This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Middle School (grades 5-8)" group Junior Teen Advisory Group for grades 5-8 Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Auditorium at James Blackstone Memorial Library Program Type: Clubs & Discussion Groups Age Group: Teens, Middle School (grades 5-8) Junior Teen Advisory Group: Drop-in event. Are you an intermediate student who loves books, crafts, and making the world a better place? Consider joining our Junior Teen Advisory Group! This small counse... View Details
This event is in the "Adults" group Connecticut Wineries with “The Nutmeg Nose” Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm Auditorium at James Blackstone Memorial Library Program Type: Talks & Lectures Age Group: Adults Take a ride through Connecticut’s wine country and learn about our state’s 40+ wineries with our wine guide, Michelle Griffis! Michelle will discuss the array of fantastic, award-winning wineries here in our state. Registration Open Register Now Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group Fiber Art Community Wednesday, February 11, 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 "Youth" group This event is in the "School Aged (grades k-4)" group 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. 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 13, 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 "Everyone" group Blackstone Library Tour Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am Rotunda at James Blackstone Memorial Library Program Type: Talks & Lectures Age Group: Everyone Blackstone Library Tour: Take a tour of the Blackstone, learn historical tidbits, and get an insider’s look into a day in the life of a Blackstone Library employee. Tour meets in the Rotunda by the Referen... 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 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 LatinClass meets in person Saturday mornings from 11 a.m. to noon. View Details
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Piece by Piece: A Community Puzzling Group Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:00pm Auditorium at James Blackstone Memorial Library Program Type: Clubs & Discussion Groups, Gaming, Hands-On or DIY Age Group: Adults, Everyone Join us for a casual monthly puzzling group. Various jigsaw puzzles will be available to work on as a group or individually. Feel free to bring your own puzzle to solve, or participate in a puzzle swap with other attendees! Registration Open Register Now Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group Legacy of a Wealthy Slave Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm Auditorium at James Blackstone Memorial Library Program Type: Talks & Lectures Age Group: Adults Hear a newly unearthed family story told by a descendant and New Haven native, Denise Manning Keyes Page, founder of Ubuntu Storytellers and recent story artist on the Moth Main Stage. Registration Open Register Now Registration Required
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 Saturday DnD: A Teen Roleplaying Club Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:30pm Conference Room at James Blackstone Memorial Library Program Type: Clubs & Discussion Groups, Gaming Age Group: Teens, Middle School (grades 5-8), High School (grades 9-12) DnD: Calling all high school and middle school students that enjoy role playing. Sign up for a once-a-month opportunity to build your experience in an ongoing Dungeon & Dragons... Registration Open Register Now Registration Required
Closed for President's Day & Washington's Birthday All Day 2/15 - 2/16 James Blackstone Memorial Library The Blackstone Library will be closed in observance of Presidents' Day & Washington's Birthday Closing
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 17, 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 17, 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 "Adults" group 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 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 18, 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 18, 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 18, 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 Nintendo Switch Tournament Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:45pm Auditorium at James Blackstone Memorial Library Program Type: Gaming Age Group: Teens, Middle School (grades 5-8), High School (grades 9-12) Want to prove you’re the best player in town? Come to our Super Smash Bros and Mario Kart tournament to test your skills! For teens and tweens in grades 5-12. Registration Open Register Now Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group Fiber Art Community Wednesday, February 18, 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 Third Thursday Movie Matinee Thursday, February 19, 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 Register Now Registration Required
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, February 19, 2026 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... View Details
This event is in the "Adults" group 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 Register Now 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, February 20, 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 "Youth" group This event is in the "School Aged (grades k-4)" group Black Inventors Who Made the Stuff Around Us Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am Auditorium at James Blackstone Memorial Library Program Type: Hands-On or DIY, Science Age Group: Youth, School Aged (grades k-4) In this program, scientist Ainissa Ramirez will share inventions that we use everyday that were created by Black inventors—from the light bulb to the mailbox to ice cream. Registration Open Register Now Registration Required