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. You must provide your email address at registration to receive the Zoom lin......More

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. You must provide your email address at registration to receive the Zoom link. Your Registration Confirmation Notice includes the Zoom link for the program.  If special accommodations are required, please contact the library at least one week prior to the event. Image URL: https://s3.amazonaws.com/static.evanced.info/Customer/bplct/TECH_TIME_FLYER_76B95EE2.JPG

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Financial Fraud Bingo (Atrium)

Financial Fraud Bingo is played like regular Bingo, but each number is associated with a tip or bit of information on an array of consumer protection issues - banking scams, investment fraud, cyber security, credit and debt management, and more.  It is a fun, interacti......More

Financial Fraud Bingo is played like regular Bingo, but each number is associated with a tip or bit of information on an array of consumer protection issues - banking scams, investment fraud, cyber security, credit and debt management, and more.  It is a fun, interactive way to learn about protecting our personal information and our finances. Presented by Kathleen Titsworth, Banking Outreach Coordinator, State of CT Department of Banking.  This program takes place at BPL Atrium Library, 1300 Hall Blvd (Cigna campus, former MetLife building). Limited space available. If special accommodations are required, please contact the library at least one week prior to the event. Image URL: https://s3.amazonaws.com/static.evanced.info/Customer/bplct/FINANCIAL_FRAUD_BINGO_384EB5EF.PNG

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Understanding Family Law (Virtual)

What is family law, and how do you know if you need a family law attorney? Paul McConnell from McConnell Family Law will explain the subspecialties involved in family law practice, such as divorce mediation v. arbitration, alimony, prenuptial agreements, child custody,......More

What is family law, and how do you know if you need a family law attorney? Paul McConnell from McConnell Family Law will explain the subspecialties involved in family law practice, such as divorce mediation v. arbitration, alimony, prenuptial agreements, child custody, adoption, and more. He will also share low-cost and free resources available to the public. There will be time for Q&A, so bring your questions. You must provide your email address at registration to receive the Zoom link. Your Registration Confirmation Notice includes the Zoom link for the program. This program may be recorded. If special accommodations are required, please contact the library at least one week before the event. Image URL: https://s3.amazonaws.com/static.evanced.info/Customer/bplct/UNDERSTANDING_FAMILY_LAW_AE6B7340.JPG

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ABC Time (Atrium Book & Craft Hour)

Join BPL Youth Librarians for a featured book and craft at our Atrium location (1300 Hall Blvd., Bloomfield). Registration is appreciated, but not required. Best for ages 2-5, but all ages welcome! If special accommodations are required, please contact the library at......More

Join BPL Youth Librarians for a featured book and craft at our Atrium location (1300 Hall Blvd., Bloomfield). Registration is appreciated, but not required. Best for ages 2-5, but all ages welcome! If special accommodations are required, please contact the library at least one week prior to the event. Image URL: https://s3.amazonaws.com/static.evanced.info/Customer/bplct/ABC_TIME_(7)_5C4D41AB.PNG

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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.  You must provide your email address at registration to receive the Zoom link. Your Registration Confirmatio......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.  You must provide your email address at registration to receive the Zoom link. Your Registration Confirmation Notice includes the Zoom link for the program.  Image URL: https://s3.amazonaws.com/static.evanced.info/Customer/bplct/MEDITATION_(1)_4354266A.JPG

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Stream TV & Film with BPL Online (Virtual)

Did you know your library card gets you access to free films and tv series? Join us for a demonstration about the apps available to you through BPL Online. You can use these resources with a computer, smartphone, tablet, or smart TV. After the demos, we will answer your......More

