This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Children (ages 0-5)" group This event is in the "School Aged (grades k-4)" group "Could Roxi be a Bird?" Puppet Show with New Haven Bird Club Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Auditorium at James Blackstone Memorial Library Program Type: Music, Arts & Culture, Science, Storytimes Age Group: Youth, Children (ages 0-5), School Aged (grades k-4) Join Roxi Fox as she sets out on a hilarious and heartwarming journey to become a bird. Along the way, she'll meet some feathered friends and learn what makes them so special. Registration Open Register Now Registration Required
This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "School Aged (grades k-4)" group Homeschool Meetup Monday, December 8, 2025 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) 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. Registration Open Register Now Registration Required
Closed for Christmas Eve & Christmas Day All Day 12/24 - 12/25 James Blackstone Memorial Library, Virtual The Blackstone Library will be closed in observance of Christmas Eve and Christmas Day Closing
Closing at 5:00 PM Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm James Blackstone Memorial Library, Virtual The Blackstone Library will be closing early at 5:00pm Closing
Closed for New Year's Day All Day James Blackstone Memorial Library, Virtual The Blackstone Library will be closed in observance of New Year's Day Closing
This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "School Aged (grades k-4)" group Homeschool Meetup Monday, January 12, 2026 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) 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. Registration Open Register Now Registration Required
This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "School Aged (grades k-4)" group STEM Challenge: Build A Bridge Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm Auditorium at James Blackstone Memorial Library Program Type: Science Age Group: Youth, School Aged (grades k-4) Join us for a STEM activity where we design and test bridges. Construct a bridge and learn what it takes to make it strong. Put your engineering skills to the test with this hands-on challenge! For grades K-4. Registration Open Register Now Registration Required
Closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day All Day 1/18 - 1/19 James Blackstone Memorial Library The Blackstone Library will be closed in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day Closing
This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "School Aged (grades k-4)" group Science Saturday with Cool-ology for grades K-4 Saturday, February 7, 2026 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. The theme for this month is Owl Adventures. Registration Open Register Now Registration Required
This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "School Aged (grades k-4)" group Homeschool Meetup Monday, February 9, 2026 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) 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. Registration Open Register Now Registration Required
This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "School Aged (grades k-4)" group Valentine Candy Slime for Grades 2-5 Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm Auditorium at James Blackstone Memorial Library Program Type: Hands-On or DIY, Science Age Group: Youth, School Aged (grades k-4) What better way to celebrate valentines day than with candy…candy slime! Stop by the Youth Services Department and make a gooey gift! Registration Open Register Now Registration Required
Closed for President's Day & Washington's Birthday All Day 2/15 - 2/16 James Blackstone Memorial Library The Blackstone Library will be closed in observance of Presidents' Day & Washington's Birthday Closing
This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "School Aged (grades k-4)" group Black Inventors Who Made the Stuff Around Us Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am Auditorium at James Blackstone Memorial Library Program Type: Hands-On or DIY, Science Age Group: Youth, School Aged (grades k-4) In this program, scientist Ainissa Ramirez will share inventions that we use everyday that were created by Black inventors—from the light bulb to the mailbox to ice cream. Registration Open Register Now Registration Required
Closed for Easter Sunday All Day James Blackstone Memorial Library The Blackstone Library will be closed in observance of Easter Sunday Closing
Closed on Sundays 5/24 - 09/06 Sunday, May 24, 2026 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm James Blackstone Memorial Library The library will be closed on Sundays from May 25 through August 31 Closing
Closed for Memorial Day All Day James Blackstone Memorial Library The Blackstone Library will be closed in observance of Memorial Day Closing
Closed for Juneteenth All Day James Blackstone Memorial Library The Blackstone Library will be closed in observance of Juneteenth National Independence Day Closing
Closed for Independence Day All Day James Blackstone Memorial Library The Blackstone Library will be closed in observance of Independence Day Closing
Closed for Labor Day All Day James Blackstone Memorial Library The Blackstone Library will be closed in observance of Labor Day Closing
Closed for Columbus Day & Indigenous Peoples’ Day All Day 10/11 - 10/12 James Blackstone Memorial Library The Blackstone Library will be closed in observance of Columbus Day and Indigenous Peoples’ Day Closing
Closing at 5:00 PM Wednesday, November 25, 2026 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm James Blackstone Memorial Library The Blackstone Library will be closing early at 5:00pm Closing
Closed for Thanksgiving All Day James Blackstone Memorial Library The Blackstone Library will be closed in observance of Thanksgiving Day Closing
Closed for Christmas Eve & Christmas Day All Day 12/24 - 12/25 James Blackstone Memorial Library The Blackstone Library will be closed in observance of Christmas Eve and Christmas Day Closing
Closing at 5:00 PM Thursday, December 31, 2026 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm James Blackstone Memorial Library The Blackstone Library will be closing early at 5:00pm Closing