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DnD meets on 6/14, 7/12, 8/9 from 2-4:30pm

Saturday DnD: A Teen Roleplaying Club

Saturday, June 14, 2025 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...

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Closed on Sundays 5/25 - 08/31

Sunday, June 15, 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
Teen Volunteer Orientation: June 18th at 4-5pm

Teen Volunteer Orientation for Grades 7-12

Wednesday, June 18, 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. 

 

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Closed for Juneteenth

All Day
James Blackstone Memorial Library, Virtual

The Blackstone Library will be closed in observance of Juneteenth National Independence Day

Closing
Video Games - 2/20 from 2-4pm

Teen Summer Kickoff: Video Game Extravaganza!

Friday, June 20, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Auditorium at James Blackstone Memorial Library
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Teens, Middle School (grades 5-8), High School (grades 9-12)

Level up your afternoon at our Video Game Day! Join us for two hours of gaming fun with Nintendo Switch systems, an Xbox Series One, and a Meta Quest VR headset, featuring a variety of age-appropriate games.

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Family Magic Show Saturday, June 21 @ 3 PM

Summer Learning Kick-Off: Magic Show with Jon Cap

Saturday, June 21, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Auditorium at James Blackstone Memorial Library
Program Type:
Music, Arts & Culture
Age Group:
Youth, Teens, Adults, Everyone

Kick off Summer Reading with an amazing magic show with local magician Jon Cap. He will be performing a series of magic tricks for all ages, and participants will even get to learn a trick or two of their own!

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Closed on Sundays 5/25 - 08/31

Sunday, June 22, 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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Summer crafternoon: 6/23, 7/7/, & 7/28 from 3-4:30pm

Teen Summer Crafternoons: Cookie Tacos

Monday, June 23, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Youth Services at James Blackstone Memorial Library
Program Type:
Hands-On or DIY
Age Group:
Teens, Middle School (grades 5-8), High School (grades 9-12)

Join us this summer for three relaxing afternoons of drop-in crafts in the teen room! Snacks and supplies will be provided from 3:00 to 4:30pm. 

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Family Bingo June 25 3:30 to 4:30

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!

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TAG: Meeting on 6/26, 7/17, and 8/21 from 3:30pm to 4:30pm

Teen Advisory Group for grades 9-12

Thursday, June 26, 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...

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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. 

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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
July 2 at 4pm: 3D Printing

3D Printing Introduction

Wednesday, July 2, 2025 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!

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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

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
Summer crafternoon: 6/23, 7/7/, & 7/28 from 3-4:30pm

Teen Summer Crafternoons: DIY Squishies

Monday, July 7, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Youth Services at James Blackstone Memorial Library
Program Type:
Hands-On or DIY
Age Group:
Teens, Middle School (grades 5-8), High School (grades 9-12)

Join us this summer for three relaxing afternoons of drop-in crafts in the teen room! Snacks and supplies will be provided from 3:00 to 4:30pm. 

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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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JTAG meets 6/11, 7/9, and 8/13 at 4pm

Junior Teen Advisory Group for grades 5-8

Wednesday, July 9, 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...

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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, 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. 

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DnD meets on 6/14, 7/12, 8/9 from 2-4:30pm

Saturday DnD: A Teen Roleplaying Club

Saturday, July 12, 2025 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
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
TAG: Meeting on 6/26, 7/17, and 8/21 from 3:30pm to 4:30pm

Teen Advisory Group for grades 9-12

Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Youth Services 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...

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Closed on Sundays 5/25 - 08/31

Sunday, July 20, 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
Author Visit with Jules Bakes Tuesday, July 22 @ 3:30 pm for ages 8 to 12

Find Your Sea Legs: Author Event with Jules Bakes

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Auditorium at James Blackstone Memorial Library
Age Group:
Youth, School Aged (grades k-4), Middle School (grades 5-8)

Find your sea legs with local author Jules Bakes! Stop by the library to hear about the making of a graphic novel. Test your origami skills with a boat craft. Book signing to follow and copies of the books will be available for purchase.

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