James Blackstone Memorial Library

Join
 us for a casual monthly puzzling group. Various jigsaw puzzles will be 
available to work on as a group or individually. Feel free to bring your
 own puzzle to solve, or participate in a puzzle swap with other 
attendees!
Registration is not required to attend this IN-PERSON event.

Local Event: Piece by Piece: A Community Puzzling Group

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Branford

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Piece by Piece: A Community Puzzling Group

Join
 us for a casual monthly puzzling group. Various jigsaw puzzles will be 
available to work on as a group or individually....

Longtime professional musicians Russ Becker and Stephen Roane present
 a program exploring the history of Connecticut native, innovative jazz 
composer, pianist and band leader Horace Silver. It features performance
 of some of his classic jazz compositions, discussion of his early life 
growing up in an ethnically and racially mixed family in Norwalk, CT 
during the depression era, his early years as a professional musician in
 Hartford, and his ascent to becoming one of the most revered and 
influential composers and performers in jazz history, and his continued 
influence on musicians and music lovers worldwide.
Registration is required to attend this IN PERSON event.
Sponsored by the John Loeb Lecture Fund.

Local Event: The Music of Horace Silver with The Russ Becker & Stephen Roane Duo

The Music of Horace Silver with The Russ Becker...

Longtime professional musicians Russ Becker and Stephen Roane present
 a program exploring the history of Connecticut native,...

The Music of Horace Silver with The Russ Becker & Stephen Roane Duo

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...

(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/8a4ea745-aae4-f7bc-a793-ba89b5963e6e/Home?searchId=180905617&amp;recordIndex=1&amp;page=1&amp;searchSource=local" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">High Noon</a>
 (1952), an American Western film&nbsp;produced by Stanley Kramer, directed 
by Fred Zinnemann&nbsp;and&nbsp;starring Gary Cooper, Grace Kelly, Katy Jurado, 
Thomas Mitchell, Lloyd Bridges, and Otto Kruger. It centers on a town 
marshal&nbsp;whose sense of duty is tested when he must decide to either face
 a gang of killers alone, or leave town with his new wife. In 1989, the 
film was selected by the Library of Congress as one of the first 25 
films for preservation in the United States National Film Registry for 
being "culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant".
Running time- 85 minutes&nbsp;
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: High Noon (1952)

Third Thursday Movie Matinee: High Noon (1952)

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

Musician
 Briz will be performing his Neil Young tribute show, “Shakey”. Songs 
include Cowgirl in the Sand, The Loner, Needle and the Damage Done, 
Ohio, Heart of Gold, and many, many more. In addition to the music, Briz
 includes narratives about the songs and a "Journey Through the Past" of
 Neil's amazing career. And of course, there will be plenty of flannel!
Registration is required to attend this IN PERSON event.Sponsored by the Friends of Blackstone Library.

Local Event: Shakey: An Evening with Neil Young... Almost

Shakey: An Evening with Neil Young... Almost

Musician
 Briz will be performing his Neil Young tribute show, “Shakey”. Songs 
include Cowgirl in the Sand, The Loner, Needle...

Join 
storyboard artist Brick Mason for an informative discussion on what it 
is like to work in the film industry. Brick has worked in the industry 
for decades and has worked on multiple films with M. Night Shyamalan. He
 will show samples of his storyboards as well as a video presentation 
comparing the original storyboards with the finished movie. Questions 
are welcome!
Registration is required to attend this IN PERSON event.

Local Event: A Career in Movies with Storyboard Artist Brick Mason

A Career in Movies with Storyboard Artist Brick...

Join 
storyboard artist Brick Mason for an informative discussion on what it 
is like to work in the film industry. Brick has...

A Career in Movies with Storyboard Artist Brick Mason

Movie magic, now at Blackstone! Join us for Saturday Cinema and see a
 highly anticipated new release on our big screen in the auditorium. 
Showings are the last Saturday of the month at 2:00pm. This month we're 
watching Wuthering Heights (2026, R).
Emerald Fennell’s Wuthering Heights
 is a bold and original interpretation of one of the greatest love 
stories of all time. Margot Robbie as Cathy and Jacob Elordi as 
Heathcliff take center stage in an epic tale of forbidden love that 
escalates from romantic longing into a dizzying spiral of lust, passion,
 and madness.
Running time - 136 mins.
Want to explore this movie's rating in depth? Check out its page on <a href="https://www.commonsensemedia.org/movie-reviews/wuthering-heights" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Common Sense Media</a>.
Registration is required to attend this IN PERSON event.
Sponsored by the Friends of Blackstone Library.

