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BLOOMFIELD PUBLIC LIBRARY
NEWSLETTER
October 5 - 10, 2026
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Booksellers' Cellar October Specials:
Cookbooks + Mysteries: Buy One, Get One Free
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Prosser Library
1 Tunxis Ave
860-243-9721
Mon: 10 am-5 pm
Tue-Thu: 10 am-8 pm
Fri: 10 am-5 pm
Sat: 10 am-2 pm
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McMahon Wintonbury Library
1015 Blue Hills Ave
860-242-0041
Mon, Wed, Thu: 10 am-8 pm
Tue: 10 am-5 pm
Fri: 10 am-5 pm
Sat: 10 am-2 pm
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Public Service Announcement: Temporary Parking Changes
The McMahon Wintonbury Library parking lot is now open. Landscaping and other site work will continue throughout the fall, which may impact some parking spaces. Thank you to the Blue Hills Fire Department for their generosity and partnership throughout this process.
The Prosser Library parking garage is temporarily closed to vehicle and foot traffic. An oversized vehicle damaged the parking garage ceiling, and Public Works is working on repairs. At this time, we do not know when access to the parking garage will be restored. Handicap-accessible parking is available in front of Prosser Library along Tunxis Avenue, as well as in designated spots in the parking lot at the base of the bridge.
| | BPL Celebrates Banned Books Week with Emmy Award-Winning Film: The Librarians | | |
It's Banned Books Week, an annual awareness campaign that celebrates the freedom to read, spotlights censorship, and highlights challenged or banned books. The 2026 theme is: "Let Books Be. Protect the Freedom to Read." To take action, we will watch and discuss the Emmy Award-winning documentary film, The Librarians. In the film, librarians emerge as first responders in the fight for democracy and our First Amendment Rights.
In Texas, the Krause List targets 850 books focused on race and LGBTQIA+ stories – triggering sweeping book bans across the U.S. at an unprecedented rate. As tensions escalate, librarians connect the dots from heated school and library board meetings nationwide to lay bare the underpinnings of extremism fueling the censorship efforts. Despite facing harassment, threats, and laws aimed at criminalizing their work, the librarians’ rallying cry for freedom to read is a chilling cautionary tale.
Runtime: 1h, 34m. Panel discussion to follow. Refreshments will be served.
| | | Kids, bring your own stuffie for a check-up! The West Hartford-Bloomfield Health District will present a special Teddy Bear Clinic Storytime. Children are invited to bring their favorite teddy bear or stuffed animal for a fun and interactive experience. Nurses will be on hand to help children give their cuddly friends a “check-up,” learn about healthy habits, and explore healthcare in a welcoming, child-friendly environment. Best for ages 1 to 5. | | | Join us for a special exhibition featuring artwork created through Community Partners in Action’s Prison Arts Program. We are proud to bring this collection to the library and provide our community with an opportunity to experience the creativity and perspectives of Connecticut’s incarcerated artists. Guests are invited to view the exhibition, learn more about the Prison Arts Program, and connect with others through the arts. | | | Join us for an event featuring the real cases behind some of Hollywood’s best-selling horror films such as The Amityville Horror and A Haunting in Connecticut. BPL is excited to host Joe Franke, a seasoned paranormal expert and protégé of the Warrens. In this exclusive session, Joe will share several chilling accounts of cases his mentors were called to assist with. He will also clarify some of the popular myths surrounding these stories. Whether you’re a dedicated horror fan or simply curious, you won’t want to miss this event. For Adults. | | | Join us at a storytime for early learners interested in pets. For this program, a Connecticut Humane Society Educator will share two or three pet-themed stories and then lead an interactive discussion about safe and kind interactions with the type of companion animal featured in the book. This program will not include live animals for safety, allergy, distraction, and fear concerns. For this youth program, the educator will use life-size plush pets for hands-on demonstration and interactive learning. | | | Book Voyagers is back—this time as a bilingual program! This four-week series, in partnership with CT Humanities, is designed for children and their caregivers to promote the joy of reading and encourage families to create literature-rich home environments. All participants will receive a copy of the book to keep. Families should plan to attend all four sessions or as many as they can. Registration is required, so please register for each date your family plans to attend. Best for grades 1 to 3. | | | Have you always wanted to tell your story but didn't know where to begin? Join memoirist Wendy Swift, author of A Dream Life, as she leads a workshop designed to help writers create narrative nonfiction essays that form the foundation of a memoir. Bring notebooks, pens, or laptops, and Wendy will bring prompts and suggestions for publishing. For Adults. | | | |
Teen Gaming @ Prosser
Friday, October 9 from 2:30-4:30PM
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And Tango Makes Three
by Justin Richardson
Children's Fiction
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Last Night at the Telegraph Club
by Malinda Lo
Teen Fiction
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Sold
by Patricia McCormick
Teen Fiction
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Looking for Alaska
by John Green
Teen Fiction
| | What are you reading? Tag us and let us know on Instagram or Facebook @bplct | | BLOOMFIELD PUBLIC LIBRARY | | |
McMahon Wintonbury
1015 Blue Hills Ave.
Mon, Wed, Thu 10 am-8 pm
Tue 10 am-5 pm
Fri 10 am-5 pm
Sat 10 am-2 pm
860-242-0041
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Prosser
1 Tunxis Ave.
Mon 10 am-5 pm
Tue, Wed, Thu 10 am-8 pm
Fri 10 am-5 pm
Sat 10 am-2 pm
860-243-9721
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