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Musical Arts Society Presents: Sean Duggan

Sunday, March 15, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Auditorium at James Blackstone Memorial Library
Program Type:
Music, Arts & Culture
Age Group:
Adults, Everyone

Join us for a musical afternoon with Sean Duggan! 

 

Registration is required to attend this IN PERSON event.

Registration Closed
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Third Thursday Movie Matinee

Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Auditorium at James Blackstone Memorial Library
Program Type:
Music, Arts & Culture
Age Group:
Adults

(Re)discover the oldies but goodies of classic Hollywood. A monthly screening followed by discussion. Showtime is at 10:00am every third Thursday.

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

Crafts & Laughs Art Workshop

Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Auditorium at James Blackstone Memorial Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Music, Arts & Culture
Age Group:
Adults

Join Stephanie and Jared for a crafty evening of fun! Each month will feature a different project. All supplies are provided. All experience levels welcome.

 

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Piano Men: A Tribute to Billy Joel & Elton John

Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Auditorium at James Blackstone Memorial Library
Program Type:
Music, Arts & Culture
Age Group:
Adults, Everyone

Celebrate the unforgettable hits of Billy Joel and Elton John in this lively tribute featuring pianist and vocalist Jay Daniels. With rich vocals and jazz-infused flair, Jay performs classics like “Piano Man,” “Your Song,” “Rocket Man,”

Registration Open
Registration Required
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Evening of Guitar at the Blackstone

Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Auditorium at James Blackstone Memorial Library
Program Type:
Music, Arts & Culture
Age Group:
Adults

A monthly, weeknight diversion for guitar and music enthusiasts! Connect with others and explore where the classical music world and the guitar world overlap.

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

Saturday Cinema

Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Auditorium at James Blackstone Memorial Library
Program Type:
Music, Arts & Culture
Age Group:
Adults

Movie magic, now at Blackstone! Join us for Saturday Cinema and see a highly anticipated new release on our big screen in the auditorium. Showings are the last Saturday of the month at 2:00pm.

Registration Open
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Everyone" group

Whim 'n Rhythm A Cappella Concert

Sunday, March 29, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Auditorium at James Blackstone Memorial Library
Program Type:
Music, Arts & Culture
Age Group:
Adults, Everyone

Join Whim ‘n Rhythm, Yale University’s premier soprano-alto a cappella group, for an unforgettable afternoon of musical excellence!

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 "Teens" group
This event is in the "Middle School (grades 5-8)" group
This event is in the "High School (grades 9-12)" group

Personalized Book Box for grades 5-12

All Day
Youth Services at James Blackstone Memorial Library
Program Type:
Music, Arts & Culture
Age Group:
Teens, Middle School (grades 5-8), High School (grades 9-12)

Register by 4/6 to pick up a box the week of 4/13/26

This event is in the "School Aged (grades k-4)" group

Kid Craft: Shrinky Dinks!

Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Auditorium at James Blackstone Memorial Library
Program Type:
Hands-On or DIY, Music, Arts & Culture
Age Group:
School Aged (grades k-4)

Experience the magic of Shrinky Dinks! Draw and color a masterpiece then watch it shrink when heated up. Turn your your creation into a keychain! Grades K to 4. 

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

Tissue Paper Suncatchers for Grades 2-5

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Auditorium at James Blackstone Memorial Library
Program Type:
Hands-On or DIY, Music, Arts & Culture
Age Group:
Youth, School Aged (grades k-4)

Join us for an afternoon of crafting! Make a colorful tissue paper collage to turn into a suncatcher. When we're done, hang it anywhere the sun shines to enjoy! Grades 2 through 5. Sponsored by the Friends of the Blackstone Library.

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Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Everyone" group

Musical Arts Society Presents: Opera Theater of CT

Sunday, April 12, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Auditorium at James Blackstone Memorial Library
Program Type:
Music, Arts & Culture
Age Group:
Adults, Everyone

Join us for a musical afternoon with the Opera Theater of CT! 

 

Registration is required to attend this IN PERSON event.

