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Permafrost: New England Premiere Play Reading

Monday, December 4, 2023 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Auditorium at James Blackstone Memorial Library

Program Type:

Music, Arts & Culture

Age Group:

Adults
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Dec 4 2023 Mon

Permafrost: New England Premiere Play Reading

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Registration Open
Location: James Blackstone Memorial Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Music, Arts & Culture
Registration Required
Event Details:
New England premiere reading of Permafrost. The final full length script in award-winning playwright Gina Russell Tracy’s Climate Crisis Trilogy. Join Billboard Winner, Grammy Nominee Erin Hill and Marca Leigh from Sesame Street...on Nantucket, when ...
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Exploring Our Grief Journey

Monday, December 4, 2023 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Lucy Hammer Room at James Blackstone Memorial Library

Program Type:

Classes & Workshops, Clubs & Discussion Groups

Age Group:

Adults
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Dec 4 2023 Mon

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...
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Banned Book Club

Tuesday, December 5, 2023 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Auditorium at James Blackstone Memorial Library

Program Type:

Book Groups

Age Group:

Adults
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Dec 5 2023 Tue

Banned Book Club

6:30pm - 7:30pm
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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...
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Writers Group

Tuesday, December 5, 2023 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Lucy Hammer Room at James Blackstone Memorial Library

Program Type:

Classes & Workshops, Clubs & Discussion Groups

Age Group:

Adults
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Dec 5 2023 Tue

Writers Group

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Registration Open
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...
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.

Saturday DnD: A Teen Roleplaying Club

Saturday, December 9, 2023 at 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Auditorium at James Blackstone Memorial Library

Program Type:

Clubs & Discussion Groups, Gaming

Age Group:

Teens, Middle School (grades 5-8), High School (grades 9-12)
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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.
Dec 9 2023 Sat

Saturday DnD: A Teen Roleplaying Club

2:00pm - 4:30pm
Registration Open
Location: James Blackstone Memorial Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Teens, Middle School (grades 5-8), High School (grades 9-12)
Program Type: Clubs & Discussion Groups, Gaming
Registration Required

Calling all high school and middle school students that enjoy role playing. Sign up for a once-a-month opportunity to build your experience in an ongoing Dungeon & Dragons campaign. Each month will build on what we did the session before; continue coming back to see your character’s level rise as they learn new abilities, spells & powers!

Dungeons & Dragons is a storytelling game where players create their own characters & go on an interactive adventure. No experience is necessary to play. Both new & experienced players are welcome! Space is limited, sign up is required for this event.

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

BHS Music Makers Seasonal Concert

Sunday, December 10, 2023 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Auditorium at James Blackstone Memorial Library

Program Type:

Music, Arts & Culture

Age Group:

Everyone
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Dec 10 2023 Sun

BHS Music Makers Seasonal Concert

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Registration Open
Location: James Blackstone Memorial Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Music, Arts & Culture
Registration Required
Event Details:
Join us for a special seasonal concert presented by the Branford High School Music Makers. Registration is required to attend this IN PERSON event.     ...

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

Homeschool Meetup

Monday, December 11, 2023 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)
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Dec 11 2023 Mon

Homeschool Meetup

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Registration Open
Location: James Blackstone Memorial Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Youth, School Aged (grades k-4)
Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Music, Arts & Culture, Science
Registration Required
Event Details:
A meetup for homeschool families and groups to socialize and share resources. We will do a STEAM activity and learn about some of the services the library provides. Get to know the librarians, and come with questions and ideas about what you need to ...

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This event is in the "Adults" group.

Exploring Our Grief Journey

Monday, December 11, 2023 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Lucy Hammer Room at James Blackstone Memorial Library

Program Type:

Classes & Workshops, Clubs & Discussion Groups

Age Group:

Adults
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Dec 11 2023 Mon

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

Paths to Autistic Empowerment

Monday, December 11, 2023 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Auditorium at James Blackstone Memorial Library

Program Type:

Talks & Lectures

Age Group:

Adults, Everyone
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Dec 11 2023 Mon

Paths to Autistic Empowerment

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Registration Open
Location: James Blackstone Memorial Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Talks & Lectures
Registration Required
Event Details:
As an autistic individual on his own personal journey to feeling empowered, and as a professional who has helped others on that journey, Jeremy K. Farrell has a unique insight into how autistic empowerment is cultivated. Going beyond a textbook descr...

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Tech Help Tuesdays

Tuesday, December 12, 2023 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Lucy Hammer Room at James Blackstone Memorial Library

Program Type:

Technology Training

Age Group:

Adults
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Dec 12 2023 Tue

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...
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Pastels by Lisa Arnold

All Day 11/3 - 12/31
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Nov-Dec 2023

Pastels by Lisa Arnold

All Day 11/3 - 12/31
Location: James Blackstone Memorial Library
Room: Art Exhibit Second Floor
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Music, Arts & Culture
Event Details:
Blackstone Artists Circle Gallery Reception. This artist’s work will be on display in the upper rotunda gallery for November & December. Stop by to view the beautiful pastel pieces by local artist Lisa Arnold. About the Artist Lisa Smith...
9 am
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FALL Family Take-N-Makes

9:00am - 8:00pm
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Nov 29 2023 Wed

FALL Family Take-N-Makes

9:00am - 8:00pm
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Location: James Blackstone Memorial Library
Room: Youth Services
Age Group: Youth, Children (ages 0-5), School Aged (grades k-4), Teens, Middle School (grades 5-8), High School (grades 9-12)
Program Type: Hands-On or DIY

Drop-in event. Looking for something fun to do - how about dropping by the library to grab an interactive kit that you can complete with your family and/or friends? Each month we will be putting together a different activity based on various topics. Sometimes crafty, other times delicious, and experiments may be included too - either way, these bags do not disappoint.

