Adult News & Events
VIRTUAL Motoko – Japanese folktales and origami (Video links available 7/1-8/24/20)
Enjoy Japanese Folk tales and origami told by Motoko and Eshu!
Three great stories and an origami lesson. Origami paper is available for curbside pickup at the library! Online links to the folk tales will be available/live from 7/1/20-8/24/20. Read more >
Virtual Dance Party!!! All Summer Access! 7/5-8/28 (Video Link)
Red Supreme wants to bring smiles and laughter to children and adults! Those who watch this video will release some stress, get some exercise, take a break, and get some much-needed laughs! Get ready to be entertained! Read more >
Craft and Chat for Teens/Adults (Tues., July 14 @ 7:00 PM) (Zoom)
Bring a project you are working on, or start something new, and work alongside other crafters at our first virtual Craft & Chat. Drop in any time 7-9PM. Registration required to receive Zoom link to join. Read more >
Tanglewood Marionettes: AN ARABIAN ADVENTURE (Video link available 7/19-7/25)
Tanglewood Marionettes is sharing recorded version of AN ARABIAN ADVENTURE with our community! The video link will be live/available from 7/19-7/25/20. No registration necessary. Read more >
Regional Harry Potter Week is going virtual! Programs and activities for Teens & Adults July 27-31…
Calling all adult and teen Harry Potter fans! Bloomfield Public Library is teaming up with libraries from Windsor, West Hartford, Avon and Simsbury to present a week of amazing virtual programming for adults and teens in our communities. We will provide details for all programs on our Bloomfield Events calendar…even details for how you can register for another library’s events. Be sure to check our calendar regularly for updates! Most event will require advance registration. Read more >
VIRTUAL Nutrition and Optimal Immunity: A Deeper Understanding (Thurs., July 9th @ 6:30 PM)
Please Register Join Shana Griffin, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist for a deep dive into functional nutrition concepts as they relate to supporting optimal immune system function. You will learn what foods and nutrients play the most important role and how to build balanced meals and snacks that incorporate those key modulating nutrients. Leave feeling energized on […] Read more >
VIRTUAL Tea Time Book Chat (Wednesday @ 2:30 PM)
Let’s chat about our book escapes and how to access books while the library is closed to the public. Read more >
VIRTUAL Kitchen & Garden Chat (Fridays @ 11:30 AM)
Every Friday 11:30 AMPlease Register Are you looking forward to weekend cooking or gardening? Let’s chat about what we’ve been making in the kitchen and share tips about cooking & gardening. Open to all levels of expertise. Kitchen & Garden Chats will take place every Friday at 11:30AM through June. Join us when you can! […] Read more >
Dark Horse Comics Offering Free Selections!
We’re offering over 80 first issue comics, along with a handful of full graphic novels, for free to read on Dark Horse Digital! To start reading, just sign up for free at digital.darkhorse.com with a valid email address, no credit card required. Enjoy! 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 >
Free NYTimes.com Access
Access accurate, up-to-date, trustworthy news from The New York Times online! 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 >
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 >
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 >
2020 Census Available Online & by Phone
Your 2020 Census is now available online and by phone! Read more >