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Could Roxi be a bird? Saturday, December 6 at 2pm

"Could Roxi be a Bird?" Puppet Show with New Haven Bird Club

Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Auditorium at James Blackstone Memorial Library
Program Type:
Music, Arts & Culture, Science, Storytimes
Age Group:
Youth, Children (ages 0-5), School Aged (grades k-4)

Join Roxi Fox as she sets out on a hilarious and heartwarming journey to become a bird. Along the way, she'll meet some feathered friends and learn what makes them so special.

Registration Open
Registration Required
Homeschool meetup meets 12/8, 1/12, and 2/9 from 2-3pm

Homeschool Meetup

Monday, December 8, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Auditorium at James Blackstone Memorial Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Music, Arts & Culture, Science
Age Group:
Youth, School Aged (grades k-4)

A meetup for homeschool families to socialize and share resources. Every month we will learn about a new topic, do an educational activity, and learn about some of the services the library provides.

Registration Open
Registration Required
Read Aloud to a Therapy Dog Thursdays at 6pm for grades 1 to 4

Read Aloud to a Therapy Dog for Grades 1 and up

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Youth Services at James Blackstone Memorial Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Youth, School Aged (grades k-4)

Grab your favorite book and join Oscar for a reading adventure! Practice reading aloud to Oscar, a therapy dog who loves spending time with kids like you.

LEGO Club for grades K-4

Lego Club for Grades K-4

Monday, December 15, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Auditorium at James Blackstone Memorial Library
Program Type:
Hands-On or DIY
Age Group:
Youth, School Aged (grades k-4)

What can you build? Dig into the library’s collection of LEGO bricks and test your engineering skills with some building prompts.

Registration Open
Registration Required
Cookie Decorating and Hot Chocolate Wednesday, December 17 4-4:45

Kids Cookie Decorating

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Auditorium at James Blackstone Memorial Library
Program Type:
Hands-On or DIY
Age Group:
Youth, School Aged (grades k-4)

Let’s make a yummy treat! Come decorate a cookie with your favorite candy. Enjoy a delicious cup of hot chocolate while you decorate!

Waitlist
Registration Required
Winter Take n Makes: A new interactive kit every month for all ages

Winter Family Take-N-Makes

Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 9:00am - 5:00pm
Youth Services at James Blackstone Memorial Library
Program Type:
Hands-On or DIY
Age Group:
Youth, Children (ages 0-5), School Aged (grades k-4)
Take-N-Makes:

Drop-in event. Looking for something fun to do - how about dropping by the library to grab an interactive kit that you can complete with your family and/or friends? Each month...

Closing at 5:00 PM

Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm
James Blackstone Memorial Library, Virtual

The Blackstone Library will be closing early at 5:00pm

Closing

Closed for New Year's Day

All Day
James Blackstone Memorial Library, Virtual

The Blackstone Library will be closed in observance of New Year's Day

Closing
Snacks and a Film Friday, January 2 2:00pm–4:00pm How to train your dragon (2025)

Snacks and a Film for all ages - How to Train Your Dragon (2025)

Friday, January 2, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Auditorium at James Blackstone Memorial Library
Program Type:
Music, Arts & Culture
Age Group:
Youth, Children (ages 0-5), School Aged (grades k-4), Teens, Middle School (grades 5-8), High School (grades 9-12), Everyone

Drop-in event. Looking for something to do on your half day? Bring the whole family to a movie matinee! The snacks are on us! What a great way to recharge and relax. 

Registration Open
Registration Required
Read Aloud to a Therapy Dog Thursdays at 6pm for grades 1 to 4

Read Aloud to a Therapy Dog for Grades 1 and up

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Youth Services at James Blackstone Memorial Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Youth, School Aged (grades k-4)

Grab your favorite book and join Oscar for a reading adventure! Practice reading aloud to Oscar, a therapy dog who loves spending time with kids like you.

Homeschool meetup meets 12/8, 1/12, and 2/9 from 2-3pm

Homeschool Meetup

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Auditorium at James Blackstone Memorial Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Music, Arts & Culture, Science
Age Group:
Youth, School Aged (grades k-4)

A meetup for homeschool families to socialize and share resources. Every month we will learn about a new topic, do an educational activity, and learn about some of the services the library provides.

