Library Updates

The next regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Bloomfield Public Library will be on Monday, January 26th, 2026. There will be a personnel committee meeting on January 14th at 6:00 PM. There will be a budget committee meeting on January 21st at 6:00 PM and on February 11th at 6:00 PM. All […]

Budget/Finance Committee Meeting– Tuesday, December 2nd @ 6:00 PM Planning Committee Meeting–Tuesday, December 9th @ 5:30 PM Regular Board Meeting–Monday December 15th @ 6:00 PM Personnel Committee Meeting–Wednesday, January 14th@ 6:00 PM Regular Board Meeting–Monday, January 26th @ 6:00 PM

There are several upcoming meetings of the Bloomfield Public Library Board of Trustees. The budget & finance committee will meet on Thursday, October 23rd, at 6:30 PM. The planning committee will meet on Monday, November 3rd at 6:00 PM. The next regular meeting of the Board of Trustees will be at 6:00 PM on Monday, […]

Bloomfield Public Library Board of Trustees will meet at 6:30 PM on October 20th, 2025 for the monthly board meeting.

There will be 2 upcoming committee meetings of the Bloomfield Public Library Board of Trustees and 1 regular board meeting. There will be a planning committee meeting on September 25th at 5:30 PM, and a budget and finance committee meeting on October 14th at 6 PM. Both events will take place at the Bloomfield Public […]

There will be an upcoming Board of Trustees Meeting on September 15th, 2025 at 6:00 PM at the Bloomfield Public Library. All board meetings are open to the public. There will be a meeting of the Planning Committee on September 9th at 5:30 PM at the Bloomfield Public Library.

The next meeting of the Bloomfield Public Library Board of Trustees will be on August 18th, 2025 at 6PM at the Bloomfield Public Library. All board meetings are open to the public.

There is currently (1) one vacancy on the Bloomfield Public Library Board of Trustees. Any interested applicants can pick up an application at the Bloomfield Public Library. All board terms are for a period of three years and trustees can run for re-election upon the end of their term. You can email board President, Quintin […]

There will be an upcoming meeting of the Board of Trustees on Monday, July 21st. This meeting will the the Bloomfield Public Library Board of Trustees Annual Meeting and will begin at 5:30 PM. There will be a regular meeting of the Board of Trustees following the annual meeting on Monday, July 21st.

There will be an upcoming Board of Trustees meeting on Monday, June 16th, at 6:00 PM in the community room of the Bloomfield Public Library. There will also be a personnel committee meeting at 5PM, prior to the Board Of Trustees Meeting. All meetings are open to the public.

The Bloomfield Public Library Board of Trustees has several upcoming meetings. The Planning Committee and the Facility Committee will meet on Thursday, April 24th, at 11:00 AM at the Bloomfield Public Library. The Board of Trustees will meet on Monday, May 19th, 2025 at 6 PM at the Bloomfield Public Library.

There will be a meeting of the personnel committee of the Bloomfield Public Library Board of Trustees at 5:15 on Monday, April 21st in the community room of Bloomfield Public Library.

Please join us on Monday, May 12th, 2025 from 6 PM – 8 PM for an Open House and Budget Presentation. Crafts and activities will be available for the family, meet the Board of Trustees, and view the proposed budget for the 25-26 fiscal year.

There will be an upcoming meeting of the Bloomfield Public Library Board of Trustees on Monday, April 21st, 2025 at 6PM. All meetings are open to the public.

All meetings take place in the community room of the Bloomfield Public Library, and are open to the public. The Bloomfield Public Library Board of Trustees will meet on the following dates: March 3rd, 2025- Personnel Committee Meeting-5:30 PM March 12th, 2025-Finance Committee Meeting-6:00 PM March 17th, 2025- Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees-6:00 […]

The finance committee of the Bloomfield Public Library Board of Trustees will meet at 5:15 PM on Monday, February 24th, 2025 in the meeting room of the Bloomfield Public Library. All meetings of the Bloomfield Public Library Board of Trustees are open to the public.

