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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Browse and read the New York Times online from anywhere!

Use the special library link to get an off-site code to read the New York Times from home, the office, or anywhere!

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Browse and read the New York Times online at the Library.

While onsite at the Blackstone Library: ensure you are using the library’s Wi-Fi connection. Visit nytimes.com using any device.

Go to the upper right-hand corner of the screen. Click on “Log in” to create a free account or log in to your existing account.*

You now have full access to all news journalism on nytimes.com while logged in at the library.

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