Programs for Adults at The Bloomfield Libraries:
Winter/Spring 2010
(Unless otherwise noted, programs are held at Prosser Public Library)
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February 4, 2010
(Thurs) 6:30 P.M.
(This program is held at the Wintonbury Branch Library) Tax Talks Tonight's feature: First Time Home Buyers The Wintonbury Branch will hold a series of three Tax Talks on the first Thursday of the month beginning in February. These talks are presented by H&R Block and are free to the public. The dates and topics are: Feb. 4 - First Time Home Buyers, Mar. 4 - Job Loss/Search and Apr. 1 - General Tax Topics. Call the Wintonbury Branch Library for more information, 860-242-0041. |
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February 4, 2010
(Tues) 7:00 P.M.
A History of the Jim Crow Laws Join us for this lecture by attorney Richard Voigt. Mr. Voigt will discuss the history of the Jim Crow laws. How did these laws, which were intended to separate the races, come into being? When did they reach their peak and why? When did they start to erode and why? Who are some of the infrequently recognized heroes in the struggle against these laws? What can we learn from this history that might relate to current issues? The answers may contain some surprises for you. Please call to register: 860-243-9721. |
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February 9, 2010
(Thurs) 7:00 P.M.
Finnegan's Wake, A Reading and Discussion James Joyce's Finnegan's Wake has no definite beginning or end and attempts to limn, if obliquely, world history. A lot depends upon mood; as Joyce himself wrote, art is an "imperfect subjunctive.” We may open Virgil or the Bible wherever we like. Such it is with Finnegans Wake. Jump on and sail with John O’Connor, a student of Finnegans Wake since 1988. Please call to register, 860-243-9721. |
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February 11, 2010
(Thurs) 6:30 P.M.
Wintonbury Branch Book Discussion Group (This program is held at the Wintonbury Branch Library) Tonight's book: The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time by Mark Haddon |
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February 12 2010
(Fri) 7:00 P.M.
Harmony, a Concert Series. Tonight enjoy an evening of gospel music with Kenneth A. James. A voice teacher at the Artists Collective in Hartford, Kenneth James is a leading activist in his school, community and his church for the youth in our communities. Kenneth teaches the After School Program Choral Vocal class and gives private voice lessons. He has written over 300 songs. Thirty of them have been published and are being sung locally. Kenneth is working on his first album to be produced in 2010. The Artists Collective was founded in 1971 by Jackie and Dollie McLean. Through its presentation of talented artists of the African Diaspora, the Collective provides positive opportunities for development of new generations of wonderful artists. Call 860-243-9721 to sign up. |
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February 13, 2010
(Sat) 11:00 A.M. Computer Literacy Series: Mac Users Group Bring in your Mac, or your questions about you Mac and get answers from our guest facilitator and Mac guru, Marc Edrich. This is an informal class. All are welcome. Please register if you'd like a reminder call or email. Call 860-243-9721. |
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February 13, 2010
(Sat) 1:00 P.M. Computer Literacy Series: Yahoo & Gmail This class looks at Yahoo Email and Google's Gmail. Learn how to use the features of both, and decide which you like better! Please register. |
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February 16 2010
(Fri) 7:00 P.M.
Stowe & Twain, Effecting Social Change Representatives from both the Harriet Beecher Stowe Center and Mark Twain House and Museum will place Uncle Tom’s Cabin and Adventures of Huckleberry Finn in proper historical context to enhance our understanding of how these books had such a profound influence on race relations in the United States over the past 150 years. Learn why they continue to have relevance to our cross-cultural dialog even today. Please register by calling 860-243-9721. |
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February 17 2010
(Wed) 7:00 P.M.
Talking About Books Tonight's featured book: Dreams From My Father, by Barack Obama Copies of the book are available at the library. All readers are welcome! Call 860-243-9721 to sign up. |
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February 18, 2010
(Thurs) 7:00 P.M. Wintonbury Branch Poetry Series & Open Mike (This program is held at the Wintonbury Branch Library) Tonight's featured poets: Lori Desrosiers and Elizabeth Kincaid-Ehlers 
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February 24, 2010
(Wed) 7:30 P.M.
Agriculture in Bloomfield Bloomfield currently is home to a number of significant non-agricultural businesses and industries. But for the first 200 years of Bloomfield's existence as Wintonbury Parish (before 1835), and then as a municipality, most town land was devoted to agricultural pursuits. Local historian and Vice President of the Wintonbury Historical Society, Fred Hesketh will present tales relating to those who toiled on Bloomfield farms in those days and their place in both the town and the state. Please call to register, 860-243-9721. Before this event, the Wintonbury Historical Society will hold a brief business meeting at 7:00 P.M. in the Community Room. |
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February 26, 2010
(Fri) 1:30 P.M.