There are several upcoming meetings of the Bloomfield Public Library Board of Trustees. There will be a Personnel Committee Meeting on January 29th at 6 PM at the library. There will be a Finance Committee Meeting on February 5th at 6 PM at the library. There will be a Personnel Committee Meeting on February 19th […]

There will be several upcoming meetings of the Bloomfield Public Library Board of Trustees. All meetings are open to the public. On December 11th, the Facilities committee of the Board of Trustees will be meeting at 6 PM at the library. On December 16th at 5 PM, the Budget Committee will be meeting. On December […]

The Bloomfield Public Library Board Of Trustees next regular meeting will be on Monday, November 18th, 2024, at 7pm in the Community Room of the Bloomfield Public Library. There will be a meeting of the facility committee on Wednesday, October 23rd at 2pm. There will be a meeting of the personnel committee on Monday, November […]

The facility committee of the Board of Trustees will meet on September 26th, at 10:00 AM, at the Bloomfield Public Library. There will be a regular meeting of the Board of Trustees on October 21st, at 7:00 PM at the Bloomfield Public Library. All meetings are open to the public.

There are several upcoming meetings of the Board of Trustees of the Bloomfield Public Library. The Personnel Committee of the BPL Board of Trustees will meet on September 9th at 6:00 PM in the Library Meeting Room. The Finance Committee of the BPL Board of Trustees will meet on September 16th at 6:00 PM in […]

There will be a meeting of the Bloomfied Public Library Board of Trustees on Monday, August 12th at 6pm. Board of Trustee meetings are open to the public.

The next meeting of the Bloomfield Public Library Board of Trustees will be on Monday, August 19th, 2024 at 7:00 PM. All Board of Trustee Meetings are open to the public.

Join us on Friday, July 12th for Bloomfield Public Library’s Summer Reading Kick-Off Event! The event will feature a magic show from The Powerful & Amazing Dave at 3:30, Ice Cream served by the Friends of the Library, Fair Parking Pass Give-Aways and more! Stop in on or before the 12th to register for summer […]

On July 1st at 11am, there will be Trustee Orientation in the community room, starting at 11am. This is considered an open meeting to orient new, incoming trustees with the role and expectations of being a Library Trustee. On July 16th, at 6 PM there will be a public meeting of the Bloomfield Public Library […]

The Board of Trusteed Meeting that was scheduled for Monday, June 17th has been rescheduled for Monday, June 24th. Meetings take place in the Community Room of the Library at 7pm. All Board of Trustee meetings are open to the public. A copy of the agenda and board packet is available in the library upon […]

Join us at the Bloomfield Public Library for the Friends of the Library Annual Book Sale on Saturday, June 8th, from 10am-2pm. The book sale will take place in the parking lot! Family-friendly, fun activities will be set up throughout the library that day as well!

The Bloomfield Public Library Budget Vote is coming up on Tuesday, May 21st The location to vote is: BCS District Operations Center located at 1 Oakmount Ave., Bloomfield, NY, from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM on Tuesday, May 21, 2024.  The library is asking voters to support a $320,218 tax levy, which represents an overall […]

The Bloomfield Public Library Board of Trustees will be meeting on Monday, May 20th at 7pm at the Bloomfield Public Library. Board of Trustee meeting are open for public attendance.

NOTICE IS GIVEN that the election of two members of the Board of Education of the District and the vote upon the appropriation of the necessary funds to meet the estimated expenditures of the District during the ensuing school year and authorizing the levy of taxes will be conducted at the District’s Operations Center located […]

Bloomfield Public Library is hiring for: Part-Time Library Clerk: This position is 15-18 hours weekly, and may include daytime, evening, and weekend hours. This position has a starting rate of $15.25/hour. Please see attached document for a complete job description. Interested applicants should send a resume to bloomfieldlibrarydirector@owwl.org as well as submitting an application through […]

The Bloomfield Public Library is asking residents of the Bloomfield Central School District to vote on the library’s 2024-2025 funding. The library is asking to approve a $320,218 tax levy. The Library Budget Resolution will appear on the same ballot as the Bloomfield Central School District budget. The vote will be held on Tuesday, May 21, 2024, […]

The Bloomfield Public Library will be offering a presentation of the proposed 2024-2025 budget for Bloomfield Public Library on Thursday, May 9th from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM, of which the public is invited to participate in.

