The 2014-2015 Leadership Circle & Business Circle Board is up! Individual donors who have given charitable gifts of $100 or more, and businesses who have given $250 or more are shown on the board. A very special thank you to all of our Leadership Circle and Business Circle members. Stop by the Blackstone to see the board in person!
Click to learn more about joining the Leadership Circle or the Business Circle.
Learn how to make AtoZdatabases work for you! AtoZdatabases is a powerful resource for your business. Read more…
A magical fairy village has sprung up on the Blackstone Library grounds! The fairies moved in on June 4th, and will move out again on the 14th. Read more…
Our fundraising event, Murder at the Blackstone, was a blast! Read more…
SOLD OUT: It’s a night of murder and mystery at the Blackstone Library! When an author winds up dead at the library, everyone’s a suspect! Who killed Agatha Mystry? Solve the clues, interview suspects and help catch a killer. Saturday, May 9 at 7 PM
The James Blackstone Memorial Library serves the residents of Branford by providing essential access to information, resources, and unique shared experiences to meet the needs of our community. By making a donation to the library today, you can help support the innovative programming and crucial services we offer that help educate and enrich our community. Read more…
The Friends of the Blackstone library hosted the delightful fundraising event “Afternoon Tea at Downton Abbey” on January 18th. Everyone who came had a wonderful time – here are some great pictures from the event!
Blackstone Librarian Katy Dillman talks with Jan Doyle, host of BCTV’s Classroom Connections, about the library’s 3D printer – what it is and how the community can use it. Joining them are some of our younger Blackstone Makers, demonstrating the printer and sharing their thoughts. It was a great time!
Visit the Blackstone on January 9, from 5-7 PM, to see demonstrations and get hands-on with the equipment of the MakerLab. Read more…
A contribution to our Annual Fund helps provide crucial services and materials to help enrich and educate the Branford community. Every time you donate to the library, you have an impact. You can give a gift in honor of a birthday or holiday, or in memory of a loved one.
With a contribution of $125 or more you will join our Leadership Circle. You’ll be part of a committed group of donors whose gifts enable the Library to provide even more exceptional service and support to the residents of Branford.
Businesses and organizations can join our Leadership Circle, too, and receive the same benefits as an individual, plus receive a certificate acknowledging your organization’s support for the Blackstone Library.
Interested in leaving a legacy? Help strengthen the Blackstone Library in years to come by creating a future gift. Learn about Planned Giving.
Our fundraising events benefit the programs and services we provide and bring new faces into the library in really fun ways, from A Hogwarts Halloween to a mini golf course in the library. See highlights from previous fundraising events here. If you’re interested in sponsoring an upcoming event, contact Tina Strell, Development: 203.488.1441 x 313 or send an email.
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The James Blackstone Memorial Library is supported by the Town of Branford and by private contributions. Less than 1% of Branford taxes support the Blackstone Library, so donor support is critical as we continue to meet and exceed the expectations of our community. Join your friends and neighbors to help enrich and educate your community — make a charitable contribution today.
