Young Adult Summer Reading

Open to 5th-12th grade patrons!

Registration begins June 9.

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Children's Summer Reading 2025

Registration begins Monday, June 9

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Classic Jazz Trio. Kick-Off Event for Adult Summer Reading!

Tuesday, June 24, at 6:30 PM

Registration for Adult Summer Reading starts Monday, June 9!

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Classic Jazz Trio. A Kick-Off Event for Adult Summer Reading. Tuesday, June 24, at 6:30 PM. Join us at the library for this musical kick-off to Adult Summer Reading. All are welcome! Registration is required. Visit our Events Page. This program is free and is supported by a grant from the Blackstone Cultural Council, a local agency, which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency. Play is one of the ways we learn to relate to others, to think in new ways, and to foster friendships, new and old. iREAD 2025: Level Up at Your Library reminds us that libraries are not just a space for knowledge, they are a space for fun! Flyer includes photograph of a neon sign hanging on a metal wall. The sign reads “Social Live Jazz,” with the word ‘social’ in pink neon, and the other two words in blue neon.

Choose Your Own Adventure Book Club

For 5th-8th grade students

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Heritage Book Club

Thursday, June 26, 2025 at 2:00 PM

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Heritage Book Club for adults. Thursday, June 26, 2025 at 2:00 PM. This program is part of the Blackstone Public Library’s ongoing LSTA grant, “Voices: A Common Thread.” This grant is in thanks to the Institute of Museum and Library Services, and the Massachusetts Libraries Board of Library Commissioners. This program is also sponsored by Unibank through our “What’s for Dinner?” program. Join staff member Renee Milliken for the Heritage Book Club on Thursday, June 26, 2025. The Town of Blackstone has a rich history of cultural heritage. Each month, a book and food item will highlight one of the many ancestries in our town. Food will be served. Please call ahead for allergy concerns. June’s book is a novel by Reyna Grande, "A Ballad of Love and Glory." Set in 1846, this story follows a gifted Mexican healer and an Irish soldier who must fight during the Mexican-American War - first for their own survival, and then for their love. To register, or for more information, please contact the Blackstone Public Library at 508-883-1931. The Heritage Book Club is supported by grant funds from the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Federal Library Services and Technology Act as administered by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners. Image description: Book cover is a photograph of a beautiful sunset. The sky is painted in pastel blues and pinks, with the horizon lit up bright gold by the sun, and the tree line silhouetted against the sky. There are also lines, the image of a musical score, cast in soft waves across the sky and behind the title of the book.

Faux Stained-Glass Paintings

Thursday, June 26 at 6:00 PM

Adult Summer Reading craft with Jean.

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Faux Stained-Glass Paintings with Jean, an Adult Summer Reading event. Thursday, June 26 at 6:00 PM. Create a beautiful faux stained-glass painting, and let the summer sun shine through your home with vibrant colors! Patrons must be signed up for our Adult Summer Reading program, but no check-ins are required. Registration is required. Come in or call the Blackstone Public Library at 508-883-1931 for more information. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Blackstone Public Library. Play is one of the ways we learn to relate to others, to think in new ways, and to foster friendships, new and old. iREAD 2025: Level Up at Your Library reminds us that libraries are not just a space for knowledge, they are a space for fun! Flyer includes photograph of the faux stained-glass painting craft. The painting has a black frame, and a geometric pattern of vibrant blue, yellow, red, teal, and pink. In the center of the painting is a pink butterfly shape.

Paint Night with Paul Jacques

Friday, July 18 at 6:00 PM

Registration for this Adult Summer Reading event begins July 3, and requires 1 check-in.

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Paint Night with Paul Jacques, an Adult Summer Reading event. Friday, July 18 at 6:00 PM. Participants in this painting class for adults will learn to paint some beautiful flowers. Local painter Paul Jacques will show you how! Paul was born in Woonsocket and lives in Blackstone with his wife, Donna. Paul's latter career years were spent traveling the country and instructing courses with the Shell/Pennzoil Learning and Development Department. Now retired, Paul has volunteered at the Stadium Theatre in Woonsocket for seven years, serving as Hospitality Director and TECH crew member. Patrons must be signed up for our Adult Summer Reading program and have 1 check-in to register. Registration starts July 3, and is required. Come in or call the Blackstone Public Library at 508-883-1931 for more information. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Blackstone Public Library. Play is one of the ways we learn to relate to others, to think in new ways, and to foster friendships, new and old. iREAD 2025: Level Up at Your Library reminds us that libraries are not just a space for knowledge, they are a space for fun! Flyer includes photograph a painting of flowers. The background of the painting is dark charcoal, which contrasts well against the flowers’ greenery, painted in bright green and yellow tones. The petals are done in varying shades of lavender and darker purple.