Registration Open
Registration Required
Build a Bridge Stem Challenge Thursday, January 15 from 4 to 4:45 for Grades K to 4

STEM Challenge: Build A Bridge

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Auditorium at James Blackstone Memorial Library
Program Type:
Science
Age Group:
Youth, School Aged (grades k-4)

Join us for a STEM activity where we design and test bridges. Construct a bridge and learn what it takes to make it strong. Put your engineering skills to the test with this hands-on challenge! For grades K-4.

 

Registration Open
Registration Required
Python Class: January 22 from 3:30-4:30pm

Python Coding Lesson for ages 10-13

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Auditorium at James Blackstone Memorial Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Youth, School Aged (grades k-4), Teens, Middle School (grades 5-8)

Come learn to code with Python! This workshop will be led by the Coder school. For ages 10-13. No experience required. 

Registration Open
Registration Required
Minecraft coding on January 22 from 4:30-5:30pm

Minecraft Coding Lesson for ages 8-10

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Auditorium at James Blackstone Memorial Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
School Aged (grades k-4)

Calling all Minecraft lovers! Come learn to code using block coding in Minecraft Education Edition. We will code the sheep to run from the wolves or save the polar bears in the arctic. Maybe we will use some TNT.

Registration Open
Registration Required
LEGO Club for grades K-4

Lego Club for Grades K-4

Monday, January 26, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Auditorium at James Blackstone Memorial Library
Program Type:
Hands-On or DIY
Age Group:
Youth, School Aged (grades k-4)

What can you build? Dig into the library’s collection of LEGO bricks and test your engineering skills with some building prompts.

Registration Open
Registration Required
Winter Take n Makes: A new interactive kit every month for all ages

Winter Family Take-N-Makes

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 9:00am - 5:00pm
Youth Services at James Blackstone Memorial Library
Program Type:
Hands-On or DIY
Age Group:
Youth, Children (ages 0-5), School Aged (grades k-4)
Take-N-Makes:

Drop-in event. Looking for something fun to do - how about dropping by the library to grab an interactive kit that you can complete with your family and/or friends? Each month...

Take your Child to the Library Day Saturday, February 7, All day, All Ages

Take your Child to the Library Day

All Day
Youth Services at James Blackstone Memorial Library
Program Type:
Hands-On or DIY
Age Group:
Youth, Children (ages 0-5), School Aged (grades k-4)

February 7 is Take your Child to the Library Day! Come check out everything the library has to offer. While you’re here, stop by the Youth Services Department and make a button pin!

Science Saturdays with Cool-ology!

Science Saturday with Cool-ology for grades K-4

Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Auditorium at James Blackstone Memorial Library
Program Type:
Science
Age Group:
Youth, School Aged (grades k-4)

Join us for a SCIENCE FILLED LAB provided by Cool-ology, a hands-on STEAM centered program that believes in learning by doing. The theme for this month is Owl Adventures.

Registration Open
Registration Required
Homeschool meetup meets 12/8, 1/12, and 2/9 from 2-3pm

Homeschool Meetup

Monday, February 9, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Auditorium at James Blackstone Memorial Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Music, Arts & Culture, Science
Age Group:
Youth, School Aged (grades k-4)

A meetup for homeschool families to socialize and share resources. Every month we will learn about a new topic, do an educational activity, and learn about some of the services the library provides.

Registration Open
Registration Required
Valentine Candy Slime for Grades 2-5 Tuesday, February 10 4:00pm–4:45pm

Valentine Candy Slime for Grades 2-5

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Auditorium at James Blackstone Memorial Library
Program Type:
Hands-On or DIY, Science
Age Group:
Youth, School Aged (grades k-4)

What better way to celebrate valentines day than with candy…candy slime! Stop by the Youth Services Department and make a gooey gift!

Registration Open
Registration Required
Read Aloud to a Therapy Dog Thursdays at 6pm for grades 1 to 4

Read Aloud to a Therapy Dog for Grades 1 and up

Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Youth Services at James Blackstone Memorial Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Youth, School Aged (grades k-4)

Grab your favorite book and join Oscar for a reading adventure! Practice reading aloud to Oscar, a therapy dog who loves spending time with kids like you.