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, 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 Register Now 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 Closing
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. 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 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... View Details
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 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 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! Registration Open Register Now 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 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, 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 Register Now 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. 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 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. View Details
Closed for Independence Day All Day James Blackstone Memorial Library, Virtual The Blackstone Library will be closed in observance of Independence Day Closing
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, 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 View Details 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. 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 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 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. View Details
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 Register Now 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. View Details
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 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 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 Register Now 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. Closing
This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "School Aged (grades k-4)" group 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 Register Now 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. Waitlist Register Now 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 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 Register Now 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
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, 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 Register Now 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 Register Now 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 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 Register Now 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