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Scrapbooking with Plants in the 18th Century
Tuesday, July 19 at 6:30 to 7:30 pm
Presented by the Yale Peabody Museum Speakers Bureau
Follow a graduate student’s fraught journey as she attempted to create a herbarium (or book of dried plants) following manuals written by 18th-century naturalists. Alongside her own adventures, Alicia will also explore those of early modern naturalists to consider how scientific knowledge was made in the West. This talk will emphasize that 18th-century science was not a solitary experience. Instead, it was a collective process rooted in a broad community of practitioners.
Registration is required to attend this IN PERSON event.
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Yvonne Gordon-Moser Art Retrospective
and Demonstration
Saturday, July 23 at 10:30 to 12:30 pm
A Blackstone Artists Circle Gallery Talk. This artist’s work will be on display in the upper rotunda gallery for July and August.
Blackstone Library’s Rotunda Gallery presents Yvonne Gordon Moser Art Retrospective 1997- 2022. A regionally recognized artist, art therapist, and author, Yvonne is primarily known for her organic monotypes, feminine figure paintings, and earthy mixed medias. Join us for a demonstration of print making by the artist, followed by a reception and opportunity to explore the exhibit in the upper rotunda gallery. Refreshments provided.
Registration is not required to attend this IN PERSON event. Can’t make it? You’ll have another opportunity to meet the artist at her closing reception on Saturday, August 27 at 3:30pm.
You can learn more about the artist and her work at her website
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The Shoreline Jazz Quartet Presents
a Tribute to Thelonious Monk
Saturday, July 23 at 2:00 to 3:00 pm
The Guilford-based Shoreline Jazz Quartet (SJQ) will pay tribute to the music of the great Thelonious Monk. The SJQ features Mike Bimonte on drums, (Deepak) Cyril D’Souza on saxophones, Steve Roane on electric guitar, and Adam Anderson on acoustic bass. The SJQ play jazz standards and more at venues along the shoreline and New Haven. The group will perform interpretations of some well-known and other lesser-played works of the legendary pianist and composer including Round Midnight, Bye-Ya, In Walked Bud, Well You Needn’t, Ask Me Now, Bemsha Swing, Pannonica, Ruby My Dear and others.
Registration is required to attend this IN PERSON event.
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Adult Coloring Group
Monday, July 25 at 6:00 to 7:30 pm
Come relax and socialize with our adult coloring group! Coloring may seem childish, but many people find it’s 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, just bring your creativity.
Registration is required to attend this IN PERSON event.
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Saturday Cinema: West Side Story
Saturday, July 30 at 1:00 to 3:00 pm
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 1:00pm.
This month we’re watching the movie West Side Story (2021, PG-13). It’s an adaptation of the 1957 musical, which explores forbidden love and the rivalry between the Jets and the Sharks, two teenage street gangs of different ethnic backgrounds.
Registration is required to attend this IN PERSON event.
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Best Seller Book Club:
The Love of My Life by Rosie Walsh
Saturday, July 30 at 3:30 to 4:30 pm
Have you ever thought about joining a book club? It’s a fun way to get connected, make new friends, and read more books! In the Best Seller Book Club, we’ll be reading and discussing newly released, highly rated books from a wide variety of genres. This month we’re reading The Love of My Life by Rosie Walsh.
The Blackstone Library has a limited number of copies 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 programs@blackstonelibrary.org. Copies are first come, first served.
Registration is required to attend this HYBRID event.
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Let's Talk: An English Conversation Group
Tuesdays at 10:00 - 11:00 am in the Library Auditorium
Wednesdays at 4:00-5:00 pm on zoom
Practice your English speaking skills.
For ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) adults.
Registration is required to attend either event. For more information and to register, call 203-285-2621 or email kmckenna@lvagnh.org .
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Wednesday Night Knitting Group
Every Wednesday from 6:00 - 8:00 pm
Join us for a weekly knitting group! Meetings are every Wednesday on the Blackstone Library terrace, weather permitting. Beginners and experienced knitters are welcome.
Registration is not required to attend this IN PERSON event.
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How to Eat a Poem:
A Weekly Poetry Discussion Group
Every Saturday at 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Learn to better understand and appreciate the wide world of poetry! With an emphasis on teaching students to read, understand, and evaluate poetry, this group will be your guide to discovering how and what a poem means, and hopefully gain a new appreciation for the art form.
Registration is required to receive a link to this hybrid event. To register, please call the Reference Desk at (203) 488-1441 ext. 318 or email programs@blackstonelibrary.org
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If You Missed It...
Were you unable to attend one of our library programs? Did you really enjoy one and wish you could share it with others? Now you can! Many of our Zoom programs are recorded and available on the Blackstone Library's official YouTube page. Click here to check it out!
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Welcome back to the Blackstone! Please visit our website for the most up-to-date information on the library services and programs.
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For those attending in person events, please be advised that masks are no longer required in the library regardless of vaccination status. The number of available seats has also been reduced in order to accommodate social distancing so be sure to sign up early!
The library is also providing FREE N95 masks for Branford residents courtesy of the Town of Branford. Maximum of 8 masks per household. Masks are available at both the front and back entrances while supplies last.
Many events are still being held virtually, and recordings of past events are often available. You can view the full calendar here on our website, and be sure to check back frequently as we will continue to update on a regular basis.
How to attend our virtual programs
All Blackstone Library virtual programs are conducted through the free video conferencing software Zoom. In order to receive the link to attend a program, you must register for the event. To learn more about Zoom click here. If you need help or have any questions, feel free to call the library at (203) 488-1441 ext. 318 or send an email to reference@blackstonelibrary.org and a librarian will do their best to assist you.
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