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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Summer E-Resources Series

Different classes on July 8, 15, and 22 at 5:45 PM

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Summer e-resources Series. Make the most of your library card this summer by learning how to access electronic resources with technology assistant Hannah Rishel. The series will cover Kanopy, Libby, and Hoopla in three different classes. Kanopy offers streaming for movies and tv shows. Libby offers ebooks, audiobooks, and magazines. Hoopla offers ebooks, audiobooks, movies, tv shows, and music. The Kanopy class will be on July 8, at 5:45 pm. The Libby class will be on July 15, at 5:45 pm. The Hoopla class will be on July 22, at 5:45 pm. Each class is limited to 8 attendees. Please come in, call the Blackstone Public Library at 508-883-1931, or email hrishel@cwmars.org to book your spot!

Choose Your Own Adventure Book Club

For 5th-8th grade students

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Heritage Book Club

Thursday, July 24, 2025 at 2:00 PM

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Heritage Book Club for adults. Thursday, July 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, July 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. July’s book is a novel by Amanda Peters, "The Berry Pickers." From goodreads.com, “A four-year-old Mi’kmaq girl goes missing from the blueberry fields of Maine, sparking a tragic mystery that haunts the survivors, unravels a community, and remains unsolved for nearly fifty years.” 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 proclaims this book a "National Bestseller." The title, "The Berry Pickers, a novel by Amanda Peters," is written in a slightly quirky sans-serif font, centered across the cover. The cover image behind it is a watercolor image of blueberries and blueberry leaves thickly scattered together. The berries are vibrant blue and the leaves are a cool, subdued green. The watercolor style is apparent in the mottled way the shades of color blend together.

Color Your World with Pastels

Saturday, August 2 at 11:00 AM

Registration for this Adult Summer Reading event begins July 11, and requires 1 check-in.

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Color Your World with Pastels with Sharon Morley, an Adult Summer Reading event. Saturday, August 2 at 11:00 AM. National and International award-winning artist Sharon Morley teaches patrons the art of pastel painting. “Teaching art to adults and teens for the past 20+ years has led Sharon to encourage students to find their own voice and gives them the tools they need to do so. No two painters are alike and Sharon strives to help them find their individuality through painting.” - sharonmorley.com Patrons must be signed up for our Adult Summer Reading program and have 1 check-in to register. Registration starts July 11, 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 of a painting done by Sharon Morley. A peaceful oceanside sunset in pastel shades of pink, blue, and violets. The light reflects off the waves softly rolling onto a beach where a flock of sandpipers is scattered across the sand like musical notes on a sheet of music. Image credit: sharonmorley.com

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

Crackle Trays with Jean

Thursday, July 24 at 6:30 PM

Registration for this Adult Summer Reading event begins July 7, and requires 1 check-in.

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Crackle Trays with Jean, an Adult Summer Reading event. Thursday, July 24 at 6:30 PM. Add to your home décor with these vibrant crackle trays! Patrons must be signed up for our Adult Summer Reading program and have 1 check-in to register. Registration starts July 7, 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 of an example tray from the craft. The tray is wood, painted with white crackle paint which gives it an aesthetically aged look. There is a heart in the center of the tray which, applied over the paint, with a vibrant tropical flower design over a dark background.

Quilting Club

Thursday, July 24 from 1:00 to 4:00 PM

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Quilting Club, a monthly club for adults. Thursday, July 24 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

Vintage Family History Scrapbooking Class

Monday, July 21 at 5:00 PM

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Vintage Family History Scrapbooking Class This program is intended for adults. Monday, July 21 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.

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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!