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 ......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 here.

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Your Extraordinary Energy (Virtual)

Does your energy shift from day-to-day? How about moment-to-moment? With all that is going on in the world, it makes complete sense that you might be experiencing pendulum shifts in your energy. It turns out there are 7 levels of energy and understanding what they are ......More

Does your energy shift from day-to-day? How about moment-to-moment? With all that is going on in the world, it makes complete sense that you might be experiencing pendulum shifts in your energy. It turns out there are 7 levels of energy and understanding what they are and when you employ them may help you move away from the ones that make you feel stressed and anxious and toward the ones that build you up and help you feel more joy. This presentation on Your Extraordinary Energy will help you unlock the power you hold within by raising your awareness around the seven levels of energy. You will leave the presentation with practical, in-the-moment advice on how to apply your knowledge immediately. Based on concepts explained in Bruce D. Schneider’s book, Energy Leadership, and the experiences of an iPEC Certified Professional Coach, this short program may just change the way you view your world. An enthusiastic coach and learning and development professional, Molly McAllister has dedicated her professional career to helping others succeed. Molly has been designing and facilitating training programs that turn on lightbulbs for her participants for over 20 years. In her coaching business, Within Coaching LLC, Molly works one-on-one to help individuals see paradigm shifts that fundamentally change they way they view their circumstances and, ultimately, how they show up in the world. 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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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 January/February 2022 issue: 1. A Pa......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 January/February 2022 issue: 1. A Party, and Nation, in Crisis. Pg. 10 2. The Small Lie. Pg. 66-72 3. John Milton's Hell. Pg. 74-76 4. I Remember Conservatism. Pg. 94-103 Stop by McMahon Wintonbury or Prosser for your copy of the magazine or email Sara Ray (sararay@libraryconnection.info) to receive the pdfs. You can also find full digital edition 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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Retire With Confidence (Virtual)

If you are in or approaching retirement, we welcome you to join us for this educational workshop hosted by AAA Retire. You will learn how to: Protect yourself from retirement’s greatest threats Increase your Social Security retirement income by up to 76% Receive Soc......More

If you are in or approaching retirement, we welcome you to join us for this educational workshop hosted by AAA Retire. You will learn how to: Protect yourself from retirement’s greatest threats Increase your Social Security retirement income by up to 76% Receive Social Security income from an ex or deceased spouse’s earnings Replace Social Security income lost after spouse’s death Understand the impact that recent government debt will have on the spending power of a retiree and Social Security benefits 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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Food Explorers (Virtual)- Four Fold Quesadillas

Four Fold Quesadillas  Join Food Explorers to make a fun Tik Tok recipe trend: Four Fold Quesadillas! This fun recipe can be made either savory or sweet, so get crafty with your ingredients. You’ll need tortillas as the base but everything else is customizable, so here ......More

Four Fold Quesadillas  Join Food Explorers to make a fun Tik Tok recipe trend: Four Fold Quesadillas! This fun recipe can be made either savory or sweet, so get crafty with your ingredients. You’ll need tortillas as the base but everything else is customizable, so here are some ideas: Mexican cheese, corn, black beans, salsa, avocado, sour cream or Nutella, strawberries, peanut butter, raspberries, chocolate chips, bananas, etc. Not all ingredients are required, get creative! Register for your zoom link. Please note: EACH monthly Food Explorer program has a separate registration. 

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Storytime With Miss Mara Featuring Books by authors Jan Thomas and Mem Fox

Miss Mara is going to have another double feature for the month of January! For January we are going to read Rhyming Dust Bunnies by Jan Thomas and Shoes From Grandpa by Mem Fox. Jan Thomas is the creator of Rhyming Dust Bunnies; Can You Make a Scary Face?; Here Com......More

Miss Mara is going to have another double feature for the month of January! For January we are going to read Rhyming Dust Bunnies by Jan Thomas and Shoes From Grandpa by Mem Fox. Jan Thomas is the creator of Rhyming Dust Bunnies; Can You Make a Scary Face?; Here Comes the Big, Mean Dust Bunny!;  Is Everyone Ready for Fun?; and Let’s Sing a Lullaby with the Brave Cowboy. She lives with her family in Socorro, New Mexico. Mem Fox has written over 40 children’s books and several non-fiction books for adults. Her books have been translated into twenty-one languages, and many of them have been international best sellers. Please join Miss Mara on Facebook Live it will be fun fun fun!!!

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Black to the Future: Afrofuturism as a Creative Force (Virtual)

The Black Lives Matter protests of 2020 demanded that the country address the legacy of racism and trauma that Black people endure on a daily basis. In this new year there is one question: How do we acknowledge our history while paving the way for an informed and hopef......More

The Black Lives Matter protests of 2020 demanded that the country address the legacy of racism and trauma that Black people endure on a daily basis. In this new year there is one question: How do we acknowledge our history while paving the way for an informed and hopeful vision for the future, which may be difficult? We will explore Afrofuturism both as a term and a movement, citing examples of artists who have used their creativity to build a new future for Black people in America. The artists--who imagine a better world for Black people--use literature, music, technology and the arts to express that hope for a better future.  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, and password, and join us over the phone.

