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DnD meets on 9/13, 10/11, 11/8 from 2-4:30pm

Saturday DnD: A Teen Roleplaying Club

Saturday, October 11, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Conference Room at James Blackstone Memorial Library
Program Type:
Clubs & Discussion Groups, Gaming
Age Group:
Teens, Middle School (grades 5-8), High School (grades 9-12)
DnD:

Calling all high school and middle school students that enjoy role playing. Sign up for a once-a-month opportunity to build your experience in an ongoing Dungeon & Dragons...

Registration Open
Registration Required
Why Choose Community College? 10/21 at 6:30pm

Why Choose Community College?

Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Conference Room at James Blackstone Memorial Library
Program Type:
Talks & Lectures
Age Group:
Teens, High School (grades 9-12)

Each fall, high school college bound students begin their quest to find the perfect college to meet their dreams, needs and affordability.

Registration Open
Registration Required
TAG: Meeting on 9/18, 10/23, and 11/20 from 3:30pm to 4:30pm

Teen Advisory Group for grades 9-12

Thursday, October 23, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Auditorium at James Blackstone Memorial Library
Program Type:
Clubs & Discussion Groups
Age Group:
Teens, High School (grades 9-12)
Teen Advisory Group:

Are you a high school student who wants to make the world a better place? Do you enjoy reading, crafting & talking about the books & movies you love? Consider joining our T...

Hocus Pocus 2: 10/29 at 2pm

Snacks and a Film for all ages - Hocus Pocus 2

Wednesday, October 29, 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 for something to do on your half day? 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
Teen Volunteer Orientation: October 30 at 4-5pm

Teen Volunteer Orientation for Grades 7-12

Thursday, October 30, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Youth Services at James Blackstone Memorial Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Teens, Middle School (grades 5-8), High School (grades 9-12)

Do you need volunteer hours for school? Are you interested in volunteering at the library? Join us for an orientation to get started. For students in grades 7-12. Registration is required. 

 

Registration Open
Registration Required
For Goodness Snakes! Tuesday, November 4 @ 2 to 3pm

For Goodness Snakes! with Meigs Point Nature Center

Tuesday, November 4, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Auditorium at James Blackstone Memorial Library
Program Type:
Science, Talks & Lectures
Age Group:
Youth, Children (ages 0-5), School Aged (grades k-4), Teens, Middle School (grades 5-8), High School (grades 9-12), Everyone

Meet our native snakes. Learn what is special about each of CT’s 14 species of snakes, including habitats and natural history. Includes live snakes of course! Sponsored by the Allan Louis Loeb Foundation. 

Registration Open
Registration Required
Ultimate Pumpkin Spice Taste Test: 11/5 from 4-4:45

The Ultimate Pumpkin Spice Taste Test

Wednesday, November 5, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Auditorium at James Blackstone Memorial Library
Program Type:
Music, Arts & Culture
Age Group:
Teens, Middle School (grades 5-8), High School (grades 9-12)

Join us for the ultimate pumpkin spice taste test! We will have all kinds of pumpkin spice flavored foods to try, and will vote for our top picks.

Registration Open
Registration Required
DnD meets on 9/13, 10/11, 11/8 from 2-4:30pm

Saturday DnD: A Teen Roleplaying Club

Saturday, November 8, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Conference Room at James Blackstone Memorial Library
Program Type:
Clubs & Discussion Groups, Gaming
Age Group:
Teens, Middle School (grades 5-8), High School (grades 9-12)
DnD:

Calling all high school and middle school students that enjoy role playing. Sign up for a once-a-month opportunity to build your experience in an ongoing Dungeon & Dragons...

Registration Open
Registration Required
Book Box: Sign up by 11/10

Personalized Book Box for grades 5-12

All Day
Youth Services at James Blackstone Memorial Library
Program Type:
Music, Arts & Culture
Age Group:
Teens, Middle School (grades 5-8), High School (grades 9-12)

Register by 11/10/24 to pick up a box the week of 11/17/24

JTAG meets 9/10, 10/8, and 11/12 at 4pm

Junior Teen Advisory Group for grades 5-8

Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Auditorium at James Blackstone Memorial Library
Program Type:
Clubs & Discussion Groups
Age Group:
Teens, Middle School (grades 5-8)
Junior Teen Advisory Group:

Drop-in event. Are you an intermediate student who loves books, crafts, and making the world a better place? Consider joining our Junior Teen Advisory Group! This small counse...

