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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- Saturday Cinema: Conclave (2024)James Blackstone Memorial Library, Branford, CT
Movie magic, now at Blackstone! Join us for Saturday Cinema and see a highly anticipated new release on our big screen in the auditorium. Showings are the last Saturday of the month at 2:00pm. This month we’re watching Conclave (2024, PG).
Conclave follows one of the world's most secretive and ancient events–selecting a new pope. The Church's most powerful leaders have gathered from around the world, locked together in the Vatican halls. Tasked with running this covert process, Cardinal Lawrence (Ralph Fiennes) finds himself at the center of a conspiracy and discovers a secret that could shake the very foundation of The Church. Also starring Stanley Tucci, John Lithgow, Isabella Rossellini and directed by Edward Berger
Running time - 120 minutes
Want to explore this movie's rating in depth? Check out its page on Common Sense Media.
Registration is required to attend this IN PERSON event.
Sponsored by the Friends of Blackstone Library.
- Third Thursday Movie Matinee: Sullivan's Travels (1941)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 Sullivan's Travels (1941), a comedy written and directed by Preston Sturges, starring Joel McCrea and Veronica Lake. The film follows a successful Hollywood director who sets out on a journey to experience life as a common man, hoping to create a meaningful film about the struggles of the downtrodden. Through a series of misadventures, he encounters the harsh realities of life while discovering the importance of laughter and escapism in the face of adversity. With its sharp wit and insightful reflections on the film industry, "Sullivan's Travels" remains a timeless classic that celebrates the power of comedy.
Running time- 91 minutes
Sponsored by the Friends of Blackstone Library.
