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Programs for Adults at The Bloomfield Libraries: Summer 2010
(Unless otherwise noted, programs are held at Prosser Public Library)

July 12, 2010 (Wed) 7:00 P.M.
David K. Leff: Author Visit
Prosser Public Library will host David K. Leff, essayist, poet and lecturer. David Leff's books about ordinary people, places and objects explore stories hidden in plain sight. David's first book, The Last Undiscovered Place, is a memoir about discovering our own neighborhoods - usually the last place we look for anything important. The Price of Water is David's first poetry collection. David is a frequent contributor to the editorial and Place pages of the Hartford Courant and has written a column for his local weekly paper. His essays have been published in Appalachia, Canoe and Kayak, Yankee and elsewhere. Copies of his books will be available for purchase. Please call to sign up at 860-243-9721.

July 13, 2010 (Tues) 4-5:30 P.M.
Graduate!Connecticut @ Prosser
Tonight's Topic: Don't Be Afraid, You Can Return to College

Graduate!Connecticut Workshops at Prosser & Wintonbury
Workshops begin at Prosser on Tuesday, July 13, 4-5:30 P.M and at the Wintonbury Branch on Thursday, July 15, 6:30-8:00 P.M. As an initiative from the MetroHartford Alliance, Graduate!Connecticut is a partnership of Connecticut colleges, universities and allied agencies that is designed to help busy, hardworking working adults return to and complete their college learning. With Graduate!CT you can obtain 1) one-on-one guidance and support, both in person and online, 2) Receive assistance finding the right college for you and the means to pay for it, and 3) Take advantage of workshops, so you can get an upper hand, knowing what to expect in college and how to balance work, school and family. Once enrolled, your advisor will stay with you until YOU graduate! Call either Prosser Public Library (860-243-972) or the Wintonbury Branch (860-242-0041) for more information about the program.

July 13, 2010 (Tues) 7:00 P.M.
Bloomfield Town Green, Family Fun Nights
Tonight's feature: The Magic of Michael Michaels

The Bloomfield Leisure Services and the Bloomfield Public Libraries co-sponsor a series of action-packed Family Fun Nights on the Town Green for families and children to enjoy. Each program begins at 7:00 P.M. and everyone is invited to bring a picnic supper. Should the weather be inclement, the programs are held in the Prosser Public Library Community Room at 1 Tunxis Avenue. The program dates follow:

June 29: Nancy Tucker
July 13: The Magic of Michael Michaels
July 27: Chris Rowland's Undersea Safari
August 10: Chris the Yo-yo Guy

July 15, 2010 (Thurs) 6:30-8:00 P.M. (This program will be held at the Wintonbury Branch)
Graduate!Connecticut @ Wintonbury
Tonight's Topic: Don't Be Afraid, You Can Return to College

Graduate!Connecticut Workshops at Prosser & Wintonbury
Workshops begin at Prosser on Tuesday, July 13, 4-5:30 P.M and at the Wintonbury Branch on Thursday, July 15, 6:30-8:00 P.M. As an initiative from the MetroHartford Alliance, Graduate!Connecticut is a partnership of Connecticut colleges, universities and allied agencies that is designed to help busy, hardworking working adults return to and complete their college learning. With Graduate!CT you can obtain 1) one-on-one guidance and support, both in person and online, 2) Receive assistance finding the right college for you and the means to pay for it, and 3) Take advantage of workshops, so you can get an upper hand, knowing what to expect in college and how to balance work, school and family. Once enrolled, your advisor will stay with you until YOU graduate! Call either Prosser Public Library (860-243-972) or the Wintonbury Branch (860-242-0041) for more information about the program.

