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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Public Art Commission Meeting

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Miss Heidi reads "Amy Wu and the Patchwork Dragon" (YouTube)

Join Miss Heidi for the picture book read aloud of Amy Wu and the Patchwork Dragon.  Read for the Record brings together millions of people each year in classrooms, libraries, community centers and homes across the US. This annual campaign was launched 16 years ago to......More

Join Miss Heidi for the picture book read aloud of Amy Wu and the Patchwork Dragon.  Read for the Record brings together millions of people each year in classrooms, libraries, community centers and homes across the US. This annual campaign was launched 16 years ago to highlight the importance of building early literacy and language skills for EVERY child so that all children have the opportunity to enter kindergarten prepared to succeed. This year’s book selection is Amy Wu and the Patchwork Dragon, by Kat Zhang and illustrated by Charlene Chua.  you tube link will be available on Oct. 28. Check back! 

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Atlantic Magazine Discussion Group (Virtual)

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.    We will be discussing the October 2021 issue: 1. Plan Z for Im......More

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.    We will be discussing the October 2021 issue: 1. Plan Z for Immigration, pgs 20-21 2. The Unwritten Rules for Black TV, pgs 32-44 3. The New Puritans, pgs 60-70 Stop by Prosser or McMahon Wintonbury for your copies of the articles or email Sara Ray (sararay@libraryconnection.info) to receive the pdfs. You can also find full editions of The Atlantic, and many other magazines, using your library card at researchitct.org. Upon registering your email for this program, you will receive the Zoom link to join. 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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Tech Time With Marc Edrich (Virtual)

Join Marc Edrich for Tech Time. Feel free to ask questions or discuss computers (desktops, laptops, tablets), cell phones, video game systems, and any other technology you are interested in. 

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Miss Sheila's Somewhat Scary Stories

What Somewhat scary stories will Miss Sheila read today? Tune into our YouTube page to find out! The link will be available beginning October 30th! YouTube Link:https://youtu.be/1P4zgpGTpsE

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Miss Heidi reads "Wishes" by Muon Thi Van (YouTube)

Join Miss Heidi for the picture book read aloud of Wishes. Wishes tells the powerful, honest story about one Vietnamese family's search for a new home on the other side of the world, and the long-lasting and powerful impact that makes on the littlest member of the fami......More

Join Miss Heidi for the picture book read aloud of Wishes. Wishes tells the powerful, honest story about one Vietnamese family's search for a new home on the other side of the world, and the long-lasting and powerful impact that makes on the littlest member of the family. Inspired by actual events in the author's life, this is a narrative that is both timely and timeless. Told through the eyes of a young girl, the story chronicles a family's difficult and powerful journey to pack up what they can carry and to leave their world behind, traveling to a new and unknown place in a crowded boat. Link will be available on Nov. 2

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The Story of Apples: History, Culture, and Cooking with Amy Traverso, author of "The Apple Lover's Cookbook" (Virtual)

Join Bloomfield Public Library and the Wintonbury Historical Society for a presentation by New England author Amy Traverso, who will discuss apples, their place in New England cooking, and her recent book, The Apple Lover's Cookbook: Revised and Updated (2020). The......More

Join Bloomfield Public Library and the Wintonbury Historical Society for a presentation by New England author Amy Traverso, who will discuss apples, their place in New England cooking, and her recent book, The Apple Lover's Cookbook: Revised and Updated (2020). The Apple Lover’s Cookbook is more than a recipe book. It’s a celebration of apples in all their incredible diversity, as well as an illustrated guide to 70 popular (and rare-but-worth-the-search) apple varieties. More than 100 scrumptious, easy-to-make recipes follow, offering the full range from breakfast dishes, appetizers, salads, soups, and entrees all the way to desserts. Amy Traverso is the senior food editor at Yankee magazine and co-host of the public television series, Weekends with Yankee. Her first book, The Apple Lover's Cookbook, won a 2012 Best Cookbook award in the "American" category by the International Association of Culinary Professionals and was a finalist for the Julia Child Award for best first-time author. Previously, she was food editor at Boston magazine and an associate food editor at Sunset magazine. She has appeared on The Martha Stewart Show, Throwdown with Bobby Flay and Gordon Ramsay's Kitchen Nightmares. 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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Paint Night for Teens! (Virtual)

