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July 22 - 27, 2024

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Bloomfield's Anika Noni Rose Speaks at American Library Association's Annual Conference

More than 13,500 attendees gathered in San Diego, CA, for the ALA Annual Conference held from June 28 to July 2. Bloomfield's own Anika Noni Rose closed the conference with a discussion of her debut children's book, and the importance of libraries. Rose told the crowd of librarians she still remembers the smell of Bloomfield Public Library’s Prosser Library from her youth.


“I remember when you had to look up a book not by using a computer but by getting a paper cut,” Rose joked. “Being at the library was like being at an amusement park. You could get everything at the library, and there was no time limit. You could be there for hours.”


Check with BPL in the fall to borrow Anika's first book, Tiana’s Perfect Plan, which will be published in late October. This picture book teaches children the importance of self-forgiveness, featuring Anika's character from Disney's The Princess and the Frog.

Read the full American Libraries article

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Events This Week

Developing an Informed and Lasting Long-Term Care Strategy

Monday, July 22 at 7PM

The right long-term care strategy can help safeguard your family, your savings, your retirement, and your peace of mind. Araba Bolton, Principal and CEO of Bolton Financial, LLC, will provide all of the information you need to prepare for a more secure future for you and your loved ones. For Adults.

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The Poop Museum with Susie Maguire at 330 Park

Tuesday, July 23 at 10AM

Susie Maguire is bringing her popular Poop Museum on tour to CT this summer! The Poop Museum covers the serious science of poop and pooping. What is poop? Does every animal poop? Is there really sweet, tasty poop that you can eat? Is there really poop that you can play in? Which animal has poop attack power? It's the perfect combination of fun, fabulous, and fascinating facts so that kids (and parents) never forget what they learned. Best for ages 5-12.

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Food Explorers for Toddlers: Dessert Tacos at Atrium

Wednesday, July 24 at 10:30AM

Join Food Explorers for a deliciously tasty sensory cooking class for your tiniest foodies! In this class you’ll use your sense of touch to explore different fruits and vegetables and then make some yummy dessert tacos for a snack. Each child will make and assemble their own portion; the recipe is nut-free but may contain dairy and gluten. Best for ages 1-3. Space is limited.

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100 Signs for Everyday Use

Wednesday, July 24 at 6:30PM

At this Sign Language Basics 5-week series held virtually, you will learn vocabulary-building and conversational signing. Families are encouraged to sign up as one attendee and attend using the same Zoom log in, as space is limited. If there is space available in the series, join at any time. Handouts with embedded practice videos are provided after class. Open to youth ages 7 through adult.

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Special Storytime Event: Summer Gardening with CT DEEP at 330 Park

Thursday, July 25 at 1:30PM

Come join the No Child Left Inside ® Program (CT DEEP State Parks Education and Outreach Division) and Bloomfield Public Library staff as we learn about gardening. Did you know that a garden can be an interactive playground for kids that will engage all of their senses? Come learn, play, read, and garden with us!  Best for ages 5-7. Rescheduled from July 16.

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Food First: The Metabolic Approach

Thursday, July 25 at 4PM

Are you sick and tired of being sick and tired? Do you really want to restore your health? Or perhaps create true health for the first time ever? Dr. Christine Najjar, founder of Food First MD, is on a mission to bring health back to healthcare with the most underutilized medicine: food. She believes that when nourished properly, your body has an innate ability to heal. For Adults.

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Tanglewood Marionettes presents Cinderella at Bloomfield Congregational Church

Friday, July 26 at 6:30PM

Set in the 18th century and featuring a dozen lavishly costumed 30” marionettes, this production of Cinderella is a Tanglewood Marionettes showpiece. All your favorite characters are here, from Cinderella to the stepsisters and the charming Prince. This telling is based on the original tale with a few new surprises! A classic fairy tale told with wit and style, Cinderella is sure to please audiences of all ages.

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Farms Produce Food: Vegetable Growing at Auerfarm

Saturday, July 27 at 11AM


Join BPL staff for a field trip to Bloomfield's local Auerfarm! Spring and summer is a busy time for farmers. Visit the gardens, fields, and greenhouse to discover fruits and vegetables growing. Get your hands dirty by planting. Investigate the parts of a plant and their lifecycle. Observe a variety of plant life in our orchards, meadows, and fields on a hayride. Best for ages 3-9. We'll meet at Auerfarm (158 Auer Farm Road, Bloomfield). Rescheduled from July 6.

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Ongoing Events

Social Justice Book Club: Disability Visibility by Alice Wong

Tuesday, July 23 at 6:30PM

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Meditation

Wednesday, July 24 at 1:30PM

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Library Building Committee Meeting

Wednesday, July 24 at 6PM

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Technology Class: Using Email Series at 330 Park, Rm. 117

Friday, July 26 at 9AM

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Millennials Read at Lost Acres Vineyard, North Granby

Friday, July 26 at 5PM

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Bookshelf Theme: News and Journalism

The Power of Her Pen

by Lisa Cline-Ransome

Children's Biography

Miss Mary Reporting

by Sue Macy

Children's Biography

Tech Giants, Artificial Intelligence, and the Future of Journalism

by Jason Whittaker

Adult Nonfiction Open Access Ebook

She Said

by Jodi Kantor & Megan Twohey

Adult Nonfiction OverDrive/Libby Audiobook

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Fri 10 am-5 pm

860-243-9721

860-242-0041

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330 Park Ave.

Room 117

Mon/Tue 10 am-6 pm

Wed/Thu 10 am-8 pm

Fri 10 am-2 pm

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