July 20, 2010 (Tues) 4-5:30 P.M.
Graduate!Connecticut @ Prosser
Tonight's Topic: Paying for College

Graduate!Connecticut Workshops at Prosser & Wintonbury
Workshops begin at Prosser on Tuesday, July 13, 4-5:30 P.M and at the Wintonbury Branch on Thursday, July 15, 6:30-8:00 P.M. As an initiative from the MetroHartford Alliance, Graduate!Connecticut is a partnership of Connecticut colleges, universities and allied agencies that is designed to help busy, hardworking working adults return to and complete their college learning. With Graduate!CT you can obtain 1) one-on-one guidance and support, both in person and online, 2) Receive assistance finding the right college for you and the means to pay for it, and 3) Take advantage of workshops, so you can get an upper hand, knowing what to expect in college and how to balance work, school and family. Once enrolled, your advisor will stay with you until YOU graduate! Call either Prosser Public Library (860-243-972) or the Wintonbury Branch (860-242-0041) for more information about the program.

July 21, 2010 (Wed) 7:00 P.M.
Talking About Books: Daisy Miller by Henry James
Daisy Miller is a novella written in 1878. It portrays the courtship of the beautiful American girl Daisy Miller by Winterbourne, a sophisticated young gentleman. His pursuit of her is hampered by her own flirtatiousness, which is frowned upon by other American travelers they meet in Switzerland and Italy. Copies of the book are available at the library. Please call to sign up at 860-243-9721.

July 23, 2010 (Fri) 1:30 P.M.
Films on Fridays
Today's film: Welcome (In French, English and Kurdish with English subtitles, 109 minutes)

Bilal, a 17-year-old Kurdish refugee, has struggled his way through Europe for the last three months, trying to reunite with his girlfriend, who recently emigrated to England. His journey comes to an abrupt halt when he is stopped by authorities in Calais, on the French side of the Channel. Left with no other alternatives, he decides to swim across. Bilal goes to the local swimming pool to train, where he meets Simon, a middle-aged swimming instructor in turmoil over his imminent divorce. Simon agrees to help Bilal, hoping to win back the affection of his wife, who does volunteer work helping immigrants. But what begins as a relationship based on self interest, develops into something much bigger than Simon could ever have imagined, as he too will ultimately risk everything to reach happiness. Call 860-243-9721 for information.

July 27, 2010 (Tues) 7:00 P.M.
Bloomfield Town Green, Family Fun Nights
Tonight's feature: Chris Rowland's Undersea Safari

The Bloomfield Leisure Services and the Bloomfield Public Libraries co-sponsor a series of action-packed Family Fun Nights on the Town Green for families and children to enjoy. Each program begins at 7:00 P.M. and everyone is invited to bring a picnic supper. Should the weather be inclement, the programs are held in the Prosser Public Library Community Room at 1 Tunxis Avenue. The program dates follow:

June 29: Nancy Tucker
July 13: The Magic of Michael Michaels
July 27: Chris Rowland's Undersea Safari
August 10: Chris the Yo-yo Guy

July 29, 2010 (Thurs) 6:30-8:00 P.M. (This program will be held at the Wintonbury Branch)
Graduate!Connecticut @ Wintonbury
Tonight's Topic: Paying for College

Graduate!Connecticut Workshops at Prosser & Wintonbury
Workshops begin at Prosser on Tuesday, July 13, 4-5:30 P.M and at the Wintonbury Branch on Thursday, July 15, 6:30-8:00 P.M. As an initiative from the MetroHartford Alliance, Graduate!Connecticut is a partnership of Connecticut colleges, universities and allied agencies that is designed to help busy, hardworking working adults return to and complete their college learning. With Graduate!CT you can obtain 1) one-on-one guidance and support, both in person and online, 2) Receive assistance finding the right college for you and the means to pay for it, and 3) Take advantage of workshops, so you can get an upper hand, knowing what to expect in college and how to balance work, school and family. Once enrolled, your advisor will stay with you until YOU graduate! Call either Prosser Public Library (860-243-972) or the Wintonbury Branch (860-242-0041) for more information about the program.

