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Intro to Pilates

9:30am - 10:30am
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Location: James Blackstone Memorial Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Classes & Workshops
Registration Required
Event Details:
Have you ever been curious about Pilates? If practiced consistently, Pilates improves flexibility, builds strength, and develops control and endurance in the entire body. It puts emphasis on alignment, breathing, developing a strong core, and improvi...

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Introduction to Classical Latin One

10:00am - 11:00am
Location: James Blackstone Memorial Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Classes & Workshops
Event Details:
The study of classical Latin exercises memory, increases English vocabulary, and broadens general knowledge. Using the textbook Ecce Romani I, participants will learn Latin vocabulary, English vocabulary derived from Latin, Latin and Englis...

Poetry Cafe

11:00am - 12:00pm
Registration Open
Registration
Location: James Blackstone Memorial Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Clubs & Discussion Groups
Registration Required
Event Details:
We are a fun, friendly group who love poetry. Each week, we select a poet - from modern to classic, humorous to serious - to read aloud followed by a lively group discussion. We always welcome new members, so join us! Registration is required to r...

Meet the Author: Tony Renzoni

12:00pm - 4:00pm
Location: James Blackstone Memorial Library
Room: Terrace
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Music, Arts & Culture
Event Details:
Join us for a meet and greet book signing with Branford author Tony Renzoni! He’ll be featuring his most recent title, Connecticut’s Girls of Summer: the Brakettes and the Falcons. It tells the stories of two of the greatest sports teams to come out ...

Color & Conversation

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Location: James Blackstone Memorial Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Clubs & Discussion Groups, Hands-On or DIY
Event Details:
Enjoy engaging conversation and explore your creativity at our adult coloring group! Coloring is a great way to keep the brain engaged and the body relaxed–plus it’s a great place to make new friends. All materials provided, but feel free t...

Exploring Our Grief Journey

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Location: James Blackstone Memorial Library
Room: Lucy Hammer Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Clubs & Discussion Groups
Event Details:
Exploring Our Grief Journey: A Grief Support Group An open peer support group led by AccentCare Bereavement Volunteer Cheryl Cole and centered around the legacy of your loved one. Connect with others who are grieving, and join a compassionate grou...

Tech Help Tuesdays

11:00am - 12:00pm
Location: James Blackstone Memorial Library
Room: Lucy Hammer Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology Training
Event Details:
Confused about your new iPhone or iPad? Need help formatting a Word document? Drop in to the library between 11am & 12pm to get a tech question answered. First come, first served. Sessions will be limited to 15 minutes per person. Registration...

Let’s Talk!: English Conversation Group

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Location: James Blackstone Memorial Library
Room: Lucy Hammer Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Classes & Workshops
Event Details:
Join us for an English Conversation Group at the Blackstone Library! This group is for ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) adults to practice their English-speaking skills in an informal setting. For more information and to register, ca...

Voter Information Drop-in

3:00pm - 7:00pm
Location: James Blackstone Memorial Library
Room: Lobby
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:
Did you know September 26th is National Voter Registration Day? With local elections happening this November and national elections next year, it’s important to make sure you’re registered to vote. The League of Women Voters will be at the Blackstone...

Tech Help at the Senior Center

10:00am - 12:00pm
Location: Offsite
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology Training
Event Details:
Confused about your new iPhone or iPad? Need help formatting a Word document? Sign up at the Canoe Brook Senior Center for an appointment between 11am & 12pm to get a tech question answered by a librarian. First come, first served. Sessions will ...

Classical Latin Three

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Location: James Blackstone Memorial Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Classes & Workshops
Event Details:
Latin III  will begin with a review of chapters 28-40 of Ecce Romani II. At the completion of all 27 chapters of  the text, the group will move on to translating and discussing annotated passages from Ovid, et. al. A complimentary copy of E...

Blackstone Fiber Art Community

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Location: James Blackstone Memorial Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Clubs & Discussion Groups, Hands-On or DIY
Event Details:
Join us for a weekly fiber art group. All experience levels in knitting, crochet, spinning, weaving, sewing, felting, embroidery, and all fiber art forms are welcome! Drop in any time between 6 and 8pm. Registration is not required to attend this in ...

