Programs for Children at the Bloomfield Libraries. Unless otherwise indicated, programs are held at Prosser Public Library:


Registration:
Unless otherwise indicated, please register for all of the listed programs. Program details are subject to change. For the most current information and to register, call the Children's Room at 860-242-2972. (Unless otherwise indicated, all programs will take place at Prosser Public Library). To register for programs at the Wintonbury Branch, please call 860-242-0041.

Program listings - Winter-Spring 2012
 

 
Happy New Year!
January 7, 2012 (Sat) 2:00 P.M.
Nintendo Wii
(This program is held at the Wintonbury Branch Library)
Children ages 7 and older are invited to play their Wii favorites. Please register, 860-242-0041.
January 12, 2012 (Thurs) 3:45 P.M. 
Chill Out & Knit
New members of all ages are welcome to drop-in. Lori Simcik will be there to guide knitters with creative new projects or tinkering with an old one. Remember to bring your knitting needles and yarn.
January 14, 2012 (Sat) 2:00 P.M. 
Feature Films for Families
Today's film: Cars 2
January 14, 2012 (Sat) 2:00 P.M.
(This program is held at the Wintonbury Branch Library)
Craft Fun
School age children are invited to make an easy craft. Younger children may attend with a helper. Please register, call 860-242-0041.
January 18, 2012 (Wed) 6:30 P.M. 
Teen Book Board
Readers in grades 7 and up are invited to join the Teen Book Board! Chat with other readers and eat cookies at our informal monthly meetings. Please register.
January 20, 2012 (Fri) 4:00 P.M. 
Teen Movies
Teens 13 years and up will enjoy the following PG-13 titles:
January 20: Colombiana
February 17: Hanna
March 30: Transformers 3
April 20: Super 8
January 21, 2012 (Sat) 2:00 P.M.
Family Movies at the Wintonbury Branch
(This program is held at the Wintonbury Branch Library)
The Wintonbury Branch will present a series of films for families. The schedule is listed below.
January 21: Cars 2
February 4: The Smurfs
March 24: Kung Fu Panda
April 28: A Dolphin Tale
January 23, 2012 (Mon) 10:00 A.M. 
Small Talk
Children birth through school-age and their caregivers are welcome to drop-in for playtime, conversation and a child-centered program.
January 26, 2012 (Thurs) 3:45 P.M. 
Chill Out & Knit
New members of all ages are welcome to drop-in. Lori Simcik will be there to guide knitters with creative new projects or tinkering with an old one. Remember to bring your knitting needles and yarn.
January 27, 2012 (Fri) 10:15 A.M. 
Toddler Time
Children 12-24 months of age (with their favorite adult) are invited to this program designed to enhance the development of a toddler's language skills. Please register, call 860-242-2972. 
January 27, 2012 (Fri) 11:00 A.M. 
Baby Bounce
Children ages 6-12 months and their parents or caregivers are invited to this program of bouncing, wiggling, and clapping to playful songs and rhymes, designed to develop an infant's language skills. Please register.
January 27, 2012 (Fri) 3:45 A.M. 
Children's Craft-ernoon
Come afterschool for an enjoyable craft experience with your peers. Best suited for ages 7-12 years old. Please register.
January 27, 2012 (Fri) 3:45 A.M. 
Teen Craft-ernoon
Come afterschool for an enjoyable craft experience with your peers. Grades 6 and up are welcome. Please register.
Today's program: Cookie Stamping
January 28, 2012 (Sat) 2:00 P.M.
(This program is held at the Wintonbury Branch Library)
Craft Fun
School age children are invited to make an easy craft. Younger children may attend with a helper. Please register, call 860-242-0041.
January 30, 2012 (Mon) 10:00 A.M. 
Small Talk
Children birth through school-age and their caregivers are welcome to drop-in for playtime, conversation and a child-centered program.
January 30, 2012 (Mon) 5:30-7:00 P.M. 
Video Gaming
Try our new Xbox Kinect and play your Wii favorites. Ages 7 and up are invited to join the action. Please register.
January 31, 2012 (Tues) 6:30 P.M. 
Story Time Specials
Tonight's story time theme:
January 31 - Hot Chocolate and Cookies
February 4, 2012 (Sat) 2:00 P.M.
Family Movies at the Wintonbury Branch
(This program is held at the Wintonbury Branch Library)
The Wintonbury Branch will present a series of films for families. The schedule is listed below.
January 21: Cars 2
February 4: The Smurfs
March 24: Kung Fu Panda
April 28: A Dolphin Tale
February 4, 2012 (Sat) 3:30 P.M.
Peter and the Wolf, Violin & Piano Concert
