Name: Laughs on Tap: Comedy Fundraiser at Blackstone Library
Start: 2026-10-17T18:30:00-04:00

Blackstone Library is partnering with <a href="https://www.conncomedy.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">CT Comedy for Cash</a> to turn our beautiful and historic auditorium into a 21+ comedy club on Saturday, October 17! Come laugh, drink, eat, and bid all in support of library programs and services!
Limited tickets are available for $40, and include your first drink, appetizers, and a chance to bid on auction items and enter prize drawings. Additional beverages will be available for purchase at our cash bar.

Local Event: Laughs on Tap: Comedy Fundraiser at Blackstone Library

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Ellyn Santiago

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Branford

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Laughs on Tap: Comedy Fundraiser at Blackstone...

Blackstone Library is partnering with CT Comedy for Cash to turn our beautiful and historic auditorium into a 21+ comedy club...

Laughs on Tap: Comedy Fundraiser at Blackstone Library

James Blackstone Memorial Library

Confused
 about your new iPhone or iPad? Need help formatting a Word document? 
Drop in to the library between 10:30am &amp; 12pm to get a tech question
 answered. First come, first served. Sessions will be limited to 15 
minutes per person.
Registration is not required to attend this IN PERSON event.

Local Event: Tech Help Tuesday

Tech Help Tuesday

Confused
 about your new iPhone or iPad? Need help formatting a Word document? 
Drop in to the library between 10:30am & 12pm...

Join The Branford Historical Society&nbsp;for their October program, The Web They Wove: Women &amp; Their Wardrobes During New England’s Revolution: A Fashion and Fabric Show and Tell by The Dirty Blue Shirts
This program delves into the significant yet often overlooked contributions of women during the Revolutionary era, highlighting how their choices in textiles and clothing production played a crucial role in supporting families and communities while the fight for independence unfolded. Costumed historians from The Dirty Blue Shirts will present fascinating stories, showcase reproduction garments, and display historical fabric samples, offering insights into the daily lives and creative resilience of women during this transformative period. 
Register <a href="https://events.blackstonelibrary.org/event/the-web-they-wove-32497" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">here</a>&nbsp;

Local Event: The Web They Wove: Women & Their Wardrobes During New England’s Revolution

The Web They Wove: Women & Their Wardrobes...

Join The Branford Historical Society for their October program, The Web They Wove: Women & Their Wardrobes During New England’s...

The Web They Wove: Women & Their Wardrobes During New England’s Revolution

This program delves into the significant yet often overlooked contributions of women during the Revolutionary era, highlighting how their choices in textiles and clothing production played a crucial role in supporting families and communities while the fight for independence unfolded. Costumed historians from The Dirty Blue Shirts will present fascinating stories, showcase reproduction garments, and display historical fabric samples, offering insights into the daily lives and creative resilience of women during this transformative period.
Registration is required to attend this IN-PERSON event.
Sponsored by the Branford Historical Society.

This program delves into the significant yet often overlooked contributions of women during the Revolutionary era, highlighting...

(Re)discover the oldies but goodies of classic Hollywood. A 
monthly screening followed by discussion. Showtime is at 10:00am every 
third Thursday.
This month we’re watching <a href="https://br.catalog.lionlibraries.org/GroupedWork/6aa186bd-0d45-6e91-e62d-6d74c84bb43e/Home?searchId=184757669&amp;recordIndex=1&amp;page=1&amp;searchSource=local" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">The Ghost and Mrs. Muir</a> (1947) a supernatural romantic fantasy starring Gene Tierney and Rex Harrison. It was directed by Joseph L. Mankiewicz, and is based on a 1945 novel written by Josephine Leslie. In 1900, a young widow finds her seaside cottage is haunted and forms a unique relationship with the ghost. It was nominated for the Academy Awards for Best Cinematography, Black-and-White. The film was ranked 73rd on AFI's 100 Years...100 Passions list in 2002 by the American Film Institute.
Running time- 104 minutes
Closed Caption available
Registration is required to attend this IN PERSON event.
Sponsored by the Friends of Blackstone Library.

Local Event: Third Thursday Movie Matinee: The Ghost and Mrs. Muir (1947)

Third Thursday Movie Matinee: The Ghost and...

(Re)discover the oldies but goodies of classic Hollywood. A 
monthly screening followed by discussion. Showtime is at 10:00am...

Third Thursday Movie Matinee: The Ghost and Mrs. Muir (1947)

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Divorce &amp; Money: A Community Workshop from Women &amp; Family Life Center
Separation and divorce can bring a long list of questions, especially when it comes to finances, budgeting, taxes, and planning for what comes next.
As part of Women &amp; Family Life Center’s ongoing work to provide practical, accessible support to individuals and families across our shoreline communities, WFLC is offering Divorce &amp; Money on Thursday, October 15 at 6:00 PM.
This free virtual workshop will be led by Steven H. DeGraff, CDFA®, CExP™ and will help participants better understand their financial picture, think through budgeting and taxes, and learn ways to advocate for themselves financially during separation or divorce.
Registration is required, and the virtual link will be provided after registration is confirmed.
To register or learn more, contact <a href="mailto:programs@womenandfamilylife.org">programs@womenandfamilylife.org</a> or 203-458-6699.

Local Event: Divorce & Money: A Virtual Workshop on the Financial Side of Separation & Divorce

Divorce & Money: A Virtual Workshop on the...

Divorce & Money: A Community Workshop from Women & Family Life Center
Separation and divorce can bring a long list of...

Divorce & Money: A Virtual Workshop on the Financial Side of Separation & Divorce

The undisputed master of the macabre, Edgar Allan Poe, resurrects for one singular evening of mystery and horror. Immerse yourself in the life and death of the legendary author as actor Campbell Harmon performs Poe’s haunting prose and Gothic poetry.Registration is required to attend this IN-PERSON&nbsp;event.Sponsored by the Friends of Blackstone Library.
About the performer:
Campbell Harmon has performed as Edgar Allan Poe since 2009. He has worked with museums, libraries, schools, the National Endowment for the Arts, and the Discovery Channel to further historical education and spark a passion for reading in young and old alike. He recently appeared on an episode of The Discovery Channel’s Expedition Files about Poe's death. Harmon is a displaced Kentuckian and a graduate of Yale Divinity School. He lives in Connecticut in a 129 year-old house that is absolutely not haunted. More information can be found on his website <a href="https://rottenartist.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://rottenartist.com/</a>.

Local Event: An Evening with Edgar Allan Poe

An Evening with Edgar Allan Poe

The undisputed master of the macabre, Edgar Allan Poe, resurrects for one singular evening of mystery and horror. Immerse...

Syd's Book Shack & Boutique

Get ready for our 4th Annual Book Fest &amp; Sale!!! This year the Festival is Saturday the 17th and Sunday the 18th!!! We are excited to have our event extended to two days this year, instead of just one. We have raffles, huge discounts, face painting, crafts for the kids, giveaways, mystery book bags, hats, shirts, mugs, early holiday gifts, and more!&nbsp;

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Syd's Book Shack Book Festival & Sale

Get ready for our 4th Annual Book Fest & Sale!!! This year the Festival is Saturday the 17th and Sunday the 18th!!! We are...

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