"Welcome to the Graveyard," with the Gravestone Girls

Monday, November 18, 6:30 PM.

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Welcome to the Graveyard, with the Gravestone Girls. A virtual tour for adults. Monday, November 18, 6:30 PM. This program is part of the Blackstone Public Library’s ongoing LSTA grant, “Voices: A Common Thread.” This illustrated ‘virtual tour’ with Gravestone Girls chronicles cemetery art, history, and symbolism. From colonial New England burial grounds of the 16 & 1700s, through the nation-wide rural cemetery movement of the 19th century and into 21st century locations, this program examines why we have cemeteries and gravestones, why they look like they do, and how styles and art have evolved over almost 400 years. This presentation is robust with photographs of original gravestones and burial grounds from cemeteries visited by Gravestone Girls over many years, including many from Blackstone! Registration is required. Visit our Events Page. Contact the Blackstone Public Library at 508-883-1931 for more information. “Welcome to the Graveyard” 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. Flyer features a photograph of one of the Gravestone Girls standing behind three tables under a pop-up tent. Behind her is a graveyard, and in front of her the tables have a collection of the gravestone castings and magnets they have for sale.

Be Well and Thrive: Nurturing Self Care Together

Tuesdays, 6:30 – 8:00 PM. October 1, 15, and 29

This is a support group for adults.

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Be Well and Thrive: Nurturing Self Care Together A support group for adults. Tuesdays, 6:30 – 8:00 PM. September 17, October 1, 15, and 29. Have you been feeling overwhelmed with life’s stressors and want to explore new ideas to gain a sense of balance and contentment? Do you often find yourself giving to others, but struggle to make time for yourself? This group may be your first step in achieving the balance for which you are searching. This wellness group is being led by Cheryl Marino-Page. Cheryl has 30 years of professional and lived experience. She has a Bachelor's Degree from Framingham State University and works full time as a family partner, and part-time Life Coach. Registration is required for this group. Call 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 image is a slate grey background with a bouquet of long-stemmed roses resting against a black square of pegboard. The pegboard has white letters spelling out, “Love yourself.”

Fall Story Times

Registration begins Monday, August 26!

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Choose Your Own Adventure Book Club

For 5th-8th grade students

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Postponed!

New start date: September 19

October Events for Children

Halloween Craft, Scavenger Hunt and more!

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Vintage Family History Scrapbooking Class #3

Thursday, November 7, 6:30 PM

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Vintage Family History Scrapbooking Class #3 This program is intended for adults. Thursday, November 7, 6:30 PM This program is part of the Blackstone Public Library’s ongoing LSTA grant, “Voices: A Common Thread.” Vintage Family History Scrapbooking. Please join Library Staff Members for a third evening of scrapbooking. Supplies will be provided. We ask that you bring the following: 4 photographs to use in the scrapbook; information about the person/people in the photos (ex. name, age, location, etc.) ; a small blurb about the person (a few sentences). It could be of a particular achievement, historical information, or a fun, family anecdote/memory; your enthusiasm. Registration is required. Call the Blackstone Public Library at 508-883-1931. “Vintage Family History Scrapbooking Class” 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. Flyer features a vintage-style photograph of a scrapbook in progress. There are three family photos on a brown-paper page with handwriting beside one photo. On the table beside the book is a pen, a pair of scissors, a spool of white string, and a sheet of brown arrow stickers.

Lego Club is Back!

Registration begins Monday, August 26!

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Get Help with Jenna Gouin, MBA/MSOL

Monday, November 4, 9:00 to 11:00 AM and Tuesday, November 19, 1:00 to 3:00 PM

This program is in partnership with the Blackstone Valley Partnership for Public Health.

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Get Help with Jenna Gouin, MBA/MSOL, a second round of help sessions, in partnership with the Blackstone Valley Partnership for Public Health. We have a second round of dates for this program! Monday, November 4, 9:00 to 11:00 AM; and Tuesday, November 19, 1:00 to 3:00 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

Wind Chime Craft with Celeste Langlois

Thursday, October 24, at 6:00 PM

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Wind Chime Craft with Celeste Langlois. Thursday, October 24, at 6:00 PM. Celeste Langlois invites you to "chime in" and create a beautiful wind chime that will sing to you when the wind blows! During this class, participants will create a one-of-a-kind, up-cycled wind chime using glass beads and silverware. All supplies will be provided. If you would like to donate silverware, please bring it to the library prior to class, or email Celeste at One-Celeste@aol.com 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 This program is supported in part by a grant from the Blackstone Cultural Council, a local agency, which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency.

Wag & Read: Read to a Therapy Dog

Sessions return in November!

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2024 Reading Challenge

Looking for something new to read? Join the Mass. Center for the Book’s 2024 Reading Challenge with us!

Don’t forget to submit your monthly entries here! https://www.mareadingchallenge.org/

Massachusetts Center for the Book

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September’s challenge is to read a debut book by a Massachusetts author. Try these Mass Book Award longlisted titles beginning with the first letter of your birthday month: "All You Have to Do," by Autumn Allen; "An Ordinary Wonder," by Buki Papillon; "Animal Husbandry," by Laura Zigman; "Chomsky & Me," by Bev Boisseau Stohl; "Everything I Never Told You," by Celeste Ng; "Moon Tide," by Dawn Clifton Tripp; "My Year of Meats," by Ruth Ozeki; "Shark Heart," by Emily Habeck; "The Body Papers," by Grace Talusan; "The Dante Club," by Matthew Pearl; "The House in the Pines," by Ana Reyes; "The Kiss from Maddalena," by Christopher Castellani; "The Light of Seven Days," by River Adams; "The Midcoast," by Adam White; "The Object of My Affection," by Stephen McCauley; "The Town and the City," by Jack Kerouac; "Three Junes," by Julia Glass; "Tides," by Sara Freeman; "Total Immersion," by Allegra Goodman; "Typical American," by Gish Jen; "We Have Always Been Who We Are," by Sofia T. Romero; "When the World was Steady," by Claire Messud; "Years of Wonders," by Geraldine Brooks.

Food Drive

October 1 - October 31

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Technology Classes by Appointment

 

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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!