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Creativebug Workshop: Winter Greeting Cards

Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Auditorium at James Blackstone Memorial Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Music, Arts & Culture
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join Blackstone’s own Stephanie Carvin and Jared Torello for a crafty evening with Creativebug (a free digital service with your Blackstone card!) In this class, we will be making ...

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Fireside Chats with Local Authors: Yii-Jan Lin

Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Reading Room at James Blackstone Memorial Library
Program Type:
Music, Arts & Culture, Talks & Lectures
Age Group:
Adults, Everyone
Event Details:

Join us for readings and discussions with local authors in front of the fireplace in our Reading Room!This week we will be joined by local author Yii-Jan Lin, author of Immigration...

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Musical Arts Society Presents: Reed Tetzloff

Sunday, December 8, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Auditorium at James Blackstone Memorial Library
Program Type:
Music, Arts & Culture
Age Group:
Adults, Everyone
Event Details:

Join us for a musical afternoon presented by the Musical Arts Society, featuring pianist Reed Tetzloff, who will explore humor and tragedy through works of four great Viennese mast...

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

Homeschool Meetup

Monday, December 9, 2024 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)
Event Details:

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

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Poems for the Winter Solstice

Sunday, December 15, 2024 at 1:30pm - 4:00pm
Auditorium at James Blackstone Memorial Library
Program Type:
Music, Arts & Culture
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Celebrate the winter solstice with poetry readings by local poets, followed by an open mic session! This event is hosted by Branford's poet laureate, Judith Liebmann. Registra...

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Third Thursday Movie Matinee

Thursday, December 19, 2024 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 My M...

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This event is in the "High School (grades 9-12)" group.
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Snacks and a Film: Inside Out 2 (2024) for all ages

Friday, December 20, 2024 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
Event Details:

Drop-in event. Looking for something to do over winter break? Bring the whole family to a showing of Inside Out 2 (2024). The snacks are on us! What a great way to recharge and rel...

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Fireside Chats with Local Authors: David Popolizio

Saturday, December 21, 2024 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
Reading Room at James Blackstone Memorial Library
Program Type:
Music, Arts & Culture, Talks & Lectures
Age Group:
Adults, Everyone
Event Details:

Join us for readings and discussions with local authors in front of the fireplace in our Reading Room!This week we will be joined by David Popolizio, author of the YA fantasy-adven...

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Saturday Cinema

Saturday, December 21, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Auditorium at James Blackstone Memorial Library
Program Type:
Music, Arts & Culture
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Movie magic, now at Blackstone! Join us for a special Winter Saturday Cinema on the big screen in the auditorium of the Blackstone Library.This month we’re watching The Muppet Chri...

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Holiday Lights Concert

Sunday, December 29, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Auditorium at James Blackstone Memorial Library
Program Type:
Music, Arts & Culture
Age Group:
Adults, Everyone
Event Details:

Join musical duo Francine and Joel for a festive performance including songs of Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa and New Year’s! Registration is required to attend this IN PERSON ...

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Closing at 5:00pm

Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm
James Blackstone Memorial Library, Virtual

The Blackstone Library will be closing early at 5:00pm

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Closed for New Year's Day

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James Blackstone Memorial Library, Virtual

The Blackstone Library will be closed in observance of New Year's Day

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Silk'n Sounds Concert

Sunday, January 5, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Auditorium at James Blackstone Memorial Library
Program Type:
Music, Arts & Culture
Age Group:
Adults, Everyone
Event Details:

Silk'n Sounds, the Greater New Haven women's a cappella chorus, singing in 4-part harmony, has provided high quality performances for wide-ranging audiences since 1998. Join them f...

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Dance and Movement for Ages 3 to 5

Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Auditorium at James Blackstone Memorial Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Music, Arts & Culture
Age Group:
Youth, Children (ages 0-5)
Event Details:

Let’s get moving! Jump, turn, and chassé around while learning just the basics of ballet and dance. For ages 3 to 5 with a caregiver in the room.

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

Homeschool Meetup

Monday, January 13, 2025 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)
Event Details:

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

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Third Thursday Movie Matinee

Thursday, January 16, 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 The Cou...

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

Trash to Treasure: Upcycled Crafts

Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Auditorium at James Blackstone Memorial Library
Program Type:
Hands-On or DIY, Music, Arts & Culture
Age Group:
Teens, Middle School (grades 5-8), High School (grades 9-12)
Event Details:

Join us for a relaxing afternoon of crafting! We will be using recycled materials to make a variety of cute crafts for you to take home. For teens in grades 5-12. Sponsored by...

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Saturday Cinema

Saturday, January 25, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Auditorium at James Blackstone Memorial Library
Program Type:
Music, Arts & Culture
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

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 mont...

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Academy Award Sundays

Sunday, January 26, 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 Past Lives (2023, PG-13).In this film, Nora...

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

Teen Mini-Masterpieces

Thursday, January 30, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Auditorium at James Blackstone Memorial Library
Program Type:
Hands-On or DIY, Music, Arts & Culture
Age Group:
Teens, Middle School (grades 5-8), High School (grades 9-12)
Event Details:

Come enjoy a relaxing afternoon of painting, music, and snacks! We will provide a mini canvas and easel for you to create your own miniature masterpiece! Sponsored by the Friends o...

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Evening of Guitar at the Blackstone

Thursday, January 30, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Auditorium at James Blackstone Memorial Library
Program Type:
Music, Arts & Culture
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

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

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Academy Award Sundays

Sunday, February 2, 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 The Holdovers (2023, R).From acclaimed dire...

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