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Robert Jawitz's Photographs of Hammonassett State Park

All Day 5/1 - 6/30
Art Exhibit Second Floor at James Blackstone Memorial Library
Program Type:
Music, Arts & Culture
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Blackstone Artists Circle Gallery Reception. This artist’s work will be on display in the upper rotunda gallery for May & June. Photographs of the many facets and moods of t...

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.

Billions of Board Games for Grades 5-12

Thursday, May 9, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Auditorium at James Blackstone Memorial Library
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Teens, Middle School (grades 5-8), High School (grades 9-12)
Event Details:

Gaming as a group sounds good to me! Join us for a tabletop gaming event for teens. We will play a series of party games filled with cooperation, strategy & fun. Sponsored by t...

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Trivia Night at Caius Farm Brewery

Thursday, May 9, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Offsite
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Calling all trivia fans! Come out and test your knowledge at Caius Farm Brewery! This event is hosted by the Blackstone Library in collaboration with the brewery. It's free to join...

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Awakening to Change

Thursday, May 9, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual at James Blackstone Memorial Library
Program Type:
Clubs & Discussion Groups
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us at Awakening to Change for real and honest discussions about race in and around us; in our country, our places of work and in our communities. Our topics often mirror daily...

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Virtual Event
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, May 10, 2024 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...

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Blackstone Library Tour

Saturday, May 11, 2024 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...

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Classical Latin Two

Saturday, May 11, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Virtual
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Taught by Susan Craig. Class is full and is not accepting new students at this time.

Virtual Event
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Poetry Cafe

Saturday, May 11, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Clubs & Discussion Groups
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

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 al...

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Virtual Event
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The Magic of Mozart: Presented by Shoreline Village

Saturday, May 11, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Auditorium at James Blackstone Memorial Library
Program Type:
Music, Arts & Culture, Talks & Lectures
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Shoreline Village CT has invited Alan Mann, Artistic Director of the Opera Theater of Connecticut in Clinton, to share with you his love and impressive knowledge of opera. The even...

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.

Saturday DnD: A Teen Roleplaying Club

Saturday, May 11, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Conference Room at James Blackstone Memorial Library
Program Type:
Clubs & Discussion Groups, Gaming
Age Group:
Teens, Middle School (grades 5-8), High School (grades 9-12)
DnD:

Calling all high school and middle school students that enjoy role playing. Sign up for a once-a-month opportunity to build your experience in an ongoing Dungeon & Dragons...

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This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Children (ages 0-5)" group.

Preschool Stories for ages 3-5

Monday, May 13, 2024 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...

This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "School Aged (grades k-4)" group.

Homeschool Meetup

Monday, May 13, 2024 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)
Event Details:

A meetup for homeschool families and groups to socialize and share resources. We will do a STEAM activity and learn about some of the services the library provides. Sponsored ...

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Branford Land Trust Annual Meeting: An Introduction to the CT National Estuarine Research Reserve

Monday, May 13, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Auditorium at James Blackstone Memorial Library
Program Type:
Science, Talks & Lectures
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Learn about the Connecticut National Estuarine Research Reserve at the Branford Land Trust Annual Meeting Have you heard about the Connecticut National Estuarine Research Reserv...

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Exploring Our Grief Journey

Monday, May 13, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Lucy Hammer Room at James Blackstone Memorial Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Clubs & Discussion Groups
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Exploring Our Grief Journey: A Grief Support Group An open peer support group led by AccentCare Bereavement Volunteer Cheryl Cole and centered around the legacy of your loved on...

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, May 14, 2024 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...

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Tech Help Tuesday

Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Lucy Hammer Room at James Blackstone Memorial Library
Program Type:
Technology Training
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Confused about your new iPhone or iPad? Need help formatting a Word document? Drop in to the library between 11am & 12pm to get a tech question answered. First come, first serv...

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Building a Lasting Legacy: Essential Estate & Tax Planning Strategies For Retirement

Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Auditorium at James Blackstone Memorial Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Talks & Lectures
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

It can be easy to overlook, but an estate plan is essential for nearly every person, regardless of how much money you have. Without a plan, the laws in your state can govern what h...

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Second Tuesday Book Club

Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 6:15pm - 7:45pm
Lucy Hammer Room at James Blackstone Memorial Library
Program Type:
Book Groups
Age Group:
Adults
Second Tuesday Book Club:

New members welcomed; books available for loan in advance of the discussion. For more information email ebyrne@blackstonelibrary.org or call 203 488-1441, ext. 315.

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, May 15, 2024 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...

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, May 15, 2024 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...

This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "School Aged (grades k-4)" group.

Kids Step-by-step Painting for ages 6 and up

Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Auditorium at James Blackstone Memorial Library
Program Type:
Hands-On or DIY, Music, Arts & Culture
Age Group:
Youth, School Aged (grades k-4)
Event Details:

Let's get creative! Follow along with the step-by-step instructions and create a beautiful masterpiece. Sponsored by the Friends of the Blackstone Library.

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Classical Latin Three

Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

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 and disc...

Virtual Event
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Blackstone Fiber Art Community

Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Conference Room at James Blackstone Memorial Library
Program Type:
Clubs & Discussion Groups, Hands-On or DIY
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

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 t...

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Third Thursday Movie Matinee

Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Auditorium at James Blackstone Memorial Library
Program Type:
Music, Arts & Culture
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

(Re)discover the oldies but goodies of classic Hollywood! A monthly screening followed by discussion. Showtime is at 10:00am every third Thursday. This month we’re watching The ...

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