Nintendo Switch: Wednesday, November 19 from 3:30-4:45

Nintendo Switch Tournament

Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:45pm
Auditorium at James Blackstone Memorial Library
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Teens, Middle School (grades 5-8), High School (grades 9-12)

Want to prove you’re the best player in town? Come to our Super Smash Bros and Mario Kart tournament to test your skills! For teens and tweens in grades 5-12.

Registration Open
Registration Required
TAG: Meeting on 9/18, 10/16, and 11/20 from 3:30pm to 4:30pm

Teen Advisory Group for grades 9-12

Thursday, November 20, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Auditorium at James Blackstone Memorial Library
Program Type:
Clubs & Discussion Groups
Age Group:
Teens, High School (grades 9-12)
Teen Advisory Group:

Are you a high school student who wants to make the world a better place? Do you enjoy reading, crafting & talking about the books & movies you love? Consider joining our T...

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

Closing

Closed for Thanksgiving

All Day
James Blackstone Memorial Library, Virtual

The Blackstone Library will be closed in observance of Thanksgiving Day

Closing
Teen Volunteer Orientation: December 3rd at 4-5pm

Teen Volunteer Orientation for Grades 7-12

Wednesday, December 3, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Youth Services at James Blackstone Memorial Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Teens, Middle School (grades 5-8), High School (grades 9-12)

Do you need volunteer hours for school? Are you interested in volunteering at the library? Join us for an orientation to get started. For students in grades 7-12. Registration is required. 

 

Registration Open
Registration Required
JTAG meets 12/10, 1/14, and 2/11 at 4pm

Junior Teen Advisory Group for grades 5-8

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Auditorium at James Blackstone Memorial Library
Program Type:
Clubs & Discussion Groups
Age Group:
Teens, Middle School (grades 5-8)
Junior Teen Advisory Group:

Drop-in event. Are you an intermediate student who loves books, crafts, and making the world a better place? Consider joining our Junior Teen Advisory Group! This small counse...

Candy Sushi: Thursday, December 11

Teen Kitchen Creations: Candy Sushi

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Auditorium at James Blackstone Memorial Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Hands-On or DIY
Age Group:
Teens, Middle School (grades 5-8), High School (grades 9-12)

Come make beautiful candy creations that look like sushi using rice krispie treats, fruit roll ups, and other delicious items!

Registration Open
Registration Required
DnD meets on 12/13, 1/10, 2/14 from 2-4:30pm

Saturday DnD: A Teen Roleplaying Club

Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Conference Room at James Blackstone Memorial Library
Program Type:
Clubs & Discussion Groups, Gaming
Age Group:
Teens, Middle School (grades 5-8), High School (grades 9-12)
DnD:

Calling all high school and middle school students that enjoy role playing. Sign up for a once-a-month opportunity to build your experience in an ongoing Dungeon & Dragons...

Registration Open
Registration Required
TAG: Meeting on 12/18, 1/15, and 2/19 from 3:30pm to 4:30pm

Teen Advisory Group for grades 9-12

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Auditorium at James Blackstone Memorial Library
Program Type:
Clubs & Discussion Groups
Age Group:
Teens, High School (grades 9-12)
Teen Advisory Group:

Are you a high school student who wants to make the world a better place? Do you enjoy reading, crafting & talking about the books & movies you love? Consider joining our T...

12/29 at 1:30pm - Snacks and a Film: Hamilton

Snacks and a Film: Hamilton

Monday, December 29, 2025 at 1:30pm - 4:00pm
Auditorium at James Blackstone Memorial Library
Program Type:
Music, Arts & Culture
Age Group:
Teens, Middle School (grades 5-8), High School (grades 9-12), Adults, Everyone

Drop-in event. Looking for something to do over the winter break? Come enjoy a movie matinee! The snacks are on us! What a great way to recharge and relax. 

Registration Open
Registration Required

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

Closing

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

Closing