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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 "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
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
Registration Required
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!

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
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
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group

The Importance of Urban Forests... to Branford

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Auditorium at James Blackstone Memorial Library
Program Type:
Talks & Lectures
Age Group:
Adults

Trees are a part of almost everyone's daily life, but did you know that you really live in a forest?

Registration Closed
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
Registration Required

Closed for Easter Sunday

All Day
James Blackstone Memorial Library

The Blackstone Library will be closed in observance of Easter Sunday

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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
Registration Required
This event is in the "Everyone" group

Blackstone Library Tour

Saturday, May 9, 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
Registration Required
This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "School Aged (grades k-4)" group

All About Trains with CT rail

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Auditorium at James Blackstone Memorial Library
Program Type:
Talks & Lectures
Age Group:
Youth, School Aged (grades k-4)

All About Trains is an educational program to introduce kids, K-5, to the fun and excitement of train travel! Kids learn about rail safety and the many ways that trains are good for us.

Closed on Sundays 5/24 - 09/06

Sunday, May 24, 2026 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
James Blackstone Memorial Library, Virtual

The library will be closed on Sundays from May 24 through September 6.

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Closed for Memorial Day

All Day
James Blackstone Memorial Library

The Blackstone Library will be closed in observance of Memorial Day

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Closed on Sundays 5/24 - 09/06

Sunday, May 31, 2026 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
James Blackstone Memorial Library, Virtual

The library will be closed on Sundays from May 24 through September 6.

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Closed on Sundays 5/24 - 09/06

Sunday, June 7, 2026 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
James Blackstone Memorial Library, Virtual

The library will be closed on Sundays from May 24 through September 6.

Closing
This event is in the "Everyone" group

Blackstone Library Tour

Saturday, June 13, 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
Registration Required

Closed on Sundays 5/24 - 09/06

Sunday, June 14, 2026 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
James Blackstone Memorial Library, Virtual

The library will be closed on Sundays from May 24 through September 6.

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Closed for Juneteenth

All Day
James Blackstone Memorial Library

The Blackstone Library will be closed in observance of Juneteenth National Independence Day

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Closed on Sundays 5/24 - 09/06

Sunday, June 21, 2026 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
James Blackstone Memorial Library, Virtual

The library will be closed on Sundays from May 24 through September 6.

Closing

Closed on Sundays 5/24 - 09/06

Sunday, June 28, 2026 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
James Blackstone Memorial Library, Virtual

The library will be closed on Sundays from May 24 through September 6.

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