The Kelet Duo will return to Prosser Public Library to perform Peter and the Wolf by Sergei Prokofiev and The Carnival of the Animals by Camille Saint-Saens. The Kelet Duo features Katalin Viszmeg on the violin, Pi Hsun Shih on piano, and Paul Hansen as narrator and percussionist. This program for families is Prosser Public Library's celebration of "Take Your Child to the Library Day!" Please register.
February 6, 2012 (Mon) 10:00 A.M. 
Small Talk
Children birth through school-age and their caregivers are welcome to drop-in for playtime, conversation and a child-centered program.
February 9, 2012 (Thurs) 3:45 P.M. 
Chill Out & Knit
New members of all ages are welcome to drop-in. Lori Simcik will be there to guide knitters with creative new projects or tinkering with an old one. Remember to bring your knitting needles and yarn.
February 10, 2012 (Fri) 10:15 A.M. 
Toddler Time
Children 12-24 months of age (with their favorite adult) are invited to this program designed to enhance the development of a toddler's language skills. Please register, call 860-242-2972. 
February 10, 2012 (Fri) 11:00 A.M. 
Baby Bounce
Children ages 6-12 months and their parents or caregivers are invited to this program of bouncing, wiggling, and clapping to playful songs and rhymes, designed to develop an infant's language skills. Please register.
February 11, 2012 (Sat) 2:00 P.M. 
Feature Films for Families
Today's film: Smurfs
February 11, 2012 (Sat) 2:00 P.M.
Nintendo Wii
(This program is held at the Wintonbury Branch Library)
Children ages 7 and older are invited to play their Wii favorites. Please register, 860-242-0041.
February 13, 2012 (Mon) 10:00 A.M. 
Small Talk
Children birth through school-age and their caregivers are welcome to drop-in for playtime, conversation and a child-centered program.
February 13, 2012 (Mon) 4:30 P.M. 
Strange Love: Team Jacob or Edward?
In celebration of Valentine's Day, come test your Twilight Series knowledge while playing the Twilight Scene It! DVD game. Grades 6 and up are welcome. Please register.
February 15, 2012 (Wed)  
Save the Date - Black History Month Step Off
Prosser Public Library will be sponsoring a Step Team from the Hartford Step Off Classic. This program will be held during the day at the Carmen Arace Intermediate and Middle Schools for the students. For more information, ask in the Children's Room.
February 15, 2012 (Wed) 6:30 P.M. 
Teen Book Board
Readers in grades 7 and up are invited to join the Teen Book Board! Chat with other readers and eat cookies at our informal monthly meetings. Please register.
February 17, 2012 (Fri) 4:00 P.M. 
Teen Movies
Teens 13 years and up will enjoy the following PG-13 titles:
February 17: Hanna
March 30: Transformers 3
April 20: Super 8
February 18, 2012 (Sat) 2:00 P.M. 
Scrapbooking
Tweens ages 10-14 years old are invited to this workshop. Bloomfield's own scrapbook artist, Cynthia Greene, will instruct and guide young people in making their own scrapbook pages. Cynthia will provide the supplies, but remember to bring your favorite photos to add the pages you create. Please register. (Snow date: Saturday, March 24, 2:00 P.M.)
February 18, 2012 (Sat) 2:00 P.M.
(This program is held at the Wintonbury Branch Library)
Magic Show
Enjoy the enchanting Magical Christina as she charms families with her humor and her magic. The whole family is welcome. Please register, call 860-242-0041. (Snow date: Saturday, February 25).
February 23, 2012 (Thurs) 3:45 P.M. 
Chill Out & Knit
New members of all ages are welcome to drop-in. Lori Simcik will be there to guide knitters with creative new projects or tinkering with an old one. Remember to bring your knitting needles and yarn.
February 24, 2012 (Fri) 10:15 A.M. 
Toddler Time
Children 12-24 months of age (with their favorite adult) are invited to this program designed to enhance the development of a toddler's language skills. Please register, call 860-242-2972. 
February 24, 2012 (Fri) 11:00 A.M. 
Baby Bounce
Children ages 6-12 months and their parents or caregivers are invited to this program of bouncing, wiggling, and clapping to playful songs and rhymes, designed to develop an infant's language skills. Please register.
February 24, 2012 (Fri) 3:45 A.M.
Children's Craft-ernoon
Come afterschool for an enjoyable craft experience with your peers. Best suited for ages 7-12 years old. Please register.
February 24, 2012 (Fri) 3:45 A.M.
Teen Craft-ernoon
Come afterschool for an enjoyable craft experience with your peers. Grades 6 and up are welcome. Please register.
