This event is in the "High School (grades 9-12)" group This event is in the "Adults" group Intermediate Classical Latin Saturday, May 2, 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 LatinClass meets in person Saturday mornings from 11 a.m. to noon. View Details
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Fireside Chats with Local Authors: Roberto Alfaro Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm 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 "Adults" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Tunes & Tales from Connecticut Sunday, May 3, 2026 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm Auditorium at James Blackstone Memorial Library Program Type: Music, Arts & Culture Age Group: Adults, Everyone "Tunes and Tales from Connecticut," is an hour-long musical journey through the rich history and folklore of the Nutmeg State. Registration Open Register Now Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group Grief Support Group Monday, May 4, 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 View Details
This event is in the "Adults" group Tech Help Tuesday Tuesday, May 5, 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. View Details
This event is in the "Adults" group Banned Book Club Tuesday, May 5, 2026 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. Registration Open Register Now Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group Writers Group Tuesday, May 5, 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 Register Now Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group Classical Latin Three Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm 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 Fiber Art Community Wednesday, May 6, 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. View Details
This event is in the "Adults" group Blackstone Game Group Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:30pm Auditorium at James Blackstone Memorial Library Program Type: Clubs & Discussion Groups, Gaming Age Group: Adults Join us for board games, card games, and more! We’ll be playing all types of games, from fast-paced, hilarious party games to highly strategic, thinky games that will leave your head spinning! View Details
This event is in the "High School (grades 9-12)" group This event is in the "Adults" group Introduction to Classical Latin Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:30am Conference Room at James Blackstone Memorial Library Program Type: Classes & Workshops Age Group: High School (grades 9-12), Adults Class meets in person Saturday mornings from 9:30-10:30am. View Details
This event is in the "High School (grades 9-12)" group This event is in the "Adults" group Intermediate Classical Latin Saturday, May 9, 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 LatinClass meets in person Saturday mornings from 11 a.m. to noon. View Details
This event is in the "Adults" group Poetry Cafe Saturday, May 9, 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 Register Now Registration Required Virtual Event
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Piece by Piece: A Community Puzzling Group Saturday, May 9, 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 Register Now Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group Tango and Jazz Concert Sunday, May 10, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Auditorium at James Blackstone Memorial Library Program Type: Music, Arts & Culture Age Group: Adults Join us for a musical afternoon with The Broken Reed Saxophone Quartet! Registration Open Register Now Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Access to the Outdoors: Disability, Grit, and Belonging in Nature Monday, May 11, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm Auditorium at James Blackstone Memorial Library Program Type: Talks & Lectures Age Group: Adults, Everyone Join us for the Branford Land Trust's annual meeting, featuring a presentation by Justin Brownell! Registration is required to attend this IN PERSON event. Registration Open Register Now Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group Grief Support Group Monday, May 11, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm Conference Room 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 "Adults" group Tech Help Tuesday Tuesday, May 12, 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. View Details
This event is in the "Adults" group Second Tuesday Book Club Tuesday, May 12, 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. View Details
This event is in the "Adults" group Classical Latin Three Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm 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 Fiber Art Community Wednesday, May 13, 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. View Details
This event is in the "Adults" group Jenny Lind's America Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm Auditorium at James Blackstone Memorial Library Program Type: Music, Arts & Culture Age Group: Adults Coloratura soprano and Welsh triple harpist Zoe Vandermeer will be performing music Miss Lind sang in her concerts in America, from late 1850 to mid 1852. Staying true to Jenny Lind's program concepts, Ms. Registration Open Register Now Registration Required
This event is in the "High School (grades 9-12)" group This event is in the "Adults" group Introduction to Classical Latin Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:30am Conference Room at James Blackstone Memorial Library Program Type: Classes & Workshops Age Group: High School (grades 9-12), Adults Class meets in person Saturday mornings from 9:30-10:30am. View Details
This event is in the "Adults" group Ask A Medicare Specialist: Drop-in Event Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 10:00am - 2:00pm Reading Room at James Blackstone Memorial Library Age Group: Adults Stop by the main floor Rotunda to get all your Medicare questions answered by a Medicare Specialist. Theresa Borchetta will be on hand to help you learn about and navigate the Medicare system. View Details