Local Event: Saturday Cinema: Wuthering Heights (2026)

Saturday Cinema: Wuthering Heights (2026)

Movie magic, now at Blackstone! Join us for Saturday Cinema and see a
 highly anticipated new release on our big screen in the...

Enjoy&nbsp;engaging
 conversation and explore your creativity at our&nbsp;adult coloring group! 
Coloring is a great way to keep the brain engaged and the body 
relaxed–plus it’s a great place to make new friends. All materials 
provided, but feel free to bring your own supplies too.&nbsp;
Registration is not required to attend this in person event.

Local Event: Color & Conversation

Color & Conversation

Enjoy engaging
 conversation and explore your creativity at our adult coloring group! 
Coloring is a great way to keep the...

In celebration of Uncommon Instruments Awareness Day—an initiative 
that encourages audiences to explore musical traditions beyond the 
familiar—Grammy Affiliated percussionist Kahlil Kwame Bell presents a 
dynamic and interactive performance centered on the rare and captivating
 slapaphone. This observance highlights the vast world of 
lesser-known instruments and invites communities to expand their musical
 curiosity and creativity.
Registration is required to attend this IN PERSON event.
Sponsored by the David J. Hughes Memorial Fund.

Local Event: Uncommon Instrument Awareness Day Featuring Kahlil Kwame Bell on Slapaphone

Uncommon Instrument Awareness Day Featuring...

In celebration of Uncommon Instruments Awareness Day—an initiative 
that encourages audiences to explore musical traditions...

Uncommon Instrument Awareness Day Featuring Kahlil Kwame Bell on Slapaphone

Join us for our next Blackstone Banned Book Club meeting! This 
group meets the first Tuesday of every month to have a non-judgemental, 
civil discussion of various titles that are being challenged and banned,
 both locally and nationally. The purpose of this book club is to 
simultaneously discuss these titles, and to bring awareness to the rapid
 rise of book challenges and bans. This month we're reading&nbsp;<a href="https://br.catalog.lionlibraries.org/GroupedWork/0daea246-9176-adc6-557e-73da10750fd3/Home?searchId=180542570&amp;recordIndex=1&amp;page=1&amp;searchSource=local" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Parable of the Sower</a> by Octavia E. Butler.
Registration is required to attend this IN PERSON event.
The
 Blackstone Library has a limited number of copies of these titles 
available for book club participants. If you are interested in obtaining
 a library copy, please call us at (203) 488-1441 ext. 318 or email 
reference@blackstonelibrary.org. Copies are first come, first served.

Local Event: Banned Book Club: Parable of the Sower by Octavia E. Butler

Banned Book Club: Parable of the Sower by...

Join us for our next Blackstone Banned Book Club meeting! This 
group meets the first Tuesday of every month to have a...

Banned Book Club: Parable of the Sower by Octavia E. Butler

Join
 us for board games, card games, and more! We’ll be playing all types of
 games, from fast-paced, hilarious party games to highly strategic, 
thinky games that will leave your head spinning! This event is all about
 having fun, learning new games, and making friends. We’ve got games for
 everyone, no matter your experience level. Feel free to bring your own 
games too.
Adults of all ages welcome!
Sponsored by the Friends, with special consideration from <a href="https://lotusgamesltd.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Lotus Games</a>

Local Event: Blackstone Game Group

Blackstone Game Group

Join
 us for board games, card games, and more! We’ll be playing all types of
 games, from fast-paced, hilarious party games to...

Enjoy discussing a great book with your neighbors! Download <a href="https://br.catalog.lionlibraries.org/GroupedWork/2dfdb217-062b-09a8-3087-ce8ff84991dd/Home?searchId=180542727&amp;recordIndex=1&amp;page=1&amp;searchSource=local" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Between the Sound and Sea</a> by Amanda Cox on Hoopla (free with your Blackstone Library card), then meet up with us for a lively book discussion.
Attendees can join us on Zoom, or in person at the Blackstone Library.
Registration is required to receive a link to this HYBRID event.

Local Event: First Friday Book Discussion: Between the Sound and Sea by Amanda Cox

First Friday Book Discussion: Between the Sound...

Enjoy discussing a great book with your neighbors! Download Between the Sound and Sea by Amanda Cox on Hoopla (free with your...

