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James Blackstone Memorial Library

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James Blackstone Memorial Library
758 Main St
Branford, CT 06405
United States

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Sun: Closed

Mon-Thu: 9:00am-8:00pm

Fri: Closed

Sat: 9:00am-5:00pm

Featured Events

Robert Jawitz "Animal Portraiture" Artist Gallery Display for July and August

Robert Jawitz "Animal Portraiture" Artist Gallery

All Day 7/1 - 8/31

Art Exhibit Second Floor at James Blackstone Memorial Library

Program Type:

Music, Arts & Culture

Age Group:

Everyone

Summer crafternoon: 6/23, 7/7/, & 7/28 from 3-4:30pm

Teen Summer Crafternoons: DIY Squishies

Monday, July 7, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Youth Services at James Blackstone Memorial Library

Program Type:

Hands-On or DIY

Age Group:

Teens, Middle School (grades 5-8), High School (grades 9-12)

Grief support group every Monday at 6pm in the Lucy Hammer Room.

Grief Support Group

Monday, July 7, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Lucy Hammer Room at James Blackstone Memorial Library

Program Type:

Classes & Workshops, Clubs & Discussion Groups

Age Group:

Adults

Tech Help Tuesday once a Month from 10am to 12pm in the Lucy Hammer Room

Tech Help Tuesday

Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm

Lucy Hammer Room at James Blackstone Memorial Library

Program Type:

Technology Training

Age Group:

Adults

JTAG meets 6/11, 7/9, and 8/13 at 4pm

Junior Teen Advisory Group for grades 5-8

Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Auditorium at James Blackstone Memorial Library

Program Type:

Clubs & Discussion Groups

Age Group:

Teens, Middle School (grades 5-8)

Backstage at the ballet: 7/10 from 1-2pm

Backstage at the Ballet for ages 5-10

Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm

Auditorium at James Blackstone Memorial Library

Program Type:

Classes & Workshops, Music, Arts & Culture

Age Group:

Youth, School Aged (grades k-4)

No Two Persons by Erica Bauermeister

First Friday Book Discussion

Friday, July 11, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm

Virtual

Program Type:

Book Groups

Age Group:

Adults

DnD meets on 6/14, 7/12, 8/9 from 2-4:30pm

Saturday DnD: A Teen Roleplaying Club

Saturday, July 12, 2025 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)

Homeschool meetup meets 6/9, 7/14, and 8/11 from 2-3pm

Homeschool Meetup

Monday, July 14, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Lucy Hammer Room at James Blackstone Memorial Library

Program Type:

Classes & Workshops, Music, Arts & Culture, Science

Age Group:

Youth, School Aged (grades k-4)

Grief support group every Monday at 6pm in the Lucy Hammer Room.

Grief Support Group

Monday, July 14, 2025 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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Time	Sun (10/27)	Mon (10/28)	Tue (10/29)	Wed (10/30)	Thu (10/31)	Fri (11/01)	Sat (11/02)
All Day	This event is in the "Everyone" group Blackstone Library Staff Artwork Display All Day 9/3–11/1 Everyone
9 am				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 Fall Family Take-N-Makes 9:00am–8:00pm Youth, Children (ages 0-5), School Aged (grades k-4)
10 am		This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Children (ages 0-5)" group Preschool Stories for ages 3-5 10:00am–10:30am Youth, Children (ages 0-5) 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 Toy Library Launch 10:30am–11:30am Youth, Children (ages 0-5), School Aged (grades k-4), Teens, Middle School (grades 5-8), High School (grades 9-12)	This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Children (ages 0-5)" group Tuesdays are for Twos Storytime for ages 2 to 3 10:00am–10:30am Youth, Children (ages 0-5)	This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Children (ages 0-5)" group Annual Halloween Parade 10:00am–10:45am Youth, Children (ages 0-5)			This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "School Aged (grades k-4)" group Science Saturday with Cool-ology for grades K-4 10:00am–11:00am Youth, School Aged (grades k-4) Registration Closed Registration Required
11 am						This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Children (ages 0-5)" group Video Stories for Babies up to age 5 11:00am–11:30am Youth, Children (ages 0-5) This event is in the "Adults" group First Friday Book Discussion 11:00am–12:00pm Adults Registration Closed Registration Required Virtual Event	This event is in the "Adults" group Introduction to Classical Latin 11:00am–12:00pm Adults
12 pm
1 pm
2 pm	This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Everyone" group The Musical Art Society Presents: Solo Violin Concert 2:00pm–3:00pm Adults, Everyone Registration Closed Registration Required			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 This event is in the "High School (grades 9-12)" group Snacks and a Film: The Nightmare Before Christmas 2:00pm–4:00pm Youth, School Aged (grades k-4), Teens, Middle School (grades 5-8), High School (grades 9-12) Registration Closed Registration Required			This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Cancelled The Imperfectionists Concert 2:00pm–4:00pm Adults, Everyone Registration Closed Registration Required
3 pm					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 Kitchen Creations: Halloween Dirt Cups 3:30pm–4:30pm Teens, Middle School (grades 5-8), High School (grades 9-12) Registration Closed Registration Required
4 pm			This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "School Aged (grades k-4)" group Nature Journal Activity with Steward Outdoor Day School 4:00pm–4:45pm Youth, School Aged (grades k-4) Registration Closed Registration Required
5 pm				This event is in the "Adults" group Classical Latin Three 5:00pm–6:00pm Adults Registration Closed Registration Required Virtual Event
6 pm		This event is in the "Adults" group Color & Conversation 6:00pm–7:30pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group Exploring Our Grief Journey 6:00pm–7:30pm Adults		This event is in the "Adults" group Blackstone Fiber Art Community 6:00pm–8:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group Books & Brews Book Club 6:30pm–8:00pm Adults Offsite Event	This event is in the "Adults" group Evening of Guitar at the Blackstone 6:00pm–7:30pm Adults Registration Closed Registration Required