Today's program: Hardware Jewelry
February 25, 2012 (Sat) 2:00 P.M. 
Graphic Novel Workshop
The world of story is large enough to encompass literature and art, but what happens when those elements collide? Exploring visual storytelling through the medium of the graphic novel, both as an investigation and a creation, is the focus of this workshop. Artist Christopher Brown will instruct youth grades 6 and up. Bring your imagination and your art skills as we create story together. This program has been brought to you by a grant from the Connecticut Humanities Council. Please register.   
February 27, 2012 (Mon) 10:00 A.M. 
Small Talk
Children birth through school-age and their caregivers are welcome to drop-in for playtime, conversation and a child-centered program.
February 28, 2012 (Tues) 6:30 P.M. 
Story Time Specials
Tonight's story time theme: Sweet Hearts Night - (Heart shaped delights)
February 29, 2012 (Wed) 5:30-7:00 P.M. 
Video Gaming
Try our new Xbox Kinect and play your Wii favorites. Ages 7 and up are invited to join the action. Please register.
March 3, 2012 (Sat) 2:00 P.M.
Story Time Opera
(This program is held at the Wintonbury Branch Library)
A special reading by an opera singer from UCONN, of the picture book Opera Cat by Tess Weaver, a special musical cat that gets to fill in for her opera diva owner when she gets laryngitis. This program will include a puppet craft activity for grades K-3. Please register.
March 5, 2012 (Mon) 10:00 A.M. 
Small Talk
Children birth through school-age and their caregivers are welcome to drop-in for playtime, conversation and a child-centered program.
March 8, 2012 (Thurs) 3:45 P.M. 
Chill Out & Knit
New members of all ages are welcome to drop-in. Lori Simcik will be there to guide knitters with creative new projects or tinkering with an old one. Remember to bring your knitting needles and yarn.
March 9, 2012 (Fri) 10:15 A.M. 
Toddler Time
Children 12-24 months of age (with their favorite adult) are invited to this program designed to enhance the development of a toddler's language skills. Please register, call 860-242-2972. 
March 9, 2012 (Fri) 11:00 A.M. 
Baby Bounce
Children ages 6-12 months and their parents or caregivers are invited to this program of bouncing, wiggling, and clapping to playful songs and rhymes, designed to develop an infant's language skills. Please register.
March 9, 2012 (Fri) 3:45 A.M. 
Children's Craft-ernoon
Come afterschool for an enjoyable craft experience with your peers. Best suited for ages 7-12 years old. Please register.
March 9, 2012 (Fri) 3:45 A.M.
Teen Craft-ernoon
Come afterschool for an enjoyable craft experience with your peers. Grades 6 and up are welcome. Please register.
Today's program: Make Lucky Shamrock Key Rings
March 10, 2012 (Sat) 1:30 P.M. 
Agostino Arts - Transformations
Christopher Agostino
presents folktales and original stories illustrated by his amazing face painting on the faces of audience volunteers. In a playful storytelling style he creates a unique performance for families. Traditional folktales and original stories are brought to life. This program has been made possible by a grant from the Connecticut Humanities Council. Please register.
March 12, 2012 (Mon) 10:00 A.M. 
Small Talk
Children birth through school-age and their caregivers are welcome to drop-in for playtime, conversation and a child-centered program.
March 14, 2012 (Wed) 6:30 P.M. 
Teen Book Board
Readers in grades 7 and up are invited to join the Teen Book Board! Chat with other readers and eat cookies at our informal monthly meetings. Please register.
March 17, 2012 (Sat) 2:00 P.M.
Nintendo Wii
(This program is held at the Wintonbury Branch Library)
Children ages 7 and older are invited to play their Wii favorites. Please register, 860-242-0041.
March 19, 2012 (Mon) 10:00 A.M. 
Small Talk
Children birth through school-age and their caregivers are welcome to drop-in for playtime, conversation and a child-centered program.
March 19, 2012 (Mon) 6:30 P.M. 
Story Time Specials
Tonight's story time theme: March Madness
March 22, 2012 (Thurs) 3:45 P.M. 
Chill Out & Knit
New members of all ages are welcome to drop-in. Lori Simcik will be there to guide knitters with creative new projects or tinkering with an old one. Remember to bring your knitting needles and yarn.
March 22, 2012 (Thurs) 6:30 P.M.
Bedtime Workshop
(This program will be held at Fellowship Hall at the First Congregational Church in Bloomfield - across the street from Prosser Public Library)

