Lego Club is Back!

Registration begins Tuesday, September 2

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Fall Story Times for 2025!

Registration begins Tuesday, September 2

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Music & Movement for Young Children

Registration begins Tuesday, September 2

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Choose Your Own Adventure Book Club

For 5th-8th grade students

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Young Adult Cursive Club

Thursdays at 5 PM

Begins September 4

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Introduction to Personal Storytelling

Wednesday, September 17, at 7:00 PM

This is program is on Zoom!
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Introduction to Personal Storytelling with Terry Wolfisch Cole. Wednesday, September 17, at 7:00 PM. This is a one hour Zoom program! 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. Ira Glass of This American Life says, “Great stories happen to people who know how to tell them.” Do you want to get better at captivating listeners? Whether you want to tell your story on stage, in a business meeting or college interview, or at the family table, professional storyteller Terry Wolfisch Cole of Tell Me Another will teach you everything you need to know to engage any audience at this workshop. The session will include an opportunity to hear Terry tell a story, guidance on choosing a story to share, and instruction on how to structure and deliver your story for maximum impact. Visit our Events Page to register. For more information, please contact the Blackstone Public Library at 508-883-1931. Introduction to Personal Storytelling 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: Flyer features the image of a grand purple stage curtain behind the title of the program. The folds of the curtain are also featured behind a photograph of Terry Cole, smiling at the camera in an oval-framed picture beside the event description.

Writing Your Story & Family History

Thursday, Sept. 11 at 6:30 PM

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Learn to write your own story, including your family history. This class will be taught by Lisa Cheever.

Each participant will receive a copy of The Book of Myself: A Do-It-Yourself Autobiography in 201 Questions.

Registration is required.  Call 508-883-1931 to register. This program is for adults.
 

Puzzle Race

Saturday, September 13, 2025 at 11:00 AM

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Puzzle Race Saturday, September 13, 2025 at 11:00 AM. This program is for adults, but ages 14 and up are welcome to join a family team! Teams of up to four people can test their skills by racing to complete a 500-piece puzzle. Each team will have up to two hours to complete their puzzle. Patrons are welcome to sign up with a team of four people, or get assigned to a team the day of the race! Each team’s puzzle will be the same, and no-one may see the puzzle until the start of the race. Registration begins Monday, August 11. Call the library or come in person to register for this event. Call the Blackstone Public Library at 508-883-1931 for more information. This event is funded by the Friends of the Blackstone Public Library. Flyer background is a photograph of a pile of puzzle pieces scattered together. The flyer text is on a violet background over the puzzle photo with the edges of the color cut out in the shape of puzzle pieces.

Scanning Days

Appointments available for 9/16, 9/18, and 9/20.

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Scanning Days at the Library. Available Appointments are Tuesday, September 16 and Thursday, September 18 at 1:00 – 7:00 PM; and Saturday, September 20 at 10:00 AM – 1:00 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. Preserve your precious family memories! Have you wanted to convert your photographs to a digital format? The library is offering free scanning days! Save your photographs digitally to preserve them forever. Patrons may bring up to 25 photographs to be scanned and stored on a flash drive for your use. The flatbed scanner can accommodate small photos and photos up to 8.5" x 11.7". Appointments are required and are in 30-minute intervals. Call the library at 508-883-1931 to reserve your appointment. “Scanning Days” are 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: A collection of old black and white photos are laid on a white cloth surface. The images depict smiling families during precious but everyday moments. One photo is set behind a wooden photo frame, as though it has just been removed from the frame.

Heritage Book Club

Thursday, September 25, at 2:00 PM.

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Heritage Book Club for adults. Thursday, September 25, 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, September 25, 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. September’s book choice is "The Bandit Queens,” a novel by Parini Shroff. “Geeta's no-good husband disappeared five years ago. She didn't kill him, but everyone thinks she did. Now other women have started asking for her help to deal with their own husbands, and not all of them are asking nicely.” 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: "The Bandit Queens" a novel by Parini Shroff. A solid black background with the title and author text in a sans-serif font with an organic feel. The letters in the title are varying colors of tan, orange, purple, and blue; the author's name is orange. Above the title, looking to the left, is a pair of violet eyes with orange eyebrows. There is a beaded jewelry ring below the eyes, implying that it would be a nose ring if there were more face. Below the title, looking right, is a pair of tan eyes with blue eyebrows. There is an orange dot just above and in the center of the eyes.

Museum on the Road with the Museum of Work & Culture

Monday, Sept. 15 from 10 am to 11 am.

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Immigration to the US through 1945 with Seema Kenney

Tuesday, September 16 at 6:30 PM

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Immigration to North America, 1600–1945, with Seema-Jayne Kenney. Tuesday, September 16, from 6:30 to 7:30 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. Before Ellis Island, there was Castle Garden. Before customs lists, there were barely any records. This overview explores how immigration procedures and records evolved from the 1600s through WWII—and how those changes affect your ability to find and interpret family immigration records today. Seema-Jayne started in the business of genealogy after completing the Genealogical Research Certificate Program at Boston University’s Center for Professional Education in 2010. Since then, she continued her education via ProGen & NIGR in 2012. -seema-able.com Visit our Events Page to register. For more information, please contact the Blackstone Public Library at 508-883-1931. Immigration to North America 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: Flyer includes a photograph of Seema-Jayne Kenney in the middle of one of her presentations. She is holding a microphone that she is speaking into, and also holding up a sheet of paper, facing the audience, with text on it.

 

DNA and Genealogy with Seema Kenney

Saturday, Sept. 27 at 10 AM

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DNA and Genealogy, with Seema-Jayne Kenney. Saturday, September 27, from 10:00 to 11:00 AM. 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 beginner-friendly session explains how DNA testing works, why it’s useful, and how to make sense of your results—whether you’re just starting or already matched with distant cousins. Seema-Jayne started in the business of genealogy after completing the Genealogical Research Certificate Program at Boston University’s Center for Professional Education in 2010. Since then, she continued her education via ProGen & NIGR in 2012. -seema-able.com Visit our Events Page to register. For more information, please contact the Blackstone Public Library at 508-883-1931. DNA and Genealogy 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: Flyer includes a photograph of Seema-Jayne Kenney in the middle of one of her presentations. She is holding a microphone that she is speaking into, and also holding up a sheet of paper, facing the audience, with text on it.

 

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

Dyeing to Wear It ®

Friday, September 26, from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM

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Dyeing to Wear It ® A wearable art program for adults with Rhonda M. Fazio of Interwoven Studio. Friday, September 26, from 1:00 PM to 4:00 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. Learn about the beauty and the story of natural color! Make your own gifts for the holidays. Each person receives 2 silk scarves to design with Artist Rhonda M. Fazio of Dyer Maker Studio. Rhonda is a self-proclaimed environmental alchemist. “My work with food and fabric reflect the essential connection between people from all over the world in relation to the journey of the human narrative. In America, it is a story we all share, and we are all Interwoven because of it.” - www.rhondamfazio.com Blackstone residents can register starting Friday, September 5, all others Friday, September 12. Call or come in to register. For more information, please contact the Blackstone Public Library at 508-883-1931. Dyeing to Wear It 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: Flyer features a photograph of Rhonda. She stands in front of a brick wall and behind a large fabric loom. She is leaning against the loom and is smiling warmly at the camera.

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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

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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!

Adult Paint Night with Lisa

Friday, Sept. 19 at 6:30 PM

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