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First Friday Book Discussion

Friday, December 6, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Book Groups
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Enjoy discussing a great book with your neighbors! Download In the Time of the Butterflies by Julia Alvarez on Hoopla (free with your Blackstone Library card), then meet up with us...

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Introduction to Classical Latin

Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Conference Room at James Blackstone Memorial Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Class will meet in person Saturday mornings from 11 a.m. to noon beginning Saturday, September 7, 2024.The study of Latin exercises memory, increases English vocabulary, and broade...

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Poetry Cafe

Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Clubs & Discussion Groups
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

We are a fun, friendly group who love poetry. Each week, we select a poet - from modern to classic, humorous to serious - to read aloud followed by a lively group discussion. We al...

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Fireside Chats with Local Authors: Yii-Jan Lin

Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Reading Room at James Blackstone Memorial Library
Program Type:
Music, Arts & Culture, Talks & Lectures
Age Group:
Adults, Everyone
Event Details:

Join us for readings and discussions with local authors in front of the fireplace in our Reading Room!This week we will be joined by local author Yii-Jan Lin, author of Immigration...

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Musical Arts Society Presents: Reed Tetzloff

Sunday, December 8, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Auditorium at James Blackstone Memorial Library
Program Type:
Music, Arts & Culture
Age Group:
Adults, Everyone
Event Details:

Join us for a musical afternoon presented by the Musical Arts Society, featuring pianist Reed Tetzloff, who will explore humor and tragedy through works of four great Viennese mast...

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

Preschool Stories for ages 3-5

Monday, December 9, 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...

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

Homeschool Meetup

Monday, December 9, 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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Exploring Our Grief Journey

Monday, December 9, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Lucy Hammer Room at James Blackstone Memorial Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Clubs & Discussion Groups
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Exploring Our Grief Journey: A Grief Support Group An open peer support group led by AccentCare Bereavement Volunteer Cheryl Cole and centered around the legacy of your loved on...

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

Music Together Sing Along for ages 0 to 5

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Auditorium at James Blackstone Memorial Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Youth, Children (ages 0-5)
Event Details:

Start the winter off with music with your little ones. Music Together® will be coming to the Library to do a Singalong event. Wiggling, singing, and laughing with your child is so ...

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

Music Together Sing Along for ages 0 to 5 (class two)

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Auditorium at James Blackstone Memorial Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Youth, Children (ages 0-5)
Event Details:

Start the winter off with music with your little ones. Music Together® will be coming to the Library to do a Singalong event. Wiggling, singing, and laughing with your child is so ...

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Tech Help Tuesday

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Lucy Hammer Room at James Blackstone Memorial Library
Program Type:
Technology Training
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Confused about your new iPhone or iPad? Need help formatting a Word document? Drop in to the library between 11am & 12pm to get a tech question answered. First come, first serv...

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State of Connecticut Department of Revenue Services Tax Assistance

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 11:00am - 3:00pm
Rotunda at James Blackstone Memorial Library
Program Type:
Talks & Lectures
Age Group:
Adults, Everyone
Event Details:

Do you have questions about your Connecticut taxes? Come meet members of the Connecticut Department of Revenue Services’ Outreach and Education team to find all of the information ...

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

Stories & Music for Babies up to 24 months

Wednesday, December 11, 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...

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

Wednesday, December 11, 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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East Shore District Health Department Harm Reduction and Health Information

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Rotunda at James Blackstone Memorial Library
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

John Marquis, ESDHD’s Harm Reduction Navigator, will be in our rotunda every Wednesday to help support you with any questions and concerns you may have related to harm reduction an...

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

Graham Cracker Decorating for Grades 1 and up

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Auditorium at James Blackstone Memorial Library
Program Type:
Hands-On or DIY
Age Group:
Youth, School Aged (grades k-4)
Event Details:

Let’s make a yummy treat! Come decorate a graham cracker with your favorite candy. Enjoy a delicious cup of hot chocolate while you decorate! Sponsored by the Friends of the Blacks...

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Classical Latin Three

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Latin III  will begin with a review of chapters 28-40 of Ecce Romani II. At the completion of all 27 chapters of  the text, the group will move on to translating and disc...

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Blackstone Fiber Art Community

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Conference Room at James Blackstone Memorial Library
Program Type:
Clubs & Discussion Groups, Hands-On or DIY
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us for a weekly fiber art group. All experience levels in knitting, crochet, spinning, weaving, sewing, felting, embroidery, and all fiber art forms are welcome! Drop in any t...

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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, December 12, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Youth Services at James Blackstone Memorial Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
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@blackstonelibrary.org to sign up for a 10 minute session.  Meet Colt, the spirited thre...

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What Matters to You: A Community Conversation

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Auditorium at James Blackstone Memorial Library
Program Type:
Talks & Lectures
Age Group:
Adults, Everyone
Event Details:

Come join a monthly open forum and lively conversation on controversial topics that matter to the community and to you! These monthly conversations are a safe place without judgmen...

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

Video Stories for Babies up to age 5

Friday, December 13, 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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Second Friday Adult Game Night

Friday, December 13, 2024 at 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Auditorium at James Blackstone Memorial Library
Program Type:
Clubs & Discussion Groups, Gaming
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us for game night! We’ll be playing all types of board games, from fast-paced, hilarious party games to highly strategic, thinky games that will leave your head spinning! Seco...

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Blackstone Library Tour

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Rotunda at James Blackstone Memorial Library
Program Type:
Talks & Lectures
Age Group:
Everyone
Blackstone Library Tour:

Take a tour of the Blackstone, learn historical tidbits, and get an insider’s look into a day in the life of a Blackstone Library employee. Tour meets in the Rotunda by the Referen...

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Introduction to Classical Latin

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Conference Room at James Blackstone Memorial Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Class will meet in person Saturday mornings from 11 a.m. to noon beginning Saturday, September 7, 2024.The study of Latin exercises memory, increases English vocabulary, and broade...