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.

April Events for Children

Registration begins Monday, April 7

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Choose Your Own Adventure Book Club

For 5th-8th grade students

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Family Recipes Cooking Club - Spring

Monday, April 28 at 6:00 PM

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Family Recipes Cooking Club - Seasonal Favorites of Spring. Monday, April 28 at 6:00 PM. If you have a love for cooking, this club might be for you! This club, led by Jean Piechocki, will meet quarterly, with recipes selected to reflect the seasons. Participants will prepare a cherished family recipe, and bring it to this pot-luck-style club meeting to share with other members. Please, remember to bring a copy of your family recipe to share with the group, so that those with allergies can be aware of the ingredients. Recipes including peanuts and tree-nuts are not allowed. If you need to find a written version of an old favorite you only know by heart, take a look at our library’s database page and check out “A to Z World Food” to find hundreds of recipes from all over the world! Registration is required. 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 dark-stained wood table with a selection of cooking tools on top. Viewed from above there is a dark stone mortar and pestle; a cast iron pan; a metal knife and cleaver; a wooden bowl with herbs, garlic, and citrus inside; a lighter-stained wooden cutting board; and a selection of smaller bowls with various spices and oils.

Paint Night with Paul Jacques

Friday, May 16, 2025 at 6:00 PM

This art class is for Blackstone residents only.

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Paint Night with Paul Jacques, an art class for adults. Friday, May 16, 2025 at 6:00 PM Participants in this painting class for adults will learn to paint this beautiful mountain scene. Local painter Paul Jacques will show you how! Paul was born in Woonsocket and lives in Blackstone with his wife, Donna. They have two adult children. 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. He has also donated three of his paintings to the Stadium Auction to help raise money for the theatre. This program is for Blackstone residents only, and limited to 12 participants. Registration is required. Call or come in to register. Call the Blackstone Public Library at 508-883-1931 to sign up or for more information. This event is funded by a generous donation from the Library Gift Account as authorized by the Board of Library Trustees. Flyer includes image of a mountain landscape painting by Paul Jacques. The main focus of the painting is a cluster of impressive snow-capped mountains against a bright blue sky filled with soft clouds. The foreground is shrouded in a soft mist. The flyer also includes a photograph of Paul. He is wearing a pink shirt with a blue tie, and is smiling at the camera.

Get Help with Jenna Gouin, MBA/MSOL

Monday, April 28, 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM

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Get Help with Jenna Gouin, MBA/MSOL, in partnership with the Blackstone Valley Partnership for Public Health. Monday, April 7 from 1:00 to 3:00 PM and Monday, April 28 from 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM. 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

Be Well & Thrive

Tuesdays, 6:30 – 8:00 PM April 22, & 29

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. April 1, 8, 22, and 29. “Nothing ever seems impossible in spring.” – L.M. Montgomery Searching for a fresh start or new beginning? Are you often overwhelmed with life’s stressors, or find yourself giving to others and not making time for yourself? Would you like to explore new ways to gain a sense of balance and contentment? This group may be a perfect place to start! 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. Flyer image is a photograph of an open field in early spring with the ground mostly brown with the first signs of green. The foreground and far background are soft and unfocused. There are trees in the distance, blurred against a bright white sky. In midground, and in sharp focus, are two purple crocus flowers backlit by the sun.

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, May 6 at 6:00 PM

This program is intended for adults.

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Vintage Family History Scrapbooking Class This program is intended for adults. Tuesday, May 6 at 6:00 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, April 24, 2025 at 2:00 PM

A book club for adults.

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Heritage Book Club For adults. Thursday, April 24, 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, April 24, 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. April’s book, "The Keeper of Hidden Books," by Madeline Martin, follows our heroine Zofia as she lives through the Nazi occupation in Warsaw, Poland. With bombs raining down around her, Zofia must find a way to save her friend Janina, and her beloved books. 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: Text at the top of the cover reads, "Madeline Martin, 'New York Times' bestselling author of 'The Last Bookshop in London.'" Book cover is an illustration of a wrecked building interior, broken down and covered in grime. A woman in a burgundy skirt suit stands among the wreckage with a box full of books at her feed. Her hair is pinned up and she wears a green hat. She faces away from the viewer, holding a book behind her back as she quietly surveys the ruins around her.

Lunch & Learn: Email Basics

Monday, May 5 at 11 A.M.

Monday, May 5 from 11 A.M. to 1 P.M.

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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!