There will be a Board of Trustees Meeting on April 15th, 2024 at 7pm in the Meeting Room of the Library. A board packet, including an agenda, is available upon request at the library or via email. If you are interested in becoming a Trustee, please email the library or stop in to pick up […]

The Board of Trustees is meeting at the library tonight at 6 p.m. Their meetings are open to the public.

The Bloomfield Public Library’s Board of Trustees currently has three vacancies to fill. To apply, stop in at the library or contact Board President Sandy Mitchell at sanmitch7300@gmail.com. The Board’s monthly meeting will be held at the library at 7 p.m. on Monday, March 18 and is open to the public.

The Board of Trustees of the Bloomfield Public Library will be meeting Monday, February 5 at 7 p.m. at the library.

The Board of Trustees of the Bloomfield Public Library will meet on Monday, Feb. 5 at 6 p.m. for a special meeting. The next date of their regular monthly meeting will be Monday, Feb. 12 at 7 p.m. The Friends of the Bloomfield Public Library will meet Monday, Feb. 12 at 6 p.m.

The Board of Trustees of the Bloomfield Public Library has scheduled the following meetings, which are open to the public and will take place at the library: Tuesday, January 23 at 4:30 p.m., Budget and Finance Committee Monday, January 29 at 6 p.m., Full Board Tuesday, January 30 at 6 p.m., Full Board

Position Available: Library Manager, Bloomfield Public Library, Bloomfield, NY The Bloomfield Public Library is chartered to serve the Bloomfield Central School District, a district with approximately 6,700 residents.  The position of Library Manager requires a strong combination of management, leadership, and vision.  It calls for an energetic, innovative, and community-oriented person.  The candidate for this […]

The Budget/Finance Committee of the Bloomfield Public Library’s Board of Trustees is meeting Wednesday, January 17 at 4:30 p.m. and the Personnel Committee will be meeting Friday, January 19 at 6 p.m. Both meetings are open to the public.

The Bloomfield Public Library is asking residents of the Bloomfield Central School District to vote on the library’s 2023-2024 funding. The library is asking to approve a $187,980 tax levy. This represents an increase of $3,685 over the base amount of $184,295 that was approved by voters in 2022. The Library Budget Resolution will appear […]

The Library will be closed Tuesday, 3/14 due to the weather. We apologize for any inconvenience.

The library will be closing at 6 p.m. on Friday, February 24 to facilitate a staff meeting. We apologize for any inconvenience.

The library will be closed 12/31/22 through 1/2/23. We will reopen at 10 am on 1/3/23. Bring your new reading goals to your next library visit. Happy New Year!

December 9, 2022: 5:30-7:00 pm, Santa is coming to the Bloomfield Public Library to read a holiday story and to take photos with families. Kids can enjoy a craft project and refreshments. Everyone is welcome!

The Friends of the Bloomfield Public Library will be decorating the library for the holidays on Saturday, November 26, starting at 10 am. Please come and help us trim the tree! Everyone is welcome!

This November: Oh my origami! Make an adorable origami bookmark when you visit the library. Located at the Create Space table!

The Friends of the Bloomfield Public Library is bringing its coffee cart back to the library. The next time you are at the library, plan to stay awhile. Enjoy a warm beverage as you look through the library’s new book collection. It is the season to gather at the library with friends and a good […]

SPECIAL EVENT! Story Time Pals invites young children to bring their grown-ups to a Charlie Brown Thanksgiving (simplified version). Tuesday, Nov 22, 10:30 am. Snacks, story, and a fun craft included. Let us know you’re coming: Call 585-657-6264. We’re grateful for you!

Wednesday, November 2, 3:30 – 4:30 pm, Watch Bloomfield Middle School students perform a scene from the BCS Drama Club’s presentation of The Wizard of Oz. Meet and greet the actors and take photos with the cast. A guest expert on the Wizard of Oz will be available to answer your questions about the show.

