Outdoor Movie @ Foote Park: Rogue One
Celebrate the end of summer w/ a movie under the stars! We’re showing Rogue One: A Star Wars Story in the amphitheater at Foote Park. Bring your blankets or lawn chairs. You’re welcome to bring snacks or purchase ice cream at the park from The Ice Cream Guy truck. All ages welcome. RSVP here.
Game On!: Game Night for Adults
Join us on 7/27 @ 6pm to play a fun selection of card & board games including Codenames, Sushi Go Party!, & Dixit. You’re also welcome to bring your own games. RSVP here. Adults of all ages welcome. Refreshments provided.
Borrow a Telescope
The James Blackstone Memorial Library has partnered with the Astronomical Society of New Haven to offer an Orion StarBlast 4.5" Astro Reflector Telescope for patrons of all ages to borrow from the Blackstone and use at home. read more
Uncover Branford: your town, your people, your story
Feeling disconnected? Want to be more active in your community? Then join us to SHARE STORIES, UNCOVER HIDDEN GEMS, & MAKE FRIENDS!
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Our Museum Passes are Getting an Upgrade!
The Library is expanding our museum pass accessibility by allowing you to reserve passes up to 30 days in advance and even print certain passes from the comfort of your home - all in an effort of making your planned trip that much easier.
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Uncover Hidden Gems in Branford
Uncover Branford is a group that meets monthly over the summer to share your favorite places in Branford and the memories that make each place special. Read more…
Hoopla Digital
Blackstone Library cardholders can now download ebooks, audiobooks, comics, movies, TV series and music to their computers and mobile devices. Sign up at hoopladigital.com or through the Hoopla app on your mobile device. You can browse the collection or search for a specific title. Just click on the title you want and then click on Borrow! Read more about Hoopla here.
New Language Learning Opportunities
The library is pleased to offer two new language learning opportunities, Pronunciator and SCOLA. Visit our Digital Resources page to learn more.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the Reference Department at 203-488-1441, ext. 318.
AtoZdatabases
Branford History Digital Scrapbooks
Hoopla
JobNow
New Haven Register
OverDrive
Pronunciator
researchITCT
Zinio Magazines