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Blackstone Fiber Art Community meets Every Wednesday at 6:00 PM in the Conference Room

Fiber Art Community

Wednesday, July 15, 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.

Third Thursday Movie Matinee

Thursday, July 16, 2026 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.

 

Registration Open
Registration Required
TAG: Meeting on 6/18, 7/10, and 8/20 from 3:30pm to 4:30pm

Teen Advisory Group for grades 9-12

Thursday, July 16, 2026 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...

Video Stories

Video Stories for Babies up to age 5

Friday, July 17, 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...

Introduction to Classical Latin meets on Saturdays from 9:30 to 10:30am

Introduction to Classical Latin

Saturday, July 18, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Conference Room at James Blackstone Memorial Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
High School (grades 9-12), Adults

Class meets in person Saturday mornings from 9:30-10:30am. 

Intermediate Classical Latin meets on Saturdays from 11am to 12pm

Intermediate Classical Latin

Saturday, July 18, 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. 

Closed on Sundays 5/24 - 09/06

Sunday, July 19, 2026 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
James Blackstone Memorial Library, Virtual

The library will be closed on Sundays from May 24 through September 6.

Closing
Preschool Stories ages 3-5

Preschool Stories for ages 3-5

Monday, July 20, 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...

Polymer Clay Workshop Monday, July 20 3pm to 4:30pm

Polymer Clay Workshop

Monday, July 20, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Auditorium at James Blackstone Memorial Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Hands-On or DIY, Music, Arts & Culture
Age Group:
Youth, School Aged (grades k-4)

Join us and create a "Plant a seed" read polymer clay painting! Each participant will create a textured relief "painting" using colored clay.

Registration Open
Registration Required
Grief support group every Monday at 6pm in the Auditorium.

Grief Support Group

Monday, July 20, 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 

Tuesdays are for Twos Storytime for ages 3 to 5

Tuesdays are for Twos Storytime for ages 2 to 3

Tuesday, July 21, 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...

Tech Help Tuesday every Tuesday from 10:30am to 12pm in the Lucy Hammer Room

Tech Help Tuesday

Tuesday, July 21, 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.

Writers Group Meets the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month at 6:30pm in the Lucy Hammer Room

Writers Group

Tuesday, July 21, 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
Stories & Music for Babies up to 24 months

Stories & Music for Babies up to 24 months

Wednesday, July 22, 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...

Stories & Music for Babies up to 24 months

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

Wednesday, July 22, 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...

Blackstone Fiber Art Community meets Every Wednesday at 6:00 PM in the Conference Room

Fiber Art Community

Wednesday, July 22, 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.

Ice Cream and Gelato: July 23 @ 3pm

Ice Cream and Gelato Class for grades 5-12

Thursday, July 23, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Auditorium at James Blackstone Memorial Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Hands-On or DIY
Age Group:
Teens, Middle School (grades 5-8), High School (grades 9-12)

I scream, you scream, we all scream for Ice Cream (and Gelato too!) Tickle your sweet tooth with a frosty experience you won’t forget.

Registration Open
Registration Required
Video Stories

Video Stories for Babies up to age 5

Friday, July 24, 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...

Friday Snacks and Film for all ages at 2pm on Fridays in the Summer!

Friday Snacks and a Film for all ages

Friday, July 24, 2026 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
Registration Required
Introduction to Classical Latin meets on Saturdays from 9:30 to 10:30am

Introduction to Classical Latin

Saturday, July 25, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Conference Room at James Blackstone Memorial Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
High School (grades 9-12), Adults

Class meets in person Saturday mornings from 9:30-10:30am. 

Family Circus Saturday, July 25 10am to 11am

Family Circus with Circus Moves

Saturday, July 25, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Library Lawn at James Blackstone Memorial Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Hands-On or DIY
Age Group:
Youth, Children (ages 0-5), School Aged (grades k-4), Teens, Middle School (grades 5-8), High School (grades 9-12)

Calling all kids, moms, dads, aunties, uncles, grandmas, grandpas, besties and neighbors! Everyone is invited to this taste-test of circus skills for families. We have hula hoops, and juggling balls, spinning plates, and stilts real tall.

Registration Open
Registration Required
Intermediate Classical Latin meets on Saturdays from 11am to 12pm

Intermediate Classical Latin

Saturday, July 25, 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. 

Poetry Cafe A Virtual Poetry Discussion Group meets on Saturdays at 11am on Zoom

Poetry Cafe

Saturday, July 25, 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

Saturday Cinema

Saturday, July 25, 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