Bloomfield Public Library

09/04/2026

One week until the Teen Advisory Board's interactive puppet show: Musical Mayhem.
Our cast is very excited to put on this show. The cast includes Teen Advisory Board Members: Amelia Ball, Zachary Mason, Caselynn Mason, Breanne Ricardo, Sofia Delgado, Camden Lindberg, and Jagger Garmon. The show is on Friday September 11th at 4pm. Bring your kiddos and join the musical adventure!

Help Melody and her friends as they work together to stop the awful music playing everywhere in their town!This interactive puppet show is written and performed by the library's Teen Advisory Board. Kids will help the characters on their journey as they learn about instruments, rhythm, tempo, and em...

09/03/2026

We have 1 of his books: "The Unsettling of America: Culture & Agriculture."
"Wendell Berry, who wrote about the experiences of farmers & rural Americans in more than 50 books of fiction, essays, & poetry, died at 92, the Associated Press reports."

The novelist, essayist, and poet was known for his environmental activism.

09/03/2026

Tomorrow for our 10:30 Toddler Storytime, we will have Camping part 2!

09/03/2026

If you need Library of Things items (board games, outdoor games, hosting items), DVDs, books, etc. for the weekend, please come Thursday 10-6, Friday 10-5, & Saturday 10-1. We're happy to help. :)

09/02/2026

Nicholas Sparks fans, we have a new one for you!!

09/02/2026

In case you still have plenty of zucchini & need ways to use it up.

Turn your zucchini surplus into a sweet treat! This Zucchini Marmalade, with a touch of lemon and ginger, pairs perfectly with warm scones and disappears fast.

09/02/2026

America has its own "vampire," Mercy Brown.

09/01/2026

The library's Teen Advisory Board is gearing up for Fall!

The Teen Advisory Board, is a student-led volunteer group that helps with events and projects at the library. Teens get a chance to collaborate on ideas to help the library better serve our community.
Last year TAB worked on programs like the Bloomfield Renaissance Faire, Superhero Day, Bloomfield Library's Community Cupboard, and Puppet Theater: the Dairy Disaster. TAB is open to students 8th grade to 12th grade, and is always accepting new members.
Our fall informational meeting is on September 14th at 4pm. Anyone interested in joining TAB is welcome to come and learn more about the group from our current TAB members.

08/31/2026

In hot weather, we are your friendly cooling place!! 🥵🥶
HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL @ least 7 PM WEDNESDAY
*Heat index values up to 100-103°.
*Portions of central & south-central Iowa.
*Hot temperatures & high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
*While heat index values may not reach 105° each day, the combination of the longevity of the heat & little or limited relief during the overnight periods, with warm lows, has prompted the multi-day Heat Advisory.

08/29/2026

AI & data centers are in the news a lot lately. We work at human speed but the books & information we find will be expertly discerned to be correct sources for you to start with. 🎓