Library Events Calendar

Welcome! Come join our Mystery Book Discussion. This group loves to read, you guessed it: mysteries! This month, we will be reading If I Die Tonight by Alison Gaylin. Extra copies of the book will be available to checkout from the library. Please contact the Information Desk at 860-258-762...read more

Are you looking for a crafty gathering? Drop-in on Tuesdays mornings from 11 am-12:30 pm for our adult Knitting & Crochet Meet-up! We're not just knitting and crochet though, grab whatever fiber craft you're passionate about come on down for crafting and friendship!Beginners Welcome!

Sign up for a ½ hour slot to discuss your resume, practice interviewing, get help with the application process and/or create a job search strategy. These sessions will be conducted on Zoom or via phone. Register online by Friday, July 8 for a 9:30, 10:00 or 10:30 am appointment or call t...read more

Sign up for a ½ hour slot to discuss your resume, practice interviewing, get help with the application process and/or create a job search strategy. These sessions will be conducted on Zoom or via phone. Register online by Friday, July 8 for a 9:30, 10:00 or 10:30 am appointment or call t...read more

Sign up for a ½ hour slot to discuss your resume, practice interviewing, get help with the application process and/or create a job search strategy. These sessions will be conducted on Zoom or via phone. Register online by Friday, July 8 for a 9:30, 10:00 or 10:30 am appointment or call t...read more

We are launching a new Cookbook Club this summer! Do you enjoy trying new recipes? Do you like tasting new things and discussing them with others? Then come to our new Cookbook Club! It's easy. Join us for our first meeting on July 12 at 6:30 PM. We'll have snacks to share and we'll pick...read more

Sign up for a 1 hour time slot to go over any tech questions you may have with Mike Murphy, whether it be your phone or tablet, computer, Microsoft Office, streaming TV, the sky's the limit! These sessions can be conducted in person or online via Zoom. Please register and Mike will reach out via...read more

Join us for the library's new "Appy Hour". We'll learn about free library apps and resources that you can use with your library card.This week we'll dive into our brand new Library App! Our Library App is your one-stop access to your library account, library resources, searchin...read more

Our knit club meets at night too! Join us virturally most 2nd and 4th Wednesdays @ 6:00pm for socializing and some fiber fun! Knitting, crochet, sewing, cross stitch, spinning or weaving it’s all good! Grab whatever craft you’re working on, a favorite beverage and your tablet, phone...read more

4 Books...9 Weeks...This summer is going to be a hot one! Join us for a steamy summer of Historical Romance! During this virtual book club, we'll delve into one of author Sarah Maclean's most popular series The Rules of ScoundrelsSet in the seedier side of London during t...read more

The FTC recently reported that fraud cost consumers more than $5.8 billion in 2021, which was an increase of more than 70 percent over 2020. A large percentage of fraud now happens online via computers and mobile devices, whether it be through e-mail scams, phishing scams, scareware pop ups, co...read more

Join the Cora J. Belden Library and Bloomfield Public Library on Friday mornings this summer to chat about the All CT Reads books! Today we discuss Migrations by Charlotte McConaghy. Tune in on Zoom at 9:45 am for a brief coffee chat, followed by the main book discussion at 10 am.&nbs...read more

Sign up for a 1 hour time slot to go over any tech questions you may have with Mike Murphy, whether it be your phone or tablet, computer, Microsoft Office, streaming TV, the sky's the limit! These sessions can be conducted in person or online via Zoom. Please register and Mike will reach out via...read more

Sign up for a 1 hour time slot to go over any tech questions you may have with Mike Murphy, whether it be your phone or tablet, computer, Microsoft Office, streaming TV, the sky's the limit! These sessions can be conducted in person or online via Zoom. Please register and Mike will reach out via...read more

Are you looking for a crafty gathering? Drop-in on Tuesdays mornings from 11 am-12:30 pm for our adult Knitting & Crochet Meet-up! We're not just knitting and crochet though, grab whatever fiber craft you're passionate about come on down for crafting and friendship!Beginners Welcome!

