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Robert Jawitz's Photographs of Hammonasset State Park

All Day 5/1 - 6/30
Art Exhibit Second Floor at James Blackstone Memorial Library
Program Type:
Music, Arts & Culture
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Blackstone Artists Circle Gallery Reception. This artist’s work will be on display in the upper rotunda gallery for May & June. Photographs of the many facets and moods of t...

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Evening of Guitar at the Blackstone

Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Auditorium at James Blackstone Memorial Library
Program Type:
Music, Arts & Culture
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Guitarist and Branford resident Neal Fitzpatrick will present a regular, monthly program of music for classical guitar. Each session will feature a different era, genre, or st...

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This event is in the "Youth" group.

Family Picnic & Poetry Fair

Saturday, May 25, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Library Lawn at James Blackstone Memorial Library
Program Type:
Music, Arts & Culture, Storytimes
Age Group:
Youth
Event Details:

A poetry event for the whole family on the park-like grounds of the Blackstone Library! Bring a picnic and enjoy costumed performances of favorite childhood poems.

Cancelled
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Saturday Cinema

Saturday, May 25, 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 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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Registration

Closed for Memorial Day

All Day
James Blackstone Memorial Library, Virtual

The Blackstone Library will be closed in observance of Memorial Day

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

Homeschool Meetup

Monday, June 10, 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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Registration

Closed for Juneteenth

All Day
James Blackstone Memorial Library, Virtual

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

Closing
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Third Thursday Movie Matinee

Thursday, June 20, 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 Cleo...

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

Shoreline Jazz Quintet: Celebrating the Music of Pat Metheny

Saturday, June 22, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Auditorium at James Blackstone Memorial Library
Program Type:
Music, Arts & Culture
Age Group:
Adults, Everyone
Event Details:

Enjoy the music of iconic jazz guitarist Pat Metheny as performed by the Shoreline Jazz Quintet. The Shoreline Jazz Quintet or SJQ includes Mike Bimonte on drums, Deepak Cyril D...

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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.

Decorate a Kindness Shell for Ages 3 and up

All Day
Youth Services 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)
Event Details:

Drop-in event. Spread some kindness! Community members of all ages are welcomed to decorate shells with uplifting messages and designs. Once decorated, you can add your kindness sh...

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Saturday Cinema

Saturday, June 29, 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 Saturday Cinema and see a highly anticipated new release on our big screen in the auditorium. Showings are the last Saturday of the mont...

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

Erin Michaud’s Expressive Acrylic & Oil Portraits

All Day 7/1 - 8/31
Art Exhibit Second Floor at James Blackstone Memorial Library
Program Type:
Music, Arts & Culture
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Blackstone Artists Circle Gallery Reception. This artist’s work will be on display in the upper rotunda gallery for July & August. Stop by the upper rotunda gallery to view ...

Closed for 4th of July

All Day
James Blackstone Memorial Library, Virtual

The Blackstone Library will be closed in observance of Independence Day

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

Homeschool Meetup

Monday, July 8, 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...

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

Bharatanatyam: Indian Classical Dance

Saturday, July 13, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Auditorium at James Blackstone Memorial Library
Program Type:
Music, Arts & Culture
Age Group:
Adults, Everyone
Event Details:

Experience the 2000-year old art form of Bharatanatyam, an exquisite classical dance from southern India that traces its origins back to the Natyashastra, an ancient treatise on th...

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This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Opening Reception: Erin Michaud's Acrylic and Oil Expressive Portraits

Saturday, July 20, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Conference Room at James Blackstone Memorial Library
Program Type:
Music, Arts & Culture
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Blackstone Artists Circle Gallery Reception. This artist’s work will be on display in the upper rotunda gallery for July & August. Stop by and chat with artist Erin Michaud ...

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Saturday Cinema

Saturday, July 27, 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 Saturday Cinema and see a highly anticipated new release on our big screen in the auditorium. Showings are the last Saturday of the mont...

Registration Open
Registration
This event is in the "School Aged (grades k-4)" group.
This event is in the "Middle School (grades 5-8)" group.

Beads, Bracelets and Keychains for grades 3-6

Wednesday, July 31, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Auditorium at James Blackstone Memorial Library
Program Type:
Hands-On or DIY, Music, Arts & Culture
Age Group:
School Aged (grades k-4), Middle School (grades 5-8)
Event Details:

Let’s get crafting! Come by and make a friendship bracelet or keychain. Sponsored by the Friends of the Blackstone Library

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This event is in the "Youth" 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.

Learn How To Play the Ukulele for Kids 8 & Up!

Saturday, August 3, 2024 at 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Auditorium at James Blackstone Memorial Library
Program Type:
Music, Arts & Culture
Age Group:
Youth, School Aged (grades k-4), Teens, Middle School (grades 5-8)
Event Details:

Want to try an instrument that is fun and easy to play? Join Julie Stepanek as she shows the fundamentals of ukulele playing. No experience necessary. Ukuleles provided. For kids 8...

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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Back to Bacharach and Beyond

Saturday, August 10, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Auditorium at James Blackstone Memorial Library
Program Type:
Music, Arts & Culture
Age Group:
Adults, Everyone
Event Details:

Back to Bacharach and Beyond by Christine and Elliot Spero is a show that will lovingly take you on a journey through Burt Bacharach's greatest songs with some surprises. Bacharach...

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

Homeschool Meetup

Monday, August 12, 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...

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

Third Thursday Movie Matinee

Thursday, August 15, 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 The ...

Registration Open
Registration
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.

Snacks and a Film: Mean Girls

Friday, August 16, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Auditorium at James Blackstone Memorial Library
Program Type:
Music, Arts & Culture
Age Group:
Teens, Middle School (grades 5-8), High School (grades 9-12)
Event Details:

Drop-in event. Looking for something to do in the last few weeks of summer? Come enjoy a showing of Mean Girls (2024). The snacks are on us! What a great way to recharge and relax....

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Registration
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Saturday Cinema

Saturday, August 31, 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 Saturday Cinema and see a highly anticipated new release on our big screen in the auditorium. Showings are the last Saturday of the mont...

Registration Open
Registration