Teens in grades 7-12! (Virtual program -Zoom) Follow along with Pam’s Picassos as she walks you through creating this beautiful nighttime winter scene.   Registration is required to receive your zoom link and kit.  Kits will be available for pick up at  either Prosse......More

Teens in grades 7-12! (Virtual program -Zoom) Follow along with Pam’s Picassos as she walks you through creating this beautiful nighttime winter scene.   Registration is required to receive your zoom link and kit.  Kits will be available for pick up at  either Prosser and McMahon Wintonbury library beginning Monday, October 25.  Instructions for picking up your kit will be included in the email you receive upon registering. 

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Science Bytes with Miss Nicole: TATTOO A BANANA!

In this video episode of Science Bytes, Miss Nicole will show viewers how to put a little art in their science fun by giving a "tattoo" to a banana! The YouTube video with instructions will first be available on Wednesday, November 3rd.   You can find it by vi......More

In this video episode of Science Bytes, Miss Nicole will show viewers how to put a little art in their science fun by giving a "tattoo" to a banana! The YouTube video with instructions will first be available on Wednesday, November 3rd.   You can find it by visiting the Bloomfield Public Library Youtube playlist for Science Bytes (https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL47qboT2BRg1o2ogHccY9fQMSEt_QfAiE), or simply click on the link below to go directly to the Banana Tattoo video starting on November 3rd: BANANA TATTOO             TBD

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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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Birding in Costa Rica (Virtual)

Costa Rica has an area only slightly more than Vermont & New Hampshire put together.  Yet it is home to over 850 different bird species – More than all of Mexico, the United States and Canada put together!  It’s climate is equally amazing covering 8 different climatic z......More

Costa Rica has an area only slightly more than Vermont & New Hampshire put together.  Yet it is home to over 850 different bird species – More than all of Mexico, the United States and Canada put together!  It’s climate is equally amazing covering 8 different climatic zones from Tropical Rainforest to Polar Tundra.  This program combines photographs of many of the colorful bird species and scenery from two different trips to Costa Rica, the first in 2009 and the second in 2014 and has been designed specifically for a zoom meeting. Presented by Chris Fisher. In partnership with the Dun-Land-Woods Garden Club.  Upon registering your email for this program, you will receive the Zoom link to join. 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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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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Library Building Committee Meeting

All meetings of the Library Building Committee are open to the public, including this virtual meeting. View the agenda and more information here. Register to attend this meeting ......More

All meetings of the Library Building Committee are open to the public, including this virtual meeting. View the agenda and more information here. Register to attend this meeting here.

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Millennials Read (Virtual)

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 se......More

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. Upon registering your email for this program, you will receive the Zoom link to join. 

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Let's Chat! (Virtual)

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! Upon registering your ema......More

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! Upon registering your email for this program, you will receive the Zoom link to join. New to Zoom? Sign up for a practice session with Sara! 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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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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Nutrition for Better Sleep (Virtual)

Nutrition for Better Sleep: Food related directly to serotonin, a key hormone along with other important vitamins and minerals, help promote healthy sleep. Join this informative program to learn how to improve your nutrition and get more calm and restful sleep. Shana Gr......More

Nutrition for Better Sleep: Food related directly to serotonin, a key hormone along with other important vitamins and minerals, help promote healthy sleep. Join this informative program to learn how to improve your nutrition and get more calm and restful sleep. Shana Griffin, registered dietitian and integrative and functional nutrition practitioner will guide you with reviews on delicious foods and products, as well as simple realistic recipes the whole family will enjoy! This program 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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