Bloomfield Public Library is offering limited services to help slow the spread of COVID-19.
We are continuously updating the resources and links in the posts below. Check back frequently!
Town of Bloomfield Updates & Services
Including food distribution, local assistance, messages from town officials, and coronavirus updates. Read more >
Access Ancestry.com at Home!
For a limited time, access Ancestry Library Edition from home for FREE with your Bloomfield library card! Read more >
NEW! Free NYTimes.com Access
Bloomfield Public Library is pleased to announce a new subscription to NYTimes.com. Access accurate, up-to-date, trustworthy news from The New York Times online from home or on-the-go! Read more >
Shine! Managing Virus Anxiety & Mental Health
NPR’s Connecticut Public Radio discussed mental health with respect to Coronavirus on Where We Live (aired 3/19/20). One of the show’s guests highlighted two great resources for mental health and anxiety – a new website called virusanxiety.com, and the Shine app. Virusanxiety.com features “resources for anxiety and your mental health in a global climate of uncertainty,” […] Read more >
Read. Explore. Learn.
Even though the public cannot come into our physical library building at this time, our staff are working around the clock to bring exciting, fun, and educational connections to families through our “third location” (The Digital Library). We have compiled a list of terrific web sites that include virtual field trips, online storytimes, history and science resources, and more! And all sites are free for you to access! [bplct.org/read-explore-learn/] Read more >
Business Resources Regarding COVID-19
Featuring COVID-19 business information from CT.gov, SBA COVID-19 guidance and loans, and CDC info for business and employers. Read more >
2020 Census Available Online & by Phone
Your 2020 Census is now available online and by phone! Read more >
Up-to-Date Coronavirus Information
Visit the library’s Health Resources page for the latest information on Coronoavirus (COVID-19), including travel information and how to talk to children about the virus. Read more >
Online Storytime Programs from BPL!
We know that family schedules can be complicated, especially with kids now doing remote schooling at home. With that in mind, Bloomfield Public Library Staff will be regularly posting video storytimes on our YouTube channel. Miss Mara and Miss Nicole already have some videos online! Miss Nicole will post a new video each Thursday. Each […] Read more >
TEEN ANIME is back…virtually! (Thur., April 16 @ 4:00 PM)
Even though the library building is closed, that doesn’t mean we need to stop having our Teen Anime Club meet-ups…at least virtually! Let’s try out a Netflix Watch Party! Read more >