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, 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 Register Now 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. Full View Details 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, 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... View Details
Staff inservice training Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 9:00am - 1:00pm James Blackstone Memorial Library 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, 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 Register Now 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 Register Now 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 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, 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. View Details
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 Register Now 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 Register Now 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 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 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... View Details
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 Register Now 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 Register Now 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. View Details
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. View Details
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 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 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 Register Now 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... View Details
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