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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: 1:00pm-4:00pm

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

Fri-Sat: 9:00am-5:00pm

Featured Events

"Rod Serling: Submitted for your approval" Artist Gallery Display for May and June

"Rod Serling: Submitted for your approval" Artist Gallery

All Day 5/1 - 6/30

Art Exhibit Second Floor at James Blackstone Memorial Library

Program Type:

Music, Arts & Culture

Age Group:

Everyone

Writers Group Meets the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month at 6:30pm in the Lucy Hammer Room

Writers Group

Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Lucy Hammer Room at James Blackstone Memorial Library

Program Type:

Classes & Workshops, Clubs & Discussion Groups

Age Group:

Adults

Push by Sapphire

Banned Book Club

Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Auditorium at James Blackstone Memorial Library

Program Type:

Book Groups

Age Group:

Adults

Wildlife Superheroes May 7 at 4pm

Wildlife Superheroes with New Canaan Nature Center

Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Auditorium at James Blackstone Memorial Library

Program Type:

Science, Talks & Lectures

Age Group:

Youth, Children (ages 0-5), School Aged (grades k-4)

DnD meets on 3/8, 4/12, 5/10 from 2-4:30pm

Saturday DnD: A Teen Roleplaying Club

Saturday, May 10, 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 3/10, 4/14, and 5/12 from 2-3pm

Homeschool Meetup

Monday, May 12, 2025 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)

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

Grief Support Group

Monday, May 12, 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 Twice a Month from 11am to 12pm in the Lucy Hammer Room

Tech Help Tuesday

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm

Lucy Hammer Room at James Blackstone Memorial Library

Program Type:

Technology Training

Age Group:

Adults

JTAG meets 3/12, 4/9, and 5/14 at 4pm

Junior Teen Advisory Group for grades 5-8

Wednesday, May 14, 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)

Leave Her to Heaven (1945)

Third Thursday Movie Matinee

Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm

Auditorium at James Blackstone Memorial Library

Program Type:

Music, Arts & Culture

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