Friends of The James Blackstone Memorial Library

09/15/2026

We sure are grateful! Be sure to check out the Branford Community Foundation for all they do to help our amazing town!

BCF is proud to sponsor the Friends of the Blackstone Library’s annual Fall Book Sale, in partnership with Ascend Bank. Get ready to come home with an armful of books, when this annual community favorite returns September 17-20. This year, it will be hosted at the Branford Train Station at 35 Maple Street.

Learn more at: blackstonelibrary.org/support-the-library/friends
Friends of The James Blackstone Memorial Library

09/14/2026

And now a big thank you to Van Wilgen's Garden Center !!!

09/14/2026

Thank you Branford Building Supplies for donating their time and supplies to transport our precious books. Yet again our Branford community supports the cause!
James Blackstone Memorial Library

09/11/2026

Here are our sponsors standing proud at the train station, we love this Branford community and all of the folks that make this sale happen year after year

09/11/2026

One of our sponsors New England Brewing Co. (NEBCO), is generously providing this coupon for those who make purchases at our book sale. Paper coupons will be in the hands of the cashiers and are valid throughout the duration of the book sale. NEBCO is located right around the corner from the train station (walking distance!) at 5 Indian Neck Ave. We're grateful to partner with another community sponsor supporting our cause🤗 Discover Branford

09/10/2026

The Shoreline East train travels to Branford eastbound from New Haven (Union Station and State Street Station). And it travels westbound from New London, Old Saybrook, Clinton, Madison, and Guilford. So if you have friends or family that want to shop, visit, and avoid the traffic, the train is a great option. You can find the schedule at shorelineeast.com/schedules

The CTrail Shore Line East is a fast, frequent, and reliable passenger rail service that connects communities along the I-95 corridor.

09/10/2026

09/10/2026

The tent is up!!!

09/09/2026

Huge shout out to Mad Tents for their commitment to raising our tent this year! This crew is dedicated, kind, and continues to impress us year after year.

09/09/2026

Watching the tent crew prepare the upper lot at the train station...stay tuned!