International Films Today's film:
For My Father (In Hebrew and Arabic
with English subtitles) |
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February 27, 2010
(Sat) 11:00 A.M. Computer Literacy Series: Consumer Reports, Career Tests and Phone Numbers Online Join us for this class that looks at some of the special databases that the library has recently purchased. Learn to use Consumer Reports Online, or find the career test that you need! Please register, call 860-243-9721. |
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March 1, 2010
(Mon) 7:00 P.M. Reader's Theatre Prosser Public Library continues with its series of Monday evening play readings by the Reader's Theater, which features area actors under the direction of Myron Gubitz. |
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March 2, 2010
(Tues) 10:00 A.M.-3:30 P.M. Career Express Bus @ Prosser |
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March 4, 2010
(Thurs) 2:00 P.M.
Friends of the Bloomfield Public Libraries meeting Prosser Public Library Community Room |
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March 4, 2010
(Thurs) 6:30 P.M.
(This program is held at the Wintonbury Branch Library) Tax Talks Tonight's feature: Job Loss/Search The Wintonbury Branch will hold a series of three Tax Talks on the first Thursday of the month beginning in February. These talks are presented by H&R Block and are free to the public. The dates and topics are: Feb. 4 - First Time Home Buyers, Mar. 4 - Job Loss/Search and Apr. 1 - General Tax Topics. Call the Wintonbury Branch Library for more information, 860-242-0041. |
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March 4, 2010
(Thurs) 7:00 P.M. Resume & Interviewing Tips Barbara Williams, former Director of Human Resources of the Town of Bloomfield is our special guest for this useful discussion for job hunters. Please register, 860-243-9721. |
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March 9, 2010
(Tues) 7:00 P.M. Five Deadly Pitfalls of the Job Search Join motivational speaker and president Forward Motion, and learn how to stay on track in your job search. Please register, 860-243-9721. |
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March 10, 2010
(Wed) 12:30-3:30 P.M. Career Express Bus @ Wintonbury Branch Library |
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March 11, 2010
(Thurs) 6:30 P.M.
Wintonbury Branch Book Discussion Group (This program is held at the Wintonbury Branch Library) Tonight's book: Dreams from My Father by Barack Obama |
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March 12, 2010
(Fri) 7:00 P.M. Harmony: Songs & Stories with the Kelet Duo Join us for this perfomance of the Kelet Duo, with Katalin Viszmeg on violin and Pi-Hsun on piano. Please register, 860-243-9721. |
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March 13, 2010
(Sat) 11:00 A.M. Computer Literacy Series: Mac Users Group Bring in your Mac, or your questions about you Mac and get answers from our guest facilitator and Mac guru, Marc Edrich. This is an informal class. All are welcome. Please register if you'd like a reminder call or email. Call 860-243-9721. |
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March 13, 2010
(Sat) 1:00 P.M. Computer Literacy Series: Social Networking This class looks at Twitter, Skype, Facebook and Blogs. Learn what they are, and a little bit about how to use them. Please register, 860-243-9721. |
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March 17 2010
(Wed) 7:00 P.M.
Talking About Books Tonight's featured book: Babbit, by Sinclair Lewis Copies of the book are available at the library. All readers are welcome! Call 860-243-9721 to sign up. |
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March 18, 2010
(Thurs) 7:00 P.M. Wintonbury Branch Poetry Series & Open Mike (This program is held at the Wintonbury Branch Library) Tonight's featured poets: PARTNERS IN POETRY  Christine Beck Sherri Bedingfield Ginny Lowe Connors Tere Foley Pat Hale Bob Jacob Nancy Kerrigan Elaine Zimmerman |
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March 23, 2010
(Tues) 7:00 P.M. Hartford Stage Talk (This program is part of the Big Read) Dramaturg Christopher Baker will return to Prosser to discuss two additional plays in the 2009-2010 season before each play begins its run at the Hartford Stage Company. Tonight's discussion will focus on Tom Sawyer, a play adapted from the novel by Mark Twain by Laura Eason. Please register. |
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March 25, 2010
(Thurs) 7:00 P.M. Black Bears in CT In recent years, there has been a dramatic increase in the number of black bear sightings in CT. Join a Master Wildlife Conservationist from the D.E.P. to discuss the history, facts and myths about black bears. Please register. |
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March 26, 2010
(Fri) 1:30 P.M.
