Come Bloom With Us (March 13

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March 13 - 18, 2023

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BPL Transition Phase Continues:

Reduced Thursday Hours

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Celebrating Literacy Week and Free Library Cards

Bloomfield celebrates the importance of literacy year round, but Bloomfield Public Schools and Bloomfield Public Library went extra hard for Read Across America Day.

Our schools organized an amazing line up of author visits and guest readers. BPL staff read Bartholomew and the Oobleck by Dr. Seuss to all 300+ students at Wintonbury Early Childhood Magnet School while sharing their Science Bytes recipe for oobleck! We are happy to report that 90 more students now have BPL cards that they can use to read comics, listen to music, watch movies, and research information for assignments or personal interest all for FREE with their library card.

Remember, library cards are FREE from birth and can be used at public libraries throughout the state.

We are thankful that the CT Insider captured all of the literary love. From the article, "Books and reading — it goes hand in hand with leading a really full life," said Bloomfield Library Director Elizabeth Lane.

Teens signing up for library cards at Bloomfield High School's March Library Card Madness

Read the CT Insider Article

Online Resource Highlight

Welcome to Trueflix a social studies and science resource featuring e books paired with multimedia content Free with your Bloomfield library card

Events This Week

Black Women and Maternal Health

Tuesday, March 14 at 6:30PM

Join us as we discuss the truth about Black women and maternal health. Leading the talk will be Regina Townsend of The Broken Brown Egg, Inc. Regina's mission is to dismantle barriers to access among Black and other underrepresented communities by illuminating their historical contexts, addressing disparities, and providing resources. For Adults.

I'm Still Learning: Artists Who Became Famous After Age 60

Wednesday, March 15 at 2PM

Learn about artists whose works were recognized at the age of 60 and over with Helane Rheingold. Helane is a docent at the Neuberger Museum of Art in Purchase, NY, an instructor at Learning in Retirement, Inc. in Stamford, CT, and an arts enrichment facilitator in the Stamford Public Schools. For Adults.

Dementia and Communication

Thursday, March 16 at 3PM

In today's world, communication is a vital part of our lives. It allows us to express who we are and relate to one another. Recognize how dementia affects communication and learn some helpful tips and strategies for your conversations with people living with the disease. Presented by Heather A. Hitchcock, CDP, Community Education Manager of Bristol Behavioral Health. For Adults.