This event is in the "High School (grades 9-12)" group This event is in the "Adults" group Intermediate Classical Latin Saturday, March 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 LatinClass meets in person Saturday mornings from 11 a.m. to noon. View Details
This event is in the "Adults" group Saturday Cinema Saturday, March 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 Register Now Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group Best Seller Book Club Saturday, March 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 Register Now 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 30, 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... View Details
This event is in the "Adults" group Color & Conversation Monday, March 30, 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. View Details
This event is in the "Adults" group Grief Support Group Monday, March 30, 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 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, March 31, 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... View Details
This event is in the "Adults" group Tech Help Tuesday Tuesday, March 31, 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. 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, April 1, 2026 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, April 1, 2026 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 "Children (ages 0-5)" group Stay and Play Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at 11:15am - 11:45am Auditorium at James Blackstone Memorial Library Program Type: Clubs & Discussion Groups Age Group: Children (ages 0-5) Stay after storytime ends or just drop in. Designed for children under 2 and their caregivers to play, connect, and chat in a casual setting. This event is facilitated in collaboration with the Branford Early Start Partnership for Children. View Details
This event is in the "Adults" group Classical Latin Three Wednesday, April 1, 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 Register Now Registration Required Virtual Event
This event is in the "Adults" group Fiber Art Community Wednesday, April 1, 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. 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 Volunteer Orientation for Grades 7-12 Thursday, April 2, 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 Register Now Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group Blackstone Game Group Thursday, April 2, 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! 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, April 3, 2026 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, April 3, 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 Register Now Registration Required Virtual Event
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, April 4, 2026 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. The theme for this month is Super Slime Lab. Registration Open Register Now Registration Required
This event is in the "High School (grades 9-12)" group This event is in the "Adults" group Intermediate Classical Latin Saturday, April 4, 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 LatinClass meets in person Saturday mornings from 11 a.m. to noon. View Details
This event is in the "Adults" group Poetry Cafe Saturday, April 4, 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 Register Now Registration Required Virtual Event
Closed for Easter Sunday All Day James Blackstone Memorial Library The Blackstone Library will be closed in observance of Easter Sunday Closing
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 Personalized Book Box for grades 5-12 All Day Youth Services at James Blackstone Memorial Library Program Type: Music, Arts & Culture Age Group: Teens, Middle School (grades 5-8), High School (grades 9-12) Register by 4/6 to pick up a box the week of 4/13/26 View Details
This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Children (ages 0-5)" group Preschool Stories for ages 3-5 Monday, April 6, 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... View Details
This event is in the "Adults" group Grief Support Group Monday, April 6, 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 View Details