This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Everyone" group 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 View Details Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group 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 Register Now 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. Cancelled Registration Closed View Details Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Everyone" group 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 Register Now Registration Required
Staff inservice training Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 9:00am - 1:00pm James Blackstone Memorial Library Closing
This event is in the "Adults" group 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 Register Now 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 Register Now 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 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 "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 View Details
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. Registration Open Register Now 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. Registration Open Register Now 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 Register Now 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 Register Now 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 Registration Open Register Now Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group 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 Register Now 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 Register Now 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 Register Now 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 Register Now 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 Register Now 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. Registration Open Register Now 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 Register Now 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 Register Now 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 Register Now Registration Required