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Saturday DnD: A Teen Roleplaying Club

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Auditorium at James Blackstone Memorial Library
Program Type:
Clubs & Discussion Groups, Gaming
Age Group:
Teens, Middle School (grades 5-8), High School (grades 9-12)
DnD:

Calling all high school and middle school students that enjoy role playing. Sign up for a once-a-month opportunity to build your experience in an ongoing Dungeon & Dragons...

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Poems for the Winter Solstice

Sunday, December 15, 2024 at 1:30pm - 4:00pm
Auditorium at James Blackstone Memorial Library
Program Type:
Music, Arts & Culture
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Celebrate the winter solstice with poetry readings by local poets, followed by an open mic session! This event is hosted by Branford's poet laureate, Judith Liebmann. Registra...

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This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Children (ages 0-5)" group.

Preschool Stories for ages 3-5

Monday, December 16, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Auditorium at James Blackstone Memorial Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Youth, Children (ages 0-5)
Preschool Stories:

A live, in-person storytime for children ages 3-5!  Join us for an interactive story time filled with songs, movement, books and manipulates that are age appropriate for pr...

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.

Teen Spa-tacular: Hot Cocoa Sugar Scrub and Peppermint Lip Balm

Monday, December 16, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Auditorium at James Blackstone Memorial Library
Age Group:
Teens, Middle School (grades 5-8), High School (grades 9-12)
Event Details:

Come join us for a relaxing afternoon of self care! We’ll learn how to make our own peppermint lip balm and hot cocoa scented sugar scrub to take home. Sponsored by the Friends of ...

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Exploring Our Grief Journey

Monday, December 16, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Lucy Hammer Room at James Blackstone Memorial Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Clubs & Discussion Groups
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Exploring Our Grief Journey: A Grief Support Group An open peer support group led by AccentCare Bereavement Volunteer Cheryl Cole and centered around the legacy of your loved on...

This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Children (ages 0-5)" group.

Tuesdays are for Twos Storytime for ages 2 to 3

Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Auditorium at James Blackstone Memorial Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Youth, Children (ages 0-5)
Tuesdays are for Twos:

Children & their caregivers are invited to sign up for a program filled with singing, dancing, rhyming & stories for ages 2-3!  Each week will be something new alon...

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Writers Group

Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Lucy Hammer Room at James Blackstone Memorial Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Clubs & Discussion Groups
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Looking to connect with other writers in the Branford area? Join our writers group led by local writer Kiersten Bjork! Group will meet the first and third Tuesday of the month ...

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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.

Winter Family Take-N-Makes

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 9:00am - 8:00pm
Youth Services at James Blackstone Memorial Library
Program Type:
Hands-On or DIY
Age Group:
Youth, Children (ages 0-5), School Aged (grades k-4)
Take-N-Makes:

Drop-in event. Looking for something fun to do - how about dropping by the library to grab an interactive kit that you can complete with your family and/or friends? Each month...

This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Children (ages 0-5)" group.

Stories & Music for Babies up to 24 months

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Auditorium at James Blackstone Memorial Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Youth, Children (ages 0-5)
Stories & Music for Babies:

Babies & their caregivers are invited to sign up for a gentle storytime of rhyming, movement & song for babies just under 24 months.  Each week we will promote bond...

This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Children (ages 0-5)" group.

Stories & Music for Babies up to 24 months (class two)

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 10:45am - 11:15am
Auditorium at James Blackstone Memorial Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Youth, Children (ages 0-5)
Stories & Music for Babies:

Babies & their caregivers are invited to sign up for a gentle storytime of rhyming, movement & song for babies just under 24 months.  Each week we will promote bond...

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

East Shore District Health Department Harm Reduction and Health Information

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Rotunda at James Blackstone Memorial Library
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

John Marquis, ESDHD’s Harm Reduction Navigator, will be in our rotunda every Wednesday to help support you with any questions and concerns you may have related to harm reduction an...

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Middle School (grades 5-8)" group.

Junior Teen Advisory Group for grades 6-8

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Auditorium at James Blackstone Memorial Library
Program Type:
Clubs & Discussion Groups
Age Group:
Teens, Middle School (grades 5-8)
Junior Teen Advisory Group:

Drop-in event. Are you an intermediate student who loves books, crafts, and making the world a better place? Consider joining our Junior Teen Advisory Group! This small counse...

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Classical Latin Three

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

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 and disc...

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Blackstone Fiber Art Community

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Conference Room at James Blackstone Memorial Library
Program Type:
Clubs & Discussion Groups, Hands-On or DIY
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

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 t...

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Third Thursday Movie Matinee

Thursday, December 19, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Auditorium at James Blackstone Memorial Library
Program Type:
Music, Arts & Culture
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

(Re)discover the oldies but goodies of classic Hollywood! A monthly screening followed by discussion. Showtime is at 10:00am every third Thursday. This month we’re watching My M...

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This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "High School (grades 9-12)" group.

Teen Advisory Group for grades 9-12

Thursday, December 19, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Auditorium at James Blackstone Memorial Library
Program Type:
Clubs & Discussion Groups
Age Group:
Teens, High School (grades 9-12)
Teen Advisory Group:

Are you a high school student who wants to make the world a better place? Do you enjoy reading, crafting & talking about the books & movies you love? Consider joining our T...

This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Children (ages 0-5)" group.

Video Stories for Babies up to age 5

Friday, December 20, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Auditorium at James Blackstone Memorial Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Youth, Children (ages 0-5)
Video Stories:

A storytime featuring movies, music & more! For children through age 5. We’re saving Fridays for a special event that features songs, hand rhymes, & a video story we can...

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: Inside Out 2 (2024) for all ages

Friday, December 20, 2024 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
Event Details:

Drop-in event. Looking for something to do over winter break? Bring the whole family to a showing of Inside Out 2 (2024). The snacks are on us! What a great way to recharge and rel...

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This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Children (ages 0-5)" group.

Bilingual Storytime: Korean and English

Saturday, December 21, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Auditorium at James Blackstone Memorial Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Youth, Children (ages 0-5)
Event Details:

Join us for a bilingual storytime! We will be singing songs and reading a book in both Korean and English! Speakers of all languages welcome. 

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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Fireside Chats with Local Authors: David Popolizio

Saturday, December 21, 2024 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
Reading Room at James Blackstone Memorial Library
Program Type:
Music, Arts & Culture, Talks & Lectures
Age Group:
Adults, Everyone
Event Details:

Join us for readings and discussions with local authors in front of the fireplace in our Reading Room!This week we will be joined by David Popolizio, author of the YA fantasy-adven...

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Introduction to Classical Latin

Saturday, December 21, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Conference Room at James Blackstone Memorial Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Class will meet in person Saturday mornings from 11 a.m. to noon beginning Saturday, September 7, 2024.The study of Latin exercises memory, increases English vocabulary, and broade...

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Poetry Cafe

Saturday, December 21, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Clubs & Discussion Groups
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

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 al...

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Saturday Cinema

Saturday, December 21, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Auditorium at James Blackstone Memorial Library
Program Type:
Music, Arts & Culture
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Movie magic, now at Blackstone! Join us for a special Winter Saturday Cinema on the big screen in the auditorium of the Blackstone Library.This month we’re watching The Muppet Chri...

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This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Children (ages 0-5)" group.

Preschool Stories for ages 3-5

Monday, December 23, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Auditorium at James Blackstone Memorial Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Youth, Children (ages 0-5)
Preschool Stories:

A live, in-person storytime for children ages 3-5!  Join us for an interactive story time filled with songs, movement, books and manipulates that are age appropriate for pr...