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 "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 View Details Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group Tackling the Depths: Boating Strategies, Finding Spots, and Bottom Bait Fishing in Long Island Sound Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm Auditorium at James Blackstone Memorial Library Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Talks & Lectures Age Group: Adults Join experienced angler and educator, Mark Gostkiewicz, for an immersive deep-dive into bottom fishing in Long Island Sound. 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
Staff inservice training Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 9:00am - 1:00pm James Blackstone Memorial Library Closing
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
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 Register Now 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. View Details
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. Closing
Closed for Memorial Day All Day James Blackstone Memorial Library The Blackstone Library will be closed in observance of Memorial Day Closing
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. Closing
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 Register Now 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. Closing
Closed for Juneteenth All Day James Blackstone Memorial Library The Blackstone Library will be closed in observance of Juneteenth National Independence Day Closing
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. Closing