Wednesday Stories LIVE: A Virtual Storytime (for ages 5 and under)

Wednesdays

Wednesday, April 21

10:30 am - 11:00 am

Sign up happens here. Once registered you will receive an email around 10AM the morning of the event with our ZOOM meeting number and password to gain access to our virtual storytime. Storytime kits are available for pick up with sign up, one per participant while supplies last. Specifics on “how to” will be emailed.

Please know that we are looking forward to singing, dancing and reading with you!

Virtual Latin II (for grade 7-adult)

Every Wednesday

Wednesday, April 21

5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Latin II is best suited for those who have completed at least a level I Latin course and are familiar with basic vocabulary and grammar, such as the five declensions, six cases, regular and irregular verbs, and all six verb tenses in the active voice of the indicative mood. This group learning experience will use the textbook Ecce Romani II. A textbook will be provided for each student. In addition to the lessons in the text, Latin mottoes such as Lux et veritas and Qui transtulit sustinet will be featured weekly.

Registration is required to receive a link to this online event. Contact the Reference Department at 203-488-1441, ext. 318 or email programs@blackstonelibrary.org for details. Class meets every Wednesday from 5:00-6:00pm.

Social Distance Knitting Group

Every Wednesday

Wednesday, April 21

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Join us for a weekly knitting group! Meetings are every Wednesday in the Blackstone Library Conference Room. Beginners and experienced knitters are welcome to drop in any time between 6:00 and 8:00pm.

Registration not required to attend this HYBRID (in person and on Zoom) event. If you would like to attend a meeting via Zoom, please contact the Reference Department at 203-488-1441, ext. 318 or email programs@blackstonelibrary.org for details.

Branford Beginnings: A Follow Up Q&A with the Branford Historical Society

Wednesday, April 21

7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

How did our town of Branford come to be? Mr. Joseph Naylor is returning to once again review the settling of Branford in 1644 from the perspective of his ancestor, Mr. William Swaine, and take questions on the early history of Branford.

William Swaine led the group of Puritans that came down from Wethersfield to settle what is now our town and was a participant in many major historical events of the era. Learn how extraordinary events of the time, such as migration to New England by Puritans fleeing persecution by the English Monarchy and the Church of England, the English Civil War, the Pequot war of 1637, and a split among the Puritans into conservative and liberal factions all contributed to the founding of Branford.

Missed this program? Check out a recording of it and many others on our YouTube Channel!