Get Help with Jenna Gouin, MBA/MSO

Thursday, July 17 from 12:30 - 2:30 PM

In partnership with the Blackstone Valley Partnership for Public Health.

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Gouin, MBA/MSOL, in partnership with the Blackstone Valley Partnership for Public Health. Thursday, July 17 from 12:30 – 2:30 PM. Patrons are invited to sign up for a 30-minute session with Jenna Gouin, MBA/MSOL. She'll be providing help with: -Application assistance (including MassHealth, SNAP, WIC, Fuel Assistance, Medicare, Social Security, Veteran's benefits, etc.) -Referrals to community organizations, mental health and substance abuse providers -Assistance obtaining financial resources to address past due rents and utilities -Guidance on solving some of life's challenging situations. Jenna Gouin attained her Master’s degrees from Nichols College in 2015; her focus was business administration and organizational leadership. Jenna’s passion has always been serving residents in her community. Her background includes extensive healthcare experience and tenure in the human services industry. Registration is required. Call or come in to sign up! Call the Blackstone Public Library at 508-883-1931 for more information. www.blackstonepubliclibrary.org

Adult Summer Reading 2025

Registration begins Monday, June 9

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Felted Sheep with Pop-Up Art School

Monday, July 7, at 6:30 PM

This Adult Summer Reading event requires 1 check-in.

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Felted Sheep with Pop-Up Art School, an Adult Summer Reading event. Monday, July 7, at 6:30 PM. In this hands-on program, you'll learn the art of needle felting and create your own woolen sheep. Using only wool and a needle, our expert instructor will guide you through each step to sculpt a fuzzy barnyard friend. Patrons must be signed up for our Adult Summer Reading program and have 1 check-in to register! Registration is required. Come in or call the Blackstone Public Library at 508-883-1931 for more information. This program is supported by a grant from the Blackstone Cultural Council, a local agency, which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency. Play is one of the ways we learn to relate to others, to think in new ways, and to foster friendships, new and old. iREAD 2025: Level Up at Your Library reminds us that libraries are not just a space for knowledge, they are a space for fun! Flyer includes photograph of the craft, a tiny white sheep made of felt with black legs and a black head.

Quilting Club

Thursday, June 26 from 1:00 to 4:00 PM

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Quilting Club, a monthly club for adults. Thursday, June 26 from 1:00 to 4:00 PM. If you love quilting already or just want to start, come join a group of like-minded crafters! Each meeting will be a relaxing time to get together, share ideas, and do some quilting. Refreshments will be served. This program is for adults. No registration is required. Contact the Blackstone Public Library at 508-883-1931 for more information. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Blackstone Public Library. The title text of this flyer is in a typeface that looks like letters written inside separate quilt patches. Flyer text is over a background photo of a quilt. The patches are large, colored blue, pink, yellow, and teal, and with a filigree design of stitching over the entire quilt.

Photography Club

Tuesday, July 15, 6:30 PM

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You asked, we listened... Photography Club Tuesday, July 15, 6:30 PM. Join other photographers to discuss various topics including equipment and techniques. Registration is required. Snacks will be provided. Contact the Blackstone Public Library at 508-883-1931 to sign up, or for more information. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Blackstone Public Library. Flyer includes a photograph of a resin vintage folding pocket camera. Photograph is courtesy of unsplash.com/@jonathantalbertphotography.

Tech Help with Hannah

by Appointment

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Tech Help with Hannah Technology Assistant Hannah Rishel offers basic hour-long classes by appointment. Learn computer, smart phone, and internet basics; email; social media, like Facebook and Instagram; and online library services, such as databases and ebooks.To schedule a personalized sessionplease call the library at 508-883-1931or email Hannah athrishel@cwmars.org

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Borrow a HotSpot from the Library

In accordance with the Library’s goal to provide to our community current technology and services, the Blackstone Public Library offers Wi-Fi Mobile HotSpots for loan.

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Get a CWMARS eCard

To apply for an eCard, please click here!

An eCard is a CW MARS library card that you can register for online to access electronic materials, such as ebooks, audiobooks, magazines, and databases.

The eCard is for patrons who do not already have a CW MARS library card and may be upgraded to a physical library card with borrowing privileges by visiting your local library. 

Museum Pass Program
Reserve a pass to a local museum!