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Saturday Cinema

Saturday, December 27, 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
Registration Required
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
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Everyone" group

Snacks and a Film: Hamilton

Monday, December 29, 2025 at 1:30pm - 4:00pm
Auditorium at James Blackstone Memorial Library
Program Type:
Music, Arts & Culture
Age Group:
Teens, Middle School (grades 5-8), High School (grades 9-12), Adults, Everyone

Drop-in event. Looking for something to do over the winter break? Come enjoy a movie matinee! The snacks are on us! What a great way to recharge and relax. 

Registration Open
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group

Color & Conversation

Monday, December 29, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Lucy Hammer Room at James Blackstone Memorial Library
Program Type:
Clubs & Discussion Groups, Hands-On or DIY
Age Group:
Adults

Enjoy engaging conversation and explore your creativity at our adult coloring group! Coloring is a great way to keep the brain engaged and the body relaxed–plus it’s a great place to make new friends.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Grief Support Group

Monday, December 29, 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 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Winter Inspired Sea Glass Ornaments Craft Workshop

Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Auditorium at James Blackstone Memorial Library
Program Type:
Music, Arts & Culture
Age Group:
Adults

Courtney of Re-loved Designs will be teaching this workshop to create your own Winter Inspired Sea Glass Ornament. Bring a touch of the coast to your holiday crafting!

Full
Registration Required

Closing at 5:00 PM

Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm
James Blackstone Memorial Library, Virtual

The Blackstone Library will be closing early at 5:00pm

Closing

Closed for New Year's Day

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James Blackstone Memorial Library, Virtual

The Blackstone Library will be closed in observance of New Year's Day

Closing
This event is in the "Adults" group

First Friday Book Discussion

Friday, January 2, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Virtual at James Blackstone Memorial Library
Program Type:
Book Groups
Age Group:
Adults

Enjoy discussing a great book with your neighbors!

Registration Open
Registration Required
Virtual Event
This event is in the "Adults" group

Poetry Cafe

Saturday, January 3, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Virtual at James Blackstone Memorial Library
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
Registration Required
Virtual Event
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Everyone" group

Weiss-Kaplan-Stumpf Trio Concert

Sunday, January 4, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Auditorium at James Blackstone Memorial Library
Program Type:
Music, Arts & Culture
Age Group:
Adults, Everyone

Join us for a musical afternoon of violin, cello, and piano with the Weiss-Kaplan-Stumpf Trio! 

 

Registration is required to attend this IN PERSON event.

Registration Open
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group

Grief Support Group

Monday, January 5, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Auditorium at James Blackstone Memorial Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Clubs & Discussion Groups
Age Group:
Adults

Grief Support Group 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Tech Help Tuesday

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Writers Group

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 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
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group

Fiber Art Community

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm
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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Beyond Intermission: Thriving in Your Third Act

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Conference Room at James Blackstone Memorial Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Music, Arts & Culture
Age Group:
Adults

Beyond Intermission: Thriving in Your Third Act

4 sessions: Thursdays, Jan. 8, 15, 22 and 29 (snow date: Feb. 5) 2 to 4 p.m.

Registration Open
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Everyone" group

Taxes in Retirement

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Auditorium at James Blackstone Memorial Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Talks & Lectures
Age Group:
Adults, Everyone

Learn essential strategies for managing your retirement income and minimizing tax liabilities in this informative workshop led by USA Financial and Tax Services.

Registration Open
Registration Required
This event is in the "High School (grades 9-12)" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Intermediate Classical Latin

Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Conference Room at James Blackstone Memorial Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
High School (grades 9-12), Adults

Intermediate Classical Latin

Class meets in person Saturday mornings from 11 a.m. to noon. 

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Everyone" group

Piece by Piece: A Community Puzzling Group

Saturday, January 10, 2026 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
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Everyone" group

Inhabitants: Indigenous Perspectives on Restoring our World Documentary Screening

Sunday, January 11, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Auditorium at James Blackstone Memorial Library
Program Type:
Talks & Lectures
Age Group:
Adults, Everyone

Join us for a screening of the documentary Inhabitants: Indigenous Perspectives on Restoring our World. We will be joined by Jesse Rose and Clan Mother Shoran.

 

Registration Open
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group

Grief Support Group

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Auditorium at James Blackstone Memorial Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Clubs & Discussion Groups
Age Group:
Adults

Grief Support Group 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Tech Help Tuesday

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Second Tuesday Book Club

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 6:15pm - 7:15pm
Lucy Hammer Room at James Blackstone Memorial Library
Program Type:
Book Groups
Age Group:
Adults

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 "Adults" group

Fiber Art Community

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm
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.