This workshop for adults is designed to develop a comforting nightly ritual for children. Storytellers Teresa Whitaker and Eshu Bumpus will show parents and caregivers how to use the end of the day as a special time to connect with children. For more information, or to register, please call 860-242-2972.
March 23, 2012 (Fri) 10:15 A.M. 
Toddler Time
Children 12-24 months of age (with their favorite adult) are invited to this program designed to enhance the development of a toddler's language skills. Please register, call 860-242-2972. 
March 23, 2012 (Fri) 11:00 A.M. 
Baby Bounce
Children ages 6-12 months and their parents or caregivers are invited to this program of bouncing, wiggling, and clapping to playful songs and rhymes, designed to develop an infant's language skills. Please register.
March 24, 2012 (Sat) 2:00 P.M.
Family Movies at the Wintonbury Branch
(This program is held at the Wintonbury Branch Library)
The Wintonbury Branch will present a series of films for families. The schedule is listed below.
January 21: Cars 2
February 4: The Smurfs
March 24: Kung Fu Panda
April 28: A Dolphin Tale
March 26, 2012 (Mon) 10:00 A.M. 
Small Talk
Children birth through school-age and their caregivers are welcome to drop-in for playtime, conversation and a child-centered program.
March 26, 2012 (Mon) 5:30-7:00 P.M. 
Video Gaming
Try our new Xbox Kinect and play your Wii favorites. Ages 7 and up are invited to join the action. Please register.
March 30, 2012 (Fri) 4:00 P.M. 
Teen Movies
Teens 13 years and up will enjoy the following PG-13 titles:
March 30: Transformers 3
April 20: Super 8
March 31, 2012 (Sat) 2:00 P.M. 
Feature Films for Families
Today's film: Kung Fu Panda 2
April 2, 2012 (Mon) 10:00 A.M. 
Small Talk
Children birth through school-age and their caregivers are welcome to drop-in for playtime, conversation and a child-centered program.
April 4, 2012 (Wed) 6:30 P.M. 
Story Time Specials
Tonight's story time theme: April Foolishness
April 9, 2012 (Mon) 10:00 A.M. 
Small Talk
Children birth through school-age and their caregivers are welcome to drop-in for playtime, conversation and a child-centered program.
April 9, 2012 (Mon) 4:30 P.M. 
Book Trivia
In celebration of National Library Week, join us in using our our new game show buzzers. Test your knowledge about classic series like Curious George, Dr. Seuss and Clifford and new favorites like Percy Jackson, Harry Potter, 39 Clues, My Weird School and Twilight. All ages are welcome. Please register.
April 10, 2012 (Tues) 6:30 P.M. 
Storytelling with Leeny Del Seamonds
Award-winning master story teller Leeny Del Seamonds will be dazzling us with her vibrant characters, humorous voices, and passionate multi-culttural stories. All families are welcome to join the fun brought to you by a grant from the Connecticut Humanities Council with additional support from the Duncaster Lifecare Community. Please register.
April 11, 2012 (Wed) 6:30 P.M. 
Teen Book Board
Readers in grades 7 and up are invited to join the Teen Book Board! Chat with other readers and eat cookies at our informal monthly meetings. Please register.
April 12, 2012 (Thurs) 3:45 P.M. 
Chill Out & Knit
New members of all ages are welcome to drop-in. Lori Simcik will be there to guide knitters with creative new projects or tinkering with an old one. Remember to bring your knitting needles and yarn.
April 13, 2012 (Fri) 10:15 A.M. 
Toddler Time
Children 12-24 months of age (with their favorite adult) are invited to this program designed to enhance the development of a toddler's language skills. Please register, call 860-242-2972. 
