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Preschool Stories for ages 3-5

Monday, July 29, 2024 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.

Magical Garden Writing Workshop for Grades K-4

Monday, July 29, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Auditorium at James Blackstone Memorial Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Youth, School Aged (grades k-4)
Event Details:

Join local author, Kimberly Behre Kenna, to read Jayden's Impossible Garden by Melina Mangal and then we'll create our own magical garden using art supplies complete with...

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Tuesdays are for Twos Storytime for ages 2 to 3

Tuesday, July 30, 2024 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...

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

Summer Family Take-N-Makes

Wednesday, July 31, 2024 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...

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Stories & Music for Babies up to 24 months

Wednesday, July 31, 2024 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, July 31, 2024 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 "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

Wednesday, July 31, 2024 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)
Event Details:

Let’s get crafting! Come by and make a friendship bracelet or keychain. Sponsored by the Friends of the Blackstone Library

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Video Stories for Babies up to age 5

Friday, August 2, 2024 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...

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

Ready Set Kindergarten!

Saturday, August 3, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Auditorium at James Blackstone Memorial Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Youth, Children (ages 0-5)
Event Details:

Parents and children are invited to join us for a session of fun and games designed to help ease the transition to kindergarten. During this 45 minute program we will discuss and p...

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This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Middle School (grades 5-8)" group.

Learn How To Play the Ukulele for Kids 8 & Up!

Saturday, August 3, 2024 at 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Auditorium at James Blackstone Memorial Library
Program Type:
Music, Arts & Culture
Age Group:
Youth, School Aged (grades k-4), Teens, Middle School (grades 5-8)
Event Details:

Want to try an instrument that is fun and easy to play? Join Julie Stepanek as she shows the fundamentals of ukulele playing. No experience necessary. Ukuleles provided. For kids 8...

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Preschool Stories for ages 3-5

Monday, August 5, 2024 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.

A Close Look at Coneflowers with Steward Outdoor Day School

Monday, August 5, 2024 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Auditorium at James Blackstone Memorial Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Youth, School Aged (grades k-4)
Event Details:

Investigate coneflowers with Ann Courcy, master naturalist and staff member at the Steward Outdoor Day School. Look closely at coneflowers, share your observations, then create a w...

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Tuesdays are for Twos Storytime for ages 2 to 3

Tuesday, August 6, 2024 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, August 7, 2024 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, August 7, 2024 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...

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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, August 7, 2024 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)
Event Details:

Come play a family-friendly game of Bingo! Winners will get to take home some books for prizes!

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

Read Aloud to a Therapy Dog for Grades 1 and up

Thursday, August 8, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Youth Services at James Blackstone Memorial Library
Program Type:
Book Groups
Age Group:
Youth, School Aged (grades k-4)
Event Details:

Practicing reading aloud with a therapy dog! Call 203-488-1441 x321 or email npavain@blackstonelirary.org to sign up for a 10 minute session.  Meet Colt, the spirited three...

This event is in the "Youth" group.
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Video Stories for Babies up to age 5

Friday, August 9, 2024 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, August 12, 2024 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, August 12, 2024 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)
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, August 13, 2024 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, August 14, 2024 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, August 14, 2024 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, August 16, 2024 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...