This event is in the "Everyone" group "Photographs of Little Gull Island" Artist Gallery All Day 11/1 - 12/31 Art Exhibit Second Floor at James Blackstone Memorial Library Program Type: Music, Arts & Culture Age Group: Everyone Blackstone Artists Circle Gallery Reception. This artwork will be on display in the upper rotunda gallery for November & December. View Details
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 "Could Roxi be a Bird?" Puppet Show with New Haven Bird Club Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Auditorium at James Blackstone Memorial Library Program Type: Music, Arts & Culture, Science, Storytimes Age Group: Youth, Children (ages 0-5), School Aged (grades k-4) Join Roxi Fox as she sets out on a hilarious and heartwarming journey to become a bird. Along the way, she'll meet some feathered friends and learn what makes them so special. Registration Open Register Now Registration Required
This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "School Aged (grades k-4)" group Homeschool Meetup Monday, December 8, 2025 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 Register Now Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Musical Arts Society Presents: Guitar & Flute Concert Sunday, December 14, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm Auditorium at James Blackstone Memorial Library Program Type: Music, Arts & Culture Age Group: Adults, Everyone Join us for a musical afternoon with guitarist Neal Fitzpatrick and flautist Elaine Thoma! Presented by the Musical Arts Society of Branford. Registration Open Register Now Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Arts Council of Greater New Haven Regional Tour Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 10:00am - 3:00pm Rotunda at James Blackstone Memorial Library Program Type: Music, Arts & Culture Age Group: Adults, Everyone The Arts Council of Greater New Haven will be joining us for their regional tour. Drop-in or schedule a 15-minute consult! View Details
This event is in the "Adults" group Third Thursday Movie Matinee Thursday, December 18, 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. Registration Open Register Now Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group Crafts & Laughs Art Workshop Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm Auditorium at James Blackstone Memorial Library Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Music, Arts & Culture Age Group: Adults Join Stephanie and Jared for a crafty evening of fun! Each month will feature a different project. All supplies are provided. All experience levels welcome. Waitlist Register Now Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group Writing Your Movie Script Screenwriting Workshop Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:30pm Auditorium at James Blackstone Memorial Library Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Music, Arts & Culture Age Group: Adults Join filmmaker Christopher Rucinski for a 2-part screenwriting workshop! Registration Open Register Now Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Frequencies with Friends: Karaoke Party Sunday, December 21, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm Auditorium at James Blackstone Memorial Library Program Type: Hands-On or DIY, Music, Arts & Culture Age Group: Adults, Everyone The Frequencies with Friends karaoke party is a welcoming place where you can let loose and fully express yourself by dancing, singing or just jamming along with people. Cancelled Registration Closed View Details Registration Required
Closed for Christmas Eve & Christmas Day All Day 12/24 - 12/25 James Blackstone Memorial Library, Virtual The Blackstone Library will be closed in observance of Christmas Eve and Christmas Day Closing
This event is in the "Adults" group Saturday Cinema Saturday, December 27, 2025 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 "Teens" group This event is in the "Middle School (grades 5-8)" group This event is in the "High School (grades 9-12)" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Snacks and a Film: Hamilton Monday, December 29, 2025 at 1:30pm - 4:00pm Auditorium at James Blackstone Memorial Library Program Type: Music, Arts & Culture Age Group: Teens, Middle School (grades 5-8), High School (grades 9-12), Adults, Everyone Drop-in event. Looking for something to do over the winter break? Come enjoy a movie matinee! The snacks are on us! What a great way to recharge and relax. Registration Open Register Now Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group Winter Inspired Sea Glass Ornaments Craft Workshop Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm Auditorium at James Blackstone Memorial Library Program Type: Music, Arts & Culture Age Group: Adults Courtney of Re-loved Designs will be teaching this workshop to create your own Winter Inspired Sea Glass Ornament. Bring a touch of the coast to your holiday crafting! Full View Details Registration Required
Closing at 5:00 PM Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm James Blackstone Memorial Library, Virtual The Blackstone Library will be closing early at 5:00pm Closing
Closed for New Year's Day All Day James Blackstone Memorial Library, Virtual The Blackstone Library will be closed in observance of New Year's Day Closing
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 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 This event is in the "Everyone" group Snacks and a Film for all ages - How to Train Your Dragon (2025) Friday, January 2, 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 for something to do on your half day? Bring the whole family to a movie matinee! The snacks are on us! What a great way to recharge and relax. Registration Open Register Now Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Weiss-Kaplan-Stumpf Trio Concert Sunday, January 4, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm Auditorium at James Blackstone Memorial Library Program Type: Music, Arts & Culture Age Group: Adults, Everyone Join us for a musical afternoon of violin, cello, and piano with the Weiss-Kaplan-Stumpf Trio! Registration is required to attend this IN PERSON event. Registration Open Register Now Registration Required
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 Crafternoon: Collage Journals Monday, January 5, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm Auditorium at James Blackstone Memorial Library Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Hands-On or DIY, Music, Arts & Culture Age Group: Teens, Middle School (grades 5-8), High School (grades 9-12) Join us for a relaxing afternoon of crafting! Every participant will get a blank notebook and we will create a collage cover for our new journals. Registration Open Register Now Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group Beyond Intermission: Thriving in Your Third Act Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm Conference Room at James Blackstone Memorial Library Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Music, Arts & Culture Age Group: Adults Beyond Intermission: Thriving in Your Third Act4 sessions: Thursdays, Jan. 8, 15, 22 and 29 (snow date: Feb. 5) 2 to 4 p.m. Registration Open Register Now Registration Required
This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "School Aged (grades k-4)" group Homeschool Meetup Monday, January 12, 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 Register Now Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group Third Thursday Movie Matinee Thursday, January 15, 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 Register Now Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group Beyond Intermission: Thriving in Your Third Act Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm Conference Room at James Blackstone Memorial Library Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Music, Arts & Culture Age Group: Adults Beyond Intermission: Thriving in Your Third Act4 sessions: Thursdays, Jan. 8, 15, 22 and 29 (snow date: Feb. 5) 2 to 4 p.m. View Details
This event is in the "Adults" group Crafts & Laughs Art Workshop Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm Auditorium at James Blackstone Memorial Library Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Music, Arts & Culture Age Group: Adults Join Stephanie and Jared for a crafty evening of fun! Each month will feature a different project. All supplies are provided. All experience levels welcome. Registration Open Register Now Registration Required
Closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day All Day 1/18 - 1/19 James Blackstone Memorial Library The Blackstone Library will be closed in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day Closing