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Fall Take and Makes

Fall Family Take-N-Makes

Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at 9:00am - 5:00pm
Craft Room/Library of Things 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 5:00pm

Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm
James Blackstone Memorial Library, Virtual

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

Closing

Closed for Thanksgiving

All Day
James Blackstone Memorial Library, Virtual

The Blackstone Library will be closed in observance of Thanksgiving Day

Closing
LEGO Club for grades K-4

Lego Club for Grades K-4

Monday, December 2, 2024 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)
Event Details:

What can you build? Dig into the library’s collection of LEGO bricks and test your engineering skills with some building prompts. When you're done, put your creation on display in ...

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Homeschool Meetup: Owl Prowl - Monday, 12/9 at 2-3pm

Homeschool Meetup

Monday, December 9, 2024 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)
Event Details:

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

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Graham Cracker Decorating Wednesday, December 11 at 2:30 to 3:30

Graham Cracker Decorating for Grades 1 and up

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Auditorium at James Blackstone Memorial Library
Program Type:
Hands-On or DIY
Age Group:
Youth, School Aged (grades k-4)
Event Details:

Let’s make a yummy treat! Come decorate a graham cracker with your favorite candy. Enjoy a delicious cup of hot chocolate while you decorate! Sponsored by the Friends of the Blacks...

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Read Aloud to a Therapy Dog Thursdays at 6pm

Read Aloud to a Therapy Dog for Grades 1 and up

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Youth Services at James Blackstone Memorial Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Youth, School Aged (grades k-4)
Event Details:

Practicing reading aloud with a therapy dog! Call 203-488-1441 x321 or email npavain@blackstonelibrary.org to sign up for a 10 minute session.  Meet Colt, the spirited thre...

Winter Kids Take n Makes All Ages Every Month

Winter Family Take-N-Makes

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 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...

Inside Out: Monday, December 20 at 2pm

Snacks and a Film: Inside Out 2 (2024) for all ages

Friday, December 20, 2024 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
Event Details:

Drop-in event. Looking for something to do over winter break? Bring the whole family to a showing of Inside Out 2 (2024). The snacks are on us! What a great way to recharge and rel...

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Closing at 5:00pm

Tuesday, December 31, 2024 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
Science Saturdays with Cool-ology!

Science Saturday with Cool-ology for grades K-4

Saturday, January 4, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Auditorium at James Blackstone Memorial Library
Program Type:
Science
Age Group:
Youth, School Aged (grades k-4)
Event Details:

Join us for a SCIENCE FILLED LAB provided by Cool-ology, a hands-on STEAM centered program that believes in learning by doing. The topic for January is Animals In Winter:...

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LEGO Club for grades K-4

Lego Club for Grades K-4

Monday, January 6, 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)
Event Details:

What can you build? Dig into the library’s collection of LEGO bricks and test your engineering skills with some building prompts. When you're done, put your creation on display in ...

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Read Aloud to a Therapy Dog Thursdays at 6pm

Read Aloud to a Therapy Dog for Grades 1 and up

Thursday, January 9, 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)
Event Details:

Practicing reading aloud with a therapy dog! Call 203-488-1441 x321 or email npavain@blackstonelibrary.org to sign up for a 10 minute session.  Meet Colt, the spirited thre...

Homeschool meetup meets 12/9, 1/13, and 2/10 from 2-3pm

Homeschool Meetup

Monday, January 13, 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)
Event Details:

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

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Winter Kids Take n Makes All Ages Every Month

Winter Family Take-N-Makes

Wednesday, January 29, 2025 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...

Take your Child to the Library Day on Saturday February 1

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)
Event Details:

February 1 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 1, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Auditorium at James Blackstone Memorial Library
Program Type:
Science
Age Group:
Youth, School Aged (grades k-4)
Event Details:

Join us for a SCIENCE FILLED LAB provided by Cool-ology, a hands-on STEAM centered program that believes in learning by doing. The topic for February is Leonardo's STEAM Chall...

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LEGO Club for grades K-4

Lego Club for Grades K-4

Monday, February 3, 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)
Event Details:

What can you build? Dig into the library’s collection of LEGO bricks and test your engineering skills with some building prompts. When you're done, put your creation on display in ...

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Valentine Slime

Valentine Slime for Grades 2-5

Wednesday, February 5, 2025 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)
Event Details:

Why celebrate Valentine’s Day with flowers and chocolate when you can celebrate with slime? Stop by the Youth Services Department and make a gooey gift!

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Homeschool meetup meets 12/9, 1/13, and 2/10 from 2-3pm

Homeschool Meetup

Monday, February 10, 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)
Event Details:

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

Registration Open
Registration
Read Aloud to a Therapy Dog Thursdays at 6pm

Read Aloud to a Therapy Dog for Grades 1 and up

Thursday, February 13, 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)
Event Details:

Practicing reading aloud with a therapy dog! Call 203-488-1441 x321 or email npavain@blackstonelibrary.org to sign up for a 10 minute session.  Meet Colt, the spirited thre...