At this member-run program, we'll be discussing: To The Hiltby Dick Francis. This is a hybrid event - you can attend on Zoom or at The Atrium.
Alexander Kinloch, an eccentric artist who lives alone on a Scottish mountainside, receives a card from his mother in London summoning him to the bedside of his dying stepfather. The news takes him by surprise, but the realization that his stepfather is unintentionally about to take Alexander to the grave with him is the shock that draws Alexander out of the untamed wilderness and into the much more perilous company of polite society.
Copies of the book will be available approximately one month in advance at the Atrium Service Desk.
You must provide your email address at registration to receive the Zoom link. Your Registration Confirmation Notice includes the Zoom link for the program. If special accommodations are required, please contact the library at least one week prior to the event.
Great Decisions is America's largest discussion program on world affairs. It is sponsored by the Foreign Policy Association (www.fpa.org). The program involves reading material from the Great Decisions briefing book (articles will be supplied by Bloomfield Public Library, either electronic or print) and watching a video (during the virtual program) and meeting in a discussion group to discuss the most critical global issues facing America today. This is a series that runs from January until May it is not necessary to attend all of the sessions.
This program is a partnership between Bloomfield Public Library and Seabury. This program may be recorded and shared with the library's social media channels and community partners. Be aware if you turn on your video and/or speak during the program, you may be recorded. Your Zoom name may also be recorded.
You must provide your email address at registration to receive the Zoom link. Your Registration Confirmation Notice includes the Zoom link for the program.
If special accommodations are required, please contact the library at least one week prior to the event.
All meetings of the Board of Trustees of the Bloomfield Public Library are open to the public, including this virtual meeting. Upon registering your email for this meeting, you will receive the Zoom link to join. If you'd like to join via phone only, please contact csiloac@libraryconnection.info. The meeting will also be streamed live on YouTube here: https://youtube.com/live/dus4hl96AiQ?feature=share
If you are a parent or guardian who has a child with an intellectual disability, you may have questions about the transition from school to adulthood and what types of services are available. During this presentation, Transition Advisor Rachel Fox of the State of CT Dept. of Developmental Services will cover how to qualify for support through the agency, the transition from school to adulthood, DDS employment and day services, and helpline services.
You must provide your email address at registration to receive the Zoom link. Your Registration Confirmation Notice includes the Zoom link for the program. This program may be recorded.If special accommodations are required, please contact the library at least one week prior to the event.
Join BPL Youth Librarians for a featured book and craft at our Atrium location (1300 Hall Blvd., Bloomfield). Registration is appreciated, but not required. Best for ages 2-5, but all ages welcome!
If special accommodations are required, please contact the library at least one week prior to the event.
All meetings of the Library Building Committee are open to the public. All meetings will be remote via Zoom at 6 pm unless otherwise noted on the meeting agenda.
Join us this Spring for a series focusing on building skills and sharing resources for your job and career needs co-sponsored by the Bloomfield and the Simsbury Public Libraries. Did you miss the Library Resources program? View the guides here: Learning Express Library and Job Now.
Interview anxiety is real. Annette Bosley-Boyce, an MBTI Certified Practitioner, will help prepare you for your next interview with common questions to expect, how to rehearse, what to research, tips and tricks for leaving a great impression, and how to calm your fears.
This is the final program in our Job & Career Spring 2024 series. For more information about Job & Career Resources, visit BPL Online, or give us a call. You must provide your email address at registration to receive the Zoom link. Your Registration Confirmation Email from Simsbury includes the Zoom link for the program. If special accommodations are required, please contact the BPL at least one week prior to the event.
These writing workshops are structured to address the key elements of writing and publishing your work. The first 30 minutes will be dedicated to writing - prompts are provided and writing time from 5 - 10 minutes per prompt. The next 45 minutes are dedicated to sharing and feedback. you can share one of the pieces you wrote in the first portion of the program, or bring copies of a poem or short prose to share. The last 15 minutes are an open discussion of should you publish, why or why not, how, and where.