Monday, October 31, 5 – 7 pm, Be sure to stop by the Bloomfield Library on Halloween night. We will have candy for all ages! Trick or treat!

Saturday, October 29, 10:30 am – 1:30 pm, Join us at the Bloomfield Library for a Fun Fall Party! Treats, games, books! Costumes welcome! Photo op!

Join Miss Robin for stories, songs and fun activities for children ages 2 to 4 years old and their caregivers. Every Tuesday at 10:30 am in the Community Room. Come in costume on Tuesday, November 1 for not-scary Halloween family fun!

Visit the “Create Space” table, located near the check-out counter, to try your hand at an easy craft or hands-on make-and-take activity. Stop by the Create Space table every time you visit the Bloomfield Public Library. The free projects change with the seasons. It is sure to be creative fun for all ages!

There are exciting employment opportunities at the library! The Bloomfield Library has immediate openings for a Part-time Library Clerk, Substitute Library Clerks and a Library Manager. More information about each position, and how to apply, is detailed in each position’s listing.

Tuesdays, September 13, 20 and 27, 2022; 10:30 am – 11:15 am: Join Miss Robin for stories, songs and fun activities for children ages 2 to 4 years old and their caregivers.

A Common Sense No Fuss Book Sale will be held on Saturday, September 17, 2022, from 10 am until 2 pm. Fill a reusable Friends of the Bloomfield Public Library shopping bag for $5. The sale will be under a tent in the back parking lot of the Bloomfield Public Library. Sponsored by the Friends […]

Thursday, August 18, 2022; 5:30 – 7 pm Join us for a Summer Reading Finale and Free Pizza Party! There will be free food and fun family activities, goodies and free books for the kids, plus raffles for teens and adults. Thank you to everyone who celebrated Summer Reading with us this year! We hope […]

August 22 through September 4, 2022 On the grounds of the Bloomfield Library The Bloomfield Public Library is hosting a temporary Pop-Up Storywalk. The Pop-Up Storywalk comes to us by invitation from the OWWL Library System. Make sure to check it out! This is a special limited-time opportunity–it will only be at our library for […]

The library will be closing at 7pm M-F, starting July 25, 2022, until further notice. Thank you for your patience and understanding.

On Saturday, July 9, 2022, the Bloomfield Library will be closed for parking lot maintenance. We apologize for the inconvenience. The library will resume regular hours on Monday, July 11. Thank you!

The Bloomfield Library will be closed on Monday, July 4, 2022, to celebrate the holiday. The library will reopen at 10 am on July 5. Thank you.

The Summer Reading Program at the Bloomfield Library isn’t just for kids. We have several events for Adults. Everyone can celebrate and enjoy summer with the Bloomfield Library! Adult Programs:

Starting Monday, June 27, 2022, the Bloomfield Library will be open until 8 pm on weeknights. We look forward to seeing you!

Get ready to have fun this summer with the Bloomfield Public Library. There are Oceans of Possibilities when you spend the summer with the Bloomfield Public Library! Learn more about the library’s summer programs for children, families, and teens. Take on the Summer Reading Challenge to earn rewards. Come to the library for guest presenters […]

The Friends of the Bloomfield Public Library is having a one-day Spring Book Sale. The sale will be outdoors on the grounds of the Bloomfield Library on Saturday, May 21, 2022, from 10 am to 2 pm. Fill up a Friends of the Bloomfield Public Library reusable shopping bag for only $5! Donations of good […]

The Bloomfield Public Library is asking residents of the Bloomfield Central School District to vote on the library’s 2022-2023 funding. The library is asking to approve a $184.295 tax levy. This represents an increase of $4,495 over the base amount of $179,800 that was approved by voters in 2021. The Library Budget Resolution will appear […]

The library will be closed Saturday, April 16th for the Easter Holiday. We look forward to serving you on Monday, 2:00-7:00p.m. Happy Easter and Spring!