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Preschool Stories for ages 3-5

Monday, April 14, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Auditorium at James Blackstone Memorial Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Youth, Children (ages 0-5)
Preschool Stories:

A live, in-person storytime for children ages 3-5!  Join us for an interactive story time filled with songs, movement, books and manipulates that are age appropriate for pr...

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

Homeschool Meetup

Monday, April 14, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Conference Room 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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Tuesdays are for Twos Storytime for ages 2 to 3

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Auditorium at James Blackstone Memorial Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Youth, Children (ages 0-5)
Tuesdays are for Twos:

Children & their caregivers are invited to sign up for a program filled with singing, dancing, rhyming & stories for ages 2-3!  Each week will be something new alon...

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 15, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Auditorium at James Blackstone Memorial Library
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Youth, School Aged (grades k-4)
Event Details:

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

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Stories & Music for Babies up to 24 months

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Auditorium at James Blackstone Memorial Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Youth, Children (ages 0-5)
Stories & Music for Babies:

Babies & their caregivers are invited to sign up for a gentle storytime of rhyming, movement & song for babies just under 24 months.  Each week we will promote bond...

This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Children (ages 0-5)" group.

Stories & Music for Babies up to 24 months (class two)

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 10:45am - 11:15am
Auditorium at James Blackstone Memorial Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Youth, Children (ages 0-5)
Stories & Music for Babies:

Babies & their caregivers are invited to sign up for a gentle storytime of rhyming, movement & song for babies just under 24 months.  Each week we will promote bond...

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

Gizmo's Pawesome Guide to Mental Health

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Auditorium at James Blackstone Memorial Library
Age Group:
Youth, School Aged (grades k-4)
Event Details:

Join East Shore District Health Department staff for a read-along of Gizmo's PAWESOME Guide to Mental Health. Meet Gizmo the therapy dog and learn what to do when you're feeli...

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Video Stories for Babies up to age 5

Friday, April 18, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Auditorium at James Blackstone Memorial Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Youth, Children (ages 0-5)
Video Stories:

A storytime featuring movies, music & more! For children through age 5. We’re saving Fridays for a special event that features songs, hand rhymes, & a video story we can...

This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Family Game Day

Saturday, April 19, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Auditorium at James Blackstone Memorial Library
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Youth, Everyone
Event Details:

Drop-in event. Stop by the library for a family game day! Bring the whole family and choose from our collection of board games for a fun-filled afternoon. All ages are welcome...

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Closed for Easter Sunday

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James Blackstone Memorial Library, Virtual

The Blackstone Library will be closed in observance of Easter Sunday

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This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Children (ages 0-5)" group.

Preschool Stories for ages 3-5

Monday, April 21, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Auditorium at James Blackstone Memorial Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Youth, Children (ages 0-5)
Preschool Stories:

A live, in-person storytime for children ages 3-5!  Join us for an interactive story time filled with songs, movement, books and manipulates that are age appropriate for pr...

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 21, 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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Tuesdays are for Twos Storytime for ages 2 to 3

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Auditorium at James Blackstone Memorial Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Youth, Children (ages 0-5)
Tuesdays are for Twos:

Children & their caregivers are invited to sign up for a program filled with singing, dancing, rhyming & stories for ages 2-3!  Each week will be something new alon...

This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Children (ages 0-5)" group.

Stories & Music for Babies up to 24 months

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Auditorium at James Blackstone Memorial Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Youth, Children (ages 0-5)
Stories & Music for Babies:

Babies & their caregivers are invited to sign up for a gentle storytime of rhyming, movement & song for babies just under 24 months.  Each week we will promote bond...

This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Children (ages 0-5)" group.

Stories & Music for Babies up to 24 months (class two)

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 10:45am - 11:15am
Auditorium at James Blackstone Memorial Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Youth, Children (ages 0-5)
Stories & Music for Babies:

Babies & their caregivers are invited to sign up for a gentle storytime of rhyming, movement & song for babies just under 24 months.  Each week we will promote bond...

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

Earth Day Program: Glaciers for Grades K-4

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Auditorium at James Blackstone Memorial Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Science
Age Group:
Youth, School Aged (grades k-4)
Event Details:

The American Chemical Society New Haven Section will visit the library and present the Chemists Celebrate Earth Week 2025 theme, 'Glaciers: Hot Topic, Cool Chemistry!' We will lear...

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Video Stories for Babies up to age 5

Friday, April 25, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Auditorium at James Blackstone Memorial Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Youth, Children (ages 0-5)
Video Stories:

A storytime featuring movies, music & more! For children through age 5. We’re saving Fridays for a special event that features songs, hand rhymes, & a video story we can...

This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Children (ages 0-5)" group.

Preschool Stories for ages 3-5

Monday, April 28, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Auditorium at James Blackstone Memorial Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Youth, Children (ages 0-5)
Preschool Stories:

A live, in-person storytime for children ages 3-5!  Join us for an interactive story time filled with songs, movement, books and manipulates that are age appropriate for pr...

This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Children (ages 0-5)" group.

Tuesdays are for Twos Storytime for ages 2 to 3

Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Auditorium at James Blackstone Memorial Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Youth, Children (ages 0-5)
Tuesdays are for Twos:

Children & their caregivers are invited to sign up for a program filled with singing, dancing, rhyming & stories for ages 2-3!  Each week will be something new alon...

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 30, 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...

This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Children (ages 0-5)" group.

Stories & Music for Babies up to 24 months

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Auditorium at James Blackstone Memorial Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Youth, Children (ages 0-5)
Stories & Music for Babies:

Babies & their caregivers are invited to sign up for a gentle storytime of rhyming, movement & song for babies just under 24 months.  Each week we will promote bond...

This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Children (ages 0-5)" group.

Stories & Music for Babies up to 24 months (class two)

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 10:45am - 11:15am
Auditorium at James Blackstone Memorial Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Youth, Children (ages 0-5)
Stories & Music for Babies:

Babies & their caregivers are invited to sign up for a gentle storytime of rhyming, movement & song for babies just under 24 months.  Each week we will promote bond...

This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Children (ages 0-5)" group.

Video Stories for Babies up to age 5

Friday, May 2, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Auditorium at James Blackstone Memorial Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Youth, Children (ages 0-5)
Video Stories:

A storytime featuring movies, music & more! For children through age 5. We’re saving Fridays for a special event that features songs, hand rhymes, & a video story we can...

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 3, 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 will be Defying Gravity: Wicked Fun Gr...

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