James Blackstone Memorial Library

Mystic Seaport- Mission Statement is to inspire an enduring connection to the American Maritime experience. The Seaport founded in 1929 is the nations leading maritime museum. It has grown to be a national center for research and education. Visit the recreated New England coastal village, working shipyard, formal exhibit halls and state of the art storage facilities. Also see the Charles W. Morgan, America's oldest commercial ship. Now on exhibit see Brick Wrecks- Sunken ships in Lego Bricks. Our library pass, which can be printed or emailed on demand is 1/2 off regular admission for 2 adults and 2 children. Our pass is sponsored by The Friends of the Blackstone Library.

Learn the joy of needle felting with Pop up Art School on Wednesday 7/8 at 3:30pm. You'll gain the basic skills of needle felting, walking away with a finished panda piece! For grades 5-12. Sponsored by the Branford Community Foundation.

Celebrate Pride Month with stories that inspire authenticity, connection, and self-expression. Explore books, movies, music, and more featuring LGBTQIA+ voices, creators, and experiences. Free with your Blackstone library card! 🏳️‍🌈📚🎥🎧

Join us for the third annual ultimate potato chip taste test on Wednesday 7/1 at 3:30pm! We’ll have plenty of flavors and varieties to try, and we'll vote for our top picks. For teens and tweens in grades 5-12. Sponsored by the Friends of Blackstone Library. Register at events.blackstonelibrary.org.

Check out what's happening at the library this week for kids, teens, and adults!
For more information on any of these events, check out our calendar here: https://events.blackstonelibrary.org/events/month

The library's FRONT and BACK parking lot will be undergoing necessary maintenance on Friday, June 19 and will be unavailable until late Saturday afternoon. We apologize for the inconvenience and thank you for your understanding.

Do you have a long wait time for your ebook and audiobook holds on Libby? Try searching The Palace Project catalog! Many popular titles, such as The Correspondent, Yesteryear, Land, and more are available through The Palace Project with little to no wait time. This service is available for free with your Blackstone Library card!

Join children’s author Janaya Hernandez for a fun and interactive storytime experience featuring readings from her children’s books Penny Paige: Loving Bookworm and The Elle in the Room.

Designed for ages 3–7, this engaging event encourages creativity, confidence, imagination, and a love of reading through storytelling and hands-on activities.

Following the readings, children will participate in a special “Plant Your Story” flower pot decorating activity where they will create and personalize their own mini flower pot to take home as a reminder that growth begins when we try something new. Children will also enjoy a beginner-friendly creative craft station featuring a soft knit elephant activity designed to inspire creativity and imaginative play. https://events.blackstonelibrary.org/event/plant-your-story-author-event-janaya-hernandez-31554