This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Everyone" group 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,” Registration Open Register Now Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Everyone" group 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. Registration is required to attend this IN PERSON event. Registration Open Register Now Registration Required
Staff inservice training Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 9:00am - 1:00pm James Blackstone Memorial Library Closing
This event is in the "Everyone" group 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. Registration Open Register Now Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Everyone" group 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! Registration Open Register Now Registration Required
Closed for Easter Sunday All Day James Blackstone Memorial Library The Blackstone Library will be closed in observance of Easter Sunday Closing
This event is in the "Everyone" group 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... 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, 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! Registration Open Register Now Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Everyone" group 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! Registration is required to attend this IN PERSON event. Registration Open Register Now Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Everyone" group 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 Registration Open Register Now Registration Required
This event is in the "Everyone" group 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! Registration Open Register Now Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Everyone" group 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 Registration Open Register Now Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Everyone" group 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. Registration is required to attend this IN PERSON event. Registration Open Register Now Registration Required
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 "Everyone" group 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... 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, 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 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 This event is in the "Everyone" group 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. Registration is required to attend this IN PERSON event. Registration Open Register Now Registration Required
This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Children (ages 0-5)" group This event is in the "School Aged (grades k-4)" group 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 "Everyone" group 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. Registration Open Register Now Registration Required
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. Closing
Closed for Memorial Day All Day James Blackstone Memorial Library The Blackstone Library will be closed in observance of Memorial Day Closing
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. Closing
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. Closing