This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "School Aged (grades k-4)" group Science Saturday with Cool-ology for grades K-4 Saturday, July 5, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am Auditorium at James Blackstone Memorial Library Program Type: Science Age Group: Youth, School Aged (grades k-4) Join us for a SCIENCE FILLED LAB provided by Cool-ology, a hands-on STEAM centered program that believes in learning by doing. This month's theme is Avian Adventures! Spread your wings and discover the fascinating world of birds! Full View Details Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Branford Microfund Info Session Saturday, July 5, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm Lobby at James Blackstone Memorial Library Program Type: Hands-On or DIY Age Group: Adults, Everyone The Branford Microfund is a 501c3 non-profit organization providing interest-free loans of up to $3,000 for unexpected financial challenges to Branford residents. View Details
This event is in the "Adults" group Introduction to Classical Latin Saturday, July 5, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm Conference Room at James Blackstone Memorial Library Program Type: Classes & Workshops Age Group: Adults Class will meet in person Saturday mornings from 11 a.m. to noon beginning Saturday, September 7, 2024. View Details
This event is in the "Adults" group Saturday Afternoon Games Saturday, July 5, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm Auditorium at James Blackstone Memorial Library Program Type: Clubs & Discussion Groups, Gaming Age Group: Adults Join us for an afternoon for games! We’ll be playing all types of board games, from fast-paced, hilarious party games to highly strategic, thinky games that will leave your head spinning! View Details
Closed on Sundays 5/25 - 08/31 Sunday, July 6, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm James Blackstone Memorial Library, Virtual The library will be closed on Sundays from May 25 through August 31. Closing
This event is in the "Everyone" group StoryWalk®: A Progressive Book Reading for All Ages 07/07/2025 @ 9:00am to 08/03/2025 @ 4:00pm Offsite Program Type: Clubs & Discussion Groups Age Group: Everyone On display along the library grounds bordering Main Street from Monday, July 7 - Monday, August 3 View Details Offsite Event
This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Children (ages 0-5)" group Preschool Stories for ages 3-5 Monday, July 7, 2025 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... View Details
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 Summer Crafternoons: DIY Squishies Monday, July 7, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm Youth Services at James Blackstone Memorial Library Program Type: Hands-On or DIY Age Group: Teens, Middle School (grades 5-8), High School (grades 9-12) Join us this summer for three relaxing afternoons of drop-in crafts in the teen room! Snacks and supplies will be provided from 3:00 to 4:30pm. View Details
This event is in the "Adults" group Grief Support Group Monday, July 7, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm Lucy Hammer Room at James Blackstone Memorial Library Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Clubs & Discussion Groups Age Group: Adults Grief Support Group 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 Decorate a Kindness Shell for Ages 3 and up All Day Youth Services 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) Drop-in event. Spread some kindness! Community members of all ages are welcomed to decorate shells with uplifting messages and designs. View Details
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, July 8, 2025 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... View Details
This event is in the "Adults" group Tech Help Tuesday Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at 10:00am - 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 10am & 12pm to get a tech question answered. First come, first served. Sessions will be limited to 15 minutes per person. View Details
This event is in the "Adults" group Second Tuesday Book Club Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at 6:15pm - 7:15pm Lucy Hammer Room at James Blackstone Memorial Library Program Type: Book Groups Age Group: Adults Second Tuesday Book Club: 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. View Details
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, July 9, 2025 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... View Details
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, July 9, 2025 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... View Details
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Middle School (grades 5-8)" group Junior Teen Advisory Group for grades 5-8 Wednesday, July 9, 2025 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... View Details
This event is in the "Adults" group Classical Latin Three Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm Virtual Program Type: Classes & Workshops Age Group: Adults 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 Registration Open Register Now Registration Required Virtual Event
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Everyone" group What is Bugging Connecticut? Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm Auditorium at James Blackstone Memorial Library Program Type: Science, Talks & Lectures Age Group: Adults, Everyone Increased number of ticks and a larger percentage of those carrying diseases means you are more at risk. Find out how to protect yourself with this presentation from the East Shore District Health Department. Registration Open Register Now Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group Blackstone Fiber Art Community Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm 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. View Details
This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "School Aged (grades k-4)" group Backstage at the Ballet for ages 5-10 Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm Auditorium at James Blackstone Memorial Library Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Music, Arts & Culture Age Group: Youth, School Aged (grades k-4) Join dancers from the Connecticut Ballet to learn all about what it takes to be a professional ballet dancer. In this interactive session we'll read a ballet storybook, get to ask the dancers questions, and even try a movement or two! Registration Open Register Now Registration Required
This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "School Aged (grades k-4)" group Read Aloud to a Therapy Dog for Grades 1 and up Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm Youth Services at James Blackstone Memorial Library Program Type: Classes & Workshops Age Group: Youth, School Aged (grades k-4) Grab your favorite book and join Oscar for a reading adventure! Practice reading aloud to Oscar, a therapy dog who loves spending time with kids like you. View Details
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, July 11, 2025 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... View Details
This event is in the "Adults" group First Friday Book Discussion Friday, July 11, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm Virtual Program Type: Book Groups Age Group: Adults Enjoy discussing a great book with your neighbors! Registration Open Register Now Registration Required Virtual Event
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 Friday Snacks and a Film for all ages Friday, July 11, 2025 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 to get out of the summer heat? Bring the whole family to a movie matinee! The snacks are on us! What a great way to recharge and relax. Registration Open Register Now Registration Required