Event List

"Rod Serling: Submitted for your approval" Artist Gallery

All Day 5/1 - 6/30

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 May & June.

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Closed on Sundays 5/25 - 08/31

Sunday, June 1, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm

James Blackstone Memorial Library, Virtual

The library will be closed on Sundays from May 25 through August 31.

Closing

Grief Support Group

Monday, June 2, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Lucy Hammer Room at James Blackstone Memorial Library

Program Type:

Classes & Workshops, Clubs & Discussion Groups

Age Group:

Adults

Grief Support Group

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Sulwe by Lupita Nyong’o, In Our Mothers’ House by Patricia Polacco, & The Baby Tree by Sophie Blackall

Banned Book Club

Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Auditorium at James Blackstone Memorial Library

Program Type:

Book Groups

Age Group:

Adults

Join us for our next Blackstone Banned Book Club meeting! This group meets the first Tuesday of every month to have a non-judgemental, civil discussion of various titles that are being challenged and banned, both locally and nationally.

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Writers Group

Tuesday, June 3, 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

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Classical Latin Three

Wednesday, June 4, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm

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

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Virtual Event

Blackstone Fiber Art Community

Wednesday, June 4, 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.

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Tassy Awards

Thursday, June 5, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Auditorium at James Blackstone Memorial Library

Age Group:

Adults, Everyone

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Lula Dean's Little Library of Banned Books by Kirsten Miller

First Friday Book Discussion

Friday, June 6, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm

Virtual

Program Type:

Book Groups

Age Group:

Adults

Enjoy discussing a great book with your neighbors!

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Registration Required

Virtual Event

Shred-a-Thon

Saturday, June 7, 2025 at 9:00am - 12:00pm

James Blackstone Memorial Library

Age Group:

Adults

Protect your privacy, identity, and confidentiality with the Blackstone Library Shred-a-thon shredding event on Saturday, June 7, 2025 – 9 am to 12 pm.

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Branford Microfund Info Session

Saturday, June 7, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm

Lobby at James Blackstone Memorial Library

Program Type:

Hands-On or DIY

Age Group:

Adults, Everyone

The Branford Microfund is a 501c3 non-profit organization providing interest-free loans of up to $3,000 for unexpected financial challenges to Branford residents.

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Introduction to Classical Latin

Saturday, June 7, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm

Conference Room at James Blackstone Memorial Library

Program Type:

Classes & Workshops

Age Group:

Adults

Class will meet in person Saturday mornings from 11 a.m. to noon beginning Saturday, September 7, 2024.

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Poetry Cafe

Saturday, June 7, 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

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Registration Required

Virtual Event

Fireside Chats with Local Authors: Karen Warfield on Saturday, June 7th at 1pm.

Fireside Chat with Local Authors: Karen Warfield

Saturday, June 7, 2025 at 1:00pm - 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!

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Closed on Sundays 5/25 - 08/31

Sunday, June 8, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm

James Blackstone Memorial Library, Virtual

The library will be closed on Sundays from May 25 through August 31.

Closing

Grief Support Group

Monday, June 9, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Lucy Hammer Room at James Blackstone Memorial Library

Program Type:

Classes & Workshops, Clubs & Discussion Groups

Age Group:

Adults

Grief Support Group

Registration Open

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Registration Required

Tech Help Tuesday

Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at 10:00am - 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 10am & 12pm to get a tech question answered. First come, first served. Sessions will be limited to 15 minutes per person.

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Art Wokshop: Mandala-Painted Tote Bags on Tuesday, June 10th at 5:30pm. Registration required as space is limited.

Mandala Tote Bags Workshop

Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Auditorium at James Blackstone Memorial Library

Program Type:

Classes & Workshops

Age Group:

Adults

Join Nature Artist Denise Smith for a fun craft experience! Create your own canvas tote bag decorated with a mandala stencil and words of affirmation. All materials will be provided.

Registration Open

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Second Tuesday Book Club

Tuesday, June 10, 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.

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Classical Latin Three

Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm

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

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Registration Required

Virtual Event

Amy J. Barry (left) author of A Cat All His Own and Haley Grunloh (right) The book’s illustrator will give a talk on Publishing a Picture Book on June 11 at the library.

The Inside Story on Publishing a Picture Book

Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Auditorium at James Blackstone Memorial Library

Program Type:

Music, Arts & Culture, Talks & Lectures

Age Group:

Adults, Everyone

The Inside Story on Publishing a Picture Book

Registration Open

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Registration Required

Blackstone Fiber Art Community

Wednesday, June 11, 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.

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