Public libraries play an important role in early literacy, school readiness, and building a love of learning. BPL knows that early literacy development has a strong correlation with children’s future academic achievement and we love working with the birth to 5 crowd to create kindergarten-ready learners and book lovers. Our youth librarians visit several daycares monthly to bring early literacy programs to our youngest community members. If you are at New Creation Academy, Bright Horizons, Bloomfield Preschool and Childcare Center, The First Academy, or Creative Hearts Learning Academy, we'll see you soon!

Have you been to a storytime program yet? Our weekly storytime series is getting a revamp and will be relaunched as “ABC Time” (Atrium Book & Craft) with the first ABC Time scheduled for Wednesday, Dec. 13 at 10:30 AM. ABC Time will take place at the Atrium, 1300 Hall Boulevard, on the 2nd through 4th Wednesdays of every month. Staff will share a book and a thematic craft for our young visitors. We would love to see you!

On the first Wednesday of every month, there will be a special featured program at the Bloomfield Human Services Building, 330 Park Avenue. See our Event Calendar for more details and join us when you can!

• The Town Council instituted a hiring freeze for BPL in March and we are currently down nine positions. Due to the staff shortage, we have had to reduce services. We apologize for the inconvenience. Please know we are doing our best!
• Effective 12/15, Friday hours at the Atrium are 10 AM-5 PM.
• Friday hours at the Tech Express are 10 AM-2 PM.
• Homebound services have been suspended.
• Notary services have been suspended.
• Teen Services are limited.
• Outdoor book drop at the Atrium is open for business! Return your materials from BPL or any other public library in the state.