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Lego Club for Grades K-4

Monday, June 16, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
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. When you're done, put your creation on display in the Youth Services Department.

Registration Open
Registration Required

Closed for Juneteenth

All Day
James Blackstone Memorial Library, Virtual

The Blackstone Library will be closed in observance of Juneteenth National Independence Day

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Closed on Sundays 5/25 - 08/31

Sunday, June 22, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
James Blackstone Memorial Library, Virtual

The library will be closed on Sundays from May 25 through August 31.

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Summer Family Take-N-Makes

Wednesday, June 25, 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...

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Family Bingo for all ages

Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Auditorium at James Blackstone Memorial Library
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Youth, Children (ages 0-5), School Aged (grades k-4), Teens, Middle School (grades 5-8), High School (grades 9-12)

Come play a family-friendly game of Bingo! Winners will get to take home some books for prizes!

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Registration Required
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Friday Snacks and a Film for all ages

Friday, June 27, 2025 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 to get out of the summer heat? 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

Closed on Sundays 5/25 - 08/31

Sunday, June 29, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
James Blackstone Memorial Library, Virtual

The library will be closed on Sundays from May 25 through August 31.

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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

Sand Art ages 3 and up

Monday, June 30, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Library Lawn at James Blackstone Memorial Library
Age Group:
Youth, Children (ages 0-5), School Aged (grades k-4)

Drop-in event. Stop by and make a colorful sand art project! The event will take place outside, weather permitting.

Closed for Independence Day

All Day
James Blackstone Memorial Library, Virtual

The Blackstone Library will be closed in observance of Independence Day

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

Science Saturday with Cool-ology for grades K-4

Saturday, July 5, 2025 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. This month's theme is Avian Adventures! Spread your wings and discover the fascinating world of birds!

Full
Registration Required

Closed on Sundays 5/25 - 08/31

Sunday, July 6, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
James Blackstone Memorial Library, Virtual

The library will be closed on Sundays from May 25 through August 31.

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Decorate a Kindness Shell for Ages 3 and up

All Day
Youth Services 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)

Drop-in event. Spread some kindness! Community members of all ages are welcomed to decorate shells with uplifting messages and designs.

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

Backstage at the Ballet for ages 5-10

Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Auditorium at James Blackstone Memorial Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Music, Arts & Culture
Age Group:
Youth, School Aged (grades k-4)

Join dancers from the Connecticut Ballet to learn all about what it takes to be a professional ballet dancer. In this interactive session we'll read a ballet storybook, get to ask the dancers questions, and even try a movement or two!

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, July 10, 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.

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Friday Snacks and a Film for all ages

Friday, July 11, 2025 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 to get out of the summer heat? 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

Closed on Sundays 5/25 - 08/31

Sunday, July 13, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
James Blackstone Memorial Library, Virtual

The library will be closed on Sundays from May 25 through August 31.

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Homeschool Meetup

Monday, July 14, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Lucy Hammer Room 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

Food Explorers: Strawberry Lemonade Pies!

Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Auditorium at James Blackstone Memorial Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Youth, School Aged (grades k-4)

Join Food Explorers for a delightful dessert class where you'll learn to make a refreshing Strawberry Lemonade Pie! This no-bake treat combines the perfect balance of sweet strawberries and tangy lemon in a graham cracker crust.

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Registration Required
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Party with a Snow Princess

Saturday, July 19, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Youth Services at James Blackstone Memorial Library
Age Group:
Youth, Children (ages 0-5), School Aged (grades k-4)

Come to the library to party with a princess! We will have a sing along, storytime and craft with a Snow Princess. For ages 3 and up.

Registration Open
Registration Required

Closed on Sundays 5/25 - 08/31

Sunday, July 20, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
James Blackstone Memorial Library, Virtual

The library will be closed on Sundays from May 25 through August 31.

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

Lego Club for Grades K-4

Monday, July 21, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
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. When you're done, put your creation on display in the Youth Services Department.

Registration Open
Registration Required
This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "School Aged (grades k-4)" group
This event is in the "Middle School (grades 5-8)" group

Find Your Sea Legs: Author Event with Jules Bakes

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Auditorium at James Blackstone Memorial Library
Age Group:
Youth, School Aged (grades k-4), Middle School (grades 5-8)

Find your sea legs with local author Jules Bakes! Stop by the library to hear about the making of a graphic novel. Test your origami skills with a boat craft. Book signing to follow and copies of the books will be available for purchase.

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
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Middle School (grades 5-8)" group
This event is in the "High School (grades 9-12)" group
This event is in the "Everyone" group

Friday Snacks and a Film for all ages

Friday, July 25, 2025 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 to get out of the summer heat? 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

Closed on Sundays 5/25 - 08/31

Sunday, July 27, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
James Blackstone Memorial Library, Virtual

The library will be closed on Sundays from May 25 through August 31.

Closing