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Paint Your Pet

Tuesday, July 29, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Auditorium at James Blackstone Memorial Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Hands-On or DIY, Music, Arts & Culture
Age Group:
Youth, School Aged (grades k-4)

Create a portrait of your family pet with watercolor artist Nancy Roman. No experience necessary. For ages 8 to 11

Registration Open
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

Summer Family Take-N-Makes

Wednesday, July 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 "School Aged (grades k-4)" group

Science Saturday with Cool-ology for grades K-4

Saturday, August 2, 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. The theme for this month is Minute To Win It Physics.

Registration Open
Registration Required

Closed on Sundays 5/25 - 08/31

Sunday, August 3, 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 "Youth" group
This event is in the "School Aged (grades k-4)" group

Picnic Capers with the Connecticut Science Center for Grades K-2

Monday, August 4, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:15pm
Auditorium at James Blackstone Memorial Library
Age Group:
Youth, School Aged (grades k-4)

“Who ruined the picnic?” Work together to analyze evidence from a crime scene. Use the evidence to narrow down the animal suspects and discover the culprit behind the destroyed lunch! For grades K-2

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Registration Required
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Friday Snacks and a Film for all ages

Friday, August 8, 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, August 10, 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 "Youth" group
This event is in the "School Aged (grades k-4)" group

Homeschool Meetup

Monday, August 11, 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)

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

Beads, Bracelets and Keychains for grades 3-6

Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Auditorium at James Blackstone Memorial Library
Program Type:
Hands-On or DIY, Music, Arts & Culture
Age Group:
School Aged (grades k-4), Middle School (grades 5-8)

Let’s get crafting! Come by and make a friendship bracelet or keychain. We have beads, embroidery thread, and rainbow loom supplies! The possibilities are endless!

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, August 14, 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.

Closed on Sundays 5/25 - 08/31

Sunday, August 17, 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 "School Aged (grades k-4)" group

Lego Club for Grades K-4

Monday, August 18, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Conference Room 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.

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Registration Required
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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, August 22, 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, August 24, 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 "Youth" group
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Summer Family Take-N-Makes

Wednesday, August 27, 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...

Closed on Sundays 5/25 - 08/31

Sunday, August 31, 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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Closed for Labor Day

All Day
James Blackstone Memorial Library, Virtual

The Blackstone Library will be closed in observance of Labor Day

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Closing at 5:00 PM

Wednesday, November 26, 2025 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm
James Blackstone Memorial Library, Virtual

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

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Closed for Thanksgiving

All Day
James Blackstone Memorial Library, Virtual

The Blackstone Library will be closed in observance of Thanksgiving Day

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Closing at 5:00 PM

Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm
James Blackstone Memorial Library, Virtual

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

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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

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