Stories & Music for babies through 24 months

Wednesdays

Wednesday, July 13

10:00 am - 10:30 am

Babies & their caregivers are invited to sign up for a gentle storytime of rhyming, movement & song.

Space is limited & a waiting list will open when each event is full. Please be respectful of limited space & only sign up for events you can attend.

We can’t wait to see you @ the library! To sign up for this and other children’s events, visit our Youth Services Events Sign Up Page Here.

Stories & Music for babies through 24 months

Wednesdays

Wednesday, July 13

10:45 am - 11:15 am

Babies & their caregivers are invited to sign up for a gentle storytime of rhyming, movement & song.

Space is limited & a waiting list will open when each event is full. Please be respectful of limited space & only sign up for events you can attend. We can’t wait to see you @ the library! To sign up for this and other children’s events, visit our Youth Services Events Sign Up Page Here.

Downloading E-books and Audiobooks through Hoopla & Libby

Wednesday, July 13

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Come learn how to access e-books and audiobooks through two great apps – Libby and Hoopla – free with your Blackstone Library card! You’ll learn how to sign up for each app, search for and check out titles, place holds, and more.

Registration is required to attend this IN PERSON event.

Junior Teen Advisory Group for grades 6-8

Wednesdays

Wednesday, July 13

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

A club for intermediate students who want to make a difference!

Are you an intermediate student who loves books, crafts, and making the world a better place? Consider joining our Junior Teen Advisory Group! This small counsel of dedicated middle-grade students volunteers to provide book reviews, vote on books to purchase & more.

Starting in September, on a trial basis, we’re going back to in-person JTAG meetings at the library! To help keep families safe, we’re offering a variety of in-person & virtual events @ Blackstone Teen Services. A waiting list will open when the event is full. Please be respectful of limited space & only sign up for events you are sure you can attend. If you are sick, please do not attend, but let Miss Sarah know as soon as possible.

We can’t wait to see you @ the library! To sign up for this and other teen events, visit our Teen Services Events Sign Up Page Here.

Latin III

Every Wednesday

Wednesday, July 13

5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

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 Ecce Romani II will be provided as long as the supply lasts.

Registration is required to attend 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, July 13

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.

Blackstone Board of Trustees

Wednesday, July 13

6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Regular meeting of the Board of Trustees. Agendas and minutes are posted on the Town of Branford website. Meeting will be held at Branford Police Department.

Building Blackstone: The Architecture of the Blackstone Library

Wednesday, July 13

6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

The Blackstone Library is one of the most impressive buildings in Connecticut, but it’s home to so many beautiful details it’s almost impossible to take them all in. Join Branford town historian Jane Bouley for an in depth look at the architecture and craftsmanship of the Blackstone. She’ll take you on a journey through details big and small that’s sure to inspire a new appreciation for the library and all it’s architectural glory.

Registration is required to attend this IN PERSON event.