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

Wednesday, June 25, 2025 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...

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Family Bingo for all ages

Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Auditorium at James Blackstone Memorial Library
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Youth, Children (ages 0-5), School Aged (grades k-4), Teens, Middle School (grades 5-8), High School (grades 9-12)

Come play a family-friendly game of Bingo! Winners will get to take home some books for prizes!

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

Classical Latin Three

Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
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

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Books & Brews Book Club

Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
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. We will be meeting in the Blackstone Library auditorium.

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "High School (grades 9-12)" group

Teen Advisory Group for grades 9-12

Thursday, June 26, 2025 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...

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Crafts & Laughs Art Workshop

Thursday, June 26, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Auditorium at James Blackstone Memorial Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Music, Arts & Culture
Age Group:
Adults

Join Blackstone’s own Stephanie Carvin and Jared Torello for a crafty evening of fun!

 

Registration required as space is limited.

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Registration Required
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, June 27, 2025 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...

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

Friday Snacks and a Film for all ages

Friday, June 27, 2025 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
This event is in the "Adults" group

Introduction to Classical Latin

Saturday, June 28, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Conference Room at James Blackstone Memorial Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Adults

Class will meet in person Saturday mornings from 11 a.m. to noon beginning Saturday, September 7, 2024.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Saturday Cinema

Saturday, June 28, 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
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group

Best Seller Book Club

Saturday, June 28, 2025 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.

Best Seller Book Club:

Registration is required to receive a link to this ONLINE event. The Blackstone Library has a limited number of copies of these titles available for book club participants. If y...

Registration Open
Registration Required
Virtual Event

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 "Youth" group
This event is in the "Children (ages 0-5)" group

Preschool Stories for ages 3-5

Monday, June 30, 2025 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 "Children (ages 0-5)" group
This event is in the "School Aged (grades k-4)" group

Sand Art ages 3 and up

Monday, June 30, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Library Lawn at James Blackstone Memorial Library
Age Group:
Youth, Children (ages 0-5), School Aged (grades k-4)

Drop-in event. Stop by and make a colorful sand art project! The event will take place outside, weather permitting.

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 "Adults" group

Grief Support Group

Monday, June 30, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Lucy Hammer Room at James Blackstone Memorial Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Clubs & Discussion Groups
Age Group:
Adults

Grief Support Group 

Registration Open
Registration Required
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, July 1, 2025 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

Banned Book Club

Tuesday, July 1, 2025 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, July 1, 2025 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 "Youth" group
This event is in the "Children (ages 0-5)" group

Stories & Music for Babies up to 24 months

Wednesday, July 2, 2025 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...

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, July 2, 2025 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...

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

Classical Latin Three

Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
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