No sign up is required but kits are limited, so we ask that you only take 1 per family. Drop by to pick one up on this date while supplies last! 

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10 am
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Tech Help at the Senior Center

10:00am - 12:00pm
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Nov 27 2023 Mon

Tech Help at the Senior Center

10:00am - 12:00pm
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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 ...
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Cancelled

Let’s Talk!: English Conversation Group

10:00am - 11:00am
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Nov 30 2023 Thu

Cancelled

Let’s Talk!: English Conversation Group

10:00am - 11:00am
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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...
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Introduction to Classical Latin One

10:00am - 11:00am
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Dec 2 2023 Sat

Introduction to Classical Latin One

10:00am - 11:00am
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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...
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This event is in the "School Aged (grades k-4)" group.

Science Saturdays with Cool-ology for grades K-4

10:00am - 11:00am
Registration Open
Registration
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Dec 2 2023 Sat

Science Saturdays with Cool-ology for grades K-4

10:00am - 11:00am
Registration Open
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Location: James Blackstone Memorial Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Youth, School Aged (grades k-4)
Program Type: Science
Registration Required
Event Details:
Join us for a series of SCIENCE FILLED LABS provided by Cool-ology, a hands-on STEAM centered program that believes in learning by doing. The topic for December is Leonardo Da Vinci science! ...

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11 am
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Tech Help Tuesdays

11:00am - 12:00pm
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Nov 28 2023 Tue

Tech Help Tuesdays

11:00am - 12:00pm
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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...
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First Friday Book Discussion

11:00am - 12:00pm
Registration Closed
Registration
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Dec 1 2023 Fri

First Friday Book Discussion

11:00am - 12:00pm
Registration Closed
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Location: James Blackstone Memorial Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Groups
Registration Required
Event Details:
Enjoy discussing a great book with your neighbors! Download Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt on Hoopla (free with your Blackstone Library card), then meet up with us for a lively book discussion. Attendees can join us on Zoom, or in ...
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Poetry Cafe

11:00am - 12:00pm
Registration Closed
Registration
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Dec 2 2023 Sat

Poetry Cafe

11:00am - 12:00pm
Registration Closed
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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...
12 pm
1 pm
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Cancelled

Let’s Talk!: English Conversation Group

1:00pm - 2:00pm
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Nov 28 2023 Tue

Cancelled

Let’s Talk!: English Conversation Group

1:00pm - 2:00pm
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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...
2 pm
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Stephen Flam Sings the Songs of Frank Sinatra: Presented by the Musical Art Society of Branford

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Registration Closed
Registration
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Nov 26 2023 Sun

Stephen Flam Sings the Songs of Frank Sinatra: Presented by the Musical Art Society of Branford

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Registration Closed
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Location: James Blackstone Memorial Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Music, Arts & Culture
Registration Required
Event Details:
The Musical Art Society of Branford Presents Singer Stephen Flam sings the songs of Frank Sinatra Accompanied by Richard Devin Free program Stephen will present a singers workshop following his performance. The workshop entitled  “Breat...
3 pm
4 pm
5 pm
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Classical Latin Three

5:00pm - 6:00pm
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Nov 29 2023 Wed

Classical Latin Three

5:00pm - 6:00pm
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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...
6 pm
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Color & Conversation

6:00pm - 7:30pm
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Nov 27 2023 Mon

Color & Conversation

6:00pm - 7:30pm
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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...
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Exploring Our Grief Journey

6:00pm - 7:30pm
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Nov 27 2023 Mon

Exploring Our Grief Journey

6:00pm - 7:30pm
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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...
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Blackstone Fiber Art Community

6:00pm - 8:00pm
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Nov 29 2023 Wed

Blackstone Fiber Art Community

6:00pm - 8:00pm
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Location: James Blackstone Memorial Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Clubs & Discussion Groups, Hands-On or DIY
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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 ...
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Books & Brews Book Club

6:30pm - 8:00pm
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Nov 29 2023 Wed

Books & Brews Book Club

6:30pm - 8:00pm
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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.

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Evening of Guitar at the Blackstone

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Registration Closed
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Nov 30 2023 Thu

Evening of Guitar at the Blackstone

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Registration Closed
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Location: James Blackstone Memorial Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Music, Arts & Culture
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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 style from the vast repertoire for classical guitar. Programs will inclu...
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Trivia Night at Caius Farm Brewery

6:30pm - 8:00pm
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Nov 30 2023 Thu

Trivia Night at Caius Farm Brewery

6:30pm - 8:00pm
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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...
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F2G2 Adult Game Night

6:00pm - 9:00pm
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Dec 1 2023 Fri

F2G2 Adult Game Night

6:00pm - 9:00pm
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Location: James Blackstone Memorial Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Clubs & Discussion Groups, Gaming

Join us for game night! We’ll be playing all types of board games, from fast-paced, hilarious party games to highly strategic, thinky games that will leave your head spinning! F2G2 is all about having fun, learning new games, and making friends. We’ve got games for everyone, no matter your experience level. Feel free to bring your own games too.

Adults of all ages welcome.

RSVP on our Meetup page. We look forward to seeing you!

 

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