Please be advised that the water color paint class scheduled for this evening, Friday, Feb. 20, is canceled and will be re-scheduled to a new date. Everyone on the registration list will be contacted next week with the new date. Please be advised that the Story-time with Firefighter advertised in the February issue of the Enlightener was a program from last year and a misprint. This program is not taking place at this time. Thank you.

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Blackstone Public Library’s Lego Club. Signups begin on Monday, January 5 for Blackstone residents. Signups begin on Monday, January 12 for all library patrons. Held once a month on Thursday evenings at 6 PM. Strictly for ages six and up. Builders are given a monthly challenge with a general theme, i.e., you may be asked to build animals, buildings, vehicles, clothing or even food! Space is limited to twenty participants. Signups are accepted on a first come, first serve basis. For more information or to register, please contact Tressy at 508-883-1931 or email tcollier@cwmars.org. Winter/Spring 2026 Session Dates: Jan. 29, Feb. 26, March 26, April 30, May 28.

Lego Club returns in January!

Signups begin on Monday, January 5 for Blackstone residents.
Signups begin on Monday, January 12 for all library patrons.

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Blackstone Public Library Children’s Programs, Winter 2026. 1. Story Time and Craft for ages 3 – 5. Mondays – 11 a.m. (Group 1) January 26, February 2, 9, 23, March 2, 9. Thursdays – 1 p.m. (Group 2) January 29, February 5, 12, 26, March 5, 12. This program lasts six weeks and includes two stories and a simple craft. Each group accepts up to 15 children. Registration is required. See below for sign-up information. 2. Drop-In Story Time. Every Tuesday evening at 6:30 p.m. (unless otherwise noted) 30 minutes of stories; appropriate for all ages. No sign-ups are required, just drop in! 3. Toddler Story Time (ages 6 months – 3 years). Fridays – 10:15 a.m. January 30, February 6, 13, 27, March 6, 13. This six-week program includes stories, songs, fingerplays, activities and more. We’ll also play with books and toys. Registration is required. See below for sign-up information. Sign-ups for Blackstone residents begin: Monday, January 5 Sign-ups for all patrons begin: Monday, January 12 For more information or to register, please call 508-883-1931 or email tcollier@cwmars.org. Be sure to include your child’s full name, age, your phone number and email address.

Winter Story Times for 2026!

Registration for Blackstone residents begins Monday, January 5.
Registration for all others begins Monday, January 12.

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Digging Dinos with Diane Edgecomb For kids ages 3 and up. Thursday, February 19, at 2:00 PM. Award-winning storyteller Diane Edgecomb’s popular dinosaur adventures complement their scientific facts with a happy dose of humor. The original stories include: Pattysaurus in which selfish Patty becomes so obsessed with her dinosaur collection that she turns into a gigantic sauropod herself and Egg Mountain in which the audience helps out on this surprise-filled journey that leads to the discovery of Maiasaura, the first dinosaur known to care for its young. Based on current scientific discoveries, this piece educates as it entertains. Dinosaur lovers of all ages will enjoy the colorful posters, dinosaur sign-language and audience participation that keeps audiences engaged and asking for MOOORE! Registration is required. Call, come in, or email Tressy at tcollier@cwmars.org. Registration for Blackstone residents begins on February 2. Registration for all library patrons begins on February 9. This event is sponsored by the Friends of the Blackstone Public Library. Flyer includes a photo of Diane Edgecomb smiling and wearing a blue dinosaur costume with purple spines.

Digging Dinos with Diane Edgecomb

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YMCA Family & Community Partnership (YFCP). Pre-K Music & Movement, with Deb Hudgins. The YFCP is pleased to offer a free music series with local children's musician, Deb Hudgins. Children, ages 1-5, with a parent or caregiver, will enjoy songs, dance, silly stories, musical instruments and more! Registration is required. Day & Time: Fridays at 11:30 AM to 12:00 PM. Dates: January 23, 30; February 13; and April 10, 17. Location: Blackstone Public Library (86 Main Street, Blackstone). Register: email tcollier@cwmars.org, call 508-883-1931, or visit the library. This series is sponsored by the YFCP. YMCA Family & Community Partnership is funded by the Massachusetts Coordinated Family & Community Engagement (CFCE) Grant and awarded to the YMCA of Central Massachusetts by the Department of Early Education and Care.

Music & Movement for Young Children

Registration begins Monday, January 12.

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