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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Opera Talk: Cendrillon (Virtual)

Jules Massenet (1842-1912) has been described in many ways, including “La Fille (daughter) de Gounod,” “a crafty fox.” “an opportunist” and “a first-class second-rate composer.” Nevertheless, such remarks cannot negate a forty-five-year career of completing 27 operas. ......More

Jules Massenet (1842-1912) has been described in many ways, including “La Fille (daughter) de Gounod,” “a crafty fox.” “an opportunist” and “a first-class second-rate composer.” Nevertheless, such remarks cannot negate a forty-five-year career of completing 27 operas. Many were successful in France and abroad. Massenet’s “Manon” alone is the third most popular French opera, followed by Bizet’s “Carmen” and Gounod’s “Faust.” By the 1950’s it had received well over one thousand performances at L’Opera Comique. Jeffrey Engel will present Massenet’s fairy tale opera “Cendrillon,” play excerpts from it and detail the composer’s life. 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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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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Library Board Meeting

All meetings of the Board of Trustees of the Bloomfield Public Library are open to the public, including this virtual meeting. Upon registering your email for this meeting, you will receive the Zoom link to join. If you'd like to join via phone only, please contact csil......More

All meetings of the Board of Trustees of the Bloomfield Public Library are open to the public, including this virtual meeting. Upon registering your email for this meeting, you will receive the Zoom link to join. If you'd like to join via phone only, please contact csiloac@libraryconnection.info. The meeting will also be streamed live on YouTube.

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Podcast Chat: The Heumann Perspective (Virtual)

Join Rachel and Diahl as we discuss podcasts! Whether you love many different podcasts with a variety of themes, have one favorite that you can’t live without, or have never listened to a podcast before, you are sure to enjoy what promises to be a lively discussion.  ......More

Join Rachel and Diahl as we discuss podcasts! Whether you love many different podcasts with a variety of themes, have one favorite that you can’t live without, or have never listened to a podcast before, you are sure to enjoy what promises to be a lively discussion.  In honor of International Day of Persons with Disabilities in December, join Judy Heumann, an internationally recognized disability activist in conversation with disabled changemakers and their allies. For all fighting for social justice, these conversations around disability culture, art, entertainment, policy and advocacy are sure to light a rebellious fire under you to fight harder for all people. Dec - https://judithheumann.com/heumann-perspective/ We will discuss the following episodes: https://judithheumann.com/1706-2/ (44) https://judithheumann.com/1884-2/ (41) https://judithheumann.com/anti-ableism-in-education-with-elijah-armstrong-and-anna-landre/ (43) Upon registering your email for this program, you will receive the Zoom link to join. We recommend scheduling a reminder email for yourself one day before the program. No computer/internet at home? Call the library for the phone number, meeting ID, and password, and join us over the phone.

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Author Discussion with Meg Waite Clayton (virtual))

Join us for a virtual discussion with New York Times best selling author, Meg Waite Clayton. Don't miss out on this opportunity to dive deeper into her novels The Last Train to London and The Postmistress of Paris. This will be presented via Zoom. Registration i......More

Join us for a virtual discussion with New York Times best selling author, Meg Waite Clayton. Don't miss out on this opportunity to dive deeper into her novels The Last Train to London and The Postmistress of Paris. This will be presented via Zoom. Registration is required.  This presentation is made possible by generous donations made to Friends of the Meriden Public Library Association, Inc. to support the library’s: Temple B’Nai Abraham World War II Holocaust and Genocide Collection. This event is co-sponsored by Adath Israel, Voices of Hope and the Meriden Public Library.

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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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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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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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Teen Anime (Virtual)

Join Miss Nicole for an evening of binge-watching some terrific anime episodes using the zoom platform!  Suggestions for series to watch are always welcome. Registration is required to receive the zoom information to join. Best for teens in grades 7-12.

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Wintonbury Poetry Series Reading (Virtual)

"Two Poet Laureates" -- Barb Jennes and Rhonda Ward. Barb Jennes: B. Fulton Jennes is the Poet Laureate of Ridgefield, CT. Her poems have or will appear in the Connecticut Literary Anthology (2021 and 2020 editions), Comstock Review, Tupelo Quarterly, Night Heron Barks,......More

"Two Poet Laureates" -- Barb Jennes and Rhonda Ward. Barb Jennes: B. Fulton Jennes is the Poet Laureate of Ridgefield, CT. Her poems have or will appear in the Connecticut Literary Anthology (2021 and 2020 editions), Comstock Review, Tupelo Quarterly, Night Heron Barks, Tar River Poetry, Stone Canoe, Vassar Review, Connecticut River Journal, Naugatuck River Journal, and many other journals and anthologies. In 2021, her poem “From the Room of an Unknown Girl” was awarded the Leslie McGrath Prize. Blinded Birds, a chapbook, will be published in spring of 2022. Rhonda Ward served as the inaugural Poet Laureate for the City of New London from 2017 to 2021. Her poems have appeared in print and online, most recently in Connecticut Woodlands, Cape Cod Quarterly, the nature anthology Waking Up to the Earth (edited by Connecticut Poet Laureate, Margaret Gibson), and online at the Academy of American Poets’ Poem-A-Day Project. She co-hosts the annual Langston Hughes Community Poetry Reading now in its fourteenth year. Open Mic follows the featured poets. Sign up during registration or email Tom (below). 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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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 December 2021 issue: 1. The End of T......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 December 2021 issue: 1. The End of Trust, pgs. 22-24 2. The Antiquities Cop, pgs. 32-39 3. The Autocrats are Winning, pgs. 42-54 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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