Children’s News & Events
Michele Urban presents, “Pete the Cat Goes to the Music Room!” (Dec. 6 @ 10:30 AM) (330 Park Ave., Rm. 131)
One of BPL’s favorite musical performers is back for a special Pete the Cat musical program! When Pete goes to the music room, “it’s all good!” Michele Urban shares jazzy new songs and cool stories about Pete’s far out, musical adventures. It’s the grooviest music experience for kids and the adults they love. Right on! This interactive family style program is best for ages 5 and under. This program will take place at the Bloomfield Human Services Building (330 Park Avenue, Room 131). Registration is appreciated, but not required. Read more >
ABC Time (Dec. 13 @ 10:30 AM) (BPL Atrium)
Join BPL Youth Librarians for a featured book and craft at our Atrium location (1300 Hall Blvd., Bloomfield). Registration is appreciated, but not required. Best for ages 2-5, but all ages welcome! Read more >
Talewise presents, “Science Heroes Break the Ice!” (Sat., Dec. 16 @ 1:00 PM) (330 Park Ave., Multipurpose Room)
Science and stories collide in this interactive S.T.E.M. program featuring the ‘coolest’ thing in science — DRY ICE! Join us on an adventure about Professor Noble and the Science Heroes, who try to thwart an icy-hearted villain from freezing the entire planet! The audience helps the performer act out the tale as we use the events in the story to discover and explore dry ice and the changing states of matter. Volunteers help conduct each experiment as the whole audience gets involved in changing variables and making predictions! We’ll even bring some of the dry ice experiments out into the crowd for everyone to experience! Best for ages 5-12, but fun for the whole family! Registration is recommended. Read more >
ABC Time (Dec. 20 @ 10:30 AM) (BPL Atrium)
Join BPL Youth Librarians for a featured book and craft at our Atrium location (1300 Hall Blvd., Bloomfield). Registration is appreciated, but not required. Best for ages 2-5, but all ages welcome! Read more >
ABC Time (Dec. 27 @ 10:30 AM) (BPL Atrium)
Join BPL Youth Librarians for a featured book and craft at our Atrium location (1300 Hall Blvd., Bloomfield). Registration is appreciated, but not required. Best for ages 2-5, but all ages welcome! Read more >
Henna with Dhanyah Bascom (Dec. 27, 3-5 PM) (BPL Atrium)
Local artist Dhanyah Bascom will visit our BPL Atrium during school vacation week to do some temporary henna tattoos for kids, tweens, and teens! Dhanyah Bascom’s artistry combines traditional imagery with pop culture images to create incredibly unique and dynamic henna designs. She uses fresh, all natural henna cones and provides after-care instructions for all. She will be with us for two afternoons (Dec. 27 3-5 PM & Dec. 27 4-6 PM). No registration necessary, though it will be first-come, first served, so expect that you may need to wait for your turn. Read more >
Crafternoon: Fun with Fuse Beads (Dec. 28, 2-4 PM) (BPL Atrium)
School vacation weeks are perfect for some fun crafting… Come to our BPL Atrium for some fun with fuse beads! We’ll have all the supplies – follow a fun pattern or make your own unique creation. No registration necessary. This program is best for ages 8+, but all kids, tweens, and teens are welcome to join in the crafting fun! Read more >
Henna with Dhanyah Bascom (Dec. 28, 4-6 PM) (BPL Atrium)
Local artist Dhanyah Bascom will visit our BPL Atrium during school vacation week to do some temporary henna tattoos for kids, tweens, and teens! Dhanyah Bascom’s artistry combines traditional imagery with pop culture images to create incredibly unique and dynamic henna designs. She uses fresh, all natural henna cones and provides after-care instructions for all. No registration necessary, though it will be first-come, first served, so expect that you may need to wait for your turn. Read more >