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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...

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
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.

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.

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...

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...

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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 Latin

Class meets in person Saturday mornings from 11 a.m. to noon. 

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
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.

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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...

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Registration Required
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...

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.

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
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...

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...

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.

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
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.

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
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...

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
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...

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
Registration Required