The Prosser Library parking garage is temporarily closed to vehicle and foot traffic.
Handicap parking is available in front of Prosser Library along Tunxis Avenue, as well as handicap designated spots at the Electric Vehicle charging stations on the Riley Lot (across the bridge).
The book return in the Prosser parking garage is currently unavailable.
Please return library materials in the book drop at the Riley Parking Lot or the book drop located on the library porch.
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Connecticut’s 169 towns have many histories. The locations, people, and legends make each town special and different from its neighbors. Connecticut has a wide variety of geographical features which influenced how towns grew and prospered. Participants will learn how and why Bloomfield developed over time, and discover how its inventions and industries contributed to the growth of the state and country. Read more >
On October 12, storytime will take place at Auerfarm Scenic Reserve, sponsored by Bloomfield Public Library, Friends of Auerfarm State Park Scenic Reserve, and CT Department of Environmental Education Protection’s “No Child Left Inside” program.
Join author and educator Douglas Haddad for a behind-the-scenes look at the journey from idea to published author. This interactive storytime features Mya McLure, The Brave Science Girl: The Toad Cave, followed by a Q&A where young readers can ask about writing, science, and becoming an author. Signed copies of Mya McLure will be available for $15, and the purchase includes a free Mya McLure activity book packed with word searches, word scrambles, coloring pages, social-emotional learning activities, and more engaging STEM-inspired adventures.
At this member-run program, we’ll be discussing: The Dentist by Tim Sullivan. Copies of the book will be available approximately one month in advance at the library’s service desk.
The West Hartford-Bloomfield Health District will provide a registered nurse to offer FREE wellness screenings at the McMahon Wintonbury Library from 5:00-6:30 pm. This service will include blood pressure, pulse rate, oxygen level, and weight. Various health information will be available. No appointment is needed; everyone is welcome!
Margaret Hamilton witches, prophecies and visions of death, murder, ghost sightings, death by dagger, death by sword, somnambulism, regicide, walking woods and a flood of blood. Verdi’s “Macbeth” seems to have it all and do not forget the fine musical score. Read more >
A representative from CHET (a 529 College Savings program) will be at McMahon Wintonbury to answer questions about this year’s “Dream Big” competition. Stop by their table anytime between 3:00 and 4:30 for information. The contest is open for students in kindergarten through grade 12. Entries must be received by November 6.
Join us to learn all about Fidelco and their guide dogs! Rachel Dizel is a Connecticut based Fidelco Puppy Raiser Instructor and will share her experiences with raising future guide dogs, how she got started, and what it takes to be a puppy raiser. Read more >
