This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Fireside Chat with Local Authors: Katie Tietjen Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Reading Room at James Blackstone Memorial Library Program Type: Talks & Lectures Age Group: Adults, Everyone Join us for readings and discussions with local authors in front of the fireplace in our Reading Room! View Details
This event is in the "Adults" group Aging in Place: How to Protect Assets and Stay at Home Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm Auditorium at James Blackstone Memorial Library Program Type: Talks & Lectures Age Group: Adults Aging in Place: How to Protect Assets and Stay at Home Registration Open Register Now Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Everyone" group The Historic Art of Chocolate-Making Demonstration Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm Auditorium at James Blackstone Memorial Library Program Type: Talks & Lectures Age Group: Adults, Everyone Embark on a delicious journey back to the 18th century to experience the rich history and artistry of chocolate-making! Registration Open Register Now Registration Required
This event is in the "Everyone" group Blackstone Library Tour Saturday, December 13, 2025 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 "Adults" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Your Guide to Menopause - Symptoms, Therapy Options & Safety Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm Conference Room at James Blackstone Memorial Library Program Type: Talks & Lectures Age Group: Adults, Everyone Your Guide to Menopause - Symptoms, Therapy Options & SafetyWhat is Perimenopause & Menopause - Helpful Categories to Understand Registration Open Register Now Registration Required
Closed for Christmas Eve & Christmas Day All Day 12/24 - 12/25 James Blackstone Memorial Library, Virtual The Blackstone Library will be closed in observance of Christmas Eve and Christmas Day Closing
Closing at 5:00 PM Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm James Blackstone Memorial Library, Virtual The Blackstone Library will be closing early at 5:00pm Closing
Closed for New Year's Day All Day James Blackstone Memorial Library, Virtual The Blackstone Library will be closed in observance of New Year's Day Closing
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Taxes in Retirement Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm Auditorium at James Blackstone Memorial Library Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Talks & Lectures Age Group: Adults, Everyone Learn essential strategies for managing your retirement income and minimizing tax liabilities in this informative workshop led by USA Financial and Tax Services. Registration Open Register Now Registration Required
This event is in the "Everyone" group Blackstone Library Tour Saturday, January 10, 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 "Adults" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Inhabitants: Indigenous Perspectives on Restoring our World Documentary Screening Sunday, January 11, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm Auditorium at James Blackstone Memorial Library Program Type: Talks & Lectures Age Group: Adults, Everyone Join us for a screening of the documentary Inhabitants: Indigenous Perspectives on Restoring our World. We will be joined by Jesse Rose and Clan Mother Shoran. Registration Open Register Now Registration Required
Closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day All Day 1/18 - 1/19 James Blackstone Memorial Library The Blackstone Library will be closed in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day Closing
This event is in the "Adults" group Turkish Coffee Tasting Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm Auditorium at James Blackstone Memorial Library Program Type: Music, Arts & Culture, Talks & Lectures Age Group: Adults Peace Islands CT is bringing an immersive look into the world of Turkish coffee, through a combination of presentations, demonstrations, interactive activities, and Q&A sessions that will give a deeper understanding and appreciation for Registration Open Register Now Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Everyone" group The Anatomy of Grit: A Journey From Survival to Purpose Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm Auditorium at James Blackstone Memorial Library Program Type: Talks & Lectures Age Group: Adults, Everyone Join us for "The Anatomy of Grit: A Journey From Survival to Purpose" with Justin Brownwell. Presented by the Branford Land Trust. Registration is required to attend this IN PERSON event. Registration Open Register Now Registration Required
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 "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 "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
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 "Adults" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Fireside Chat with Local Authors: Rita Ellen Stone Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm Reading Room at James Blackstone Memorial Library Program Type: Talks & Lectures Age Group: Adults, Everyone Join us for readings and discussions with local authors in front of the fireplace in our Reading Room! View Details
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Everyone" group MLK Foundation with Secretary of State Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm Auditorium at James Blackstone Memorial Library Program Type: Talks & Lectures Age Group: Adults, Everyone Registration Open Register Now Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Raising Our Future Ancestors Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm Auditorium at James Blackstone Memorial Library Program Type: Talks & Lectures Age Group: Adults, Everyone Join us for "Raising Our Future Ancestors" with Two Coyotes Wilderness School. Presented by the Branford Land Trust. Registration is required to attend this IN PERSON event. Registration Open Register Now Registration Required
This event is in the "Everyone" group Blackstone Library Tour Saturday, March 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
Closed for Easter Sunday All Day James Blackstone Memorial Library The Blackstone Library will be closed in observance of Easter Sunday Closing
This event is in the "Everyone" group Blackstone Library Tour Saturday, April 11, 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