Sept watch this spot for details on the next great sale under the tent. Friends of the james blackstone memorial library, branford, connecticut. The blackstone library was established as a public library with a charter from the state of ct legislature in 1893. A variety of organizations support the library through programming and philanthropy, including the menunkatuck audubon society, tilde cafe, shoreline arts alliance, branford land trust, branford historical society, ct works, vna healthcare, ct library association, ct library consortium, yale university, friends of the james blackstone memorial.
Hatsie mahoney, friends of the blackstone library liaison staff. Any material accepted as a donation may either be added to the librarys collection or given to the friends annual book sale in the fall. James blackstone memorial library board of trustees meeting wednesday, september 4, 2019 6. The willoughby wallace memorial library is located in the heart of stony creek, an old oystering and quarry workers village in branford, connecticut. If no lion libraries own a title, branford residents can request an interlibrary loan. Browse and purchase the selection of specially curated gardening, home projects, nature, pets outdoor recreation, and childrens books being offered, many in mint condition. They are available on a first come, first serve basis. It is commonly referred to as the blackstone library or the branford library. The friends of james blackstone memorial library is an allvolunteer nonprofit organization whose mission is to raise money to support and enrich the blackstone public library. The friends of the james blackstone memorial library assists in. Museum passes may be picked up at the library only on the day they are to be used, and must be returned that evening in the book drop or by 9. There have also been commitments of donations towards. Hagaman memorial library in east haven, ct has books, movies, and music, programs for kids, teens and adults.
The oysters are still harvested and the famous stony creek pink granite is still quarried in this unique neighborhood on the long island sound with a view of the thimble islands. The friends of the library meet on the third tuesday each month at the blackstone public library at 6. Eventbrite blackstone library presents big head book group friday, march, 2020 at james blackstone memorial library, branford, ct. It was designed by chicago architect solon spencer beman. Friends of the james blackstone library on the town green 1019 main street 2034881441. Scranton memorial library temporary location 1250 durham road, madison, ct 06443. It is one of 75 out of 178 public libraries in the state that operate as an association library with municipal funding. This is a major fundraiser for the friends, and proceeds are vital to the library, supporting such resources. Friends of the james blackstone memorial library home facebook. Branford green town hall drive, branford, ct, usa come support. Friends of blackstone library present book sale announcements. A new book aimed at children 611 years of age explains how children can protect themselves, their families and friends from the novel coronavirus that causes covid19. Friends of the james blackstone memorial library home.
How many new library cards have you issued this week. Visit the state of ct coronavirus website read more. Annual book sale on the branford green blackstone library. Two childrens librarians from the main library recorded four short 20 min or so videos of stories, music and rhymes which they post on facebook each saturday at the time they usually have a storyhour. Cormick martin, 3, of branford takes in the tugboat at the annual friends of the blackstone library book sale last weekend. Branford, ct our annual friends of the library book sale will take place this year from thursday, sept.
The friends of the james blackstone memorial library support the library through a variety of fundraising activities including our annual book sale on the branford green in the fall. James blackstone memorial library is a public library located in branford, connecticut. Sep 26 friends of blackstone book sale branford, ct patch. Library director karen jensen on blackstone project. Library patrons may check out two separate passes at one time. Digital resources are available with a blackstone library card. Until that day in 1890 or 1891, branford did not have a permanent public library. New london, ct businesses ads and coupons from top restaurants, shopping, nightlife, entertainment, services and more from the the day close home directory home. Sunday for an afternoon tea at downton abbey, a threehour affair inspired by the critically acclaimed pbs. Beer and wine will be generously donated by branford wine and liquor. The library offers passes to local museums and parks.
Hagaman memorial library classic book discussion group. Friends of blackstone branford library book sale start. In new haven january 24, 2009, robin fair blackstone of 33 newton st. Made possible with a grant from the library services and technology act, blackstone library is offering free learning labs to teach teens 3d printing, circuitry, programming and sewing all summer long. Therell be hundreds of great fiction and nonfiction books, dvds, and cds for sale. Hell be discussing his book connecticut softball legend joan joyce. Blackstone, a branford native, who went west to chicago to become a rich railroad president who never forgot his roots. She was born february 26, 1957 in new haven, daughter of marion atkinson fair of north branford and the late donald fair. Bestseller book club the guardians by john grisham. Meriden public library 105 miller street, meriden, ct 06450 main number 203. Branford book sale aims to raise money for local library. Friends of the blackstone library book sale branford, ct. James blackstone memorial library central library 758 main st, branford, ct 06405.