Books & Brews Book Club

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Location: Offsite
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Groups

We're not your grandmother's book club! Pick up a copy of this month’s title and be ready to share your thoughts at our monthly meeting at Thimble Island Brewing Company. Check out our Meetup page to see what we're reading and learn more about the group.

Let’s Talk!: English Conversation Group

10:00am - 11:00am
Location: James Blackstone Memorial Library
Room: Lucy Hammer Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Classes & Workshops
Event Details:
Join us for an English Conversation Group at the Blackstone Library! This group is for ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) adults to practice their English-speaking skills in an informal setting. For more information and to register, ca...

Trivia Night at Caius Farm Brewery

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Location: Offsite
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Gaming
Event Details:
Calling all trivia fans! Come out and test your knowledge at Caius Farm Brewery! This event is hosted by the Blackstone Library in collaboration with the brewery. It's free to join and we'll have prizes for the winners! We're excited to be hosting th...

Intro to Pilates

9:30am - 10:30am
Waitlist
Registration
Location: James Blackstone Memorial Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Classes & Workshops
Registration Required
Event Details:
Have you ever been curious about Pilates? If practiced consistently, Pilates improves flexibility, builds strength, and develops control and endurance in the entire body. It puts emphasis on alignment, breathing, developing a strong core, and improvi...

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Proudly Sponsored by the Friends of Blackstone Library

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Introduction to Classical Latin One

10:00am - 11:00am
Location: James Blackstone Memorial Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Classes & Workshops
Event Details:
The study of classical Latin exercises memory, increases English vocabulary, and broadens general knowledge. Using the textbook Ecce Romani I, participants will learn Latin vocabulary, English vocabulary derived from Latin, Latin and Englis...

Poetry Cafe

11:00am - 12:00pm
Registration Open
Registration
Location: James Blackstone Memorial Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Clubs & Discussion Groups
Registration Required
Event Details:
We are a fun, friendly group who love poetry. Each week, we select a poet - from modern to classic, humorous to serious - to read aloud followed by a lively group discussion. We always welcome new members, so join us! Registration is required to r...

Saturday Cinema

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Registration Open
Registration
Location: James Blackstone Memorial Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Music, Arts & Culture
Registration Required
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 month at 2:00pm. This month we’re watching Book Club: The Next Chapter ...

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Best Seller Book Club

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Registration Open
Registration
Location: James Blackstone Memorial Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Groups
Registration Required
Event Details:
Have you ever thought about joining a book club? It’s a fun way to get connected, make new friends, and read more books! In the Best Seller Book Club, we’ll be reading and discussing newly released, highly rated books from a wide variety of genres. T...

Registration is required to receive a link to this ONLINE event.

The Blackstone Library has a limited number of copies of these titles available for book club participants. If you are interested in obtaining a library copy, please call us at (203) 488-1441 ext. 318 or email programs@blackstonelibrary.org. Copies are first come, first served.

 

 

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Exploring Our Grief Journey

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Location: James Blackstone Memorial Library
Room: Lucy Hammer Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Clubs & Discussion Groups
Event Details:
Exploring Our Grief Journey: A Grief Support Group An open peer support group led by AccentCare Bereavement Volunteer Cheryl Cole and centered around the legacy of your loved one. Connect with others who are grieving, and join a compassionate grou...

Let’s Talk!: English Conversation Group

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Location: James Blackstone Memorial Library
Room: Lucy Hammer Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Classes & Workshops
Event Details:
Join us for an English Conversation Group at the Blackstone Library! This group is for ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) adults to practice their English-speaking skills in an informal setting. For more information and to register, ca...

Banned Book Club

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Registration Open
Registration
Location: James Blackstone Memorial Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Groups
Registration Required
Event Details:
Join us for our next Blackstone Banned Book Club meeting! This group meets the first Tuesday of every month to have a non-judgemental, civil discussion of various titles that are being challenged and banned, both locally and nationally. The purpose o...

Writers Group

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Registration Open
Registration
Location: James Blackstone Memorial Library
Room: Lucy Hammer Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Clubs & Discussion Groups
Registration Required
Event Details:
Looking to connect with other writers in the Branford area? Join our writers group led by local writer Kiersten Bjork! Group will meet the first and third Tuesday of the month for sessions that include a block of writing time, as well as a works...