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Science Bytes with Miss Nicole: BOUNCING BUBBLES

In this video episode of Science Bytes, Miss Nicole will show viewers how to bounce and squeeze bubbles in the palms of their hands! The YouTube video with instructions will first be available on Wednesday, February 2nd.   You can find it by visiting the Bloomf......More

In this video episode of Science Bytes, Miss Nicole will show viewers how to bounce and squeeze bubbles in the palms of their hands! The YouTube video with instructions will first be available on Wednesday, February 2nd.   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 Bouncing Bubbles video starting on February 2nd: BOUNCING BUBBLES            TBD

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Gentle Yoga with Pia Oliveri (Virtual)

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 Limb......More

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.  You may wish to consult your doctor before doing these exercises. By performing any fitness exercises, you are performing them at your own risk. 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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Millennials Read: Game Night! (Virtual)

At this Game Night, folks in their 20s, 30s, and 40s will play Jackbox Games virtually. Have a second device available, such as a smartphone, for answering questions. A partnership between Bloomfield Public Library and Simsbury Public Library and open to all. We hope to......More

At this Game Night, folks in their 20s, 30s, and 40s will play Jackbox Games virtually. Have a second device available, such as a smartphone, for answering questions. 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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Cocoa & Chocolate with Shana (Virtual)

Join Shana, Registered Dietitian as she reviews creative and delicious ways to add cocoa, which is heralded for its wide-ranging health benefits, to your life this winter and beyond. Everything you wanted to know about cocoa and what chocolate products to try, recipe g......More

Join Shana, Registered Dietitian as she reviews creative and delicious ways to add cocoa, which is heralded for its wide-ranging health benefits, to your life this winter and beyond. Everything you wanted to know about cocoa and what chocolate products to try, recipe guides and free samples! Each participant will receive a free sample of Bare Life hot cocoa, a local non-dairy hot cocoa mix, along with a recipe guide! Shana is helping you to navigate the health benefits of enjoying the nutritious cocoa bean!  Samples and recipe guides will be available at McMahon Wintonbury and Prosser approximately one week before the event (while supplies last). 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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Take Your Child to the Library Day

2022 It's TYCLD!  See the programs listed in the Event Calendar for more details! Afro Beat Workshop with Masem Young (Arts for Learning) (Zoom) 10:30AM Take Your Child to the Library- Harmonica Giveaway! (while supplies last) Take Your Child to the Library Da......More

2022 It's TYCLD!  See the programs listed in the Event Calendar for more details! Afro Beat Workshop with Masem Young (Arts for Learning) (Zoom) 10:30AM Take Your Child to the Library- Harmonica Giveaway! (while supplies last) Take Your Child to the Library Day (TYCLD) is an international initiative that encourages families everywhere to take their children to their local library. Launched in 2011 in Connecticut by librarians Nadine Lipman (Waterford Public Library, retired) and Caitlin Augusta (Stratford Library) with artist Nancy Elizabeth Wallace, TYCLD raises community awareness about the importance of the library in the life of a child, and promotes library services and programs for children and families. Join the celebration!

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Afro Beat Workshop (Virtual)

It's Take Your Child to the (Virtual) Library Day!  Come zoom with us for this energetic afro beat workshop!  A fun and energetic ZOOM class where students get to explore a fusion of traditional West African moves and sounds and contemporary Afro beats. Masem’......More

It's Take Your Child to the (Virtual) Library Day!  Come zoom with us for this energetic afro beat workshop!  A fun and energetic ZOOM class where students get to explore a fusion of traditional West African moves and sounds and contemporary Afro beats. Masem’s focus is on everyone having fun and learning something new. She emphasizes the importance of creating a healthy sense of self and community where people are nice to one another, work as a team to accomplish one common goal and have the confidence to share what they know or have learned. Please sign up for your zoom link! Please call or email if you have any questions. Thanks! ALL AGES Take your Child  (Class) to the (Virtual) Library! 

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Take Your Child to the Library Day- Harmonica Giveaway!

As part of Take Your Child to the Library Day, we will be giving out Harmonicas (while supplies last). Pick up your FREE Hohner Special 20 C with 30-day free online lessons beginning February 4th.  Just visit Prosser (1 Tunxis Ave) or McMahon Wintonbury (1015 Blue ......More

As part of Take Your Child to the Library Day, we will be giving out Harmonicas (while supplies last). Pick up your FREE Hohner Special 20 C with 30-day free online lessons beginning February 4th.  Just visit Prosser (1 Tunxis Ave) or McMahon Wintonbury (1015 Blue Hills Ave) to pick up your Harmonica. A special thank you goes out to the anonymous donor for giving our state this wonderful gift of the harmonicas for Children/Tweens and Teens!

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Miss Sheila's Famous Funtime Stories

Come and share a story time with Miss Sheila, who will be presenting some of her favorite story times from the past several years.

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