Beginner Yoga with Jennifer Fleury

Saturdays, May 10 & 17 at 10:30 AM

A program for adults.

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Beginner Yoga for Adults, with Jennifer Fleury, Ed.D., RYT. Saturdays, May 10 and 17 at 10:30 AM. Take a break from the stress of daily life with this beginner yoga session designed to release tension and restore balance. Through slow, mindful movement and deep breathing, you’ll ease into stretches that enhance flexibility and mobility. We’ll use props to provide extra support, so please bring a yoga mat, blanket, a yoga strap (or belt), and yoga blocks if you have them. All levels are welcome! With 30 years of experience in fitness instruction, Jennifer began her journey teaching group exercise before discovering her passion for yoga nearly 25 years ago. She is the owner of Auburn Yoga & Pilates, where she fosters a welcoming space for mindful movement. With a doctorate in education, she is deeply passionate about teaching and supporting others in their learning journeys. This led her to pursue yoga teacher training and, eventually, to own Auburn Yoga & Pilates, where she fostered a welcoming space for mindful movement. With a doctorate in education, she is deeply passionate about teaching and supporting others in their learning journeys—whether through movement, mindfulness, or personal growth. Registration is required. This program is for Blackstone residents only. 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 heading background is a photograph of a pink yoga mat, a pink yoga block, two pink hand weights, and a pink blanket on a light-brown-wood floor. Flyer also includes a photo of Jennifer wearing a white shirt and smiling brightly at the camera.

Mass Murder, Massachusetts' Most Infamous Murder Cases with Christopher Daley

Thursday, May 15 at 6:30 PM

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Mass Murder, Massachusetts' Most Infamous Murder Cases with Christopher Daley. A program for adults. Thursday, May 15 at 6:30 PM. “This one-hour talk is an entertaining and fascinating look at some of Massachusetts' most infamous historical murder cases, both solved and unsolved. Audiences that like mystery, suspense and a little blood and gore will love this lecture. It is fully illustrated with photographs and artwork culled from archival, microfilm and literary sources. Many of the murder sites and historical locations have been photographed in order to give the audience a sense of the modern-day context of the crimes.” - daleyhistory.com Registration is required. Visit our Events Page. Contact the Blackstone Public Library at 508-883-1931 for more information. 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. Flyer includes a black and white photograph of Jesse Harding Pomeroy standing in front of a brick wall with a metal lantern hanging nearby.

Classic Country Music Revue

Thursday, June 5, at 6:30 PM

A concert for adults with Matt York. 

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Classic Country Music Revue with Matt York A concert for adults. Thursday, June 5, at 6:30 PM. Matt York returns to the Blackstone Public Library, this time performing songs and talking about the careers of some great country and honky-tonk singers of the past. As Matt says, “When I’ve gone around and performed the songs of Willie Nelson and Johnny Cash, I often talk about how many of their peers have been forgotten with time. Artists like Patsy Cline, Hank Williams Sr., Loretta Lynn and George Jones not only made beautiful music, but they also were larger than life figures.” Registration is required. Visit our Events Page. Contact the Blackstone Public Library at 508-883-1931 for more information. 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. Flyer includes image of an old fashion jukebox, brightly lit in neon colors of yellow, magenta, red, blue, and teal. Above the jukebox, in chunky stylized text, is, “Matt York’s Classic Country Music Revue.” If you'd like info on Matt's original music and gigs, check out his website: www.mattyorksongsandstories.com

Choose Your Own Adventure Book Club

For 5th-8th grade students

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POUND® Exercise for Adults.

Thursday, May 29 and Monday, June 16 at 6:30 PM

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POUND® Exercise for Adults. A class for all fitness levels. Thursday, May 29 and Monday, June 16 at 6:30 PM. Channel your inner rockstar with this full-body cardio-jam session inspired by the infectious, energizing, and sweat-dripping fun of playing the drums. Instead of listening to music, you become the music in this exhilarating full-body workout that combines cardio, conditioning, and strength training with yoga and pilates-inspired movements. Using Ripstix®, lightly weighted drumsticks engineered specifically for exercising, POUND transforms drumming into an incredibly effective way of working out. Designed for all fitness levels, POUND® provides the perfect atmosphere for letting loose, getting energized, toning up and rockin’ out! The workout is easily modifiable and the alternative vibe and welcoming philosophy appeals to rockstars of all ages and abilities. Registration is required. Sign up for Blackstone residents begins Monday, April 28. All others sign up starting Monday, May 5. 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 includes a black and white photograph of women crouched forward during a session of this class. They all have bright, wide smiles and appear to he having a great time.

Get Help with Jenna Gouin, MBA/MSO

Thursday, June 12 from 12:30 - 2:30 PM

In partnership with the Blackstone Valley Partnership for Public Health.

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Get Help with Jenna Gouin, MBA/MSOL, in partnership with the Blackstone Valley Partnership for Public Health. Thursday, June 12 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

Music & Movement for Young Children

Register now for the Spring session, beginning April 4!

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Wag & Read: Read to a Therapy Dog

New spring dates for Willoughby, Bear, Lady!

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Vintage Family History Scrapbooking Class

Tuesday, June 3 at 5:00 PM

This program is intended for adults.

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Vintage Family History Scrapbooking Class This program is intended for adults. Tuesday, June 3 at 5:00 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 an 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.

Heritage Book Club

Thursday, May 29, 2025 at 2:00 PM

This book club is for adults.

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Heritage Book Club for adults. Thursday, May 29, 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, May 29, 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. May's book, "The Sicilian Inheritance" by Jo Piazza is called by Goodreads.com, "a transporting novel rooted in the author's own family history about a long-awaited trip to Sicily, a disputed inheritance, and a family secret that some will kill to protect." 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 Sicilian city street, taken from the ground and facing up at the surrounding buildings and the sky. The buildings are old and dusted with age and character, with balconies and domed roofs visible against a blue sky touched by sunset oranges.

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!