Let's Talk! English Conversation Groups
Tuesdays starting September 19 from 1 - 2pm OR Thursdays starting September 21 from 10 - 11am
Join us for an English Conversation Group at the Blackstone Library! This group is for ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) adults to practice their English-speaking skills in an informal setting.

For more information and to register, call 203-285-2621 or email [email protected].

Intro to A.I. Chatbots
Thursday, September 21 from 2 - 3pm

ChatGPT and other generative A.I. products are all over the news these days, but just what exactly is an A.I. Chatbot? How does it work? And what are some practical applications for both your work and personal life? In this class, led by Reference Librarians Jordan Nolan and Christina Kondziela, you’ll learn the basics of these different applications and get answers to your questions.

Registration is required to attend this IN PERSON event.

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Local Poetry Showcase
Thursday, September 21 from 6:30 - 7:30pm

Nancy Manning, William Moorhead, and Karen J. Ciosek are three poets who wish to share their poetry with the Branford community. Nancy will read selections from her most recent poetry books, Amethyst Garden, The Unspoken of Our Days, and newly released What Glues Us Together. Bill will read a variety of poetry with themes of playing baseball, humor, and science. Karen will read selections from her chapbook, Navigating the Poet’s Sky, a collection of bird poems, as well as poetry from her next book.

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Meet the Author: Tony Renzoni
Saturday, September 23 from 12 - 4pm

Join us for a meet and greet book signing with Branford author Tony Renzoni! He’ll be featuring his most recent title, Connecticut’s Girls of Summer: the Brakettes and the Falcons. It tells the stories of two of the greatest sports teams to come out of Connecticut: the legendary Brakettes and Falcons women's fast-pitch softball teams.

He’ll also have copies of his other books for sale: Connecticut Rock ‘n’ Roll: A History, Historic Connecticut Music Venues: From the Coliseum to the Shaboo, Connecticut Softball Legend Joan Joyce, and Connecticut Bootlegger Queen Nellie Green

All books will be discounted to $20 each (cash only).

Registration is not required to attend this IN PERSON event.

Color & Conversation
Monday, September 25 from 6 - 7:30pm

Enjoy engaging conversation and explore your creativity at our 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.

Registration is not required to attend this IN PERSON event.

Tech Help Tuesday
Tuesday, September 26 from 11am - 12pm

Confused about your new iPhone or iPad? Need help formatting a Word document? Drop in to the library between 11am & 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.

Voter Information Drop-in
Tuesday, September 26 from 3 - 7pm

Did you know September 26th is National Voter Registration Day? With local elections happening this November and national elections next year, it’s important to make sure you’re registered to vote. The League of Women Voters will be at the Blackstone to provide election information as well as voter registration for residents of any town/city in CT.

Registration is not required to attend this IN PERSON event.

Saturday Cinema: Book Club: The Next Chapter
Saturday, September 30 from 2 - 4pm

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 Book Club: The Next Chapter (2023, PG-13). It follows the new journey of four best friends as they take their book club to Italy for the fun girls trip they never had.

Registration is required to attend this IN PERSON event.

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Best Seller Book Club:
Lady Tan's Circle of Women by Lisa See
Saturday, September 30 from 3:30 - 4:30pm

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 Lady Tan's Circle of Women by Lisa See.

Registration is required to receive a link to this online event.