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This event is in the "Everyone" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.
Jan-Feb
2023
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Location:
James Blackstone Memorial Library
Room:
Art Exhibit Second Floor
Age Group:
Everyone
Program Type:
Music, Arts & Culture
Event Details:
A Blackstone Artists Circle Gallery Reception. This artist’s work will be on display in the upper rotunda gallery for January & February.
Liz Celotto has often viewed photography as a tool for artistic expression, going beyond its inherent cap...
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This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Children (ages 0-5)" group.
This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Children (ages 0-5)" group.
Jan
30
2023
Mon
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Location:
James Blackstone Memorial Library
Room:
Auditorium
Age Group:
Youth,
Children (ages 0-5)
Program Type:
Storytimes
A live, in-person storytime for children ages 3-5!
Join Miss Mary and Miss Nicolette for an interactive story time filled with songs, movement, books and manipulates that are age appropriate for preschoolers.
Space is limited & a waiting list will open when each event is full. Please be respectful of limited space & only sign up for events you can attend. We can't wait to meet you.
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This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Children (ages 0-5)" group.
This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Children (ages 0-5)" group.
Jan
31
2023
Tue
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Location:
James Blackstone Memorial Library
Room:
Auditorium
Age Group:
Youth,
Children (ages 0-5)
Program Type:
Storytimes
Children & their caregivers are invited to sign up for a program filled with singing, dancing, rhyming & stories for ages 2-3!
Each week will be something new along with your old favorites, but I promise that we will be moving and grooving.
Space is limited & a waiting list will open when each event is full. Please be respectful of limited space & only sign up for events you can attend. We can't wait to meet you.
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This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Children (ages 0-5)" group.
This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Children (ages 0-5)" group.
Feb
1
2023
Wed
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Location:
James Blackstone Memorial Library
Room:
Auditorium
Age Group:
Youth,
Children (ages 0-5)
Program Type:
Storytimes
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 bonding, focus on repetition and introduce basic concepts to prepare them for the toddler class. This session tends to be on the smaller size if you are looking for a more intimate experience.
Space is limited & a waiting list will open when each event is full. Please be respectful of limited space & only sign up for events you can attend. We can't wait to meet you.
This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Children (ages 0-5)" group.
This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Children (ages 0-5)" group.
Feb
1
2023
Wed
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Location:
James Blackstone Memorial Library
Room:
Auditorium
Age Group:
Youth,
Children (ages 0-5)
Program Type:
Storytimes
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 bonding, focus on repetition and introduce basic concepts to prepare them for the toddler class. This session tends to be on the smaller size if you are looking for a more intimate experience.
Space is limited & a waiting list will open when each event is full. Please be respectful of limited space & only sign up for events you can attend. We can't wait to meet you.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Feb
4
2023
Sat
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Location:
James Blackstone Memorial Library
Room:
Virtual
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Event Details:
The study of classical Latin exercises memory, increases English vocabulary, and broadens general knowledge. Using the textbook Ecce Romani I, participants will learn Latin vocabulary, English vocabulary derived from Latin, Latin and Englis...
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This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Children (ages 0-5)" group.
This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Children (ages 0-5)" group.
Feb
3
2023
Fri
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Location:
James Blackstone Memorial Library
Room:
Auditorium
Age Group:
Youth,
Children (ages 0-5)
Program Type:
Storytimes
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 all share on the screen! All you need is to be ready to join in the fun. Signup is required and a snack is included.
Space is limited & a waiting list will open when each event is full. Please be respectful of limited space & only sign up for events you can attend. We can't wait to meet you.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Feb
3
2023
Fri
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Location:
James Blackstone Memorial Library
Room:
Conference Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Book Groups
Event Details:
Don’t let social distancing prevent you from discussing a great book with your neighbors! Download The Reading List by Sara Nisha Adams on Hoopla (free with your Blackstone Library card), then meet up with us via zoom for a live book discussion.
A...
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Feb
4
2023
Sat
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Location:
James Blackstone Memorial Library
Room:
Virtual
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Clubs & Discussion Groups
Learn to better understand and appreciate the wide world of poetry! With an emphasis on teaching students to read, understand, and evaluate poetry, this group will be your guide to discovering how and what a poem means, and hopefully gain a new appreciation for the art form.
Registration is required to receive a link to this online event. For more information, please call 203-488-1441 x 318 or email programs@blackstonelibrary.org.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Feb
2
2023
Thu
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Location:
James Blackstone Memorial Library
Room:
Auditorium
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Technology Training
Confused about your new iPhone or iPad? Need help formatting a Word document? Drop in to the library between 1:30 & 3:30 PM to get a tech question answered. First come, first served. Sessions will be limited to 15 minutes per person.
