The library will be closed Monday, September 2 in honor of Labor Day.
Sunday hours resume on September 8 (open 1-4 PM).
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Sometimes things change... check the calendar for event information!
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September is time for learning new things -- and with our (packed) September lineup, we've got you covered. Get details below, and reminders and updates from our Facebook page and calendar.
Click the link below to jump to a section: ALSO - this month is the Friends Annual Book Sale on the Green - proceeds benefit the Blackstone Library! Happening September 19-22. See below for details!
James Blackstone Memorial Library - more than books!
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NEW! Tech Tuesdays
Tuesdays, September 3, 10, 17, 24 - By appointment
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Need to set up an email account? Trying to figure out how to download an ebook? Want some tips on searching databases?
We can help!
Beginning in September, the Reference Department will be hosting Tech Tuesdays: one-on-one sessions with a librarian where you can get individual help with a technology-related question.
Call or email Reference to schedule an appointment today!
Please note: this is a technology learning service. We cannot troubleshoot or help with malfunctioning computers or devices.
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VNA Blood Pressure Clinic
Thursday, September 5
Noon - 1:00 PM
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Take advantage of this free, walk-in blood pressure clinic. A nurse will be available to check your blood pressure and answer your questions. Free community health screenings are provided thanks to generous community support. Find out if you have high blood pressure - before complications arise!
No reservations required. Clinic will take place in the Lucy Hammer Room. Free and open to the public. Please contact VNA Community Healthcare at 203.458.4200 or ConnecticutHomecare.org for details and other locations.
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Sydney Sherman: You Are Not Alone
Saturday, September 7
1:00 PM
Have you ever felt as if you were not alone? Or that you were being touched even when there was no one around? Have you ever had a sense that someone is watching over you? Then you may be ready to consider that you are not alone.
Sydney Sherman's book will give you a better understanding of the afterlife and of contact with the spirits around you. You can gain a better sense of what is in store for all for us when we pass from this realm.
Sydney will speak about her books and will sign copies after the talk.
Registration is required for this program. Please call or email to sign up!
203-488-1441 ext 318 -or- reference@blackstonelibrary.org
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Friends of the Blackstone Library present:
Annual Book Sale on the Green
Friends & Dealers Preview Night
Thursday, September 19 | 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
General Hours
Friday, September 20 | 9:00 a.m. - 8:00 PM
Saturday, September 21 | 9:00 a.m. - 8:00 PM
Sunday, September 22 | Noon - 5:00 PM
It's that time of the year again: the Friends annual Book Sale is back! Stock up on some great deals on all kinds of books, DVDs, & more. Proceeds benefit the Blackstone Library.
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Lessons Learned from Famous Cases
Tuesday, September 10
7:00 PM
 Dr. Henry C. Lee, one of the world's foremost forensic scientists, will discuss his work on attempting to solve some of the most notorious crimes in recent history. Dr. Lee has worked with law enforcement agencies from 46 countries in helping to solve more than 8000 cases. His testimony figured prominently in the trials of O. J. Simpson, Jayson Williams, Scott Peterson, and William Kennedy Smith, as well as thousands of other murder cases. Dr. Lee has assisted in the investigations of the famous crimes of our times, such as the murder of Jon Benet Ramsey, the suicide of White House Counsel Vincent Foster, the kidnapping of Elizabeth Smart, the death of Chandra Levy, and the reinvestigation of the Kennedy assassination. Program is presented by the Friends of the Blackstone Library. It is free and open to the public. |
'38 Hurricane Revisited
Thursday, September 12
7:00 PM
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In front of Congregational Church, 1938
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Jane Bouley, Branford Town Historian, will give a talk about the Hurricane of 1938. Join us for a wonderful presentation and a fascinating look into the past, sponsored by the Historical Society. Free and open to the public.
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Best Practices in Gastroenterology
Thursday, September 17
6:30 PM
 Gastroenterology: a branch of medicine concerned with the structure, functions, diseases, and pathology of the stomach and intestines. Join us for an informative evening as Doctor Frank Troncale, of the Gastroenterology Center of Connecticut, discusses best practices in gastroenterology. Free and open to the public.
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Be Mortgage Free in 10 Years or Less
Wednesday, September 18
6:30 PM
 Be mortgage free in 10 years or less...with no extra out of pocket costs. This workshop explains the different types of mortgages and their costs. With the proper type of mortgage, you can create higher tax deductions and control the duration of your mortgage. Recommended for anyone with a mortgage. Presented by Tom Perrone. To register for this event, call 1-888-211-3662 recorded line.
