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"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
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
Registration Required

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
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
Registration Required
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
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
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
Registration Required
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
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

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Closed for Memorial Day

All Day
James Blackstone Memorial Library

The Blackstone Library will be closed in observance of Memorial Day

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Closed for Juneteenth

All Day
James Blackstone Memorial Library

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

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Closed for Independence Day

All Day
James Blackstone Memorial Library

The Blackstone Library will be closed in observance of Independence Day

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Closed for Labor Day

All Day
James Blackstone Memorial Library

The Blackstone Library will be closed in observance of Labor Day

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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

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Closed for Thanksgiving

All Day
James Blackstone Memorial Library

The Blackstone Library will be closed in observance of Thanksgiving 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