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Blackstone Fiber Art Community

Wednesday, June 11, 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.

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Everyone" group

Piece by Piece: A Community Puzzling Group

Saturday, June 14, 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!

 

Registration Open
Registration Required

Closed on Sundays 5/25 - 08/31

Sunday, June 15, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
James Blackstone Memorial Library, Virtual

The library will be closed on Sundays from May 25 through August 31.

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This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "School Aged (grades k-4)" group

Lego Club for Grades K-4

Monday, June 16, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Auditorium at James Blackstone Memorial Library
Program Type:
Hands-On or DIY
Age Group:
Youth, School Aged (grades k-4)

What can you build? Dig into the library’s collection of LEGO bricks and test your engineering skills with some building prompts. When you're done, put your creation on display in the Youth Services Department.

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

Blackstone Fiber Art Community

Wednesday, June 18, 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.

Closed for Juneteenth

All Day
James Blackstone Memorial Library, Virtual

The Blackstone Library will be closed in observance of Juneteenth National Independence Day

Closing

Closed on Sundays 5/25 - 08/31

Sunday, June 22, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
James Blackstone Memorial Library, Virtual

The library will be closed on Sundays from May 25 through August 31.

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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: Cookie Tacos

Monday, June 23, 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. 

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

Summer Family Take-N-Makes

Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at 9:00am - 8:00pm
Youth Services at James Blackstone Memorial Library
Program Type:
Hands-On or DIY
Age Group:
Youth, Children (ages 0-5), School Aged (grades k-4)
Take-N-Makes:

Drop-in event. Looking for something fun to do - how about dropping by the library to grab an interactive kit that you can complete with your family and/or friends? Each month...

This event is in the "Adults" group

Blackstone Fiber Art Community

Wednesday, June 25, 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.

Closed on Sundays 5/25 - 08/31

Sunday, June 29, 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 "Adults" group

Color & Conversation

Monday, June 30, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Auditorium 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.

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

3D Printing Introduction

Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Youth Services at James Blackstone Memorial Library
Program Type:
Hands-On or DIY, Technology Training
Age Group:
Teens, Middle School (grades 5-8), High School (grades 9-12)

Visit the Youth Services department to learn how to design your own 3D files and learn more about our 3D printer. ​During this informal hour we will get you started learning 3D design software and demonstrate our 3D printers!

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

Blackstone Fiber Art Community

Wednesday, July 2, 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.

Closed for Independence Day

All Day
James Blackstone Memorial Library, Virtual

The Blackstone Library will be closed in observance of Independence Day

Closing
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.

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 "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. 

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Everyone" group

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!

 

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
This event is in the "Adults" group

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.

Closed on Sundays 5/25 - 08/31

Sunday, July 20, 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 "Youth" group
This event is in the "School Aged (grades k-4)" group

Lego Club for Grades K-4

Monday, July 21, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Auditorium at James Blackstone Memorial Library
Program Type:
Hands-On or DIY
Age Group:
Youth, School Aged (grades k-4)

What can you build? Dig into the library’s collection of LEGO bricks and test your engineering skills with some building prompts. When you're done, put your creation on display in the Youth Services Department.

Registration Open
Registration Required