If you are interested in joining this group of dedicated volunteers please call 508 8831931 and leave a message for friends president, denise daignault. Robert conroy obituary branford, ct new haven register. Browse and purchase the selection of specially curated gardening, home projects, nature, pets outdoor recreation, and childrens. Located in blackstone, ma, blackstone public library strives to provide our residents with equal opportunity to access resources that will satisfy individual educational, occupational, cultural, and recreational needs and interests. Sunday afternoon tea at downton abbey benefits branford. Happy 112th birthday to chicagos blackstone library. Hagaman memorial library the hearthstone of the community. The blackstone public library friends group is accepting new members. These passes are paid for by the friends of willoughby wallace memorial library. The blackstone library staff and trustees greatly appreciate the hard workof our friends group. The library was commissioned by timothy blackstone as a memorial to his father, james blackstone. It is the most beautiful library building that i am aware of in ct.
The blackstone library staff and trustees greatly appreciate the. If you are sponsoring a hole, please select the hole sponsorship level you wish, and then indicate your preferred hole number. He has also taught advanced planning courses in business continuation, estate and medicaid planning for continuing education for financial professionals. The friends spring mini book sale scheduled for may 16th has been. The friends of the james blackstone memorial library are launching an abbreviated size book sale as a benefit for the blackstone library. Branford residents may complete our online self registration.
Spring is a period of rebirth, being outdoors, working in the yard, playing sports, or taking hikes and breathing the fresh clean. First proof of gutenberg bible, franklin press, and book bindery, 1895. Located in the heart of downtown madison, ct, the scranton memorial library is a community center for lifelong learning and exploration. Group meets at thimble island brewing company, 16 business park dr, branford, ct 06405. The friends of the james blackstone memorial library assists in supporting the library through a variety of. Construction on the building began in 1893 and was completed in 1896. Its a fun way to get connected, make new friends, and read more books.
Scranton library friends spring book sale canceled. When he was approached about helping to finance a library in his home town, blackstone jumped in to propose a library he would finance in honor of his father, a farmer and town leader. Branford, ct james blackstone memorial library read more. Passes circulate for 2 days and must be returned to wwml. George kling obituary branford, ct new haven register. James blackstone memorial library 758 main street branford, ct 06405 203. Come support the friends of the blackstone library on the green. Refurbishing a greek temple work on the blackstone. Having grown up worse than poor in south dakota and reinvented herself as the most prominent woman reporter in america, hick, as shes known to her friends and admirers, is not quite instantly charmed by the idealistic, patrician eleanor. Lorena hickok meets eleanor roosevelt in 1932 while reporting on franklin roosevelts first presidential campaign. You are cordially invited to branfords blackstone memorial library at 1 p. Placesbranford, connecticutlibraryfriends of the james blackstone memorial library.
All north branford public library cards that would soon expire have been renewed through july, and all currently checked out items have been renewed until june 1. Eventbrite blackstone library presents bestseller book club the guardians by john grisham saturday, february 29, 2020 at james blackstone memorial library, branford, ct. Visit the library to peruse our extensive collection of books, music cds, dvds, magazines and more. Blackstone memorial library in branford, and the friends of blackstone, and the board of bctv branford. Obituary, funeral and service information for mary margaret obrien from branford, connecticut. The friends are now on facebook the friends spring mini book sale scheduled for may 16th has been cancelled. Big sale under the tent on the branford green september 26 to 29. The day friends of the blackstone library book sale. Burroughssaden library 925 broad st garage entrance on state st. With more free time and a desire to help in my community, she began volunteering at the james blackstone memorial library, shubert theater, and the community dining room. The friends of the james blackstone memorial library support the library through a variety of fundraising activities including our annual book sale on the branford green in september. Mother of morgan james blackstone and samuel alexander blackstone, both of branford. Summer may be over, but the branford green and town center are as busy as ever. Robert thomas conroy passed away on all saints day, november 1, 2012, at yale new haven hospital.