Faith Vicinanza is a published poet and visual artist who has resided in Southbury since 2016. Ms. Vicinanza has published 4 books of poetry, with 3 more on the way. She was a nominee for State Poet Laureate in 2000 and the recipient of the Connecticut Commission on the Arts Advocate for the Arts Award in 2003.
Both workshops will be led by Faith Vicinanza. Join us next week for part 2!
You must provide your email address at registration to receive the Zoom link. Your Registration Confirmation Notice includes the Zoom link for the program. If special accommodations are required, please contact the library at least one week prior to the event.
Has a doctor or healthcare professional told you to use their online portal or download the portal app to make an appointment? Have they sent a link to your email or suggested you meet with them virtually? If you need help following their directions or are interested in accessing telehealth appointments, this class is for you.
In this series of classes, we will cover making an online health portal account, managing your account, managing appointments, accessing virtual appointments, downloading necessary apps, and troubleshooting.
This class takes place every Friday from May 17 - June 28. Sign up for all of the sessions, or pick the dates that work for you and join us at the BPL Tech Express, 330 Park Ave., Room 117. Different skills will be taught at each session. Limited space available.
Join Marc Edrich for Tech Time. Feel free to ask questions or discuss computers (desktops, laptops, tablets), cell phones, video game systems, and any other technology you are interested in.
You must provide your email address at registration to receive the Zoom link. Your Registration Confirmation Notice includes the Zoom link for the program. If special accommodations are required, please contact the library at least one week prior to the event.
Financial Fraud Bingo is played like regular Bingo, but each number is associated with a tip or bit of information on an array of consumer protection issues - banking scams, investment fraud, cyber security, credit and debt management, and more. It is a fun, interactive way to learn about protecting our personal information and our finances. Presented by Kathleen Titsworth, Banking Outreach Coordinator, State of CT Department of Banking.
This program takes place at BPL Atrium Library, 1300 Hall Blvd (Cigna campus, former MetLife building). Limited space available. If special accommodations are required, please contact the library at least one week prior to the event.
What is family law, and how do you know if you need a family law attorney? Paul McConnell from McConnell Family Law will explain the subspecialties involved in family law practice, such as divorce mediation v. arbitration, alimony, prenuptial agreements, child custody, adoption, and more. He will also share low-cost and free resources available to the public. There will be time for Q&A, so bring your questions.
You must provide your email address at registration to receive the Zoom link. Your Registration Confirmation Notice includes the Zoom link for the program. This program may be recorded. If special accommodations are required, please contact the library at least one week before the event.
Join BPL Youth Librarians for a featured book and craft at our Atrium location (1300 Hall Blvd., Bloomfield). Registration is appreciated, but not required. Best for ages 2-5, but all ages welcome!
If special accommodations are required, please contact the library at least one week prior to the event.
Take a guided meditation journey break out of your day with our community partners at Seabury. Seabury is an active life plan community located in Bloomfield.
You must provide your email address at registration to receive the Zoom link. Your Registration Confirmation Notice includes the Zoom link for the program.
Did you know your library card gets you access to free films and tv series? Join us for a demonstration about the apps available to you through BPL Online. You can use these resources with a computer, smartphone, tablet, or smart TV. After the demos, we will answer your questions about streaming and help 1:1 to get you started with your accounts.
This program is geared to Bloomfield library card holders. If you reside elsewhere, you are welcome to join us, just know that your results may vary depending on your hometown library's resources.
You must provide your email address at registration to receive the Zoom link. Your Registration Confirmation Email includes the Zoom link for the program. If special accommodations are required, please contact the BPL at least one week prior to the event.
