Rise Up Sisters!

Monday, November 7 - November 18

All Day

Uncover the history of women’s suffrage in the US from 1830s to 1920! This display chronicles the diverse group of Connecticut women who were instrumental in the movement for woman suffrage. The banners tell many different stories, from the Smith sisters of Glastonbury who spoke up about injustices against women and helped to spark others to follow in their footsteps, to Alice Paul, who put her life on the line to force the issue on a national level and whose tenacity helped to sway public opinion in the final hours.

Presented by the Connecticut Women’s Hall of Fame

Exhibit on display from November 7 -18 at the Blackstone Library

Stories & Music for babies through 24 months

Wednesdays

Wednesday, November 16

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, November 16

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.

How to Even: Drop-In Relaxation & Crafts for grades 5-12

Wednesday, November 16

3:30 pm - 4:30 pm

We’ve all had days when we can’t even. But anxiety, stress & depression are more than just being in a bad mood–they’re real health struggles that can impact you both mentally & physically. Whether you need a place to talk it out or just a place to unwind, drop-in any time between 3:30-4:30pm for a relaxation craft, meditation & other activities with Miss Carly & Maggy Trapasso, LSCW from Branford Counseling & Community Services. The craft is open to all teens; Maggy will be available to provide information and answer any questions you might have. This is a stress-free zone, so no signup is required, drop-ins welcome. Event made possible by Branford Counseling & Community Services. Sponsored by The Friends of Blackstone Library. Meeting this month in the Auditorium

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CANCELED Latin III

Every Wednesday

Wednesday, November 16

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, November 16

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.

Women & War: Presented by the CT Women’s Hall of Fame

Wednesday, November 16

6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Celebrate Veteran’s Day with a presentation by Louisa Iacurci of the Connecticut Women’s Hall of Fame!

Women have been involved in military conflicts from the beginning of time; some as warriors, some as spies, and others who made the munitions or simply called for peace. Connecticut women are among the finest and bravest who have stood for their cause – sometimes defying gender norms, and often without the recognition they deserved. CWHF Inductees prove that women are just as tough as men and will inspire others to shatter gender barriers. Learn about a teenager who helped save Danbury during the Revolutionary War, how Harriet Beecher Stowe sowed the seeds of conflict leading to the Civil War, and how Margaret Bourke-White’s photography brought civilians to face to face with the war front for the first time.

Registration is required to receive a link to this ONLINE event