Blackstone Public Library Announces August Schedule of Summer Events

BLACKSTONE — Library Director Lisa Cheever and the Blackstone Public Library Board of Trustees are proud to present an August schedule packed with summer events and activities.

The library invites the community to escape the summer heat and enjoy this month’s lineup of crafts, book clubs, story times and more.

The Blackstone Public Library is located at 86 Main St.

Children’s Programs

Annual Touch-the-Trucks Event

Truck lovers of all ages are invited to visit the library and explore their favorite construction vehicles, fire trucks, school buses, farm equipment and more. All vehicles will be accompanied by an attendant.

• WHEN: 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., Friday, Aug. 7
• WHERE: Blackstone Public Library parking lot
• MORE INFO: Attendees must seek off-site parking, as the event will be held in the library’s parking lot. Registration is not required.

Children’s Fall Story Times

The library is pleased to offer two, six-week story time sessions this fall. In addition to the Story Time and Craft Classes and Toddler Story Times, patrons are invited to attend Drop-In Story Time on Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m.

Story Time and Craft Classes

Beginning in September, the library will offer a “Story Time and Craft Classes” for preschoolers and kindergarteners ages 3 to 5. Each class includes two stories and a simple craft.

• WHEN: 11 a.m. on Mondays beginning Sep. 14, and 1 p.m. on Thursdays beginning Sept. 17
• WHERE: Blackstone Public Library
• MORE INFO: Registration begins on Monday, Aug. 31, for Blackstone residents and Tuesday, Sept. 8, for all library patrons. Space is limited to 15 children. For more information or to register, call 508-883-1931 or email Tressy Collier at tcollier@cwmars.org. When emailing, please include your child’s full name, age and the caregiver’s email and phone number.

Toddler Story Time

Babies and toddlers from six months to 3 years old are welcome to participate in Toddler Story Time. Stop by the library to read board books, sing songs and fingerplays, play games and explore toys and books. This story time will last 45 minutes.

• WHEN: 10:15 a.m., Fridays, beginning Sept. 18
• WHERE: Blackstone Public Library
• MORE INFO: Registration begins on Monday, Aug. 31, for Blackstone residents and Tuesday, Sept. 8 for all library patrons. Space is limited. For more information or to register, call 508-883-1931 or email Tressy Collier at tcollier@cwmars.org. When emailing, please include your child’s full name, age and the caregiver’s email and phone number.

Adult Programs

Library Craft at the Senior Center: Floating Candle Paper Straw Vases

Participants aged 60 and older are invited to participate in this month’s “Library Craft at the Senior Center,” where they will create their own decorative floating candle vase to bring home.

• WHEN: 12:30 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 4
• WHERE: Blackstone Senior Center, 15 St. Paul St.
• MORE INFO: Participants must be age 60 or older, or a member of the senior center. Call the library at 508-883-1931 to register.
  

Scrap It Up: Learn How to Preserve Family Memories

Scrap your other plans for the evening and join the Blackstone Scrapbooking Squad for a family history scrapbooking class on Thursday, Aug. 6. This is an opportunity to create beautiful scrapbooks, meant to preserve memories and family history. Guests at this Blackstone Public Library event are asked to bring at least four photographs each to use in the scrapbook, along with information about the subject. The rest of the supplies will be provided by library staff.

• WHEN: 5 to 8 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 6
• WHERE: Blackstone Public Library
• MORE INFO: Registration is required. For more information or to sign up, please contact library staff member Jean Piechocki at jpiechocki@cwmars.org or call 508-883-1931. This event is funded by the Friends of the Blackstone Library.
  

Music & More from Down Under & Beyond

This event takes the audience on a musical journey to Australia and other distant lands. This program is ideal for adult participants, but suitable for children with adult accompaniment.

• WHEN: 6:30 p.m., Aug. 17
• WHERE: Blackstone Public Library
• MORE INFO: Registration is required. Visit the library’s events page on the website or call 508-883-1931 to learn more and register.
  

Give it Your Best Shot at the Photography Club

Join other photographers at the club’s monthly meeting and discuss various photography tips, tricks and ideas. Refreshments will be provided.

• WHEN: 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 18
• WHERE: Blackstone Public Library
• MORE INFO: Registration is required. Call the Blackstone Public Library at 508-883-1931 for more information or to register. This club is funded by UniBank.
  

