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Tween Book Club: THE DRAGONET PROPHECY (Wings of Fire #1) (Sep. 27 @ 5:00 PM) (Zoom)

By tween request, in September, our Tween Book Club will be discussing the chapter book version of THE DRAGONET PROPHECY (Wings of Fire #1). And best of all, I will actually give out paperback copies of the book to anyone interested in joining the discussion (while supplies last)! Due to flood repairs at Prosser, copies are available only at our McMahon location (1015 Blue Hills Ave). Register online to receive zoom details to join the book chat – you must be registered to receive a copy of the book. Read more >

Miss Sheila’s Somewhat Scary Stories (YouTube, starting Oct. 2)

What Somewhat scary stories will Miss Sheila read today? Tune into our YouTube page to find out!
The link will be available beginning Saturday, October 2. Read more >

Miss Nicole reads OCTOPUS STEW by Eric Velasquez (YouTube, starting Oct. 4)

In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, Miss Nicole will be reading one of her new favorite stories: OCTOPUS STEW by Eric Velasquez. The storytime will be available as an on-demand YouTube video starting on October 4th. Read more >

Science Bytes: HEAT-SENSITIVE, COLOR-CHANGING SLIME (YouTube, starting Oct. 6)

In this episode of Science Bytes, Miss Nicole will show viewers a fun spin on a classic slime recipe…to make heat-sensitive, color-changing slime!
Kits with supplies will be available to pickup at both of our BPL locations starting on September 27th. Only one kit per child, and only while supplies last. The YouTube video with instructions will first be available on Wednesday, Oct. 6th. Read more >

Miss Sheila’s Somewhat Scary Stories (YouTube, starting Oct. 9)

What Somewhat scary stories will Miss Sheila read today? Tune into our YouTube page to find out!
The link will be available beginning Saturday, October 2. Read more >

Miss Heidi reads PEPE AND THE PARADE by Tracey Kyle (YouTube, starting Oct. 11)

Join Miss Heidi for the picture book read aloud of Pepe and the Parade.
Miss Heidi will also talk about Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month. Video link will be available on Oct. 11. Read more >

Minecraft Mania (for K-5) (Oct. 13 @ 4:45 PM) (Zoom)

Innovative Gaming – MINECRAFT Edition! Children who already have Minecraft accounts can join together to work in teams to build and play. If you are unfamiliar and need a Minecraft account, we also have up to 10 accounts that you can use, free of charge, courtesy of Innovative Gaming! **For grades K – 5 ** Read more >

Pokémon Club (Oct. 14 @ 4 PM) (Zoom)

Join Miss Nicole for an afternoon of all things Pokémon virtually on Zoom! We’ll do a small activity together and then watch some Pokémon episodes or a movie through Miss Nicole’s shared screen. Registration is required in order to receive the Zoom details to join. Best for ages 8+. Read more >

FOOD EXPLORERS: Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Granola Bars (Oct. 15 @ 4:00 PM) (Zoom)

Join Food Explorers to make Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Granola Bars! These bars make the perfect after-school snack and can be completely customized! FULL INGREDIENTS LIST AVAILABLE ON OUR EVENTS CALENDAR. Registration required to receive Zoom information to join – space is limited. Best for Tweens and Teens. Read more >

Bloomfield Libraries: Prosser Public Library & P. Faith McMahon Wintonbury Library

McMahon Wintonbury Library

Prosser Library