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Classical Latin Three

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
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
Registration Required
Virtual Event
This event is in the "Adults" group

Fiber Art Community

Wednesday, February 25, 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

Wednesday, February 25, 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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Evening of Guitar at the Blackstone

Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Auditorium at James Blackstone Memorial Library
Program Type:
Music, Arts & Culture
Age Group:
Adults

A monthly, weeknight diversion for guitar and music enthusiasts! Connect with others and explore where the classical music world and the guitar world overlap.

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

Saturday, February 28, 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

Saturday Cinema

Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Auditorium at James Blackstone Memorial Library
Program Type:
Music, Arts & Culture
Age Group:
Adults

Movie magic, now at Blackstone! Join us for Saturday Cinema and see a highly anticipated new release on our big screen in the auditorium. Showings are the last Saturday of the month at 2:00pm.

Registration Open
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group

Best Seller Book Club

Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Virtual at James Blackstone Memorial Library
Program Type:
Book Groups
Age Group:
Adults

Have you ever thought about joining a book club? It’s a fun way to get connected, make new friends, and read more books! In the Best Seller Book Club, we read and discuss newly released, highly rated books from a wide variety of genres.

Registration Open
Registration Required
Virtual Event
This event is in the "Adults" group

Grief Support Group

Monday, March 2, 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

Tuesday, March 3, 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

Banned Book Club

Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Auditorium at James Blackstone Memorial Library
Program Type:
Book Groups
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for our next Blackstone Banned Book Club meeting! This group meets the first Tuesday of every month to have a non-judgemental, civil discussion of various titles that are being challenged and banned, both locally and nationally.

Registration Open
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group

Writers Group

Tuesday, March 3, 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

Classical Latin Three

Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
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
Registration Required
Virtual Event
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 Volunteer Orientation for Grades 7-12

Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Youth Services at James Blackstone Memorial Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Teens, Middle School (grades 5-8), High School (grades 9-12)

Do you need volunteer hours for school? Are you interested in volunteering at the library? Join us for an orientation to get started. For students in grades 7-12. Registration is required. 

 

Registration Open
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group

Fiber Art Community

Wednesday, March 4, 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

Blackstone Game Group

Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:30pm
Auditorium at James Blackstone Memorial Library
Program Type:
Clubs & Discussion Groups, Gaming
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for board games, card games, and more! We’ll be playing all types of games, from fast-paced, hilarious party games to highly strategic, thinky games that will leave your head spinning!

This event is in the "Adults" group

First Friday Book Discussion

Friday, March 6, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Virtual at James Blackstone Memorial Library
Program Type:
Book Groups
Age Group:
Adults

Enjoy discussing a great book with your neighbors! Download this month's title on Hoopla (free with your Blackstone Library card), then meet up with us for a lively book discussion.

Registration Open
Registration Required
Virtual Event
This event is in the "High School (grades 9-12)" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Intermediate Classical Latin

Saturday, March 7, 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

Saturday, March 7, 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 "Youth" group
This event is in the "Children (ages 0-5)" group

Preschool Stories for ages 3-5

Monday, March 9, 2026 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 "Youth" group
This event is in the "School Aged (grades k-4)" group

Homeschool Meetup

Monday, March 9, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Auditorium 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.

Registration Open
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group

Grief Support Group

Monday, March 9, 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 "Youth" group
This event is in the "Children (ages 0-5)" group

Tuesdays are for Twos Storytime for ages 2 to 3

Tuesday, March 10, 2026 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

Tech Help Tuesday

Tuesday, March 10, 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 "Teens" group
This event is in the "Middle School (grades 5-8)" group
This event is in the "High School (grades 9-12)" group

Pizza and Board Games

Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Auditorium at James Blackstone Memorial Library
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Teens, Middle School (grades 5-8), High School (grades 9-12)

Gaming as a group sounds good to me! Join us for a board game event for teens. We will play a series of party games filled with cooperation, strategy & fun.

Registration Open
Registration Required