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Summer Family Take-N-Makes

Wednesday, July 31, 2024 at 9:00am - 8:00pm
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)
Take-N-Makes:

Drop-in event. Looking for something fun to do - how about dropping by the library to grab an interactive kit that you can complete with your family and/or friends? Each month...

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, July 31, 2024 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, July 31, 2024 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 "School Aged (grades k-4)" group.
This event is in the "Middle School (grades 5-8)" group.

Beads, Bracelets and Keychains for grades 3-6

Wednesday, July 31, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Auditorium at James Blackstone Memorial Library
Program Type:
Hands-On or DIY, Music, Arts & Culture
Age Group:
School Aged (grades k-4), Middle School (grades 5-8)
Event Details:

Let’s get crafting! Come by and make a friendship bracelet or keychain. Sponsored by the Friends of the Blackstone Library

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Registration
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Classical Latin Three

Wednesday, July 31, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Latin III  will begin with a review of chapters 28-40 of Ecce Romani II. At the completion of all 27 chapters of  the text, the group will move on to translating and disc...

Virtual Event
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Blackstone Fiber Art Community

Wednesday, July 31, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Conference Room at James Blackstone Memorial Library
Program Type:
Clubs & Discussion Groups, Hands-On or DIY
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

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 t...

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Books & Brews Book Club

Wednesday, July 31, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Offsite
Program Type:
Book Groups
Age Group:
Adults
Books & Brews:

We're not your grandmother's book club! Pick up a copy of this month’s title and be ready to share your thoughts at our monthly meeting at Thimble Island Brewing Company. Check out...

Offsite Event
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, August 2, 2024 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, August 2, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Book Groups
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Enjoy discussing a great book with your neighbors! Download The Measure by Nikki Erlickon Hoopla (free with your Blackstone Library card), then meet up with us for a lively book di...

Registration Open
Registration
Virtual Event
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Classical Latin Two

Saturday, August 3, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Virtual
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Taught by Susan Craig. Class is full and is not accepting new students at this time.

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

Ready Set Kindergarten!

Saturday, August 3, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Auditorium at James Blackstone Memorial Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Youth, Children (ages 0-5)
Event Details:

Parents and children are invited to join us for a session of fun and games designed to help ease the transition to kindergarten. During this 45 minute program we will discuss and p...

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

Poetry Cafe

Saturday, August 3, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Clubs & Discussion Groups
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

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 al...

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Registration
Virtual Event
This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "School Aged (grades k-4)" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Middle School (grades 5-8)" group.

Learn How To Play the Ukulele for Kids 8 & Up!

Saturday, August 3, 2024 at 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Auditorium at James Blackstone Memorial Library
Program Type:
Music, Arts & Culture
Age Group:
Youth, School Aged (grades k-4), Teens, Middle School (grades 5-8)
Event Details:

Want to try an instrument that is fun and easy to play? Join Julie Stepanek as she shows the fundamentals of ukulele playing. No experience necessary. Ukuleles provided. For kids 8...

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Registration
This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Children (ages 0-5)" group.

Preschool Stories for ages 3-5

Monday, August 5, 2024 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 "Adults" group.

Exploring Our Grief Journey

Monday, August 5, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Lucy Hammer Room at James Blackstone Memorial Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Clubs & Discussion Groups
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Exploring Our Grief Journey: A Grief Support Group An open peer support group led by AccentCare Bereavement Volunteer Cheryl Cole and centered around the legacy of your loved on...

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, August 6, 2024 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.

Banned Book Club

Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Auditorium at James Blackstone Memorial Library
Program Type:
Book Groups
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

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 b...

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Registration
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Writers Group

Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Lucy Hammer Room at James Blackstone Memorial Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Clubs & Discussion Groups
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Looking to connect with other writers in the Branford area? Join our writers group led by local writer Kiersten Bjork! Group will meet the first and third Tuesday of the month ...

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Registration
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, August 7, 2024 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, August 7, 2024 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 "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Children (ages 0-5)" group.
This event is in the "School Aged (grades k-4)" group.
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.

Family Bingo for all ages

Wednesday, August 7, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Auditorium at James Blackstone Memorial Library
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Youth, Children (ages 0-5), School Aged (grades k-4), Teens, Middle School (grades 5-8), High School (grades 9-12)
Event Details:

Come play a family-friendly game of Bingo! Winners will get to take home some books for prizes!

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

Classical Latin Three

Wednesday, August 7, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Latin III  will begin with a review of chapters 28-40 of Ecce Romani II. At the completion of all 27 chapters of  the text, the group will move on to translating and disc...

Virtual Event
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Blackstone Fiber Art Community

Wednesday, August 7, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Conference Room at James Blackstone Memorial Library
Program Type:
Clubs & Discussion Groups, Hands-On or DIY
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

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 t...

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, August 8, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Youth Services at James Blackstone Memorial Library
Program Type:
Book Groups
Age Group:
Youth, School Aged (grades k-4)
Event Details:

Practicing reading aloud with a therapy dog! Call 203-488-1441 x321 or email npavain@blackstonelirary.org to sign up for a 10 minute session.  Meet Colt, the spirited three...