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Closed for Memorial Day

All Day
James Blackstone Memorial Library

The Blackstone Library will be closed in observance of Memorial Day

Closing
An Evening of Guitar at the Blackstone The Last Thursday of the Month at 6pm in the Auditorium

Evening of Guitar at the Blackstone

Thursday, May 28, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Auditorium at James Blackstone Memorial Library
Program Type:
Music, Arts & Culture
Age Group:
Adults

A monthly, weeknight diversion for guitar and music enthusiasts! Connect with others and explore where the classical music world and the guitar world overlap.

Registration Open
Registration Required
Hamnet (2025)

Saturday Cinema

Saturday, May 30, 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

Closed on Sundays 5/24 - 09/06

Sunday, May 31, 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

Poet Laureate Book Launch

Saturday, June 6, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Reading Room at James Blackstone Memorial Library
Program Type:
Music, Arts & Culture
Age Group:
Adults

Join Branford’s poet laureate, Judith Liebmann, as she celebrates the release of her new book!

Registration Open
Registration Required

Closed on Sundays 5/24 - 09/06

Sunday, June 7, 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

Closed on Sundays 5/24 - 09/06

Sunday, June 14, 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

Third Thursday Movie Matinee

Thursday, June 18, 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

Closed for Juneteenth

All Day
James Blackstone Memorial Library

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

Closing

Closed on Sundays 5/24 - 09/06

Sunday, June 21, 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

Saturday Cinema

Saturday, June 27, 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

Closed on Sundays 5/24 - 09/06

Sunday, June 28, 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

Closed for Independence Day

All Day
James Blackstone Memorial Library

The Blackstone Library will be closed in observance of Independence Day

Closing

Closed on Sundays 5/24 - 09/06

Sunday, July 5, 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

Closed on Sundays 5/24 - 09/06

Sunday, July 12, 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

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

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
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)

Registration is required. Ages 6 and up. Sponsored by the Branford Community Foundation. 

Registration Open
Registration Required

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

Closed on Sundays 5/24 - 09/06

Sunday, July 26, 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

Closed on Sundays 5/24 - 09/06

Sunday, August 2, 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

Closed on Sundays 5/24 - 09/06

Sunday, August 9, 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

Closed on Sundays 5/24 - 09/06

Sunday, August 16, 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

Third Thursday Movie Matinee

Thursday, August 20, 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