Join us to watch the free PBS documentary, “My Garden of a Thousand Bees”. Get up close and personal with backyard pollinators and bees like you never have before. This fascinating documentary explores one man’s journey to turn his backyard into a pollinator haven during COVID lock...read more

Do you love chess? Are you looking to learn some new strategies and up your game? Join us to play with other adult chess enthusiasts!This group will be facilitated by Derek Caelin. If you have a chess board or timer, please bring one so we can accommodate more players!This group is for adults lookin...read more

Sign up for a 1 hour time slot to go over any tech questions you may have with Mike Murphy, whether it be your phone or tablet, computer, Microsoft Office, streaming TV, the sky's the limit! These sessions can be conducted in person or online via Zoom. Please register and Mike will reach out via...read more

Get a rare behind-the-scenes look at Carbone's Prime! We have been invited to get a special sneak peek inside Carbone's Prime new food truck and get a personal cooking lesson with Chef Matt and Paul. Join us to learn how to make hand-picked summer dishes, hot off the food truck!This event wi...read more

Wednesday, July 20 @6:00-7:30PM in person in the Stepney RoomAre you interested in Art History and Painting? This week, we will learn about Claude Monet, and we will paint our own masterpieces based on his technique. This is the 2nd of a 3 session series. No experience required! Supplies and treats ...read more

This program will take either in person at the Rocky Hill Community / Senior Center and online via Zoom, please indicate when registering whether you intend to participate in person or online via Zoom.Since the mid-1990s, a significant scientific literature has evolved regarding the outcomes from th...read more

Sign up for a 1 hour time slot to go over any tech questions you may have with Mike Murphy, whether it be your phone or tablet, computer, Microsoft Office, streaming TV, the sky's the limit! These sessions can be conducted in person or online via Zoom. Please register and Mike will reach out via...read more

Sign up for a 1 hour time slot to go over any tech questions you may have with Mike Murphy, whether it be your phone or tablet, computer, Microsoft Office, streaming TV, the sky's the limit! These sessions can be conducted in person or online via Zoom. Please register and Mike will reach out via...read more

Are you looking for a crafty gathering? Drop-in on Tuesdays mornings from 11 am-12:30 pm for our adult Knitting & Crochet Meet-up! We're not just knitting and crochet though, grab whatever fiber craft you're passionate about come on down for crafting and friendship!Beginners Welcome!

Sign up for a ½ hour slot to discuss your resume, practice interviewing, get help with the application process and/or create a job search strategy. These sessions will be conducted on Zoom or via phone. Register online by Friday, July 22 for a 9:30, 10:00 or 10:30 am appointment or call ...read more

Sign up for a ½ hour slot to discuss your resume, practice interviewing, get help with the application process and/or create a job search strategy. These sessions will be conducted on Zoom or via phone. Register online by Friday, July 22 for a 9:30, 10:00 or 10:30 am appointment or call ...read more

Sign up for a ½ hour slot to discuss your resume, practice interviewing, get help with the application process and/or create a job search strategy. These sessions will be conducted on Zoom or via phone. Register online by Friday, July 22 for a 9:30, 10:00 or 10:30 am appointment or call ...read more

Join us for another talk with Naturopathic physician, Dr. Nicole Klughers!Studies estimate that as many as 1-6% of adults worldwide are gluten sensitive or gluten intolerant. That's more than 79 million people. Even if you are not sensitive to gluten, eating a gluten-free diet can have many heal...read more

Sign up for a 1 hour time slot to go over any tech questions you may have with Mike Murphy, whether it be your phone or tablet, computer, Microsoft Office, streaming TV, the sky's the limit! These sessions can be conducted in person or online via Zoom. Please register and Mike will reach out via...read more

Join us for the library's new "Appy Hour". We'll learn about free library apps and resources that you can use with your library card.This week we'll dive into another brand new resource: LinkedIn Learning! This powerful tool is a great way to learn new skills for work and life....read more

Our knit club meets at night too! Join us virturally most 2nd and 4th Wednesdays @ 6:00pm for socializing and some fiber fun! Knitting, crochet, sewing, cross stitch, spinning or weaving it’s all good! Grab whatever craft you’re working on, a favorite beverage and your tablet, phone...read more

4 Books...9 Weeks...This summer is going to be a hot one! Join us for a steamy summer of Historical Romance! During this virtual book club, we'll delve into one of author Sarah Maclean's most popular series The Rules of ScoundrelsSet in the seedier side of London during t...read more

Sign up for a 1 hour time slot to go over any tech questions you may have with Mike Murphy, whether it be your phone or tablet, computer, Microsoft Office, streaming TV, the sky's the limit! These sessions can be conducted in person or online via Zoom. Please register and Mike will reach out via...read more