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"Rod Serling: Submitted for your approval" Artist Gallery Display for May and June

"Rod Serling: Submitted for your approval" Artist Gallery

All Day 5/1 - 6/30
Art Exhibit Second Floor at James Blackstone Memorial Library
Program Type:
Music, Arts & Culture
Age Group:
Everyone

Blackstone Artists Circle Gallery Reception. This artwork will be on display in the upper rotunda gallery for May & June.

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Amy J. Barry (left) author of A Cat All His Own and Haley Grunloh (right) The book’s illustrator will give a talk on Publishing a Picture Book on June 11 at the library.

The Inside Story on Publishing a Picture Book

Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Auditorium at James Blackstone Memorial Library
Program Type:
Music, Arts & Culture, Talks & Lectures
Age Group:
Adults, Everyone

The Inside Story on Publishing a Picture Book

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Sullivan's Travels (1941)

Third Thursday Movie Matinee

Thursday, June 12, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Auditorium at James Blackstone Memorial Library
Program Type:
Music, Arts & Culture
Age Group:
Adults

(Re)discover the oldies but goodies of classic Hollywood! A monthly screening followed by discussion. Showtime is at 10:00am every third Thursday.

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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 13, 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 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.

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The Afro-Semitic Experience Juneteenth Concert on Monday, June 16th at 6pm. Registration required.

The Afro-Semitic Experience Juneteenth Concert

Monday, June 16, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Auditorium at James Blackstone Memorial Library
Program Type:
Music, Arts & Culture
Age Group:
Adults, Everyone

Celebrate Juneteenth with the Afro-Semitic Experience, a one-of-a-kind group that blends jazz, gospel, and world music to honor themes of liberation, community, and social justice.

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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

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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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Crafts & Laughs Art Workshop on Thursday, June 26th at 6pm.

Crafts & Laughs Art Workshop

Thursday, June 26, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Auditorium at James Blackstone Memorial Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Music, Arts & Culture
Age Group:
Adults

Join Blackstone’s own Stephanie Carvin and Jared Torello for a crafty evening of fun!

 

Registration required as space is limited.

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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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Saturday Cinema on Saturday, June 28th will be watching A Complete Unknown (2024), rated R

Saturday Cinema

Saturday, June 28, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Auditorium at James Blackstone Memorial Library
Program Type:
Music, Arts & Culture
Age Group:
Adults

Movie magic, now at Blackstone! Join us for Saturday Cinema and see a highly anticipated new release on our big screen in the auditorium. Showings are the last Saturday of the month at 2:00pm.

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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.

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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

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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.

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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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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!

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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. 

Registration Open
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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.

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Homeschool meetup meets 6/9, 7/14, and 8/11 from 2-3pm

Homeschool Meetup

Monday, July 14, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Lucy Hammer Room at James Blackstone Memorial Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Music, Arts & Culture, Science
Age Group:
Youth, School Aged (grades k-4)

A meetup for homeschool families to socialize and share resources. Every month we will learn about a new topic, do an educational activity, and learn about some of the services the library provides.

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To Have and Have Not (1944)

Third Thursday Movie Matinee

Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Auditorium at James Blackstone Memorial Library
Program Type:
Music, Arts & Culture
Age Group:
Adults

(Re)discover the oldies but goodies of classic Hollywood. A monthly screening followed by discussion. Showtime is at 10:00am every third Thursday.

Registration Open
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Registration Required

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.

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Crafts & Laughs Art Workshop on Thursday, July 24th at 6pm.

Crafts & Laughs Art Workshop

Thursday, July 24, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Auditorium at James Blackstone Memorial Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Music, Arts & Culture
Age Group:
Adults

Join Blackstone’s own Stephanie Carvin and Jared Torello for a crafty evening of fun!

 

Registration required as space is limited.

Registration Open
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Registration Required
Friday Snacks and Film for all ages at 2pm on Second and Fourth Fridays

Friday Snacks and a Film for all ages

Friday, July 25, 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