International Films Today's film: TBA |
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March 31, 2010
(Wed) 7:00 P.M.
Open Mike for Local Authors Have you had a book published recently or have you self-published one? Here is an opportunity to share your book with the community. Sign up to present a ten-minute reading during Prosser Public Library's first ever OPEN MIKE for local authors! Use your ten minutes to read from your book, tell us about it, or both. There will be a limit of only eight authors included in this program, so sign up early! Please register your name and the title of your book at the Adult Reference Desk. Call 860-243-9721. |
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April 1, 2010
(Thurs) 2:00 P.M.
Friends of the Bloomfield Public Libraries meeting Prosser Public Library Community Room |
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April 1, 2010
(Thurs) 6:30 P.M.
(This program is held at the Wintonbury Branch Library) Tax Talks Tonight's feature: General Tax Topics The Wintonbury Branch will hold a series of three Tax Talks on the first Thursday of the month beginning in February. These talks are presented by H&R Block and are free to the public. The dates and topics are: Feb. 4 - First Time Home Buyers, Mar. 4 - Job Loss/Search and Apr. 1 - General Tax Topics. Call the Wintonbury Branch Library for more information, 860-242-0041. |
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April 5, 2010
(Mon) 7:00 P.M. Reader's Theatre Prosser Public Library continues with its series of Monday evening play readings by the Reader's Theater, which features area actors under the direction of Myron Gubitz. |
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April 8, 2010
(Thurs) 4:00 P.M. Chill Out and Knit New members of all ages are welcome to join this group of knitters. Meetings are usually on alternate Thursdays. Lori Simcik is at each meeting to guide and assist the knitters with creative new projects or with fixing an old one. Register, or just drop in! |
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April 8, 2010
(Thurs) 6:30 P.M.
Wintonbury Branch Book Discussion Group (This program is held at the Wintonbury Branch Library) Tonight's book: The Adventures of Tom Sawyer by Mark Twain. This special scholar-led discussion will feature Dr. Roberta Tansman, and is part of The Big Read program. |
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April 10, 2010
(Sat) 11:00 A.M. Computer Literacy Series: Mac Users Group Bring in your Mac, or your questions about you Mac and get answers from our guest facilitator and Mac guru, Marc Edrich. This is an informal class. All are welcome. Please register if you'd like a reminder call or email. Call 860-243-9721. |
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April 15, 2010
(Thurs) 7:00 P.M. Wintonbury Branch Poetry Series & Open Mike (This program is held at the Wintonbury Branch Library) Tonight's featured poets: Kate Rushin featured poet, with young poets and library patrons Melissa & Michelle McEwen. |
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April 16, 2010
(Fri) 7:00 P.M. Harmony: Songs & Stories with Dave Palla Trio Celebrate Jazz Appreciation Month with the Dave Palla Trio.   |
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April 17, 2010
(Sat) 11:00 A.M. Computer Literacy Series: Downloadable Books This class will explore downloadable books, both audio and ebooks. Come learn how to access and use these wonderful resources! lPlease register, 860-243-9721. |
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April 21, 2010
(Wed) 7:00 P.M.
Talking About Books Tonight's featured book: Tortilla Curtain, by T.C. Boyle Copies of the book are available at the library. All readers are welcome! Call 860-243-9721 to sign up. |
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April 22, 2010
(Thurs) 7:00 P.M. Chill Out and Knit New members of all ages are welcome to join this group of knitters. Meetings are usually on alternate Thursdays. Lori Simcik is at each meeting to guide and assist the knitters with creative new projects or with fixing an old one. Register, or just drop in! |
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April 27, 2010
(Tues) 7:00 P.M. Adventures of Tom and Huck: A Boy Grows Up (This program is part of the Big Read) Join us for tonight's discussion entitled the Adventures of Tom and Huck: A Boy Grows Up. Featuring Craig Hotchkiss from the Mark Twain Memorial, the discussion will explore the theme of "growing up" as it is relected both in Mark Twain's writings and in his personal life. Please register. |
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April 30, 2010
(Fri) 1:30 P.M.
International Films Today's film: TBA |
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May 10, 2010
(Mon) 7:00 P.M. Reader's Theatre Prosser Public Library continues with its series of Monday evening play readings by the Reader's Theater, which features area actors under the direction of Myron Gubitz. |