Come Bloom With Us (February 5

BLOOMFIELD PUBLIC LIBRARY

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February 5 - 10, 2024

Come Bloom with Us!

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Library Update: The Library will be closed on Tuesday, February 6 for Staff Development Day. Our virtual evening program, Islam 102, is still on.

Youth Programs You Don't Want to Miss!

Each year on the first Saturday in February, thousands of libraries across the world celebrate Take Your Child to the Library Day by offering free, fun activities for families. This year, BPL will be taking our celebration on the road by hosting a variety of programs at our Bloomfield Human Services Building at 330 Park Ave. Our line-up includes:

• Mr. Magic (11 AM) – A magic show perfect for all ages.

• Read to Grow Bookmobile (12-3 PM) – Every child, tween, and teen selects and keeps a free book!

• Hartford Symphony Petting Zoo (1:30 PM) – Members of the Hartford Symphony will bring a variety of instruments; kids will be able to hold and play all of them with pointers from Symphony staff.

We are excited about another fun program for families and children of all ages, Tanglewood Marionettes Presents The Dragon King. Join us at Metacomet School, 185 School Street on Friday, February 9 at 6:30 PM.

An underwater fantasy based on Chinese folklore, The Dragon King tells the tale of an intrepid grandmother who journeys to the bottom of the sea in search of the elusive Dragon King, and the answers to why he has forsaken the land above. Colorful sea creatures, an exciting adventure, and a wise and gentle protagonist who uses empathy and kindness to complete her quest can be found in this award-winning production.

BPL by the Numbers

Online Resource Highlight

Events This Week

Islam 102: The American Muslim and Anti-Muslim Bigotry

Tuesday, February 6 at 6:30PM

Who are American Muslims, what is anti-Muslim bigotry and Islamophobia, and how does the mainstream media factor into the narrative? This program is the second part of a two-part series. This program is presented in collaboration with the West Hartford Public Library. For Adults.

Special Storytime Event: Dollars & Cents at 330 Park

Wednesday, February 7 at 10:30AM

In this special storytime event, Miss Sheila will talk dollars and cents with kids as she shares some beloved childhood favorites like BUNNY MONEY by Rosemary Wells and BENNY'S PENNIES by Pat Brisson. We'll share stories, songs, rhymes, and more! Best for ages 5 and under.

Where Do I Find My People?

Thursday, February 8 at 3PM

Who are your people and where are they hiding? Join Heather Hitchcock to learn why socialization is so important in healthy aging and how you can develop friendships, create joy, and find the spark to make life more fun. This program is a collaboration between Bristol Hospital and National Healthcare. For Adults.

Book Voyagers @ Metacomet (Grades 3-4)

Program 2 of 4-Week series (newcomers welcome)

Thursday, February 8 at 6PM

CT Humanities Book Voyagers programs are designed to promote the joy of reading and encourage families to create literature-rich home environments.

BPL is sponsoring this 4-week Book Voyagers series, Turning Obstacles Into Opportunity, for readers in grades 3-4 and their parents/guardians. Dinner will be provided for all and each student will go home with the featured book of the week.

Ongoing Events

Science Bytes: SHRINKY DINKS!

Starts Monday, February 5

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Caregiver Support Group/Healing Hearts at Bloomfield Senior Center

Wednesday, February 7 at 1:30PM

Meditation

Wednesday, February 7 at 1:30PM

Millennials Read

Wednesday, February 7 at 7PM

Wintonbury Book Discussion - Black Cake by Charmaine Wilkerson

Thursday, February 8 at 5:30PM

Technology Class: Using Email at 330 Park Tech Express

Friday, February 9 at 9AM

Staff Favorites: Nicole's Picks

Blue Period

by Tsubasa Yamaguchi

Teen Manga

Blank Canvas

by Akiko Higashimura

Teen Manga

Wandance

by Coffee

Teen Manga

Show-ha Shoten!

by Akinari Asakura and Takeshi Obata

Teen Manga

What are you reading? Tag us and let us know on Instagram or Facebook @bplct

BPL staff are available via telephone and email at askbplct@gmail.com
Visit the Event Calendar to register for programs (or view Printable Event Calendar to see where in the community a program is located)
Print-on-Demand Museum Passes available for free or discounted admission to many area attractions
BPL Online library is always open — read, watch, listen, research!

BLOOMFIELD PUBLIC LIBRARY

BPL Atrium Library

1300 Hall Blvd.

Mon-Thur 10 am-6:30 pm

Fri 10 am-5 pm

860-243-9721

860-242-0041

BPL Tech Express

330 Park Ave.

Room 117

Mon/Tue 10 am-6 pm

Wed/Thu 10 am-8 pm

Fri 10 am-2 pm

860-769-3560

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