A Mermaid’s Clothesline: Senior Crafty Corner

This crafting event at the library is an opportunity to create your own under-the-sea themed piece of clothesline art. Seniors aged 60 or older are invited to join in on this month’s “Senior Crafty Corner.” All supplies will be provided at the event to help guests to build their own gnome to bring home.

• WHEN: 1 to 3 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 18
• WHERE: Blackstone Public Library
• MORE INFO: Space is limited to 20 spots. Registration is required. Participants must be 60 years of age or older to register. Supplies will be provided. This event is funded by a donation from the Blackstone Public Library’s LIG MEG account as authorized by the Board of Library Trustees.

Fairy Tables: Adult Craft at the Library

This month’s “Adult Crafting with Jean” invites participants to make their own decorative fairy table for their home or yard. There will be two opportunities to join library staff member Jean Piechocki and create a summer craft. All supplies are provided and all skill levels are welcomed.

• WHEN: 1 and 6:30 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 20
• WHERE: Blackstone Public Library
• MORE INFO: Registration is required. Space is limited to 20 spots for each of the two sessions. To sign up, contact the Blackstone Public Library at 508-883-1931. This event is funded by a donation from the Blackstone Public Library’s LIG MEG account as authorized by the Board of Library Trustees.

Puzzle Swap

Swap out your puzzles to enjoy ones that are “new to you” with the library’s puzzle swap. Bring adult puzzles into the library between Aug. 3 through 20 and receive a ticket for each puzzle provided. Return on Saturday, Aug. 22 to redeem your tickets for different puzzles.

• WHEN: 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 22
• WHERE: Blackstone Public Library
• MORE INFO: Call 508-883-1931 for more information.

Blackstone Quilters Assemble at the Library

Patch it up with a group of like-minded crafters this August by joining the Quilting Club at the Blackstone Public Library. Come together for a relaxing and creative gathering with fellow quilters. Not a quilter? Become one. Learn some tips and tricks, while doing some quilting. Each meeting is an opportunity to learn, relax, share ideas, work on projects and enjoy each other’s company.

• WHEN: 1 to 4 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 27
• WHERE: Meeting Room, Blackstone Public Library
• MORE INFO: This club is sponsored by the Friends of the Blackstone Library.

Ongoing Book Groups:

Get Spooked With the Grim Reader’s Society, a Horror Book Club

The strange, scary and mysterious world of horror literature comes alive with the Grim Reader’s Society, also known as The Horror Book Club, at the Blackstone Public Library. This monthly book club focuses on spooky, spine-tingling tales. The Grim Reader’s Society welcomes newcomers, if they are brave enough. Scaredy cats are welcome, too. Copies of the book of the month are available at the front desk.

• WHEN: 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 6
• WHERE: Quiet Study #2, Blackstone Public Library
• MORE INFO: Contact Children’s Librarian Tressy Collier at tcollier@cwmars.org or call 508-883-1931.

The Blackstone Book Group

The Evening Book Group, also known as the Blackstone Book Group, offers participants the chance to discuss amazing works of literature with like-minded readers. Copies of this month’s book can be found at the circulation desk.

• WHEN: 6:30 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 11
• WHERE: Quiet Study #2, Blackstone Public Library
• MORE INFO: Contact Renee Milliken at rmilliken@cwmars.org or call 508-883-1931.

Saddle Up With a Book at the Senior Center

The Senior Center Book Club meets on the third Tuesday morning of every month at the Senior Center on St. Paul Street. Monthly books are available at the library’s front desk or the Senior Center. New members are always welcome.

• WHEN: 11 a.m. to 12 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 18
• WHERE: Blackstone Senior Center, 15 St. Paul St
• MORE INFO: Contact Ellen Goudreau at egoudreau@cwmars.org or call 508-883-1931.

Spend an Afternoon Recapping the Latest Book of the Month

The Afternoon Book Club meets on the last Tuesday of each month. Join the group for a lively chat and a cup of tea. Take a seat, relax and unwind during an afternoon of great conversation about the Afternoon Book Club’s latest book of the month. Newcomers are welcome. Copies of the book of the month are available at the front desk.

• WHEN: 3 to 4 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 25
• WHERE: Quiet Study #1, Blackstone Public Library
• MORE INFO: Contact Donna Foster at dfoster@cwmars.org or call 508-883-1931.

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