These writing workshops are structured to address the key elements of writing and publishing your work. The first 30 minutes will be dedicated to writing - prompts are provided and writing time from 5 - 10 minutes per prompt. The next 45 minutes are dedicated to sharing and feedback. you can share one of the pieces you wrote in the first portion of the program, or bring copies of a poem or short prose to share. The last 15 minutes are an open discussion of should you publish, why or why not, how, and where.
Faith Vicinanza is a published poet and visual artist who has resided in Southbury since 2016. Ms. Vicinanza has published 4 books of poetry, with 3 more on the way. She was a nominee for State Poet Laureate in 2000 and the recipient of the Connecticut Commission on the Arts Advocate for the Arts Award in 2003.
You must provide your email address at registration to receive the Zoom link. Your Registration Confirmation Notice includes the Zoom link for the program. If special accommodations are required, please contact the library at least one week prior to the event.
Has a doctor or healthcare professional told you to use their online portal or download the portal app to make an appointment? Have they sent a link to your email or suggested you meet with them virtually? If you need help following their directions or are interested in accessing telehealth appointments, this class is for you.
In this series of classes, we will cover making an online health portal account, managing your account, managing appointments, accessing virtual appointments, downloading necessary apps, and troubleshooting.
This class takes place every Friday from May 17 - June 28. Sign up for all of the sessions, or pick the dates that work for you and join us at the BPL Tech Express, 330 Park Ave., Room 117. Different skills will be taught at each session. Limited space available.
Our book club title for Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month will be They Called Us Enemyby George Takei. In 1942, at the order of President Franklin D. Roosevelt, every person of Japanese descent on the West Coast was rounded up and shipped to one of ten "relocation centers," hundreds or thousands of miles from home, where they would be held for years under armed guard.
This graphic novel from actor and activist George Takei recalls his childhood years behind barbed wire, the joys and terrors of growing up under legalized racism, his mother's hard choices, his father's faith in democracy, and the way those experiences planted the seeds for his future. Pick up a copy at the library, or read it on Hoopla.
You must provide your email address at registration to receive the Zoom link. Your registration confirmation notice includes the Zoom link for the program. This program may be recorded.If special accommodations are required, please contact the library at least one week before the event.
Join BPL Youth Librarians for a featured book and craft at our Atrium location (1300 Hall Blvd., Bloomfield). Registration is appreciated, but not required. Best for ages 2-5, but all ages welcome!
If special accommodations are required, please contact the library at least one week prior to the event.
A representative from the West Hartford/Bloomfield Health District will visit our BPL Atrium to talk to adults/parents about ways to reduce children's exposure to lead and prevent its harmful effects.
Take a guided meditation journey break out of your day with our community partners at Seabury. Seabury is an active life plan community located in Bloomfield.
You must provide your email address at registration to receive the Zoom link. Your Registration Confirmation Notice includes the Zoom link for the program.
Do you own a Kindle and want to read free library books? At this program, we will demonstrate how to download free e-books to your Kindle and will work 1:1 with you to get started. What to bring: your Kindle fully charged, any cords or materials associated with your device, and your Amazon login information.
Own a device other than a Kindle and want to learn about free library e-books? You are welcome to join us. Can't make the event? Check out these resources to get started and then visit either location for brief technology assistance.
This program takes place at BPL Atrium Library, 1300 Hall Blvd (Cigna campus, former MetLife building). Limited space available. If special accommodations are required, please contact the BPL at least one week prior to the event.
All meetings of the Library Building Committee are open to the public. All meetings will be remote via Zoom at 6 pm unless otherwise noted on the meeting agenda.
Join Master Wildlife Conservationist Ginny Apple as she talks about black bears, focusing on the natural history of black bears in Connecticut, an overview of black bear habitat, diet, behavior, reproduction and current research efforts. She also provides practical recommendations for optimum co-existence with our black bear population.
You must provide your email address at registration to receive the Zoom link. Your Registration Confirmation Notice includes the Zoom link for the program. The program may be recorded. If special accommodations are required, please contact the library at least one week prior to the event.
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