First Friday Book Discussion: Between the Sound and Sea by Amanda Cox

Movie magic, now at Blackstone! Join us for Saturday Cinema and see a
 highly anticipated new release on our big screen in the auditorium. 
Showings are the last Saturday of the month at 2:00pm. This month we're 
watching <a href="https://br.catalog.lionlibraries.org/GroupedWork/63617e34-9645-f2cf-8f85-c48729f55b8a/Home?searchId=175364202&amp;recordIndex=2&amp;page=1&amp;searchSource=local" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Hamnet</a> (2025, PG-13).
Based
 on the New York Times best-selling novel, Academy Award-winning 
director Chloé Zhao (Nomadland) directs a powerful story of love and 
loss. William Shakespeare (Paul Mescal) falls for the free-spirited 
Agnes (Jessie Buckley). Their whirlwind romance leads to marriage and 
three children, but as Will's theatrical ambitions draw him to London, 
Agnes remains behind to manage the household. When tragedy strikes, 
their bond is deeply tested—but through grief and resilience, their 
journey inspires the creation of Shakespeare's timeless masterpiece, Hamlet.
Running time - 126 mins.
Want to explore this movie's rating in depth? Check out its page on <a href="https://www.commonsensemedia.org/movie-reviews/hamnet" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Common Sense Media</a>.
Registration is required to attend this IN PERSON event.Sponsored by the Friends of Blackstone Library.

Local Event: Saturday Cinema: Hamnet (2025)

Saturday Cinema: Hamnet (2025)

Many of us know what we want for our lives — better health, deeper 
connection, more confidence, more purpose, more vitality — but struggle 
to translate that knowing into consistent action. In this engaging and 
practical talk, Dr. Julia King, clinical psychologist and 
board-certified lifestyle medicine professional, will share a simple 
three-step framework for understanding how thoughts, feelings, and 
behaviors interact, why we often get stuck, and how to begin taking 
small, aligned actions toward a more flourishing life. Participants will
 leave with practical tools for increasing awareness, interrupting 
unhelpful patterns, and practicing meaningful change in everyday life.
Registration is required to attend this IN-PERSON event.

Local Event: Creating a Flourishing Life: How to Turn Insight Into Action

Creating a Flourishing Life: How to Turn...

Many of us know what we want for our lives — better health, deeper 
connection, more confidence, more purpose, more vitality —...

Creating a Flourishing Life: How to Turn Insight Into Action

Join us for readings and discussions with local authors in front&nbsp;of the fireplace in our Reading Room! This week we will be joined by&nbsp;Eric Doing, author of 4,383 Dark Days to Redemption.


Registration is not required to attend this drop-in event.

Local Event: Fireside Chat with Eric Doing

Fireside Chat with Eric Doing

Join us for readings and discussions with local authors in front of the fireplace in our Reading Room! This week we will be...

James Blackstone

Ellyn Santiago

Hartford Metropolitan Area

East Haven

North Branford

Richard Kaufman

Guilford

New Haven

Vincent Salzo

North Haven

West Haven

Alfred Branch

Madison

Hamden

Orange

Wallingford

Join us for an inspiring evening with author Matt Grace as he visits our clinic to share the story behind his upcoming memoir, God Doesn’t Relapse: Sex, Drugs, and the Life That Almost Killed Me.
With more than 20 years of sobriety and thousands of hours mentoring individuals and families, Matt brings a powerful message of hope, healing, and lasting transformation. This special event will include a live discussion on addiction, recovery, faith, and the journey to rebuilding a life with purpose.
Guests attending the event will have the exclusive opportunity to receive a sponsored copy when it is released.
Whether you are personally in recovery, supporting a loved one, or simply looking for encouragement, this evening is for you.
📍 6 Business Park Drive, Suite 103A, Branford, CT 📅 Thursday, July 9 🕕 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Reserve your spot today.

Local Event: Author Event - Meet Matt Grace Recovery Activist

Author Event - Meet Matt Grace Recovery Activist

Join us for an inspiring evening with author Matt Grace as he visits our clinic to share the story behind his upcoming memoir,...

Fairhaven Furniture

Join us at Fairhaven Furniture's River Street Gallery on Friday, July 10, from 5 to 7 pm for the opening reception of our new gallery show -- Laura Palumbo: Works on Canvas and Paper.
Laura is a Connecticut-based painter whose work draws inspiration from photography, travel, and the expressive traditions of Chinese ink painting. She began her formal painting practice in 2012 and&nbsp;has exhibited her paintings throughout the state.Come meet the artist, view the show, and spend a little time in the company of friends!

Local Event: Opening Reception: Laura Palumbo

Opening Reception: Laura Palumbo

Join us at Fairhaven Furniture's River Street Gallery on Friday, July 10, from 5 to 7 pm for the opening reception of our new...

