Event List

Stories & Music for Babies up to 24 months (class two)

Wednesday, June 25, 2025 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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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

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Registration Required

Video Stories for Babies up to age 5

Friday, June 27, 2025 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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Friday Snacks and Film for all ages at 2pm on Second and Fourth Fridays

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

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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

Preschool Stories for ages 3-5

Monday, June 30, 2025 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...

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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.

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Tuesdays are for Twos Storytime for ages 3 to 5

Tuesdays are for Twos Storytime for ages 2 to 3

Tuesday, July 1, 2025 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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Stories & Music for Babies up to 24 months

Wednesday, July 2, 2025 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...

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Stories & Music for Babies up to 24 months (class two)

Wednesday, July 2, 2025 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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Closed for Independence Day

All Day

James Blackstone Memorial Library, Virtual

The Blackstone Library will be closed in observance of Independence Day

Closing

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!

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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

Preschool Stories for ages 3-5

Monday, July 7, 2025 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...

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Decorate a Kindness Shell Tuesday, July 8 Ages 3 and up

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.

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Tuesdays are for Twos Storytime for ages 2 to 3

Tuesday, July 8, 2025 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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Stories & Music for Babies up to 24 months

Wednesday, July 9, 2025 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...

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Stories & Music for Babies up to 24 months (class two)

Wednesday, July 9, 2025 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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Backstage at the ballet: 7/10 from 1-2pm

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

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Registration Required

Read Aloud to a Therapy Dog Thursdays at 6pm for grades 1 to 4

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.

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Video Stories for Babies up to age 5

Friday, July 11, 2025 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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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

Preschool Stories for ages 3-5

Monday, July 14, 2025 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...

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