August 2, 2010 (Mon) 7:00 P.M.
Report from Haiti, with Marc-Yves Regis
Marc-Yves Regis will discuss his work as a photojournalist, author of three books, and co-founder/vice president of Arm2Arm, Inc., a nonprofit organization that provides financial, medical and humanitarian support for poor Haitians who work on sugarcane plantations in the Dominican Republic. In July 2010, he will sponsor a summer day camp for Haitian children. Upon his return, he will share with the Bloomfield community his stories and recent observations about Haiti's recovery process since the earthquake. Please register, 860-243-9721.

August 4, 2010 (Wed) 1:30 P.M. (Held at the Bloomfield Senior Center)
Family Caregiver Support Group
The Family Caregiver Support Group meets the first Wednesday of each month at 1:30 P.M. at the Bloomfield Senior Center with Librarian Mara Whitman and Social Worker Lucille Morisse. Please register, call 860-243-8361.

August 5, 2010 (Thurs) 6:30-8:00 P.M. (This program will be held at the Wintonbury Branch)
Graduate!Connecticut @ Wintonbury
Tonight's Topic: Balancing Work, Family and College

Graduate!Connecticut Workshops at Prosser & Wintonbury
Workshops begin at Prosser on Tuesday, July 13, 4-5:30 P.M and at the Wintonbury Branch on Thursday, July 15, 6:30-8:00 P.M. As an initiative from the MetroHartford Alliance, Graduate!Connecticut is a partnership of Connecticut colleges, universities and allied agencies that is designed to help busy, hardworking working adults return to and complete their college learning. With Graduate!CT you can obtain 1) one-on-one guidance and support, both in person and online, 2) Receive assistance finding the right college for you and the means to pay for it, and 3) Take advantage of workshops, so you can get an upper hand, knowing what to expect in college and how to balance work, school and family. Once enrolled, your advisor will stay with you until YOU graduate! Call either Prosser Public Library (860-243-972) or the Wintonbury Branch (860-242-0041) for more information about the program.

August 10, 2010 (Tues) 4-5:30 P.M.
Graduate!Connecticut @ Prosser
Tonight's Topic: Balancing Work, Family and College

Graduate!Connecticut Workshops at Prosser & Wintonbury
Workshops begin at Prosser on Tuesday, July 13, 4-5:30 P.M and at the Wintonbury Branch on Thursday, July 15, 6:30-8:00 P.M. As an initiative from the MetroHartford Alliance, Graduate!Connecticut is a partnership of Connecticut colleges, universities and allied agencies that is designed to help busy, hardworking working adults return to and complete their college learning. With Graduate!CT you can obtain 1) one-on-one guidance and support, both in person and online, 2) Receive assistance finding the right college for you and the means to pay for it, and 3) Take advantage of workshops, so you can get an upper hand, knowing what to expect in college and how to balance work, school and family. Once enrolled, your advisor will stay with you until YOU graduate! Call either Prosser Public Library (860-243-972) or the Wintonbury Branch (860-242-0041) for more information about the program.

August 10, 2010 (Tues) 7:00 P.M.
Bloomfield Town Green, Family Fun Nights
Tonight's feature: Chris the Yo-yo Guy

The Bloomfield Leisure Services and the Bloomfield Public Libraries co-sponsor a series of action-packed Family Fun Nights on the Town Green for families and children to enjoy. Each program begins at 7:00 P.M. and everyone is invited to bring a picnic supper. Should the weather be inclement, the programs are held in the Prosser Public Library Community Room at 1 Tunxis Avenue. The program dates follow:

June 29: Nancy Tucker
July 13: The Magic of Michael Michaels
July 27: Chris Rowland's Undersea Safari
August 10: Chris the Yo-yo Guy

August 12, 2010 (Thurs) 7:00 P.M.
Travels with Sam Fried: Owls of North America
Traveler, storyteller and bird watcher Sam Fried returns to Prosser with two new programs this summer, the first about owls. Undoubtedly the most mysterious and little seen family of birds in North America, the owls fascinate us, as they have fascinated others for thousands of years. Learn about all 19 species that inhabit our continent, see their photographs and listen to their eerie calls. Please register.

