This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Next Steps Toward a Sustainable Future: A Conversation with Senator Christine Cohen Thursday, October 9, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm Auditorium at James Blackstone Memorial Library Program Type: Talks & Lectures Age Group: Adults, Everyone Learn more about environmental legislation passed in the recent session of the Assembly, and explore with Sen. Cohen how these new bills can support sustainability goals in local communities like Branford. Registration Open Register Now Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Piece by Piece: A Community Puzzling Group Saturday, October 11, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm Auditorium at James Blackstone Memorial Library Program Type: Clubs & Discussion Groups, Gaming, Hands-On or DIY Age Group: Adults, Everyone Join us for a casual monthly puzzling group. Various jigsaw puzzles will be available to work on as a group or individually. Feel free to bring your own puzzle to solve, or participate in a puzzle swap with other attendees! Registration Open Register Now Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group Evening with the Spirits Saturday, October 11, 2025 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm Auditorium at James Blackstone Memorial Library Age Group: Adults Our annual fall fundraiser returns on Saturday, October 11 from 7-9 pm!Come and experience: View Details
Closed for Columbus Day & Indigenous Peoples’ Day All Day 10/12 - 10/13 James Blackstone Memorial Library, Virtual The Blackstone Library will be closed in observance of Columbus Day and Indigenous Peoples’ Day Closing
This event is in the "Adults" group Tech Help Tuesday Tuesday, October 14, 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 Second Tuesday Book Club Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at 6:15pm - 7:15pm 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. View Details
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Asking for a Friend Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:45pm Auditorium at James Blackstone Memorial Library Program Type: Talks & Lectures Age Group: Adults, Everyone Concerned about a friend who’s frequently angry, or sad? Maybe you know someone who’s lonely, or has a gambling problem. Registration Open Register Now Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group Classical Latin Three Wednesday, October 15, 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 "Adults" group Blackstone Fiber Art Community Wednesday, October 15, 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 "Adults" group Third Thursday Movie Matinee Thursday, October 16, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm Auditorium at James Blackstone Memorial Library Program Type: Music, Arts & Culture Age Group: Adults (Re)discover the oldies but goodies of classic Hollywood. A monthly screening followed by discussion. Showtime is at 10:00am every third Thursday. Registration Open Register Now Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group Crafts & Laughs Art Workshop Thursday, October 16, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm Auditorium at James Blackstone Memorial Library Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Music, Arts & Culture Age Group: Adults Join Stephanie and Jared for a crafty evening of fun! Each month will feature a different project. All supplies are provided. All experience levels welcome. Registration Open Register Now Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group Poetry Cafe Saturday, October 18, 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 "Adults" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Classical Guitar Concert with Neal Fitzpatrick Saturday, October 18, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Auditorium at James Blackstone Memorial Library Program Type: Music, Arts & Culture Age Group: Adults, Everyone Join us for a performance of classical guitar music, featuring selections from the vast standard repertoire of music for guitar as well as original works for guitar by the performer, N Registration Open Register Now Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Opening Art Reception: "Local Artist Exhibit" Saturday, October 18, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm Art Exhibit Second Floor at James Blackstone Memorial Library Program Type: Music, Arts & Culture, Talks & Lectures Age Group: Adults, Everyone Blackstone Artists Circle Gallery Reception. This artwork will be on display in the upper rotunda gallery for September & October."Local Artists Exhibit" View Details
This event is in the "Adults" group Grief Support Group Monday, October 20, 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 Registration Open Register Now Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group Tech Help Tuesday Tuesday, October 21, 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 Writers Group Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm Lucy Hammer Room at James Blackstone Memorial Library Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Clubs & Discussion Groups Age Group: Adults Looking to connect with other writers in the Branford area? Join our writers group led by local writer Kiersten Bjork! Registration Open Register Now Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group Classical Latin Three Wednesday, October 22, 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 "Adults" group This event is in the "Everyone" group An Evening with Edgar Allan Poe Wednesday, October 22, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm Auditorium at James Blackstone Memorial Library Program Type: Talks & Lectures Age Group: Adults, Everyone The master of the macabre, Edgar Allan Poe, returns for an evening of mystery and horror. Learn the truth behind the life, death, and legacy of this American legend. Registration Open Register Now Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group Blackstone Fiber Art Community Wednesday, October 22, 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 "Adults" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Civic Saturday Saturday, October 25, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm Auditorium at James Blackstone Memorial Library Program Type: Talks & Lectures Age Group: Adults, Everyone Please join us for a community conversation around housing challenges in Branford. Our goal is for us all to listen and learn from each other. Registration Open Register Now Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group Saturday Cinema Saturday, October 25, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm Auditorium at James Blackstone Memorial Library Program Type: Music, Arts & Culture Age Group: Adults Movie magic, now at Blackstone! Join us for Saturday Cinema and see a highly anticipated new release on our big screen in the auditorium. Showings are the last Saturday of the month at 2:00pm. Registration Open Register Now Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group Best Seller Book Club Saturday, October 25, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm Virtual at James Blackstone Memorial Library Program Type: Book Groups Age Group: Adults Have you ever thought about joining a book club? It’s a fun way to get connected, make new friends, and read more books! In the Best Seller Book Club, we read and discuss newly released, highly rated books from a wide variety of genres. Best Seller Book Club: Registration is required to receive a link to this ONLINE event. The Blackstone Library has a limited number of copies of these titles available for book club participants. If y... Registration Open Register Now Registration Required Virtual Event
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Wesleyan Spirits A Cappella Concert Sunday, October 26, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Auditorium at James Blackstone Memorial Library Program Type: Music, Arts & Culture Age Group: Adults, Everyone Join us for a musical afternoon with the Wesleyan Spirits! Founded in 1981, the Wesleyan Spirits are Wesleyan University’s oldest TTBB (tenor & bass) a cappella group. Registration Open Register Now Registration Required