Tuesdays are for Twos! Storytime for ages 2-3

Children & their caregivers are invited to sign up for a program filled with singing, dancing, rhyming & stories! Each week will be something new along with your old favorites.

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 see you @ the library! To sign up for this and other children’s events, visit our Youth Services Events Sign Up Page Here.

Fall Family Take-N-Makes: Grab and Go Activity Kits for K-4

Drop-in event. The Program with no schedule is back for another season, this time for grades K-4! If you’ve enjoyed our Take-N-Makes in the past, this program is for you! Each month, we’re putting together a different craft kit. No sign up is required but kits are limited. Drop by to pick one up while supplies last! Sponsored by the Friends of the Blackstone Library

We can’t wait to see you soon! To sign up for for other children’s events, visit our Youth Services Events Sign Up Page Here.

Sponsored by the Allan Louis Loeb Foundation

NO CLASS Stories & Music for babies through 24 months

Babies & their caregivers are invited to sign up for a gentle storytime of rhyming, movement & song.

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 see you @ the library! To sign up for this and other children’s events, visit our Youth Services Events Sign Up Page Here.

NO CLASS Stories & Music for babies through 24 months

Babies & their caregivers are invited to sign up for a gentle storytime of rhyming, movement & song.

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 see you @ the library! To sign up for this and other children’s events, visit our Youth Services Events Sign Up Page Here.

Super Science Saturdays: Provided by Cool-ology for grades K-4

Join us for a series of INTERACTIVE LABS provided by Cool-ology. The name of the game is learning by doing and this fall we are putting this theory to test by sharing scientific topics in a fun and approachable way. Once a month we will meet to dive into scientific topics but also get “a little” dirty in the process.

Lab Topics Include:
September: Fabulous Flight
October: Magical Potions aka Mixtures
November: Super Slime

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 see you soon! To sign up for this and other children’s events, visit our Youth Services Events Sign Up Page Here.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Blackstone Library

Preschool Stories Ages 3-5

A live, in-person storytime for children ages 3-5! Join Miss Mary or Miss Carly 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 see you @ the library! To sign up for this and other children’s events, visit our Youth Services Events Sign Up Page Here.

Tuesdays are for Twos! Storytime for ages 2-3

Children & their caregivers are invited to sign up for a program filled with singing, dancing, rhyming & stories! Each week will be something new along with your old favorites.

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 see you @ the library! To sign up for this and other children’s events, visit our Youth Services Events Sign Up Page Here.

Stories & Music for babies through 24 months

Babies & their caregivers are invited to sign up for a gentle storytime of rhyming, movement & song.

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 see you @ the library! To sign up for this and other children’s events, visit our Youth Services Events Sign Up Page Here.

Stories & Music for babies through 24 months

Babies & their caregivers are invited to sign up for a gentle storytime of rhyming, movement & song.

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 see you @ the library! To sign up for this and other children’s events, visit our Youth Services Events Sign Up Page Here.

Scary (but not-too-scary) Stories to Tell in the Dark – with Ann Shapiro

Drop-in event. BOO! Are you scared yet? Join the Blackstone Library in partnership with the Connecticut Storytelling Center as we gear up for Halloween by setting an eerie mood in our auditorium with a series of “scary stories” that are appropriate for all ages. Some will be spine tingling while others will make you laugh out loud – it’s all in good fun and music will be included. This LIVE storytelling performance is something you will not want to miss.

We can’t wait to see you soon! To sign up for for other children’s events, visit our Youth Services Events Sign Up Page Here.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Blackstone Memorial Library

Make it or Take it Craft – All Ages

Join us every Saturday in the preschool room for a different simple cut, paste, and color craft along with a variety of picture books that have to do with the crafts topic! Coloring pages are included and  the craft is setup all day, so you can stop in at any time. For those on a tight schedule simply grab that weeks craft and go! Registration for this program is not required.

Saturday Stories LIVE – A Virtual Storytime

Join Miss Mary and Miss Carly from the comfort of your couch for a series of stories, songs and movement activities. All you need is your computer, tablet or phone and an internet connection to participate.

Once registered you will receive a link to join us through ZOOM the morning of so that you can shake your sillies out.

Monday Stories LIVE: A Virtual Storytime for ages 5 and under

Sign Up happens here. Once registered you will receive an email around 10AM the morning of with our ZOOM meeting number and password to gain access to our virtual storytime. Storytime kits are available for pick up with sign up, one per participant while supplies last. Specifics on “how to” will be emailed.

Please know that we are looking forward to singing, dancing and reading with you!

Wednesday Stories LIVE: A Virtual Storytime for ages 5 and under

Sign Up happens here. Once registered you will receive an email around 10AM the morning of with our ZOOM meeting number and password to gain access to our virtual storytime. Storytime kits are available for pick up with sign up, one per participant while supplies last. Specifics on “how to” will be emailed.

Please know that we are looking forward to singing, dancing and reading with you!

Fridays Are For Sharing: A Virtual Circle Time with Miss Mary and Miss Carly for ages 3 to 5

Sign Up happens here. Once registered you will receive an email around 10:30AM the morning of with our ZOOM meeting number and password to gain access to our virtual circle time.

