This event is in the "Adults" group 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 Register Now 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 Register Now 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... View Details
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... View Details
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. View Details
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 Register Now 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. View Details
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! View Details
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... View Details
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 Register Now 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! View Details
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 Register Now 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 LatinClass meets in person Saturday mornings from 11 a.m. to noon. View Details
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 Register Now 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... View Details
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 Register Now 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 View Details
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... View Details
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. View Details
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 Register Now 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. View Details
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... View Details
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... View Details
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. View Details