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Writers Group

Tuesday, February 18, 2025 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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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 19, 2025 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 19, 2025 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 "Everyone" group.

East Shore District Health Department Harm Reduction and Health Information

Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Rotunda at James Blackstone Memorial Library
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

John Marquis, ESDHD’s Harm Reduction Navigator, will be in our rotunda every Wednesday to help support you with any questions and concerns you may have related to harm reduction an...

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: Super Smash Bros

Wednesday, February 19, 2025 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)
Event Details:

Want to prove you’re the best player in town? Come to our Super Smash Bros tournament to test your skills!

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This event is in the "Adults" group.

Classical Latin Three

Wednesday, February 19, 2025 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...

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

Blackstone Fiber Art Community

Wednesday, February 19, 2025 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.

Third Thursday Movie Matinee

Thursday, February 20, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Auditorium at James Blackstone Memorial Library
Program Type:
Music, Arts & Culture
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

(Re)discover the oldies but goodies of classic Hollywood! A monthly screening followed by discussion. Showtime is at 10:00am every third Thursday. This month we’re watching Now, Vo...

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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 20, 2025 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 "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Children (ages 0-5)" group.

Video Stories for Babies up to age 5

Friday, February 21, 2025 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.

Introduction to Classical Latin

Saturday, February 22, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Conference Room at James Blackstone Memorial Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Class will meet in person Saturday mornings from 11 a.m. to noon beginning Saturday, September 7, 2024.The study of Latin exercises memory, increases English vocabulary, and broade...

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Best Seller Book Club

Saturday, February 22, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Virtual at James Blackstone Memorial Library
Program Type:
Book Groups
Age Group:
Adults
Best Seller Book Club:

Registration is required to receive a link to this ONLINE event. The Blackstone Library has a limited number of copies of these titles available for book club participants. If y...

Event Details:

Have you ever thought about joining a book club? It’s a fun way to get connected, make new friends, and read more books! In the Best Seller Book Club, we read and discuss newly rel...

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

Academy Award Sundays

Sunday, February 23, 2025 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Auditorium at James Blackstone Memorial Library
Program Type:
Music, Arts & Culture
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us for a series of former Oscar-nominated films you may have missed, leading up to this year's award show! This week we're watching a selection of former Oscar-nominated short...

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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, February 24, 2025 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.

Color & Conversation

Monday, February 24, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Auditorium at James Blackstone Memorial Library
Program Type:
Clubs & Discussion Groups, Hands-On or DIY
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Enjoy engaging conversation and explore your creativity at our adult coloring group! Coloring is a great way to keep the brain engaged and the body relaxed–plus it’s a gr...

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Exploring Our Grief Journey

Monday, February 24, 2025 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, February 25, 2025 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 25, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Lucy Hammer Room at James Blackstone Memorial Library
Program Type:
Technology Training
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Confused about your new iPhone or iPad? Need help formatting a Word document? Drop in to the library between 11am & 12pm to get a tech question answered. First come, first serv...

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.

Winter Family Take-N-Makes

Wednesday, February 26, 2025 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, February 26, 2025 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 26, 2025 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 "Everyone" group.

East Shore District Health Department Harm Reduction and Health Information

Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Rotunda at James Blackstone Memorial Library
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

John Marquis, ESDHD’s Harm Reduction Navigator, will be in our rotunda every Wednesday to help support you with any questions and concerns you may have related to harm reduction an...

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Classical Latin Three

Wednesday, February 26, 2025 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...

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

Blackstone Fiber Art Community

Wednesday, February 26, 2025 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...