BLOOMFIELD PUBLIC LIBRARY

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May 22 - 27, 2023

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BPL Transition Phase Continues:

Reduced Thursday Hours: 2-8 pm

Prosser closed on Tuesdays; McMahon Wintonbury open

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DID YOU KNOW BPL staff can help research your technical questions? Stop by the reference desk at either location or join us at an upcoming Tech Time program.

10 Hidden iPhone Tips and Tricks

Comic Author/Illustrator Nathan Hale is Visiting Bloomfield!

Bloomfield Public Library is excited to announce that, with the generous support of Duncaster Retirement Community, we are bringing Comic Author/Illustrator Nathan Hale to Bloomfield on June 1 at 6 pm, and we hope you can join us!


After speaking to classes in our schools that day, Mr. Hale will provide an evening presentation open to the public at Carmen Arace School, 390 Park Ave., Bloomfield, in the auditorium. If time allows, the author will gladly sign personal copies of his books.


Nathan Hale is the author and illustrator of the Eisner-nominated, New York Times bestselling graphic novel series on American history, Nathan Hale's Hazardous Tales. He also created the sci-fi horror comics One Trick Pony and Apocalypse Taco and has illustrated many other graphics.

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Museum Pass Highlight

Events This Week

Naturopathy 101: How to Heal Naturally

Tuesday, May 23 at 4PM

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Join Dr. Elisheva Neffinger to learn about naturopathic medicine - what it is, how it can benefit you, nutrition and lifestyle basics, and more. A Q&A will follow to answer your questions. For Adults.

Switzerland by Rail 

Wednesday, May 24 at 1:30PM

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Come explore beautiful Switzerland with Lisa Phillips of Bella Europa Travel! This program will highlight one of the most desirable ways to discover Switzerland – Rail travel. You’ll discover some of the most breathtaking routes, villages and cities along the way and what makes each journey unique all complemented by stunning photography. For Adults.

Ongoing Events

Social Justice Book Club: Crying in H Mart by Michelle Zauner

Tuesday, May 23 at 6:30PM

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BPL Storytime at Town Hall Council Chambers

Wednesday, May 24 at 10:30AM

Gentle Yoga with Pia

Wednesday, May 24 at 12PM

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Meditation

Wednesday, May 24 at 1:30PM

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Teen Dungeons and Dragons

Thursday, May 25 at 5:30PM

Book Shelf: Mental Health Awareness Month

Balloons for Papa

by Elizabeth Gilbert Bedia

Children's Picture Book

Iveliz Explains It All

by Andrea Beatriz Arango

Middle Grade Fiction

We Are All So Good at Smiling

by Amber McBride

Teen Fiction

Healing: Our Path from Mental Illness to Mental Health

by Thomas Insel

Adult Nonfiction

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  • Please wear a mask and practice social distancing if you are experiencing COVID-19 symptoms. Masks available upon request.
  • Ask about our Playaways, Vox Books, and Launchpads!
  • Computers, printer, scanner, copier, fax, study rooms available
  • Free notary services by appointment
  • Visit the Event Calendar for programs (or view Printable Event Calendar)
  • Museum Passes for free or discounted admission to many area attractions
  • BPL Online is always open — read, watch, listen, research!
BLOOMFIELD PUBLIC LIBRARY

McMahon Wintonbury Library

860-242-0041

1015 Blue Hills Ave.

Bloomfield, CT 06002

Prosser Library

860-243-9721

1 Tunxis Ave.

Bloomfield, CT 06002

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