Event List

Backstage at the ballet: 7/10 from 1-2pm

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!

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Read Aloud to a Therapy Dog Thursdays at 6pm for grades 1 to 4

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.

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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...

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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!

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Virtual Event

Friday Snacks and Film for all ages at 2pm on Second and Fourth Fridays

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.

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Piece by Piece: A Community Puzzling Group

Saturday, July 12, 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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DnD meets on 6/14, 7/12, 8/9 from 2-4:30pm

Saturday DnD: A Teen Roleplaying Club

Saturday, July 12, 2025 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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Closed on Sundays 5/25 - 08/31

Sunday, July 13, 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

Preschool Stories for ages 3-5

Monday, July 14, 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...

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Homeschool Meetup

Monday, July 14, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Lucy Hammer Room at James Blackstone Memorial Library

Program Type:

Classes & Workshops, Music, Arts & Culture, Science

Age Group:

Youth, School Aged (grades k-4)

A meetup for homeschool families to socialize and share resources. Every month we will learn about a new topic, do an educational activity, and learn about some of the services the library provides.

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Grief Support Group

Monday, July 14, 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

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Tuesdays are for Twos Storytime for ages 3 to 5

Tuesdays are for Twos Storytime for ages 2 to 3

Tuesday, July 15, 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...

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Writers Group

Tuesday, July 15, 2025 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!

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Stories & Music for Babies up to 24 months

Wednesday, July 16, 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...

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

Wednesday, July 16, 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...

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Strawberry Lemonade Pies with Food Explorers on Wednesday, July 16 from 3:30 to 4:30 pm

Food Explorers: Strawberry Lemonade Pies!

Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Auditorium at James Blackstone Memorial Library

Program Type:

Classes & Workshops

Age Group:

Youth, School Aged (grades k-4)

Join Food Explorers for a delightful dessert class where you'll learn to make a refreshing Strawberry Lemonade Pie! This no-bake treat combines the perfect balance of sweet strawberries and tangy lemon in a graham cracker crust.

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Classical Latin Three

Wednesday, July 16, 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

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Virtual Event

Blackstone Fiber Art Community

Wednesday, July 16, 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.

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Third Thursday Movie Matinee

Thursday, July 17, 2025 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.

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TAG: Meeting on 6/26, 7/17, and 8/21 from 3:30pm to 4:30pm

Teen Advisory Group for grades 9-12

Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Youth Services 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...

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Video Stories for Babies up to age 5

Friday, July 18, 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...

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