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Introduction to Classical Latin meets on Saturdays from 9:30 to 10:30am

Introduction to Classical Latin

Saturday, October 10, 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. 

This event is in the "Everyone" group
Blackstone Library Tours are on the Second Saturday  of the Month at 10am

Blackstone Library Tour

Saturday, October 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
Registration Required
This event is in the "High School (grades 9-12)" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Intermediate Classical Latin meets on Saturdays from 11am to 12pm

Intermediate Classical Latin

Saturday, October 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
Poetry Cafe A Virtual Poetry Discussion Group meets on Saturdays at 11am on Zoom

Poetry Cafe

Saturday, October 10, 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
Piece by Piece: A Community Puzzling Group meets the second Saturday of the month at 11am.

Piece by Piece: A Community Puzzling Group

Saturday, October 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
Tech Help Tuesday every Tuesday from 10:30am to 12pm in the Lucy Hammer Room

Tech Help Tuesday

Tuesday, October 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, October 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
Blackstone Fiber Art Community meets Every Wednesday at 6:00 PM  in the Conference Room

Fiber Art Community

Wednesday, October 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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Third Thursday Movie Matinee

Thursday, October 15, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Auditorium at James Blackstone Memorial Library
Program Type:
Music, Arts & Culture
Age Group:
Adults

(Re)discover the oldies but goodies of classic Hollywood. A monthly screening followed by discussion. Showtime is at 10:00am every third Thursday.

 

Registration Open
Registration Required
This event is in the "High School (grades 9-12)" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Introduction to Classical Latin meets on Saturdays from 9:30 to 10:30am

Introduction to Classical Latin

Saturday, October 17, 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. 

This event is in the "High School (grades 9-12)" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Intermediate Classical Latin meets on Saturdays from 11am to 12pm

Intermediate Classical Latin

Saturday, October 17, 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
Grief support group every Monday at 6pm in the Auditorium.

Grief Support Group

Monday, October 19, 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 every Tuesday from 10:30am to 12pm in the Lucy Hammer Room

Tech Help Tuesday

Tuesday, October 20, 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 Meets the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month at 6:30pm in the Lucy Hammer Room

Writers Group

Tuesday, October 20, 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
Blackstone Fiber Art Community meets Every Wednesday at 6:00 PM  in the Conference Room

Fiber Art Community

Wednesday, October 21, 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 "High School (grades 9-12)" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Introduction to Classical Latin meets on Saturdays from 9:30 to 10:30am

Introduction to Classical Latin

Saturday, October 24, 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. 

This event is in the "High School (grades 9-12)" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Intermediate Classical Latin meets on Saturdays from 11am to 12pm

Intermediate Classical Latin

Saturday, October 24, 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
Poetry Cafe A Virtual Poetry Discussion Group meets on Saturdays at 11am on Zoom

Poetry Cafe

Saturday, October 24, 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
Color and Conversation meets the last Monday of the month from six to seven thirty p.m.

Color & Conversation

Monday, October 26, 2026 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 every Monday at 6pm in the Auditorium.

Grief Support Group

Monday, October 26, 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 every Tuesday from 10:30am to 12pm in the Lucy Hammer Room

Tech Help Tuesday

Tuesday, October 27, 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
Blackstone Fiber Art Community meets Every Wednesday at 6:00 PM  in the Conference Room

Fiber Art Community

Wednesday, October 28, 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
Books & Brews Book Club on the last Wednesday of the month

Books & Brews

Wednesday, October 28, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Auditorium at James Blackstone Memorial Library
Program Type:
Book Groups
Age Group:
Adults

We're not your grandmother's book club! Pick up a copy of this month’s title and be ready to share your thoughts at our monthly meeting.