August 17, 2010 (Tues) 4-5:30 P.M.
Graduate!Connecticut @ Prosser
Tonight's Topic: Myths and Realities of On-Line Education

Graduate!Connecticut Workshops at Prosser & Wintonbury
Workshops begin at Prosser on Tuesday, July 13, 4-5:30 P.M and at the Wintonbury Branch on Thursday, July 15, 6:30-8:00 P.M. As an initiative from the MetroHartford Alliance, Graduate!Connecticut is a partnership of Connecticut colleges, universities and allied agencies that is designed to help busy, hardworking working adults return to and complete their college learning. With Graduate!CT you can obtain 1) one-on-one guidance and support, both in person and online, 2) Receive assistance finding the right college for you and the means to pay for it, and 3) Take advantage of workshops, so you can get an upper hand, knowing what to expect in college and how to balance work, school and family. Once enrolled, your advisor will stay with you until YOU graduate! Call either Prosser Public Library (860-243-972) or the Wintonbury Branch (860-242-0041) for more information about the program.

August 18, 2010 (Wed) 7:00 P.M.
Talking About Books: Olive Kitteridge by Elizabeth Strout
All readers are welcome at these book discussions. Copies of the book are available at the library. Please call to sign up at 860-243-9721.

August 19, 2010 (Thurs) 6:30-8:00 P.M. (This program will be held at the Wintonbury Branch)
Graduate!Connecticut @ Wintonbury
Tonight's Topic: Myths and Realities of On-Line Education

Graduate!Connecticut Workshops at Prosser & Wintonbury
Workshops begin at Prosser on Tuesday, July 13, 4-5:30 P.M and at the Wintonbury Branch on Thursday, July 15, 6:30-8:00 P.M. As an initiative from the MetroHartford Alliance, Graduate!Connecticut is a partnership of Connecticut colleges, universities and allied agencies that is designed to help busy, hardworking working adults return to and complete their college learning. With Graduate!CT you can obtain 1) one-on-one guidance and support, both in person and online, 2) Receive assistance finding the right college for you and the means to pay for it, and 3) Take advantage of workshops, so you can get an upper hand, knowing what to expect in college and how to balance work, school and family. Once enrolled, your advisor will stay with you until YOU graduate! Call either Prosser Public Library (860-243-972) or the Wintonbury Branch (860-242-0041) for more information about the program.

August 26, 2010 (Thurs) 7:00 P.M.
Travels with Sam: Hummingbirds, Jewels of the Bird World
Traveler, storyteller and bird watcher Sam Fried returns to Prosser with two new programs this summer, this second about hummingbirds. What is it about hummingbirds that is so fascinating? Small size, amazing flight capability, unusual beauty, aggressive behavior, feeding techniques, multi-hued iridescent feathers all combine to make these tiny birds the gems of western hemisphere birds. This program is illustrated by slides of dozens of species of hummingbirds that range from Alaska to South America and a discussion about why hummingbirds are so unique. Please register.

August 27, 2010 (Fri) 1:30 P.M.
Films on Fridays
Today's film: Wind Journeys (In Spanish with English subtitles, 120 minutes)
A film by Ciro Guerra from Colombia.

For most of his life, Ignacio Carrillo travelled the villages of northern Colombia, playing traditional
songs on his accordion, a legendary instrument said to have once belonged to the devil. He eventually married and settled in a small town, leaving the nomadic life behind. But after the traumatic death of
his wife, he vows to never play the accursed accordion again, and embarks on one last journey to return the instrument to its rightful owner. On the way, Ignacio is followed by Fermín, a spirited teenager determined to become his apprentice. Tired of loneliness, Ignacio accepts the young man
as his pupil and together they traverse the vast Colombian terrain, discovering the musical diversity of Caribbean culture. Hardened by a life of solitude, Ignacio tries to discourage Fermín from following in his footsteps, but destiny has different plans for them.

Enjoy award-winning independent films from around the world. Stay for a casual discussion following each film. Check the library's website and watch for our flyers announcing the details about the featured films. Please call to sign up at 860-243-9721.