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BLOOMFIELD PUBLIC LIBRARY
NEWSLETTER
March 6 - 11, 2023
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BPL Transition Phase Continues:
Reduced Thursday hours
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March is Women's History Month | |
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Join BPL as we celebrate Women’s History Month! The 2023 theme designated by the National Women’s History Alliance is "Celebrating Women Who Tell Our Stories." This theme recognizes women, past and present, who have been active in all forms of media and storytelling. What better institution to celebrate this theme than a library? Check out programs such as a book discussion of The Personal Librarian by Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher Murray about Belle da Costa Greene, a Short Story Chat about “The Lottery” by Shirley Jackson, or join Social Justice Book Club for a discussion of Three Women by Lisa Taddeo. Attend a program about women’s issues, such as Black Women and Maternal Health or Empowering Women Before and During Retirement, or learn about Pauline Viardot: A Forgotten, But Extraordinary 19th Century Musicienne.
You may also be interested in attending programs run by women experts in their fields, such as Eat to Boost Your Energy with dietitian Shana Griffin, Gentle Yoga With Pia Oliveri, Owner and Director of Wabi-Sabi Yoga and Wellness Center, I'm Still Learning: Artists Who Became Famous After Age 60 with docent Helane Rheingold, or Understanding Our Credit Reports with Kathleen Titsworth from the State of CT Dept. of Banking. Of course, there are always new materials by women poets, producers, writers, illustrators, narrators, biographers, academics, actors, researchers, and the list goes on. Ask us for a recommendation today. We’re here for you!
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Online Resource Highlight | |
Do you know how to spot the signs of readiness for toilet training? An Early Childhood Specialist from 211 Child Care will be facilitating a discussion and providing resources for families and caregivers. A new topic of interest will be presented virtually once a month on Monday evening, through June. For Adults. | |
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Read an E-book Week is celebrated annually during the first full week of March. BPL Online has several resources available for you to read free e-books. Let's explore them with a demonstration and 1:1 assistance. Your access to materials may differ slightly based on your home library. For Adults. | |
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Invasive Species 101
Tuesday, March 7 at 6:30PM
| Join DEEP Wildlife Biologist Peter Picone as he shares tips and strategies for managing invasive non-native plants and enhancing areas with native plants. You will leave this talk prepared with practical knowledge and tips on creating a more biologically diverse area, and the ability to make a difference for wildlife. For Adults. | |
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Eat to Boost Your Energy
Wednesday, March 8 at 6:30PM
| Join Shana Griffin, dietitian and integrative functional nutrition practitioner, for an insightful seminar where you will learn how to pair foods and maximize nutrient density for increased physical and brain boosting energy. For Adults. | |
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Long Term Care
Thursday, March 9 at 2PM
| Harris Capital is a financial services firm, located in Bloomfield, specializing in using long term care to preserve one’s assets. Contemporary versus traditional long term care will be discussed, as well as the various ways to fund a long term care program. For Adults. | |
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Gentle Yoga with Pia
Wednesday, March 8 at 12PM
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Meditation
Wednesday, March 8 at 1:30PM
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Thursday, March 9: BPL Opens at 2PM
Prosser Library and McMahon Wintonbury Library will be closed from 10AM - 2PM as we prepare for the next phase of our buildings project. We are preparing to move out of our current buildings and into different space(s) in Spring 2023. The future is bright!
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Book Shelf: Women's History Month | |
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Little Dreamers:
Visionary Women Around The World
by Vashti Harrison
Children's Book
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Betty Before X
by Ilyasah Shabazz
Middle Grade Book
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Fight Like a Girl
by Laura Barcella
Adult Book
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Modern Herstory
by Blair Imani
Adult Book
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What are you reading? Tag us and let us know on Instagram or Facebook @bplct | |
BPL continues to expand services!
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Masks are highly recommended in BPL. Masks available upon request.
- Ask about our new Playaways, Vox Books, and Launchpads!
- Check out our art installations at both locations!
- Computers, printer, scanner, copier, fax, study rooms available
- Free notary services by appointment
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Visit the Event Calendar for programs (or view Printable Event Calendar)
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Museum Passes for free or discounted admission to many area attractions
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BPL Online library is always open — read, watch, listen, research!
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BLOOMFIELD PUBLIC LIBRARY | |
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McMahon Wintonbury Library
860-242-0041
1015 Blue Hills Ave.
Bloomfield, CT 06002
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Prosser Library
860-243-9721
1 Tunxis Ave.
Bloomfield, CT 06002
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