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Banned Book Club

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 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, 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
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, February 4, 2026 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, February 4, 2026 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 "Children (ages 0-5)" group

Stay and Play

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 11:15am - 11:45am
Auditorium at James Blackstone Memorial Library
Program Type:
Clubs & Discussion Groups
Age Group:
Children (ages 0-5)

Stay after storytime ends or just drop in. Designed for children under 2 and their caregivers to play, connect, and chat in a casual setting. This event is facilitated in collaboration with the Branford Early Start Partnership for Children.

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 Kitchen Creations: Melting Snowman Cookies

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Auditorium at James Blackstone Memorial Library
Program Type:
Hands-On or DIY
Age Group:
Teens, Middle School (grades 5-8), High School (grades 9-12)

Come make cute decorated cookies that look like melting snowmen! Space is limited, sign up is required for this event. Sponsored by the Friends of Blackstone Library.

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

Fiber Art Community

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm
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

Blackstone Game Group

Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:30pm
Auditorium at James Blackstone Memorial Library
Program Type:
Clubs & Discussion Groups, Gaming
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for board games, card games, and more! We’ll be playing all types of games, from fast-paced, hilarious party games to highly strategic, thinky games that will leave your head spinning!

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, February 6, 2026 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...

This event is in the "Adults" group

First Friday Book Discussion

Friday, February 6, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Virtual at James Blackstone Memorial Library
Program Type:
Book Groups
Age Group:
Adults

Enjoy discussing a great book with your neighbors!

Registration Open
Registration Required
Virtual Event
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

Take your Child to the Library Day

All Day
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)

February 7 is Take your Child to the Library Day! Come check out everything the library has to offer. While you’re here, stop by the Youth Services Department and make a button pin!

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

Science Saturday with Cool-ology for grades K-4

Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Auditorium at James Blackstone Memorial Library
Program Type:
Science
Age Group:
Youth, School Aged (grades k-4)

Join us for a SCIENCE FILLED LAB provided by Cool-ology, a hands-on STEAM centered program that believes in learning by doing. The theme for this month is Owl Adventures.

Registration Open
Registration Required
This event is in the "High School (grades 9-12)" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

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. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Poetry Cafe

Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Virtual at James Blackstone Memorial Library
Program Type:
Clubs & Discussion Groups
Age Group:
Adults

We are a fun, friendly group who love poetry. Each week, we select a poet - from modern to classic, humorous to serious - to read aloud followed by a lively group discussion. We always welcome new members, so join us!

Registration Open
Registration Required
Virtual Event
This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Children (ages 0-5)" group

Preschool Stories for ages 3-5

Monday, February 9, 2026 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 "School Aged (grades k-4)" group

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
This event is in the "Adults" group

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 

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, February 10, 2026 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

Tech Help Tuesday

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Lucy Hammer Room at James Blackstone Memorial Library
Program Type:
Technology Training
Age Group:
Adults

Confused about your new iPhone or iPad? Need help formatting a Word document? Drop in to the library between 10:30am & 12pm to get a tech question answered. First come, first served. Sessions will be limited to 15 minutes per person.

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

Valentine Candy Slime for Grades 2-5

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Auditorium at James Blackstone Memorial Library
Program Type:
Hands-On or DIY, Science
Age Group:
Youth, School Aged (grades k-4)

What better way to celebrate valentines day than with candy…candy slime! Stop by the Youth Services Department and make a gooey gift!

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

Second Tuesday Book Club

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 6:15pm - 7:15pm
Lucy Hammer Room at James Blackstone Memorial Library
Program Type:
Book Groups
Age Group:
Adults

New members welcomed; books available for loan in advance of the discussion. For more information email ebyrne@blackstonelibrary.org or call 203 488-1441, ext. 315.

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, February 11, 2026 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, February 11, 2026 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 "Children (ages 0-5)" group

Stay and Play

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 11:15am - 11:45am
Auditorium at James Blackstone Memorial Library
Program Type:
Clubs & Discussion Groups
Age Group:
Children (ages 0-5)

Stay after storytime ends or just drop in. Designed for children under 2 and their caregivers to play, connect, and chat in a casual setting. This event is facilitated in collaboration with the Branford Early Start Partnership for Children.