This Holiday season, help us decorate the Mitten Tree with new mittens, hats, boots, and other outdoor winter apparel. Items donated will be provided to the Ontario County Foster Homefinding Unit to help keep little ones warm this winter!
Donations in sizes from birth through 18 years, will be accepted November 30 through December 20. Items may be handmade or store bought.
The Mitten Tree can be found in the lobby of the Bloomfield Public Library. Please contact the library with any questions at 585-657-6264.
Looking for a DIY craft to kick-start your Holiday spirit?
Join us on Monday, December 2 at 6:30pm to make Origami Star Garlands. These festive garlands will be made by folding holiday paper into five-pointed stars and stringing them together.
All materials will be provided; there is no fee for this program. Appropriate for adults and teens. Please contact the library at 585-657-6264 with any questions or to register for this program.
The Bloomfield Public Library will be collecting nonperishable, non-expired food items for the Food Pantry at The Blessing Room.
The Blessing Room, next-door neighbor to the library, is housed at St. Bridget’s Hall (15 Church Street), and has been serving as a Food Pantry for all in the Bloomfield School District since the 1970’s.
Food item donations can be dropped off in the lobby of the Bloomfield Public Library now through October 19th.
The Great Give Back
The mission of The Great Give Back is to provide a day of opportunities for the patrons of the Public Libraries of New York State to participate in meaningful, service-oriented experiences. thegreatgiveback.org
It’s not too late to sign-up for the Summer Reading Challenge. Stop in the library to get your calendar and a few books to get started. Record the minutes you read on your calendar, then bring it in each week to receive your prize!
Here’s the lineup of our programming for the rest of the summer:
Family Programming
Registration is requested for each program. Please contact the library at 585-657-6264.
July 30 @ 3pm – Galaxy Slime
Glitter, glue, and starch, oh my! Join us for this messy experiment, putting these ingredients (and more) together to create galaxy slime!
August 6 @ 3pm – Cosmic Frames
Create your own cosmos inspired picture frame!
August 13 @3pm – Constellation Luminaries
Make your own constellation luminaries!
August 20 @3pm – Out of this World Tie Dye
Make t-shirts that are out of this world! Join us for an afternoon of tie dying family fun. Please bring a prewashed, 100% cotton T-Shirt or other small, cotton item.
August 1 @ 2:45pm – Teen & Tween Club
Make “Stained Glass” Galaxy Jars. No registration is needed.
August 23 @ 4pm – S.T.E.M. Friday
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math activities for school aged children.
Reading with Molly – July 31, August 2, 5, 7, and 8: 3-4pm each day
Sign up for a 15-minute session to read with Molly the therapy dog. Registration is required.
Weekly Programs run through August 20.
Registration is requested for each program. Please contact the library at 585-657-6264.
Tuesdays @ 10:30am – Stories & More!
Stories and a craft for all children.
Thursdays @ 10:30am – Simply Stories
Fun-filled stories for all children.
Thursdays @ 6:30pm – Evening Story Time
Stories and a craft for all children.
Summer Programs aren’t just for the kids…
August 7 @ 6pm – Instant Pot Demo
Get to know your Instant Pot better with this how-to. Adults only please. Registration is requested.
August 15 @ 6pm – Watercolor Painting Class
Create your own watercolor painting with artist Kory Yerkes. For adults and teens. Seating is limited. Registration is requested.
August 27 @ 6:30pm – Craft Night: Galaxy Coasters
Create galaxy inspired coasters using Sharpies. For adults and teens. Registration is requested.
August 5 @ 2:30pm – Adult Book Club
All are welcome. We will be reading The Library Book by Susan Orlean
Tuesdays – Tech Help
Basic computer and device help. Please call to make an appointment.
EVERY Friday @ 1pm – Sit ‘n’ Knit Needle Crafters All skill levels welcome!
All of our programs and events are listed in our calendar of events under the Events tab. Click on the Events tab for program description information. Click on the calendar for the complete calendar. We will highlight special programs in the News and Events carousel.
Our hours information and our contact information are located at the bottom and on the right side of most pages.
There are direct links to our OWWL catalog and the OWWL2Go digital materials catalog in the tabs on the home page. Links to Mango Languages, our online databases, and the NY Times Best Seller list are all located under the Helpful Links tab.
Ancestry.com/Library Edition is now available free in the library. Bring your own device or use one of our public computers and explore all the information available through the Ancestry.com database! Search Census Data, Vital Records, and Military Records to learn more about your family!
