What we’re about
This group is operated by the James Blackstone Memorial Library (8/29/2022)
Are you looking to try new things with new people? Then you've come to the right place! If you enjoy book club nights, playing board games, or having new adventures--all with people you can relate to--we've got you covered. Oh, and everything's free! Come and meet new people, try new things, and get silly. Come be yourself, whoever you are. Be bold with Everyday Adventurers!
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Banned Book Club: Pride, We are Grateful, & When Aidan Became a BrotherJames Blackstone Memorial Library, Branford, CT
Join us for our next Blackstone Banned Book Club meeting! This group meets the first Tuesday of every month to have a non-judgemental, civil discussion of various titles that are being challenged and banned, both locally and nationally. The purpose of this book club is to simultaneously discuss these titles, and to bring awareness to the rapid rise of book challenges and bans. This month we're reading, Pride: The Story of Harvey Milk and the Rainbow Flag by Rob Sanders, We Are Grateful: Otsaliheliga by Traci Sorell, and When Aidan Became a Brother by Kyle Lukoff.
Registration is required to attend this IN PERSON event.
The Blackstone Library has a limited number of copies of these titles available for book club participants. If you are interested in obtaining a library copy, please call us at (203) 488-1441 ext. 318 or email reference@blackstonelibrary.org. Copies are first come, first served.
- Second Friday Adult Game NightJames Blackstone Memorial Library, Branford, CT
Join us for game night! Second Friday Game Night is a friendly board game group that meets at Blackstone Library to play a wide variety of tabletop board and card games. Never played anything except Monopoly and Scrabble? No worries, we've got you covered! We'll provide and teach games, or feel free to bring your own!
Adults of all experience levels are welcome, ages 18-108.
Sponsored by the Friends, with special consideration from Lotus Games
- Third Thursday Movie Matinee: The Court Jester (1955)James Blackstone Memorial Library, Branford, CT
(Re)discover the oldies but goodies of classic Hollywood! A monthly screening followed by discussion. Showtime is at 10:00am every third Thursday. This month we’re watching The Court Jester (1955).
In this swashbuckling comic farce, star Danny Kaye plays kind-hearted entertainer Hawkins who disguises himself as the legendary king of jesters, Giacomo. Hawkins infiltrates the court of the evil villain Basil Rathbone, but when a sorceress hypnotizes him, royal chaos ensues. Giacomo now believes he is also an infamous assassin, and alternates between his identities at the snap of a finger. Between swordplay and wordplay, Danny Kaye displays his fancy footwork and his comic genius. With a stellar supporting cast, including Glynis Johns, Angela Lansbury and Mildred Natwick, Kaye sings and dances among dueling knights and damsels in distress. Through it all, this jester proves he's one of the original kings of comedy.
Running time - 101 minutes
Registration is required to attend this IN PERSON event.
Sponsored by the Friends of Blackstone Library.
