This event is in the "Everyone" group "Photographs of Little Gull Island" Artist Gallery All Day 11/1 - 12/31 Art Exhibit Second Floor at James Blackstone Memorial Library Program Type: Music, Arts & Culture Age Group: Everyone Blackstone Artists Circle Gallery Reception. This artwork will be on display in the upper rotunda gallery for November & December. View Details
This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Children (ages 0-5)" group Video Stories for Babies up to age 5 Friday, December 5, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am Auditorium at James Blackstone Memorial Library Program Type: Storytimes Age Group: Youth, Children (ages 0-5) Video Stories: A storytime featuring movies, music & more! For children through age 5. We’re saving Fridays for a special event that features songs, hand rhymes, & a video story we can... View Details
Auditorium - Impact100 Southern Connecticut Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 9:00am - 12:00pm Auditorium at James Blackstone Memorial Library
This event is in the "Adults" group Poetry Cafe Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm Virtual Program Type: Clubs & Discussion Groups Age Group: Adults We are a fun, friendly group who love poetry. Each week, we select a poet - from modern to classic, humorous to serious - to read aloud followed by a lively group discussion. We always welcome new members, so join us! Registration Open Register Now Registration Required Virtual Event
This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Children (ages 0-5)" group This event is in the "School Aged (grades k-4)" group "Could Roxi be a Bird?" Puppet Show with New Haven Bird Club Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Auditorium at James Blackstone Memorial Library Program Type: Music, Arts & Culture, Science, Storytimes Age Group: Youth, Children (ages 0-5), School Aged (grades k-4) Join Roxi Fox as she sets out on a hilarious and heartwarming journey to become a bird. Along the way, she'll meet some feathered friends and learn what makes them so special. Registration Open Register Now Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Fireside Chat with Local Authors: Katie Tietjen Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Reading Room at James Blackstone Memorial Library Program Type: Talks & Lectures Age Group: Adults, Everyone Join us for readings and discussions with local authors in front of the fireplace in our Reading Room! View Details
This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Children (ages 0-5)" group Preschool Stories for ages 3-5 Monday, December 8, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am Auditorium at James Blackstone Memorial Library Program Type: Storytimes Age Group: Youth, Children (ages 0-5) Preschool Stories: A live, in-person storytime for children ages 3-5! Join us for an interactive story time filled with songs, movement, books and manipulates that are age appropriate for pr... View Details
This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "School Aged (grades k-4)" group Homeschool Meetup Monday, December 8, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Auditorium at James Blackstone Memorial Library Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Music, Arts & Culture, Science Age Group: Youth, School Aged (grades k-4) A meetup for homeschool families to socialize and share resources. Every month we will learn about a new topic, do an educational activity, and learn about some of the services the library provides. Registration Open Register Now Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group Grief Support Group Monday, December 8, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm Auditorium at James Blackstone Memorial Library Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Clubs & Discussion Groups Age Group: Adults Grief Support Group View Details
This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Children (ages 0-5)" group Tuesdays are for Twos Storytime for ages 2 to 3 Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am Auditorium at James Blackstone Memorial Library Program Type: Storytimes Age Group: Youth, Children (ages 0-5) Tuesdays are for Twos: Children & their caregivers are invited to sign up for a program filled with singing, dancing, rhyming & stories for ages 2-3! Each week will be something new alon... View Details
This event is in the "Adults" group Tech Help Tuesday Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm Lucy Hammer Room at James Blackstone Memorial Library Program Type: Technology Training Age Group: Adults Confused about your new iPhone or iPad? Need help formatting a Word document? Drop in to the library between 10:30am & 12pm to get a tech question answered. First come, first served. Sessions will be limited to 15 minutes per person. View Details
This event is in the "Adults" group Aging in Place: How to Protect Assets and Stay at Home Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm Auditorium at James Blackstone Memorial Library Program Type: Talks & Lectures Age Group: Adults Aging in Place: How to Protect Assets and Stay at Home Registration Open Register Now Registration Required
This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Children (ages 0-5)" group Stories & Music for Babies up to 24 months Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am Auditorium at James Blackstone Memorial Library Program Type: Storytimes Age Group: Youth, Children (ages 0-5) Stories & Music for Babies: Babies & their caregivers are invited to sign up for a gentle storytime of rhyming, movement & song for babies just under 24 months. Each week we will promote bond... View Details
