link. You will receive the link via in your inbox once you register. Learn a few basic line dancing steps! We will spend time walking through the steps for all the dances and then the music goes on and we practi......More

BEGINS AT 6:30 PM. Registration and email required for the link. You will receive the link via in your inbox once you register. Learn a few basic line dancing steps! We will spend time walking through the steps for all the dances and then the music goes on and we practice what we just learned! No previous experience necessary. Register for your Zoom link.  You may wish to consult your doctor before doing these exercises. By performing any fitness exercises, you are performing them at your own risk.

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