Branford United Methodist Church

Discover a great selection of hearty perennials hand-propagated by Ruby Lawrence, including Daylilies, Tall Shasta Daisies, Hydrangeas, and more. Prices range from $10 to $65 for these beautiful offerings.

Local Event: Ruby's Plant Sale

Ruby's Plant Sale

Discover a great selection of hearty perennials hand-propagated by Ruby Lawrence, including Daylilies, Tall Shasta Daisies,...

Guilford Fairgrounds

Guilford's July 4th Town Fireworks 2026 Guilford Fairgrounds Saturday, July 11, 2026 (Rain date: Sunday, July 12)
Celebrate summer with an evening of live music and fireworks at the Guilford Fairgrounds. Gates open at 6 p.m., with festivities scheduled from 6 p.m. to 9:45 p.m.
The event will feature live music by the Shaded Soul Band from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m., followed by the town fireworks display.

Parking Passes Available Now
Attendees planning to park at the fairgrounds are encouraged to purchase parking passes in advance. The online link is <a href="https://ctguilfordweb.myvscloud.com/webtrac/web/search.html?Action=Start&amp;SubAction=&amp;_csrf_token=jl0T1C6G0B1020243O3I2O5M6Z4W5F6706715Z5558716N3V5K531H6S4O6R6K025R5X574V1H6U4A4F6S1F5M5Q6N6L056W5Z6L59195M4J645L0J5Q6156501K024I5G&amp;keyword=parking&amp;secondarycode=&amp;display=Detail&amp;module=pss&amp;multiselectlist_value=&amp;psswebsearch_buttonsearch=yes&amp;fbclid=IwY2xjawSToT9leHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFCSGJaZGNWaUdXb1FWMFRJc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHl7GlSKc_6T9z2uYK6DsEHV3ltXk_nYpCH7mvedK5dibLcRPxL6Gw0SeXo5w_aem_6y91vPKdkTuRzhXmXR2rxQ" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">available here</a>
Presale Parking Passes
<ul><li>Residents: $10</li><li>Non-residents: $25</li></ul>
Passes purchased online through June 21 will be mailed during the week of June 22. A $1.50 convenience fee applies to online purchases.
If passes remain available after June 21, they may be purchased beginning June 22 at the Guilford Community Center, Monday through Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Night-of-Event Parking Prices (If parking spots remain available)
<ul><li>Residents: $20</li><li>Non-residents: $40</li></ul>
Organizers note that lost parking passes must be repurchased and refunds will not be issued.
Residents are encouraged to buy early to secure parking and receive the discounted presale rate.

Local Event: 4th of July 2026 Guilford Fireworks

4th of July 2026 Guilford Fireworks

Guilford's July 4th Town Fireworks 2026 Guilford Fairgrounds Saturday, July 11, 2026 (Rain date: Sunday, July 12)
Celebrate...

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James Blackstone Memorial Library, 758 Main St, Branford, CT

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James Blackstone Memorial Library, 758 Main St, Branford, CT

Tech Help Tuesday

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James Blackstone Memorial Library, 758 Main St, Branford, CT

Third Thursday Movie Matinee: High Noon (1952)

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James Blackstone Memorial Library, 758 Main St, Branford, CT

Shakey: An Evening with Neil Young... Almost

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James Blackstone Memorial Library, 758 Main St, Branford, CT

Tech Help Tuesday

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10:30 AM

James Blackstone Memorial Library, 758 Main St, Branford, CT

A Career in Movies with Storyboard Artist Brick Mason

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6:00 PM

James Blackstone Memorial Library, 758 Main St, Branford, CT

Saturday Cinema: Wuthering Heights (2026)

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2:00 PM

James Blackstone Memorial Library, 758 Main St, Branford, CT

Color & Conversation

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6:00 PM

James Blackstone Memorial Library, 758 Main St, Branford, CT

Tech Help Tuesday

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10:30 AM

James Blackstone Memorial Library, 758 Main St, Branford, CT

Uncommon Instrument Awareness Day Featuring Kahlil Kwame Bell on Slapaphone

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James Blackstone Memorial Library, 758 Main St, Branford, CT

Tech Help Tuesday

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James Blackstone Memorial Library, 758 Main St, Branford, CT

Banned Book Club: Parable of the Sower by Octavia E. Butler

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James Blackstone Memorial Library, 758 Main St, Branford, CT

Blackstone Game Group

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James Blackstone Memorial Library, 758 Main St, Branford, CT

First Friday Book Discussion: Between the Sound and Sea by Amanda Cox

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James Blackstone Memorial Library, 758 Main St, Branford, CT

Piece by Piece: A Community Puzzling Group