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Global Read-Aloud story share: THE DAY YOU BEGIN (YouTube, starting Oct. 2)

The Global Read Aloud project was created in 2010 with a simple goal in mind; one book to connect the world. From its humble beginnings, the GRA has grown to make a truly global connection with millions of children having participated. The focus of the 2023 GRA are the books of Jacqueline Woodson. In this first week, Miss Mara will share THE DAY YOU BEGIN. The YouTube recording will be available starting Oct. 2 (see our Events Calendar for a direct link to the video). Read more >

TEEN Dungeons & Dragons (Oct. 3 @ 6:00 PM) (330 Park, Rm. 131)

Our Teen Dungeons & Dragons group is back in action! This will be a 6-week series for teens who are new to D&D, or who just want to connect with a new group of players. Tabletop Gaming Center staff will act as “Dungeon Master” and will lead the group. This group will meet every Tuesday (except 10/31) from October 3-November 14 (6-7:30 PM). The program will take place in our Bloomfield Human Services Building (330 Park Ave, Rm. 131). Snacks will be provided! Space is limited (only 6 members can participate in the campaign!), so sign up early if you’re interested! Read more >

TWEEN Dungeons & Dragons (Oct. 5 @ 6:00 PM) (330 Park, Rm. 131)

By popular demand, we are expanding our Dungeons & Dragons groups to offer this group specifically for TWEENS! This will be a 6-week series for kids who are new to D&D, or who just want to connect with a new group of players. Tabletop Gaming Center staff will act as “Dungeon Master” and will lead the group to help kids learn how to develop characters and play the game. This group will meet every Thursday from October 5-November 9 (6-7:30 PM). The program will take place in our Bloomfield Human Services Building (330 Park Ave, Rm. 131). Snacks will be provided! Space is limited (only 6 members can participate in the campaign!), so sign up early if you’re interested! Read more >

Planetarium Show #1 (Oct. 7 @ 1:00 PM) (330 Park, Gym)

Bloomfield Public Library is partnering with The Children’s Museum in West Hartford to bring kids and families a traveling planetarium show! Enter Starlab, a portable planetarium with an astronomer from The Children’s Museum to take a deeper look into our Earth’s sidekick, the Moon. Learn about moon phases, eclipses, moons of other planets in the solar system, and even some of the constellations you might be able to see in the night sky. There will be two show times (1PM and 2PM). All members of the family participating must register so that we have an accurate attendance; space is limited inside the portable planetarium. https://bplct.evanced.info/signup/ Read more >

Planetarium Show #2 (Oct. 7 @ 2:00 PM) (330 Park, Gym)

Bloomfield Public Library is partnering with The Children’s Museum in West Hartford to bring kids and families a traveling planetarium show! Enter Starlab, a portable planetarium with an astronomer from The Children’s Museum to take a deeper look into our Earth’s sidekick, the Moon. Learn about moon phases, eclipses, moons of other planets in the solar system, and even some of the constellations you might be able to see in the night sky. There will be two show times (1PM and 2PM). All members of the family participating must register so that we have an accurate attendance; space is limited inside the portable planetarium. https://bplct.evanced.info/signup/ Read more >

Global Read-Aloud story share: THE OTHER SIDE (YouTube, starting Oct. 9)

The Global Read Aloud project was created in 2010 with a simple goal in mind; one book to connect the world. From its humble beginnings, the GRA has grown to make a truly global connection with millions of children having participated. The focus of the 2023 GRA are the books of Jacqueline Woodson. In this second week, Miss Mara will share THE OTHER SIDE. The YouTube recording will be available starting Oct. 9 (see our Events Calendar for a direct link to the video). Read more >

TEEN Dungeons & Dragons (Oct. 10 @ 6:00 PM) (330 Park, Rm. 131)

This will be a 6-week series for teens who are new to D&D, or who just want to connect with a new group of players. Tabletop Gaming Center staff will act as “Dungeon Master” and will lead the group. This group will meet every Tuesday (except 10/31) from October 3-November 14 (6-7:30 PM). The program will take place in our Bloomfield Human Services Building (330 Park Ave, Rm. 131). Snacks will be provided! Space is limited (only 6 members can participate in the campaign!), so sign up early if you’re interested! Read more >

Michele Urban presents “Spaceship Harmony” (Oct. 11 @ 10:30 AM) (Bloomfield Town Hall, Council Chambers)

Spaceship Harmony…A Musical Journey Through the Universe, will take families on a musical adventure with stellar songs, galactically cool games, and rhythm instruments. Blast off in a stretchy rope rocket ship, walk on a parachute moon, shake your moon rocks and defy gravity, dancing with colorful scarves. Children and adults will experience new and familiar music with a cosmic twist. Registration is appreciated, but not required. Best for ages 5 and under. Read more >