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Beyond Intermission: Thriving in Your Third Act creative workshop series on Thursdays, January 8th through 29th at 2pm

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 Act

4 sessions: Thursdays, Jan. 8, 15, 22 and 29 (snow date: Feb. 5) 2 to 4 p.m.

Crafts and Laughs Art Workshop on Thursday, January 15th at 6pm.

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

Intermediate Classical Latin

Saturday, January 17, 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. 

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

Writers Group

Tuesday, January 20, 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
Beyond Intermission: Thriving in Your Third Act creative workshop series on Thursdays, January 8th through 29th at 2pm

Beyond Intermission: Thriving in Your Third Act

Thursday, January 22, 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 Act

4 sessions: Thursdays, Jan. 8, 15, 22 and 29 (snow date: Feb. 5) 2 to 4 p.m.

Python Class: January 22 from 3:30-4:30pm

Python Coding Lesson for ages 10-13

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Auditorium at James Blackstone Memorial Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Youth, School Aged (grades k-4), Teens, Middle School (grades 5-8)

Come learn to code with Python! This workshop will be led by the Coder school. For ages 10-13. No experience required. 

Registration Open
Registration Required
Minecraft coding on January 22 from 4:30-5:30pm

Minecraft Coding Lesson for ages 8-10

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Auditorium at James Blackstone Memorial Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
School Aged (grades k-4)

Calling all Minecraft lovers! Come learn to code using block coding in Minecraft Education Edition. We will code the sheep to run from the wolves or save the polar bears in the arctic. Maybe we will use some TNT.

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

Intermediate Classical Latin

Saturday, January 24, 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. 

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

Grief Support Group

Monday, January 26, 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 

Beyond Intermission: Thriving in Your Third Act creative workshop series on Thursdays, January 8th through 29th at 2pm

Beyond Intermission: Thriving in Your Third Act

Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Auditorium at James Blackstone Memorial Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Music, Arts & Culture
Age Group:
Adults

Beyond Intermission: Thriving in Your Third Act

4 sessions: Thursdays, Jan. 8, 15, 22 and 29 (snow date: Feb. 5) 2 to 4 p.m.

Teen Volunteer Orientation: Thursday, 29 at 4-5pm

Teen Volunteer Orientation for Grades 7-12

Thursday, January 29, 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
Registration Required
Intermediate Classical Latin meets on Saturdays from 11am to 12pm

Intermediate Classical Latin

Saturday, January 31, 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. 

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

Grief Support Group

Monday, February 2, 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 

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

Writers Group

Tuesday, February 3, 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
Intermediate Classical Latin meets on Saturdays from 11am to 12pm

Intermediate Classical Latin

Saturday, February 7, 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. 

Homeschool meetup meets 12/8, 1/12, and 2/9 from 2-3pm

Homeschool Meetup

Monday, February 9, 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
Registration Required
Grief support group every Monday at 6pm in the Auditorium.

Grief Support Group

Monday, February 9, 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 

Read Aloud to a Therapy Dog Thursdays at 6pm for grades 1 to 4

Read Aloud to a Therapy Dog for Grades 1 and up

Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Youth Services at James Blackstone Memorial Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Youth, School Aged (grades k-4)

Grab your favorite book and join Oscar for a reading adventure! Practice reading aloud to Oscar, a therapy dog who loves spending time with kids like you.

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

Intermediate Classical Latin

Saturday, February 14, 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. 

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

Writers Group

Tuesday, February 17, 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
Crafts and Laughs Art Workshop on Thursday, February 19th at 6pm.

Crafts & Laughs Art Workshop

Thursday, February 19, 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
Registration Required
Intermediate Classical Latin meets on Saturdays from 11am to 12pm

Intermediate Classical Latin

Saturday, February 21, 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.