Registration is not required to attend this IN PERSON event.
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This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "School Aged (grades k-4)" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Middle School (grades 5-8)" group.
This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "School Aged (grades k-4)" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Middle School (grades 5-8)" group.
Feb
4
2023
Sat
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Location:
James Blackstone Memorial Library
Room:
Auditorium
Age Group:
Youth,
School Aged (grades k-4),
Teens,
Middle School (grades 5-8)
Program Type:
Clubs & Discussion Groups,
Hands-On or DIY
Event Details:
Don't be shy ... come and join the brigade!
Help us celebrate the launch of Kimberly Behre Kenna’s debut middle-grade novel, Artemis Sparke and the Sound Seekers Brigade, the first book in her new Brave Girls Collection. Find out the backstory of ...
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This event is in the "Everyone" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.
Jan
29
2023
Sun
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Location:
James Blackstone Memorial Library
Room:
Auditorium
Age Group:
Everyone
Program Type:
Music, Arts & Culture
Event Details:
Join us for a concert celebrating the music of the jazz great Bill Evans! He is best known for his work with Miles Davis, and in 1959 they recorded the album Kind of Blue which many would regard as one the most successful jazz albums of all time. Wid...
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This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "High School (grades 9-12)" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "High School (grades 9-12)" group.
Feb
2
2023
Thu
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Location:
James Blackstone Memorial Library
Room:
Auditorium
Age Group:
Teens,
High School (grades 9-12)
Program Type:
Clubs & Discussion Groups
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 Teen Advisory Group! This small counsel of dedicated teen volunteers provides book reviews, votes on books to purchase, plans programs & more. Free snacks are provided & as an added bonus, you earn community service hours for school! Not sure if it’s for you? Drop in for a meeting & check us out!
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Jan
30
2023
Mon
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Location:
James Blackstone Memorial Library
Room:
Virtual
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Event Details:
Latin II is best suited for those who have completed a level I Latin course and are familiar with basic Latin vocabulary, the five declensions and six cases of nouns, regular and irregular verbs, and all six verb tenses in the active voice of the ind...
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Feb
1
2023
Wed
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Location:
James Blackstone Memorial Library
Room:
Virtual
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
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 discussing annotated passages from Ovid, et. al. A complimentary copy of E...
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Jan
30
2023
Mon
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Location:
James Blackstone Memorial Library
Room:
Lucy Hammer Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops,
Clubs & Discussion Groups
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 one. Connect with others who are grieving, and join a compassionate grou...
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Jan
30
2023
Mon
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Location:
James Blackstone Memorial Library
Room:
Conference Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Clubs & Discussion Groups,
Hands-On or DIY
Come relax and socialize with our adult coloring group! Coloring may seem childish, but many people find it’s a great way to keep the brain engaged and the body relaxed–plus it’s a great place to make new friends! All materials provided, just bring your creativity.
Registration is NOT required to attend this IN PERSON event.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Jan
30
2023
Mon
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Location:
James Blackstone Memorial Library
Room:
Auditorium
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Talks & Lectures
Event Details:
Grief is universal and can be especially difficult around the holidays. Many people find it hard to talk about, but it is essential to process our grief in a healthy way. In this seminar you’ll learn how to:
Define grief
Identify signs of gri...
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Jan
31
2023
Tue
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Book Groups
We're not your grandmother's book club! Pick up a copy of this month’s title and be ready to share your thoughts at our monthly meeting at Thimble Island Brewing Company. Check out our Meetup page to see what we're reading and learn more about the group.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Feb
1
2023
Wed
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Location:
James Blackstone Memorial Library
Room:
Conference Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Clubs & Discussion Groups,
Hands-On or DIY
Join us for a weekly knitting group at the Blackstone Library! All experience levels and fiber craft styles welcome. Drop in any time between 6:00 and 8:00pm. Registration is not required to attend this in person event.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Feb
3
2023
Fri
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Location:
James Blackstone Memorial Library
Room:
Auditorium
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Clubs & Discussion Groups,
Gaming
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! F2G2 is all about having fun, learning new games, and making friends. We’ve got games for everyone, no matter your experience level. Feel free to bring your own games too.
Adults of all ages welcome.
RSVP on our Meetup page. We look forward to seeing you!
Sponsored by the Friends, with special consideration from Lotus Games
Additional Information
Proudly Sponsored by the Friends of Blackstone Library
Help support the Friends by becoming a member today!

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