Registration Open
Registration Required
This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "School Aged (grades k-4)" group

Homeschool Meetup

Monday, April 13, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Auditorium at James Blackstone Memorial Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Music, Arts & Culture, Science
Age Group:
Youth, School Aged (grades k-4)

A meetup for homeschool families to socialize and share resources. Every month we will learn about a new topic, do an educational activity, and learn about some of the services the library provides.

Registration Open
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Everyone" group

Echoes Across Horizons: American Voices in Classical Piano

Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Auditorium at James Blackstone Memorial Library
Program Type:
Music, Arts & Culture
Age Group:
Adults, Everyone

As a pianist with an international background, Junwen Liang brings a unique perspective to Echoes Across Horizons: American Voices in Classical Piano, a program that celebrates underrepresented voices and diverse traditions within American classic

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Registration Required
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Evening of Guitar at the Blackstone

Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Auditorium at James Blackstone Memorial Library
Program Type:
Music, Arts & Culture
Age Group:
Adults

A monthly, weeknight diversion for guitar and music enthusiasts! Connect with others and explore where the classical music world and the guitar world overlap.

Registration Open
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Everyone" group

Tunes & Tales from Connecticut

Sunday, May 3, 2026 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Auditorium at James Blackstone Memorial Library
Program Type:
Music, Arts & Culture
Age Group:
Adults, Everyone

"Tunes and Tales from Connecticut," is an hour-long musical journey through the rich history and folklore of the Nutmeg State.

Registration Open
Registration Required
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

The Ultimate Oreo Taste Test

Monday, May 4, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Auditorium at James Blackstone Memorial Library
Program Type:
Music, Arts & Culture
Age Group:
Teens, Middle School (grades 5-8), High School (grades 9-12)

Join us for the ultimate Oreo taste test. We will do a blind taste test of as many Oreo varieties we can find and decide on our favorites.

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

Tango and Jazz Concert

Sunday, May 10, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Auditorium at James Blackstone Memorial Library
Program Type:
Music, Arts & Culture
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for a musical afternoon with The Broken Reed Saxophone Quartet!

Registration Open
Registration Required
This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "School Aged (grades k-4)" group

Homeschool Meetup

Monday, May 11, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Auditorium at James Blackstone Memorial Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Music, Arts & Culture, Science
Age Group:
Youth, School Aged (grades k-4)

A meetup for homeschool families to socialize and share resources. Every month we will learn about a new topic, do an educational activity, and learn about some of the services the library provides.

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

Jenny Lind's America

Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Auditorium at James Blackstone Memorial Library
Program Type:
Music, Arts & Culture
Age Group:
Adults

Coloratura soprano and Welsh triple harpist Zoe Vandermeer will be performing music Miss Lind sang in her concerts in America, from late 1850 to mid 1852. Staying true to Jenny Lind's program concepts, Ms.

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Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Everyone" group

Musical Arts Society Presents: Lisa Yui

Sunday, May 17, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Auditorium at James Blackstone Memorial Library
Program Type:
Music, Arts & Culture
Age Group:
Adults, Everyone

Join us for a musical afternoon with pianist Lisa Yui! Presented by the Musical Arts Society of Branford.

 

Registration is required to attend this IN PERSON event.

Registration Open
Registration Required
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
This event is in the "Everyone" group

Snacks and a Film for all ages - Zootopia 2

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Auditorium at James Blackstone Memorial Library
Program Type:
Music, Arts & Culture
Age Group:
Youth, Children (ages 0-5), School Aged (grades k-4), Teens, Middle School (grades 5-8), High School (grades 9-12), Everyone

Drop-in event. Looking for something to do on your half-day? Bring the whole family to a showing of Zootopia 2 (2025). The snacks are on us! Rated PG. Run time 108 minutes. 

 

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

Third Thursday Movie Matinee

Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Auditorium at James Blackstone Memorial Library
Program Type:
Music, Arts & Culture
Age Group:
Adults

(Re)discover the oldies but goodies of classic Hollywood. A monthly screening followed by discussion. Showtime is at 10:00am every third Thursday.

Registration Open
Registration Required