Meditation (Virtual) (Wed., Sept 9th @ 1:30 PM)
Take a guided meditation break with our community partners at Seabury. Seabury is an active life plan community located in Bloomfield. Read more >
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Wintonbury Book Discussion: Palm Beach Confidential by Susannah Marren(Virtual) (Thur., Sept. 10th @ 5:30 PM)
Palm Beach Confidential by Susannah Marren
We are delighted that Susannah Marren will be joining us (virtually) to talk about her new novel with the group.
Decades after Lucinda Barrows comes to Palm Beach she has everything she set out to claim: a seat at every elite table and three stunning daughters raised in the shelter of privilege.
Yet beneath the family’s renown, Lucinda’s life is in turmoil. Out of nowhere her carefully constructed legacy is being threatened. While discretion is offered—the price is steep.
Conversations & Camaraderie: A Conversation Group for Men (Prosser) (Fri., Sept. 11th @ 10:30 AM)
Conversations and Camaraderie (“C & C”) is a men’s group that provides a structured opportunity for men to connect with others. Facilitators work to create a welcoming environment, foster personal connections between individuals, and build a powerful sense of community.
Mystery Book Discussion: Heartwood (Virtual) (Mon., Sept. 14th @ 4:00 PM)
At this member-run program, we’ll be discussing: Heartwood by Amity Gaige. Copies of the book will be available approximately one month in advance at the library’s service desk.
Health Screenings for Adults (McMW) (Mon., Sept. 14th @ 5:00 PM)
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!
Voter Registration Drive (Prosser) (Tue., Sept. 15th @ 4:00 PM)
Happy National Voter Registration Day! With help from the Greater Hartford League of Women Voters, BPL wants to get every eligible community member registered and ready to vote! Every year, millions of Americans find themselves unable to vote because they miss a registration deadline, don’t update their registration with their change of name or address, or aren’t sure how to register. We can help. Bring your questions!
The Story of Plastic: Film Screening & Panel Discussion (Prosser) (Tue., Sept. 15th @ 6:00 PM)
The Story of Plastic is an exposé revealing the ugly truth behind plastic pollution and the false solution of plastic recycling. The Story of Plastic presents a cohesive timeline of how we got to our current global plastic pollution crisis and the efforts of the oil and gas industry to successfully manipulate the narrative around it. From the extraction of fossil fuels and plastic disposal to the global resistance fighting back, The Story of Plastic is a life-changing, Emmy-winning film depicting one of the world’s most pressing environmental issues.
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