Tech Help Tuesday
Tuesday, September 12 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.

Lisa Wilder Memorial Photography Exhibit
Opening Reception
Saturday, September 16 from 1 - 4pm
A Blackstone Artists Circle Gallery Reception. This artist’s work will be on display in the upper rotunda gallery for September & October.

This exhibit features a sample of Lisa Wilder’s photographic interests, from photos supplied by Lisa’s husband Marvin and her daughter Kayleigh. Many of the images depict her travel photography from visits to Ireland, Belgium, and Italy. These images depict Lisa’s focus--in her own words--on “creating . . .through the use of textures, shapes, colors, and props,” and emphasizing “the use of lighting to create just the right atmosphere.”

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Concept Development: Taking Your Movie Idea from Concept to Script
Monday, September 18 from 6:30 - 8pm
Have you ever wanted to write a script but don’t know where to start? Join award-winning filmmaker and Branford native Christopher Rucinski for a workshop that will help you develop your movie idea, bringing it from concept to script.

Registration is required to attend this IN PERSON event.

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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].

Presented by Literacy Volunteers

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.

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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.