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November is a time to be thankful. Stop by the Blackstone Library to enjoy a good book, watch a funny movie, or join us at a thought-provoking program. Whatever you're looking for, your friends at the Blackstone Library have you covered.
For a complete listing of our programs, check out our calendar.
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Yoga with Nelie Doak
| Every Friday at 5 p.m. Nelie Doak leads a yoga class at the Blackstone. All levels are welcome. Cost is $10. Bring your own yoga mat.
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 John Loeb Lecture Series:
The Old Leather Man
Wednesday, November 2 from 7 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Join Dan Deluca, author of "The Old Leather Man: Historical Accounts of a Connecticut and New York Legend," as he talks about The Old Leather Man.
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 Music by Peter BiedermannSunday, November 6 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Join Peter Biedermann for some lovely acoustic guitar music.
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 Dr. Church Health Lecture: 8 Key Essentials to Anti-Aging and NutritionTuesday, November 8 from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Have you ever wondered "Geez, what is OK to eat these days?" Are you frustrated wondering if a particular food is good to eat or not?
Join Dr. Church, an East Haven chiropractor and wellness expert, as he covers what's good, why, what might not be such a great idea to eat, and how this relates to your overall health. Also covered will be some common nutritional pitfalls and some good food substitutions to common "junk food" choices. Included will be an overview of nutritional supplements and how not to waste money on useless or inferior vitamins and supplements. Finally, he will address how this affects health and longevity as according to the latest research!
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 November Library Closings
Friday, November 11
Wednesday, November 23 - Library closes at 5 p.m.
Thursday, November 24
The Blackstone Library will be closed on Friday, November 11 in observance of Veterans Day, and Thursday, November 24 in observance of Thanksgiving. The Library will be closing at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 23.
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 Friends of the Blackstone Present:
Love Letters
Sunday, November 13 from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Love Letters, a two-character play that re-enacts through a fifty-year correspondence the lives and loves of two childhood friends, has been a favorite of audiences, critics and actors since its 1988 debut at the Long Wharf Theater. Nominated for the Pulitzer Prize in Drama, Love Letters was hailed by William A. Henry, III, in Time magazine as "... [a] beautiful ... tender sketch of the bond between two people who cannot live with, or without, each other." Written with humor and poignancy, the play takes us through the characters' childhood and the vagaries of adulthood and middle age. This production features veteran actors Cyrus Newitt and Cathy Schaeffer, each with impressive resumes of New York City and regional theater, radio and TV credits.
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 VNA Program: Do This, Not That...
Caring For Your Aging Parent
Tuesday, November 15 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Join speaker Barbara Katz for this VNA program on caring for your aging parent. Questions? Contact Beth at 203-458-4369.
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Mystery Book Club First Wednesday of every month
This month: Wednesday, November 2 from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.
This month's pick: "Broken Window"
Questions? Contact Tom Wilson at 203-483-6653.
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It's Hip To Knit Every Wednesday from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.This Month: November 2, 9, 16, and 30
The Blackstone Knitting and Crocheting Group meets in the Lucy Hammer Room on Wednesday nights. This informal gathering is for knitters, crocheters, and other fiber craftspeople of all ages, from the beginner to the expert. First-time knitters welcome--coaches available.
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Second Tuesday Book Club
Tuesday, November 8 from 6:45 p.m. - 7:45 p.m.
Looking for a local bookclub? Check out the Second Tuesday Book Club at the Blackstone Library. New members are welcome and books are available for loan in advance of the discussion. Questions? Call 203-488-1441, ext. 318. The group meets in the Lucy Hammer Room.
November's selection is "Blackbird House."
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 Ask A Lawyer
Thursday, November 17 from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Free 15-minute consultation with a lawyer in the privacy of the Lucy Hammer Room on the main floor. No advance sign-ups; register upon arrival. Provided as a public service by the members of the New Haven County Bar Association. For more information call 203-488-1441 ext. 318.
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 Opera Appreciation:
An Operatic RarityMonday, November 28 from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Join us for a lively video and lecture led by Charlotte D'Aniello, who will highlight one of her favorites. $5. For more information call 203 488-1441 ext 313.
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 Flag Donations The American Flag hanging in front of the library was generously donated by Gene Hayes of Branford, in memory of his father, Edward J. Hayes, Sr. If you are interested in purchasing a flag for the library flag pole in memory or in honor of someone, stop by or call the Blackstone Library to let us know.
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 Director's Report News from the Director, Kathy Rieger
Every month, Kathy Rieger prepares a report on the library that includes activities, statistics, news and interesting stories about the library and its history. You can read this month's reports, as well as past reports, from this link. |
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Check out our Nooks!
Interested in getting the eReading experience?
Test out one of our Nook e-readers today. Click here for a complete list of titles on each Nook. Stop by the Blackstone Memorial Library to check on availability or search "Nook" in our catalog. If it says "Available" it's ready to be checked out!
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