Please know that we are looking forward to bringing everyone together to interact and cannot wait to share a couple of our favorite stories too!

BreakOut of This: A Four Week Virtual Challenge for Families

Click Here to jump on the BreakoutEdu game train! Questions will test reading, mathematics, sciences and logic all in an effort to stretch your brain. Challenges will be released every Friday and you have 1 week to complete them solo or with friends and family. Prize winners will be drawn once the 4 week challenge period is complete.

This program has been made possible by support from the Guilford Savings Bank.

Monday Stories LIVE: A Virtual Storytime (for ages 5 and under)

Sign up happens here. Once registered you will receive an email around 9AM the morning of the event with our ZOOM meeting number and password to gain access to our virtual storytime. Storytime kits are available for pick up with sign up, one per participant while supplies last. Specifics on “how to” will be emailed.

Please know that we are looking forward to singing, dancing and reading with you!

Wednesday Stories LIVE: A Virtual Storytime for ages 5 and under

Sign up happens here. Once registered you will receive an email around 9AM the morning of the event with our ZOOM meeting number and password to gain access to our virtual storytime. Storytime kits are available for pick up with sign up, one per participant while supplies last. Specifics on “how to” will be emailed.

Please know that we are looking forward to singing, dancing and reading with you!

Picture Books LIVE: A Shared Viewing Event (for ages 5 and under)

Sign up happens here. Once registered you will receive an email around 10:30AM the morning of the event with our ZOOM meeting number and password to gain access to our virtual reading and watching.

Please know that we are looking forward to sharing some of our favorite picture books with you.

Wednesday Stories LIVE: A Virtual Storytime for ages 5 and under

Sign up happens here. Once registered you will receive an email around 9AM the morning of the event with our ZOOM meeting number and password to gain access to our virtual storytime. Storytime kits are available for pick up with sign up, one per participant while supplies last. Specifics on “how to” will be emailed.

Please know that we are looking forward to singing, dancing and reading with you!

Picture Books LIVE: A Shared Viewing Event (for ages 5 and under)

Sign up happens here. Once registered you will receive an email around 10:30AM the morning of the event with our ZOOM meeting number and password to gain access to our virtual reading and watching.

Please know that we are looking forward to sharing some of our favorite picture books with you.

Monday Stories LIVE: A Virtual Storytime (for ages 5 and under)

Sign up happens here. Once registered you will receive an email around 9AM the morning of the event with our ZOOM meeting number and password to gain access to our virtual storytime. Storytime kits are available for pick up with sign up, one per participant while supplies last. Specifics on “how to” will be emailed.

Please know that we are looking forward to singing, dancing and reading with you!

Rick Riordan Presents: A Virtual Book Club (for grades 3-6)

Join us once a month for a virtual book club that features different books from Rick Riordan Presents – a small publishing division with the goal of sharing new cultures and backgrounds through stories inspired by their mythology, folklore, and heritage. OR, we may find ourselves diving into other recommended reads.

Sign up here to meet the fourth Thursday of every month and you will be sent an email with our ZOOM meeting number and password the morning of our club so that you can join in the discussion.

Our next book will be voted on to read soon, so check back!

Monday Stories LIVE: A Virtual Storytime (for ages 5 and under)

Sign up happens here. Once registered you will receive an email around 10AM the morning of the event with our ZOOM meeting number and password to gain access to our virtual storytime. Storytime kits are available for pick up with sign up, one per participant while supplies last. Specifics on “how to” will be emailed.

Please know that we are looking forward to singing, dancing and reading with you!

Wednesday Stories LIVE: A Virtual Storytime (for ages 5 and under)

Sign up happens here. Once registered you will receive an email around 10AM the morning of the event with our ZOOM meeting number and password to gain access to our virtual storytime. Storytime kits are available for pick up with sign up, one per participant while supplies last. Specifics on “how to” will be emailed.

Please know that we are looking forward to singing, dancing and reading with you!

Picture Books LIVE: A Shared Viewing Event (for ages 5 and under)

Sign up happens here. Once registered you will receive an email around 10:30AM the morning of the event with our ZOOM meeting number and password to gain access to our virtual reading and watching.

Please know that we are looking forward to sharing some of our favorite picture books with you.

Cooking with You: a Meal Sharing Book Club for Families – (K thru 4th Grade and Family)

We are re-starting our cookbook club for families and want to include you! Here’s how it works, download the selected cookbook linked below through Hoopla. Review the recipes with your kids, test a few out and then the afternoon of our virtual meeting bring something to showcase so that we can see whether you “nailed it” or not.

During the meeting we will share our creations, eat, and talk about whether or not we liked the cookbook. We promise this will be a great way to meet people and share in the joy of cooking as a family! Click here to register.

This month we are going green with Let’s Bake St. Patrick’s Day Treats by Ruth Owen.