This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Children (ages 0-5)" group Stories & Music for Babies up to 24 months (class two) Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 10:45am - 11:15am Auditorium at James Blackstone Memorial Library Program Type: Storytimes Age Group: Youth, Children (ages 0-5) Stories & Music for Babies: Babies & their caregivers are invited to sign up for a gentle storytime of rhyming, movement & song for babies just under 24 months. Each week we will promote bond... View Details
This event is in the "Children (ages 0-5)" group Stay and Play Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 11:15am - 11:45am Auditorium at James Blackstone Memorial Library Program Type: Clubs & Discussion Groups Age Group: Children (ages 0-5) Stay after storytime ends or just drop in. Designed for children under 2 and their caregivers to play, connect, and chat in a casual setting. This event is facilitated in collaboration with the Branford Early Start Partnership for Children. View Details
This event is in the "Adults" group Classical Latin Three Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Virtual Program Type: Classes & Workshops Age Group: Adults Latin III will begin with a review of chapters 28-40 of Ecce Romani II. At the completion of all 27 chapters of the text, the group will move on to translating Registration Open Register Now Registration Required Virtual Event
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Middle School (grades 5-8)" group Junior Teen Advisory Group for grades 5-8 Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Auditorium at James Blackstone Memorial Library Program Type: Clubs & Discussion Groups Age Group: Teens, Middle School (grades 5-8) Junior Teen Advisory Group: Drop-in event. Are you an intermediate student who loves books, crafts, and making the world a better place? Consider joining our Junior Teen Advisory Group! This small counse... View Details
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Everyone" group The Historic Art of Chocolate-Making Demonstration Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm Auditorium at James Blackstone Memorial Library Program Type: Talks & Lectures Age Group: Adults, Everyone Embark on a delicious journey back to the 18th century to experience the rich history and artistry of chocolate-making! Registration Open Register Now Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group Blackstone Fiber Art Community Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm Conference Room at James Blackstone Memorial Library Program Type: Clubs & Discussion Groups, Hands-On or DIY Age Group: Adults Join us for a weekly fiber art group. All experience levels in knitting, crochet, spinning, weaving, sewing, felting, embroidery, and all fiber art forms are welcome! Drop in any time between 6 and 8pm. View Details
This event is in the "Everyone" group Friends of the Blackstone Library Holiday Basket Sale 12/11/2025 @ 12:00pm to 12/14/2025 @ 3:00pm Lobby at James Blackstone Memorial Library Program Type: Hands-On or DIY Age Group: Everyone The Friends of Blackstone Library Holiday Basket Sale will take place at the following times: View Details
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Middle School (grades 5-8)" group This event is in the "High School (grades 9-12)" group Teen Kitchen Creations: Candy Sushi Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm Auditorium at James Blackstone Memorial Library Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Hands-On or DIY Age Group: Teens, Middle School (grades 5-8), High School (grades 9-12) Come make beautiful candy creations that look like sushi using rice krispie treats, fruit roll ups, and other delicious items! Registration Open Register Now Registration Required
This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "School Aged (grades k-4)" group Read Aloud to a Therapy Dog for Grades 1 and up Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm Youth Services at James Blackstone Memorial Library Program Type: Classes & Workshops Age Group: Youth, School Aged (grades k-4) Grab your favorite book and join Oscar for a reading adventure! Practice reading aloud to Oscar, a therapy dog who loves spending time with kids like you. View Details
This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Children (ages 0-5)" group Video Stories for Babies up to age 5 Friday, December 12, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am Auditorium at James Blackstone Memorial Library Program Type: Storytimes Age Group: Youth, Children (ages 0-5) Video Stories: A storytime featuring movies, music & more! For children through age 5. We’re saving Fridays for a special event that features songs, hand rhymes, & a video story we can... View Details
This event is in the "Everyone" group Blackstone Library Tour Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am Rotunda at James Blackstone Memorial Library Program Type: Talks & Lectures Age Group: Everyone Blackstone Library Tour: Take a tour of the Blackstone, learn historical tidbits, and get an insider’s look into a day in the life of a Blackstone Library employee. Tour meets in the Rotunda by the Referen... Registration Open Register Now Registration Required