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Black Rock Branch

Cook and Grow is now accepting applications.

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Cook and Grow is now accepting applications for their second half Spring Class.

For more information please call:

Cook and Grow @ 203-543-9493 for application, or stop by the Black Rock Branch Library on May 24th.

Start Date: May 24th, 2013 at the Black Rock Branch Library

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Free Computer Classes for Beginners

Tuesdays
6:30 PM
Black Rock Branch

computer-keyboardFree Computer Classes for Beginners

The Black Rock Branch Library announces a series of free computer classes designed for beginners.

All classes begin at 6:30 PM or and will last approximately 1 hour.

Space is limited so register for one or more classes now.

Call: (203) 576-7025.

Little Rocks

Wednesdays
10:45 – 11:45 AM
Black Rock Branch

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Join us for our popular Little Rocks program for children up through age 3 with a caregiver. Stories, rhymes, music, movement, short films, and time for play are all part of the mix!

Contact: 203-576-7025.

Black Rock Knitting & Crocheting Club

Thursdays
6:30 – 8:00 PM
Black Rock Branch

knitting yarnBlack Rock Knitting & Crocheting Club

The Black Rock Branch Library is pleased to announce weekly meetings of the Black Rock Knitting & Crocheting Club. Please join us for a fun evening of knitting, crocheting and community. Knitters and crocheters of all levels are welcome.

Free Refreshments will be served – but feel free to bring a nonperishable food item for donation to the Black Rock Food Pantry.

 

Saturday Movie Matinee at the Black Rock Branch

Saturday, May 18th
1:30 – 3:15
Black Rock Branch

moviesSaturday Movie Matinee at the Black Rock Branch 

Each week the Black Rock Branch Library screens a popular current movie. For details on this week’s movie: click here or sign up for our  Newsletter and receive weekly update on movies and other BPL happenings: click here.

For a  monthly list of upcoming movies please stop by the Black Rock Branch Library, 2705 Fairfield Avenue.

 Free Refreshments will be served – but feel free to bring a nonperishable food item for donation to the Black Rock Food Pantry.

Free Italian Language Classes for Beginners

Thursdays, May 23rd & 30th
7:00 – 8:00 PM
Black Rock Branch

italian 3Back by Popular demand – Free Italian Language Classes for Beginners

Want to learn Italian but never had a chance? Going to Italy soon?

A 2 session crash couse in conversational Italian will be offered at the Black Rock Branch Library on Thursday, May 23rd and Thursday, May 30th. Classes will run from 7:00 to 8:00 PM.

The classes will be conducted by Black Rock’s own Robert Foley, who has come up with his own material and method for quick learning.

To register call: 203 576-7025.

Saturday Movie Matinee at the Black Rock Branch

Saturday, May, 25th
1:30 - 3:15 PM
Black Rock Branch

moviesSaturday Movie Matinee at the Black Rock Branch

Each week the Black Rock Branch Library screens a popular current movie. For details on this week’s movie: click here or sign up for our Newsletter and receive weekly update on movies and other BPL happenings: click here.

For a monthly list of upcoming movies please stop by the Black Rock Branch Library, 2705 Fairfield Avenue.

Free Refreshments will be served – but feel free to bring a nonperishable food item for donation to the Black Rock Food Pantry.

Black Rock Mother Daughter Book Club: Wonder by R.J. Palacio

Tuesday, May 28th
6:00 PM
Black Rock Branch

mother daughterBlack Rock Mother Daughter Book Club & Tea

A monthly Book Club for girls ages 9-12 in Grades 4 – 6 and their moms.

 For our May meeting we will sip tea and eat dainties while discussing the book:

wonderWonder by R.J. Palacio

August (Auggie) Pullman was born with a facial deformity that prevented him from going to a mainstream school—until now. He’s about to start 5th grade at Beecher Prep, and if you’ve ever been the new kid then you know how hard that can be. The thing is Auggie’s just an ordinary kid, with an extraordinary face. But can he convince his new classmates that he’s just like them, despite appearances?

BYOTC: Bring your own fancy tea-cup and saucer!!

For more info call: 203 576-7025.

Black Rock Cupcakes for Kids Club

Thursday, May 30th
5:00 – 6:00 PM
Black Rock Branch

kids cupcake clubBlack Rock Cupcakes for Kids Club

The Black Rock Branch Library is pleased to announce the March meeting of the Black Rock Cupcakes for Kids Club. Join Chef Cupcake and learn how to decorate cupcakes. The Cupcake Club will meet monthly on the last Thursday of the month at 5:00 PM just prior to our monthly Family Film Festival. The Club is designed for children 6 years of age and younger.

To register your child please call: 203 576-7025. Space is limited to 10 children per session so call soon.

Family Film Festival – DESPICABLE ME

Thursday, May 30th
6:00 PM
Black Rock Branch

despicable meFamily Film Festival - DESPICABLE ME

In a happy suburban neighborhood surrounded by white picket fences sits a black house with a dead lawn. Unbeknownst to the neighbors, hidden deep beneath this home is a vast secret hideout. Surrounded by an army of tireless, little yellow minions, we discover Gru planning the biggest heist in the history of the world. He is going to steal the moon.

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