At approximately 12:43 PM, the fire alarm went off in the Library. The staff members immediately went into action evacuating the patrons. The Blackstone Fire Department responded with an assist from the Woonsocket Fire Department. Chief Roy, Deputy Chief Gartland and all the crew members are phenomenal at their jobs. It was determined that a fan motor seized and burned. A very big thank you to the amazing work of the Blackstone Fire Department, Blackstone Police Department, Woonsocket Fire Department, Assistant Director Collier, the library staff members, Custodian Russell Marvelle, and the patience of the patrons. Your safety is our priority. The Library is open after a brief closure. There is a slight odor from the fan motor issue, but all is well. Lisa Cheever, Director

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Historical Room Policy

Please call the library at 508-883-1931 to book the Historical Room.

Any group/patron 14 years or older may use the Blackstone Public Library Historical Room. This room is available for individuals or groups, and may be used for historical research, quiet study, and meetings.  Patrons using the Historical Room must follow the library’s Behavior Policy. Failure to adhere to the Behavior Policy will result in the loss of room usage.

The room may be reserved for up to one month in advance, for a two-hour period per day.  If no one is waiting to use the room, the patron may inquire at the circulation desk and re-register for another two hours. Exceptions may be facilitated through the Library Director.

A reserved room will be held for up to fifteen minutes after the reservation period begins before the room becomes available for use by another group/person.

  • No food or drinks.
  • Flash photography is not allowed.
  • Children, performing research, must be accompanied by an adult.
  • Items from the Historical Room do not circulate and cannot be removed from the library proper.

Room Capacity:

Historical Room          16 people maximum

(Historical Room Policy amended on March 2, 2020)