Did you know your library card gets you access to free films and tv series? Join us for a demonstration about the apps available to you through BPL Online. You can use these resources with a computer, smartphone, tablet, or smart TV. After the demos, we will answer your questions about streaming and help 1:1 to get you started with your accounts. This program is geared to Bloomfield library card holders. If you reside elsewhere, you are welcome to join us, just know that your results may vary depending on your hometown library's resources.  You must provide your email address at registration to receive the Zoom link. Your Registration Confirmation Email  includes the Zoom link for the program. If special accommodations are required, please contact the BPL at least one week prior to the event. Image URL: https://s3.amazonaws.com/static.evanced.info/Customer/bplct/STREAM_TV_&_FILM_97052401.PNG

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Poetry Workshop With Faith Vicinanza (Virtual)

Write It, Polish It, Publish It These writing workshops are structured to address the key elements of writing and publishing your work.  The first 30 minutes will be dedicated to writing - prompts are provided and writing time from 5 - 10 minutes per prompt.  The n......More

Write It, Polish It, Publish It These writing workshops are structured to address the key elements of writing and publishing your work.  The first 30 minutes will be dedicated to writing - prompts are provided and writing time from 5 - 10 minutes per prompt.  The next 45 minutes are dedicated to sharing and feedback.  you can share one of the pieces you wrote in the first portion of the program, or bring copies of a poem or short prose to share.  The last 15 minutes are an open discussion of should you publish, why or why not, how, and where. Faith Vicinanza is a published poet and visual artist who has resided in Southbury since 2016. Ms. Vicinanza has published  4 books of poetry, with 3 more on the way.  She was a nominee for State Poet Laureate in 2000 and the recipient of the Connecticut Commission on the Arts Advocate for the Arts Award in 2003. You must provide your email address at registration to receive the Zoom link. Your Registration Confirmation Notice includes the Zoom link for the program. If special accommodations are required, please contact the library at least one week prior to the event. Image URL: https://s3.amazonaws.com/static.evanced.info/Customer/bplct/POETRY_MAY_WORKSHOPS_82DF7519.JPG

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Technology Class: Accessing Telehealth Appointments Series (330 Park Ave, Room 117)

Has a doctor or healthcare professional told you to use their online portal or download the portal app to make an appointment? Have they sent a link to your email or suggested you meet with them virtually? If you need help following their directions or are interested i......More

Has a doctor or healthcare professional told you to use their online portal or download the portal app to make an appointment? Have they sent a link to your email or suggested you meet with them virtually? If you need help following their directions or are interested in accessing telehealth appointments, this class is for you. In this series of classes, we will cover making an online health portal account, managing your account, managing appointments, accessing virtual appointments, downloading necessary apps, and troubleshooting. This class takes place every Friday from May 17 - June 28. Sign up for all of the sessions, or pick the dates that work for you and join us at the BPL Tech Express, 330 Park Ave., Room 117. Different skills will be taught at each session. Limited space available. Image URL: https://s3.amazonaws.com/static.evanced.info/Customer/bplct/TELEHEALTH_(1)_A21623D0.JPG

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Memorial Day - Libraries CLOSED

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Social Justice Book Club: They Called Us Enemy by George Takei (Virtual)

Our book club title for Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month will be They Called Us Enemy by George Takei. In 1942, at the order of President Franklin D. Roosevelt, every person of Japanese descent on the West Coast was rounded ......More

Our book club title for Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month will be They Called Us Enemy by George Takei. In 1942, at the order of President Franklin D. Roosevelt, every person of Japanese descent on the West Coast was rounded up and shipped to one of ten "relocation centers," hundreds or thousands of miles from home, where they would be held for years under armed guard. This graphic novel from actor and activist George Takei recalls his childhood years behind barbed wire, the joys and terrors of growing up under legalized racism, his mother's hard choices, his father's faith in democracy, and the way those experiences planted the seeds for his future. Pick up a copy at the library, or read it on Hoopla. You must provide your email address at registration to receive the Zoom link. Your registration confirmation notice includes the Zoom link for the program. This program may be recorded. If special accommodations are required, please contact the library at least one week before the event. Image URL: https://s3.amazonaws.com/static.evanced.info/Customer/bplct/SOCIAL_JUSTICE_BOOK_CLUB_MAY_2024_50362B6F.JPG

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