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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 >

Social Justice Book Club: Eloquent Rage (Virtual) (Tues., Sept 28th @ 6:30 PM)

Our September book will be Eloquent Rage by Brittney Cooper. So what if it’s true that Black women are mad as hell? They have the right to be. Cooper reminds us that anger is a powerful source of energy that can give us the strength to keep on fighting. Eloquent rage keeps us all honest and accountable. It reminds us that we don’t have to settle for less.

Gentle Yoga with Pia Oliveri (Virtual)(Wed., Sept 29th @ 11:30 AM)

Join us for yoga with Pia Oliveri
Pia is the Owner and Director of Wabi-Sabi Yoga and Wellness Center in Windsor, CT. Through yoga, meditation and breath work she believes healing happens from the inside out. Her Gentle Yoga Class is a true representation of the Eight Limbs of Yoga! We will start with Meditation and breath work followed by seated postures and standing postures with the assistance of a chair.
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Meditation (Virtual) (Wed., Sept 29th @ 1:30 PM)

Take a guided meditation journey break out of your day with our community partners at Seabury. Seabury is an active life plan community located in Bloomfield, Connecticut. This program is open to all. Read more >

Atlantic Magazine Discussion Group (Virtual) (Thurs., Sept 30th @ 11:00 AM)

Discuss current events as reported in the Atlantic Magazine. All are invited to join the conversation or to just listen. The conversations will be facilitated by Elizabeth Lane, Library Director.
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Entrepreneurship Series: Side Hustles & Entrepreneurship (Virtual) (Thurs., Sept 30th @ 6:00 PM)

Are you looking to kick start your own business or side-hustle? Join us for Part one of our three-part Virtual Entrepreneurship Series on Thursday, September 30 from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM. This week we’re talking about Side Hustles & Entrepreneurship. Presented by Patrina Dixon. This event is co-sponsored by the Wilson Branch Library and Bloomfield Public Library.
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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)