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Knitting Group
Wednesdays, September 4, 11, 18, 25
6:00 PM
 The Blackstone Knitting and Crocheting Group meets at the library every week. This informal gathering is for knitters, crocheters, and other fiber craftspeople of all ages and abilities. First-time knitters welcome; coaches available. Free and open to the public. |
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Mystery Book Club
Wednesday, September 4
3:00 PM
 The Mystery Book Club meets on the first Wednesday of every month.
September's book is The Lock Artist by Steve Hamilton. For information call Maryann Hall at 203-488-1536.
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Community Discussion: Should Connecticut's Marijuana Laws be Changed?
Sunday, September 8
2:00 PM
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Medical use of marijuana is now legal in Connecticut. Other states have decriminalized its use entirely. Some countries have decriminalized the use (but not the sale) of all hard drugs.
Aided by pro and con fact sheets on the topic, audience volunteers will debate whether Connecticut's marijuana laws (and the country's drug laws) should be changed.
Following an open debate, attendees will vote yea or nay on the topic. Moderator: Marc Schwartz. For further info, call Marc at 203-315-8056.
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Yoga Class with Nelie Doak
Mondays, September 9, 16, 23, 30
5:00 PM
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Start the week off right with our Monday yoga classes!
Nelie Doak leads an evening yoga class on Mondays at 5 PM. Cost is $10 per class; please bring your own yoga mat. For more information, please contact Nelie Doak at yogidoakie@earthlink.net.
Note: no class Monday, September 2. Library is closed for Labor Day.
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Second Tuesday Book Club
Tuesday, September 10
6:45 PM
 New members are welcome. Books available for loan in advance of the discussion. Group meets in the Lucy Hammer Room the second Tuesday of each month.
This month's selection is: The Dinner by Herman Koch.
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Menunkatuck Audubon Society: Snakes of Connecticut
Wednesday, September 11
6:30 PM - Kids workshop - NEW!
7:00 PM - Main program
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Celebrate the year of the snake with Menunkatuck Audubon as they present Snakes of Connecticut with Hank Gruner, herpetologist from the Connecticut Science Center.
At 6:30 p.m., there will be a half hour snake identification workshop for kids (with a live snake and some preserved snakes). At 7 p.m., the main program will begin.
Connecticut is home to fourteen species of snakes including two that are venomous. These fascinating reptiles present unique conservation challenges in an increasingly developed landscape. This program will introduce Connecticut's snakes and their habitats, address common misconceptions about them, and provide an overview of snake conservation.
Program is free and open to the public. Refreshments served. Information: 203-457-1699 or program@menunkatuck.org.
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Ask A Lawyer: Free Legal Consultation
Thursday, September 19
3:30 PM
Meet with a lawyer for free! Lawyers will be here for a 2-hour period ready to consult with you. They offer free 15-minute consultations 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. Information: 203-488-1441, ext. 318.
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CT Works @ the Library
Tuesday, September 24
Networking Group - 10:00 AM
Led by CT Works, held in the Lucy Hammer Room. The Networking Group is an opportunity for you to make connections, talk about what's worked for you and what hasn't, and workshop ideas for moving forward.
Questions? Call Reference at 203-488-1441 ext 318.
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MS Support Group
Wednesday, September 25 5:30 PM
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Opera Appreciation
Monday, September 29 7:00 PM
Charlotte D'Aniello hosts Opera Appreciation, a lively look at the world of opera featuring a lecture and video. Program is $5, open to the public.
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It's Okay to be Different - Book reading & Puppet Show
September 5
2:00 PM
 Laurie Murphy's 45 minute book reading and puppet show focuses on respecting people's differences and is child-friendly, upbeat, jam packed with audience participation and entertaining. The show focuses on diversity, acceptance and tolerance of others all while promoting kindess and respect. Something that we all can be reminded of time and time again.
We believe that this is the perfect way to kick-off the new school year and is great for those entering Pre-School through Grade 3! No registration is required, please bring the whole family.
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10:30 AM (NOTE: no class Sept 2. Closed for Labor Day)
Tuesdays
Stories for 2's
10:00 AM
Wednesdays
Stories and Music for Babies - up to 23 months
10:00 AM and 10:45 AM
Thursdays
PJ Stories for Babies - up to age 5
6:30 PM
Saturdays Make It and Take It Craft for All Ages
9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Interested in more Blackstone Library events and book groups tailored for kids in different age groups? Check out the Youth Services page for more information.
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