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Lego Club for Grades K-4

Monday, March 16, 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
This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "School Aged (grades k-4)" group

Migrate, Hibernate, and Adapt with Steward Outdoor Day School

Monday, March 23, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Auditorium at James Blackstone Memorial Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Youth, School Aged (grades k-4)

What do animals do when the weather gets cold? Together, we will investigate how animals manage during the winter season. Join Steward Outdoor Day School for a hands-on STEAM experience that blends science, nature, and art.

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This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Children (ages 0-5)" group
This event is in the "School Aged (grades k-4)" group

Spring Family Take-N-Makes

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 9:00am - 8:00pm
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...

This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "School Aged (grades k-4)" group

Science Saturday with Cool-ology for grades K-4

Saturday, April 4, 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 Super Slime Lab.

 

Registration Open
Registration Required

Closed for Easter Sunday

All Day
James Blackstone Memorial Library

The Blackstone Library will be closed in observance of Easter Sunday

Closing
This event is in the "School Aged (grades k-4)" group

Kid Craft: Shrinky Dinks!

Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Auditorium at James Blackstone Memorial Library
Program Type:
Hands-On or DIY, Music, Arts & Culture
Age Group:
School Aged (grades k-4)

Experience the magic of Shrinky Dinks! Draw and color a masterpiece then watch it shrink when heated up. Turn your your creation into a keychain! Grades K to 4. 

Registration Open
Registration Required
This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "School Aged (grades k-4)" group

Tissue Paper Suncatchers for Grades 2-5

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Auditorium at James Blackstone Memorial Library
Program Type:
Hands-On or DIY, Music, Arts & Culture
Age Group:
Youth, School Aged (grades k-4)

Join us for an afternoon of crafting! Make a colorful tissue paper collage to turn into a suncatcher. When we're done, hang it anywhere the sun shines to enjoy! Grades 2 through 5. Sponsored by the Friends of the Blackstone Library.

Registration Open
Registration Required
This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "School Aged (grades k-4)" group

Read Aloud to a Therapy Dog for Grades 1 and up

Thursday, April 9, 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.

This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "School Aged (grades k-4)" group

Homeschool Meetup

Monday, April 13, 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
This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "School Aged (grades k-4)" group

Mario Kart at the Library for Grades K-4

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Auditorium at James Blackstone Memorial Library
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Youth, School Aged (grades k-4)

Come to the library and play some Mario Kart! Race to see who will reach the finish line the fastest. 

Registration Open
Registration Required
This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "School Aged (grades k-4)" group

Lego Club for Grades K-4

Monday, April 20, 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
This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Children (ages 0-5)" group
This event is in the "School Aged (grades k-4)" group

Spring Family Take-N-Makes

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 9:00am - 8:00pm
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...

This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "School Aged (grades k-4)" group

Science Saturday with Cool-ology for grades K-4

Saturday, May 2, 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 Mindcraft Biomes Lab

 

Registration Open
Registration Required
This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "School Aged (grades k-4)" group

Homeschool Meetup

Monday, May 11, 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
This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "School Aged (grades k-4)" group

All About Trains with CT rail

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Auditorium at James Blackstone Memorial Library
Program Type:
Talks & Lectures
Age Group:
Youth, School Aged (grades k-4)

All About Trains is an educational program to introduce kids, K-5, to the fun and excitement of train travel! Kids learn about rail safety and the many ways that trains are good for us.

This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "School Aged (grades k-4)" group

Read Aloud to a Therapy Dog for Grades 1 and up

Thursday, May 14, 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.

This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "School Aged (grades k-4)" group

Lego Club for Grades K-4

Monday, May 18, 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
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This event is in the "Children (ages 0-5)" group
This event is in the "School Aged (grades k-4)" group
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This event is in the "High School (grades 9-12)" group
This event is in the "Everyone" group

Snacks and a Film for all ages - Zootopia 2

Wednesday, May 20, 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 showing of Zootopia 2 (2025). The snacks are on us! Rated PG. Run time 108 minutes. 

 

Registration Open
Registration Required

Closed on Sundays 5/24 - 09/06

Sunday, May 24, 2026 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
James Blackstone Memorial Library, Virtual

The library will be closed on Sundays from May 24 through September 6.

Closing

Closed for Memorial Day

All Day
James Blackstone Memorial Library

The Blackstone Library will be closed in observance of Memorial Day

Closing
This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Children (ages 0-5)" group
This event is in the "School Aged (grades k-4)" group

Spring Family Take-N-Makes

Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 9:00am - 8:00pm
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...

Closed on Sundays 5/24 - 09/06

Sunday, May 31, 2026 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
James Blackstone Memorial Library, Virtual

The library will be closed on Sundays from May 24 through September 6.

Closing

Closed on Sundays 5/24 - 09/06

Sunday, June 7, 2026 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
James Blackstone Memorial Library, Virtual

The library will be closed on Sundays from May 24 through September 6.

Closing