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Teen Volunteer Orientation: Thursday, 29 at 4-5pm

Teen Volunteer Orientation for Grades 7-12

Thursday, January 29, 2026 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
Snowman Cookies: Wednesday, February 4

Teen Kitchen Creations: Melting Snowman Cookies

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Auditorium at James Blackstone Memorial Library
Program Type:
Hands-On or DIY
Age Group:
Teens, Middle School (grades 5-8), High School (grades 9-12)

Come make cute decorated cookies that look like melting snowmen! Space is limited, sign up is required for this event. Sponsored by the Friends of Blackstone Library.

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

Junior Teen Advisory Group for grades 5-8

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 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...

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

Saturday DnD: A Teen Roleplaying Club

Saturday, February 14, 2026 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
Nintendo Switch: Wednesday, February 18 from 3:30-4:45

Nintendo Switch Tournament

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 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 12/18, 1/15, and 2/19 from 3:30pm to 4:30pm

Teen Advisory Group for grades 9-12

Thursday, February 19, 2026 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...

Teen Volunteer Orientation: Wednesday, March 4 at 4pm

Teen Volunteer Orientation for Grades 7-12

Wednesday, March 4, 2026 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
Pizza and Board Games: 3/10, 4/14, 5/12 from 5:30-6:30pm

Pizza and Board Games

Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Auditorium at James Blackstone Memorial Library
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Teens, Middle School (grades 5-8), High School (grades 9-12)

Gaming as a group sounds good to me! Join us for a board game event for teens. We will play a series of party games filled with cooperation, strategy & fun.

Registration Open
Registration Required
DnD meets on 3/14, 4/11, 5/9 from 2-4:30pm

Saturday DnD: A Teen Roleplaying Club

Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Auditorium 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 3/19, 4/16, and 5/21 from 3:30pm to 4:30pm

Teen Advisory Group for grades 9-12

Thursday, March 19, 2026 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...

DIY Mini Library in a Tin

DIY Mini Library in a Tin

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 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 join us for a relaxing afternoon of crafting!

Registration Open
Registration Required
Teen Volunteer Orientation: Thursday, April 2 at 4pm

Teen Volunteer Orientation for Grades 7-12

Thursday, April 2, 2026 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

Closed for Easter Sunday

All Day
James Blackstone Memorial Library

The Blackstone Library will be closed in observance of Easter Sunday

Closing
Teen Book Box: Sign up by 4/6

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 4/6 to pick up a box the week of 4/13/26

DnD meets on 3/14, 4/11, 5/9 from 2-4:30pm

Saturday DnD: A Teen Roleplaying Club

Saturday, April 11, 2026 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
Pizza and Board Games: 3/10, 4/14, 5/12 from 5:30-6:30pm

Pizza and Board Games

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Auditorium at James Blackstone Memorial Library
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Teens, Middle School (grades 5-8), High School (grades 9-12)

Gaming as a group sounds good to me! Join us for a board game event for teens. We will play a series of party games filled with cooperation, strategy & fun.

Registration Open
Registration Required
Homemade Pasta: Wednesday, April 15 from 3:00-4:30

Food Explorers: Homemade Pasta

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Auditorium at James Blackstone Memorial Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Teens, Middle School (grades 5-8), High School (grades 9-12)

Join Food Explorers and learn how to make homemade pasta! You’ll be making your own individual pasta dough and learn how to mix, knead, roll and cut your pasta into fettuccine noodles. This recipe will be paired with marinara sauce.

Registration Open
Registration Required
Teen Job Fair - April 16 at 2-3pm

Teen Job Fair

Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Auditorium at James Blackstone Memorial Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Teens, High School (grades 9-12)

Drop-in event. Are you a teen searching for a job? Come to the Teen Job Fair on Thursday, April 16 from 2:00-3:00pm to meet with local employers who hire teens.

TAG: Meeting on 3/19, 4/16, and 5/21 from 3:30pm to 4:30pm

Teen Advisory Group for grades 9-12

Thursday, April 16, 2026 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...

April 22 at 4pm: 3D Printing

3D Printing Introduction

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Youth Services at James Blackstone Memorial Library
Program Type:
Hands-On or DIY, Technology Training
Age Group:
Teens, Middle School (grades 5-8), High School (grades 9-12)

Visit the Youth Services department to learn how to design your own 3D files and learn more about our 3D printer. ​During this informal hour we will get you started learning 3D design software and demonstrate our 3D printers!

Registration Open
Registration Required
The Ultimate Oreo Taste Test

The Ultimate Oreo Taste Test

Monday, May 4, 2026 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 Oreo taste test. We will do a blind taste test of as many Oreo varieties we can find and decide on our favorites.

Registration Open
Registration Required
Teen Volunteer Orientation: Tuesday, May 5 at 5:30pm

Teen Volunteer Orientation for Grades 7-12

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
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