Library Closes at 5:00 pm Today

Wednesday, November 25

All Day

The library closes at 5:00 pm today for the Thanksgiving Holiday.

Take and Make: A Hands-on Activity to Pick Up (K thru 4)

Wednesday, November 25

10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Registration for this activity is not required but pick up will be on a first-come, first-served basis. Please know that the kits will be marked for pick-up in the library’s vestibule and that you will be required to wear a mask when you enter the building.
No-contact pick up times are between 10AM-12PM and 2PM – 5PM.

Our hope is that you can take these kits and use them as a family when you are drumming your fingers wondering what to do.

These kits were made possible by the Friends of the James Blackstone Memorial Library

Mystery Take & Make 4 Teens (grades 5-12)

Wednesday, November 25

10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Wednesday, September 23 @ 10 am–4 pm (While Supplies Last!)
Bored? Looking for something to do? Drop by the library on your early release day to pick up a mystery bag activity—just take it & make it! Each month will be a different activity. What will you get? Who knows! It could be a craft you keep… or an edible craft you eat! We’ll post a video of instructions on our Facebook page. Reply with your awesome creations! Bags available while supplies last during no-contact pickup hours, 10am-12pm & 2pm-4pm. No registration required, but don’t forget your mask!

This activity was made possible by the Friends of the James Blackstone Memorial Library–thank you Friends!

Virtual Latin II (for grade 7-adult)

Every Wednesday

Wednesday, November 25

5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Latin II is best suited for those who have completed at least a level I Latin course and are familiar with basic vocabulary and grammar, such as the five declensions, six cases, regular and irregular verbs, and all six verb tenses in the active voice of the indicative mood. This group learning experience will use the textbook Ecce Romani II. A textbook will be provided for each student. In addition to the lessons in the text, Latin mottoes such as Lux et veritas and Qui transtulit sustinet will be featured weekly.

Registration is required to receive a link to this online event. Contact the Reference Department at 203-488-1441, ext. 318 or email programs@blackstonelibrary.org for details. Class meets every Wednesday from 5:00-6:00pm.

Social Distance Knitting Group

Every Wednesday

Wednesday, November 25

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Join us for a weekly knitting group! Meetings are every Wednesday in the Blackstone Library Conference Room. Beginners and experienced knitters are welcome to drop in any time between 6:00 and 8:00pm.

Registration not required to attend this HYBRID (in person and on Zoom) event. If you would like to attend a meeting via Zoom, please contact the Reference Department at 203-488-1441, ext. 318 or email programs@blackstonelibrary.org for details.