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Piano Men: A Tribute to Billy Joel & Elton John

Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Auditorium at James Blackstone Memorial Library
Program Type:
Music, Arts & Culture
Age Group:
Adults, Everyone

Celebrate the unforgettable hits of Billy Joel and Elton John in this lively tribute featuring pianist and vocalist Jay Daniels. With rich vocals and jazz-infused flair, Jay performs classics like “Piano Man,” “Your Song,” “Rocket Man,”

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Fish Ladder, 20th Anniversary, History, Stories, and How It Came To Be

Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Auditorium at James Blackstone Memorial Library
Program Type:
Talks & Lectures
Age Group:
Adults, Everyone

Join us for "Fish Ladder, 20th Anniversary, History, Stories, and How It Came To Be" with Tom Cleveland. Presented by the Branford Land Trust.

 

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Yale University Women's Organization Lunch & Learn

Friday, March 27, 2026 at 12:30pm - 2:30pm
Auditorium at James Blackstone Memorial Library
Program Type:
Talks & Lectures
Age Group:
Everyone

Bring your brown bag lunch and cookies will be provided! The public is invited to join us for this important event, hosted by the YUWO Climate Ation Network.

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Whim 'n Rhythm A Cappella Concert

Sunday, March 29, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Auditorium at James Blackstone Memorial Library
Program Type:
Music, Arts & Culture
Age Group:
Adults, Everyone

Join Whim ‘n Rhythm, Yale University’s premier soprano-alto a cappella group, for an unforgettable afternoon of musical excellence!

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Closed for Easter Sunday

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James Blackstone Memorial Library

The Blackstone Library will be closed in observance of Easter Sunday

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Blackstone Library Tour

Saturday, April 11, 2026 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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Piece by Piece: A Community Puzzling Group

Saturday, April 11, 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!

 

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Musical Arts Society Presents: Opera Theater of CT

Sunday, April 12, 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 with the Opera Theater of CT! 

 

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Titanic and Her Sister Ships

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Auditorium at James Blackstone Memorial Library
Program Type:
Talks & Lectures
Age Group:
Adults, Everyone

Please join us for a presentation by Philip Vitiello, a longtime member of the Titanic Historical Society and noted historian, who will take us back to the age of the great ocean liners with the story of the Titanic and her sister ships, Olympic a

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Library Digital Resources Tech Workshop

Friday, April 17, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Conference Room at James Blackstone Memorial Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Technology Training
Age Group:
Everyone

Want to learn about how to borrow free ebooks, audiobooks, movies, and more with your Blackstone Library card? Join us for a tech workshop to learn the basics of some of our digital resources, including Libby, Hoopla, and Kanopy!

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Echoes Across Horizons: American Voices in Classical Piano

Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Auditorium at James Blackstone Memorial Library
Program Type:
Music, Arts & Culture
Age Group:
Adults, Everyone

As a pianist with an international background, Junwen Liang brings a unique perspective to Echoes Across Horizons: American Voices in Classical Piano, a program that celebrates underrepresented voices and diverse traditions within American classic

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Raising Our Future Ancestors

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Auditorium at James Blackstone Memorial Library
Program Type:
Talks & Lectures
Age Group:
Adults, Everyone

Join us for "Raising Our Future Ancestors" with Two Coyotes Wilderness School. Presented by the Branford Land Trust.

 

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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!

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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.

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Blackstone Library Tour

Saturday, May 9, 2026 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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Registration Required
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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!

 

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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!

 

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Musical Arts Society Presents: Lisa Yui

Sunday, May 17, 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 with pianist Lisa Yui! Presented by the Musical Arts Society of Branford.

 

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Snacks and a Film for all ages - Zootopia 2

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Auditorium at James Blackstone Memorial Library
Program Type:
Music, Arts & Culture
Age Group:
Youth, Children (ages 0-5), School Aged (grades k-4), Teens, Middle School (grades 5-8), High School (grades 9-12), Everyone

Drop-in event. Looking for something to do on your half-day? Bring the whole family to a showing of Zootopia 2 (2025). The snacks are on us! Rated PG. Run time 108 minutes. 

 

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Closed on Sundays 5/24 - 09/06

Sunday, May 24, 2026 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
James Blackstone Memorial Library, Virtual

The library will be closed on Sundays from May 24 through September 6.

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Closed for Memorial Day

All Day
James Blackstone Memorial Library

The Blackstone Library will be closed in observance of Memorial Day

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Closed on Sundays 5/24 - 09/06

Sunday, May 31, 2026 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
James Blackstone Memorial Library, Virtual

The library will be closed on Sundays from May 24 through September 6.

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Closed on Sundays 5/24 - 09/06

Sunday, June 7, 2026 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
James Blackstone Memorial Library, Virtual

The library will be closed on Sundays from May 24 through September 6.

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