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James Blackstone Memorial Library Indulge your curiosity - online or in person, we’re into what you’re into! The Blackstone Library... we're more than books!

Since 1896, the James Blackstone Memorial Library has been providing essential access to information, resources and unique shared experiences to help ensure Branford is an educated and enriched community. We have free wifi/DVDs/books/magazines/online journals, as well as interested staffers who are ready to help you explore your world and develop you own ideas!

Happy Halloween from all of us at Blackstone! 🎃👻
10/31/2026

Happy Halloween from all of us at Blackstone! 🎃👻

10/31/2026

Only friendly ghosts here 👻

10/30/2026

Cleaning the chandelier = spooky Halloween vibes

Celebrate Halloween before the sun goes down with the Blackstone Library. Join us on Friday at 10am in a series of songs...
10/28/2026

Celebrate Halloween before the sun goes down with the Blackstone Library. Join us on Friday at 10am in a series of songs, movement activities, good reads, and hand rhymes. We will close the event by marching around the building to collect little takeaways; candy will not be included. Sign up is not necessary for this event but costumes are encouraged! Sponsored by the Friends of the Blackstone Library.

10/27/2026

It's that time of year!
From now through December 1st, we are accepting donations of new or gift quality items, gift cards, liquor, etc. for the Friends holiday basket sale – or you can donate your own already made gift basket. You can drop off all donations at the bottom floor circulation desk.

Would you dare to enter the realm of Shakespeare’s scariest stories? Join actors from Elm Shakespeare Company on 10/29 a...
10/26/2026

Would you dare to enter the realm of Shakespeare’s scariest stories? Join actors from Elm Shakespeare Company on 10/29 at 4pm to rehearse and perform short scenes as his most fearful characters: witches, murderers, ghosts, and demons. This class is designed for ages 12-18. Sign up at events.blackstonelibrary.org.

Check out our new pass to Mystic Aquarium. Our pass is good for $5 off per person, up to 4 general admission tickets. Ch...
10/23/2026

Check out our new pass to Mystic Aquarium. Our pass is good for $5 off per person, up to 4 general admission tickets. Check availability through our website or visit the Youth Services Department.

It’s  ! Show some   to the Friends of the Blackstone Library at your local branch this week—shop the book cart, send a t...
10/20/2026

It’s ! Show some to the Friends of the Blackstone Library at your local branch this week—shop the book cart, send a thank-you card, write a letter, or for the ultimate act of love: Join the Friends!

Address

758 Main Street
Branford, CT
06405

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 8pm
Tuesday 9am - 8pm
Wednesday 9am - 8pm
Thursday 9am - 8pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm
Sunday 1pm - 4pm

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