Event List

"Photographs of Little Gull Island" Artist Gallery

All Day 11/1 - 12/31

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 November & December.

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Fireside Chats with Local Authors: Katie Tietjen on Saturday, December 6th at 2pm.

Fireside Chat with Local Authors: Katie Tietjen

Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 2:00pm - 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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The Historic Art of Chocolate-Making on Wednesday, December 10th at 5:30pm. Presented by the Branford Historical Society.

The Historic Art of Chocolate-Making Demonstration

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm

Auditorium at James Blackstone Memorial Library

Program Type:

Talks & Lectures

Age Group:

Adults, Everyone

Embark on a delicious journey back to the 18th century to experience the rich history and artistry of chocolate-making!

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Friends of Blackstone Library Holiday Gift Basket Sale from December 11th through 14th.

Friends of the Blackstone Library Holiday Basket Sale

12/11/2025 @ 12:00pm to 12/14/2025 @ 3:00pm

Lobby at James Blackstone Memorial Library

Program Type:

Hands-On or DIY

Age Group:

Everyone

The Friends of Blackstone Library Holiday Basket Sale will take place at the following times:

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Blackstone Library Tour

Saturday, December 13, 2025 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, December 13, 2025 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: Guitar and Flute Concert with Neal Fitzpatrick and Elaine Thoma on Sunday, December 14th at 2pm.

Musical Arts Society Presents: Guitar & Flute Concert

Sunday, December 14, 2025 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 guitarist Neal Fitzpatrick and flautist Elaine Thoma! Presented by the Musical Arts Society of Branford.

Registration Open

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Arts Council of Greater New Haven Regional Tour

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 10:00am - 3:00pm

Rotunda at James Blackstone Memorial Library

Program Type:

Music, Arts & Culture

Age Group:

Adults, Everyone

The Arts Council of Greater New Haven will be joining us for their regional tour. Drop-in or schedule a 15-minute consult!

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Your Guide to Menopause - Symptoms, Therapy Options & Safety

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Conference Room at James Blackstone Memorial Library

Program Type:

Talks & Lectures

Age Group:

Adults, Everyone

Your Guide to Menopause - Symptoms, Therapy Options & Safety

What is Perimenopause & Menopause - Helpful Categories to Understand

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Frequencies with Friends: Karaoke Party

Sunday, December 21, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm

Auditorium at James Blackstone Memorial Library

Program Type:

Hands-On or DIY, Music, Arts & Culture

Age Group:

Adults, Everyone

The Frequencies with Friends karaoke party is a welcoming place where you can let loose and fully express yourself by dancing, singing or just jamming along with people.

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Registration Closed

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Closed for Christmas Eve & Christmas Day

All Day 12/24 - 12/25

James Blackstone Memorial Library, Virtual

The Blackstone Library will be closed in observance of Christmas Eve and Christmas Day

Closing

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

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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

All Day

James Blackstone Memorial Library, Virtual

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

Closing

Snacks and a Film Friday, January 2 2:00pm–4:00pm How to train your dragon (2025)

Snacks and a Film for all ages - How to Train Your Dragon (2025)

Friday, January 2, 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 movie matinee! The snacks are on us! What a great way to recharge and relax.

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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.

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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

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Registration Required

Blackstone Library Tour

Saturday, January 10, 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

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

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Registration Required

Inhabitants: Indigenous Perspectives on Restoring our World (2021)

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

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Blackstone Jigsaw Puzzle Tournament

Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm

Auditorium at James Blackstone Memorial Library

Program Type:

Gaming

Age Group:

Adults, Everyone

Prove your puzzle-solving skills at our jigsaw puzzle tournament! Teams will be given the same puzzle to complete within the given time. Prizes will be awarded to the first 3 teams to complete their puzzle.

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