Rick Riordan Presents: A Virtual Book Club (for grades 3-6)

Join us once a month for a virtual book club that features different books from Rick Riordan Presents – a small publishing division with the goal of sharing new cultures and backgrounds through stories inspired by their mythology, folklore, and heritage. OR, we may find ourselves diving into other recommended reads.

Sign up here to meet the fourth Thursday of every month and you will be sent an email with our ZOOM meeting number and password the morning of our club so that you can join in the discussion.

Our next book will be voted on to read soon, so check back!

BreakOut of This: A Week Long Virtual Challenge for Families

Click Here to jump on the BreakoutEdu game train! Questions will test reading, mathematics, sciences and logic all in an effort to stretch your brain. Challenges will be released daily from April 12 – 16 and will get harder as we go! Complete them with your family one by one or save them all for the end of the week. All games should be completed by Monday April 19 to crown the next puzzle master. 

This program has been made possible by the Friends of the James Blackstone Memorial Library

Wednesday Stories LIVE: A Virtual Storytime (for ages 5 and under)

Sign up happens here. Once registered you will receive an email around 10AM the morning of the event with our ZOOM meeting number and password to gain access to our virtual storytime. Storytime kits are available for pick up with sign up, one per participant while supplies last. Specifics on “how to” will be emailed.

Please know that we are looking forward to singing, dancing and reading with you!

Picture Books LIVE: A Shared Viewing Event (for ages 5 and under)

Sign up happens here. Once registered you will receive an email around 10:30AM the morning of the event with our ZOOM meeting number and password to gain access to our virtual reading and watching.

Please know that we are looking forward to sharing some of our favorite picture books with you.

Monday Stories LIVE: A Virtual Storytime (for ages 5 and under)

Sign up happens here. Once registered you will receive an email around 10AM the morning of the event with our ZOOM meeting number and password to gain access to our virtual storytime. Storytime kits are available for pick up with sign up, one per participant while supplies last. Specifics on “how to” will be emailed.

Please know that we are looking forward to singing, dancing and reading with you!

Saturday Songs & Stories for babies through age 5

Let’s sing dance and read! Sign up with us once a month for a feel good storytime for the entire family. We will be sure to include songs, rhymes, books and instruments to get you 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 see you @ the library! To sign up for this and other children’s events, visit our Youth Services Events Sign Up Page Here.

Stories & Music for babies through 24 months

Babies & their caregivers are invited to sign up for a gentle storytime of rhyming, movement & song.

To help keep families safe, please remember that sign up and masks will be required to attend all in-person events @ Blackstone Youth Services. If you’re not able to join us for an in-person storytime, a virtual storytime is also available at 11am. 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. If you are sick, please do not attend, just let Miss Carly know you’ll miss the event.

We can’t wait to see you @ the library! To sign up for this and other children’s events, visit our Youth Services Events Sign Up Page Here.

Stories Alive for Ages 3-5

A live, in-person storytime for children ages 3-5!

Children & their caregivers are invited to sign up for an hour-long program of singing, dancing, rhyming & stories! Each week will be something new along with your old favorites.

To help keep families safe, please remember that sign up and masks will be required to attend all in-person events @ Blackstone Youth Services. If you’re not able to join us for an in-person storytime, a virtual storytime is also available at 11am. 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. If you are sick, please do not attend, just let Miss Carly know you’ll miss the event.

We can’t wait to see you @ the library! To sign up for this and other children’s events, visit our Youth Services Events Sign Up Page Here.

Online Stories & Music for babies through 24 months

Online Stories Alive for Ages 3-5

A virtual storytime for children ages 3-5!

If you aren’t able to join us in person, you’re still invited for an hour-long program of singing, dancing, rhyming & stories…virtually! All you need is a computer, tablet, or phone & an internet connection to join the fun. Signup is required for each event. Each week will be something new along with your old favorites.

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 see you soon! To sign up for this and other children’s events, visit our Youth Services Events Sign Up Page Here.

Online Video Stories for children through age 5

Math Matters for grades K-2

STEAM Punk’d for grades K-4

Stories & Music for babies through 24 months – NOW VIRTUAL

Babies & their caregivers are invited to sign up for a gentle storytime of rhyming, movement & song.

To help keep families safe, please remember that sign up and masks will be required to attend all in-person events @ Blackstone Youth Services. If you’re not able to join us for an in-person storytime, a virtual storytime is also available on Mondays. 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. If you are sick, please do not attend, just let Miss Carly know you’ll miss the event.

We can’t wait to see you @ the library! To sign up for this and other children’s events, visit our Youth Services Events Sign Up Page Here.

Stories & Music for babies through 24 months – NOW VIRTUAL AT 10AM

Babies & their caregivers are invited to sign up for a gentle storytime of rhyming, movement & song.

To help keep families safe, please remember that sign up and masks will be required to attend all in-person events @ Blackstone Youth Services. If you’re not able to join us for an in-person storytime, a virtual storytime is also available on Mondays. 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. If you are sick, please do not attend, just let Miss Carly know you’ll miss the event.

We can’t wait to see you @ the library! To sign up for this and other children’s events, visit our Youth Services Events Sign Up Page Here.

Video Stories for ages 5 and under