April 13, 2012 (Fri) 11:00 A.M. 
Baby Bounce
Children ages 6-12 months and their parents or caregivers are invited to this program of bouncing, wiggling, and clapping to playful songs and rhymes, designed to develop an infant's language skills. Please register.
April 13, 2012 (Fri) 3:45 A.M. 
Children's Craft-ernoon
Come afterschool for an enjoyable craft experience with your peers. Best suited for ages 7-12 years old. Please register.
March 9, 2012 (Fri) 3:45 A.M.
Teen Craft-ernoon
Come afterschool for an enjoyable craft experience with your peers. Grades 6 and up are welcome. Please register.
Today's program: Found Poetry
April 14, 2012 (Sat) 2:00 P.M.
Nintendo Wii
(This program is held at the Wintonbury Branch Library)
Children ages 7 and older are invited to play their Wii favorites. Please register, 860-242-0041.
April 16, 2012 (Mon) 10:00 A.M. 
Small Talk
Children birth through school-age and their caregivers are welcome to drop-in for playtime, conversation and a child-centered program.
April 18, 2012 (Wed) 2:00 P.M. 
Feature Films for Families
Today's film: Dolphin Tale
April 20, 2012 (Fri) 4:00 P.M. 
Teen Movies
Teens 13 years and up will enjoy the following PG-13 titles:
April 20: Super 8
April 21, 2012 (Sat) 2:00 P.M.
Hooked on Llamas
(This program is held at the Wintonbury Branch Library)
A real live llama will be present during a special reading of a children's llama story. Learn about what can be made from llama wool and other fun llama facts. This is for ages 6 years and older. Please register.
April 23, 2012 (Mon) 10:00 A.M. 
Small Talk
Children birth through school-age and their caregivers are welcome to drop-in for playtime, conversation and a child-centered program.
April 25, 2012 (Wed) 5:30-7:00 P.M. 
Video Gaming
Try our new Xbox Kinect and play your Wii favorites. Ages 7 and up are invited to join the action. Please register.
April 26, 2012 (Thurs) 3:45 P.M. 
Chill Out & Knit
New members of all ages are welcome to drop-in. Lori Simcik will be there to guide knitters with creative new projects or tinkering with an old one. Remember to bring your knitting needles and yarn.
April 27, 2012 (Fri) 10:15 A.M. 
Toddler Time
Children 12-24 months of age (with their favorite adult) are invited to this program designed to enhance the development of a toddler's language skills. Please register, call 860-242-2972. 
April 27, 2012 (Fri) 11:00 A.M. 
Baby Bounce
Children ages 6-12 months and their parents or caregivers are invited to this program of bouncing, wiggling, and clapping to playful songs and rhymes, designed to develop an infant's language skills. Please register.
April 28, 2012 (Sat) 2:00 P.M.
Family Movies at the Wintonbury Branch
(This program is held at the Wintonbury Branch Library)
The Wintonbury Branch will present a series of films for families. The schedule is listed below.
January 21: Cars 2
February 4: The Smurfs
March 24: Kung Fu Panda
April 28: A Dolphin Tale
April 30, 2012 (Mon) 10:00 A.M. 
Small Talk
Children birth through school-age and their caregivers are welcome to drop-in for playtime, conversation and a child-centered program.
May 5, 2012 (Sat) 2:00 P.M.
Nintendo Wii
(This program is held at the Wintonbury Branch Library)
Children ages 7 and older are invited to play their Wii favorites. Please register, 860-242-0041.
May 23, 2012 (Wed) 6:30 P.M. 
Teen Book Board
Readers in grades 7 and up are invited to join the Teen Book Board! Chat with other readers and eat cookies at our informal monthly meetings. Please register.
 
 



 



 


 



 

 

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