Author: Katy McNicol

Keeping Branford’s Historic Library Beautiful Welcome to our first community update onwhat we are doing to ensure the evolution and upkeep of our building and grounds. In 1896, the James Blackstone Memorial Library (Blackstone) was conceived as playing a role central to “village life.”...

Concerned about a friend who’s frequently angry, or sad? Maybe you know someone who’s lonely, or has a gambling problem. Join us at “Asking for a Friend,” a free and open discussion with four mental health professionals who will take your questions. No lectures,...

An Evening with the Spirits happens Saturday, October 11. Learn more about the event here or purchase tickets directly here. Must be 21 or older to purchase tickets. Tickets are $45 for general admission. There are limited tickets which include a one-on-one reading with...

Learn all about the Friends of the Blackstone Library in a new podcast episode! Check out episode 4 of Beyond the Pages: A Blackstone Library Podcast, from Branford resident RIch Pfeifer. Each episode features a different aspect of the library and helps you discover...

The Blackstone Library Shred-a-thon event is back! Happening Saturday, June 7, from 9 am-12pm. Protect your privacy, identity, and confidentiality! Pre-paid cards are available for purchase at the library and online through June 6. Each card is $10 and good for 2 copy-paper or...

All donations benefit the Community Dining Room’s Community Freeshop. Please bring items to the library lobby. Items needed include shampoo, conditioner, body wash, body lotion, mouthwash, deodorant, disposable razors, and shaving cream. Full-size products are very much appreciated.

Are you frustrated by long wait times, lack of variety, and disappearing titles in Libby? Did you know that libraries pay 3-10x more than consumers do for the same digital books through Libby? Then most of those books – which are leased, not purchased...

The Branford Community Foundation and Blackstone Library have joined up with community members Andy Marlatt and Ellen Carucci to create BranfordVolunteers.org, a website where local volunteers can be matched up local organizations. Looking to give back to your community? Check out all of the...