Drop-In Valentine Craft

Explore your crafty side! Stop by to make a Valentine lollipop for your special sweetheart. Strongly recommended for ages 4 and up. No sign-ups required.

Thursday, February 9 from 5 – 7 p.m.

 

Yoga for Tweens & Teens

This relaxing yet energizing program teaches kids how to breathe, stretch, unwind and laugh at the end of the day. Guaranteed to be dynamic, interactive and fun, fun, fun! Strictly for ages 7 and up. Accepts 25 participants.

Tuesday, February 21 at 1 p.m.

Sign-ups for Blackstone residents begin: Monday, February 6

Sign-ups for all patrons begin: Monday, February 13

 

"Sew Fun” Sewing Class

Choose from an endless array of fabrics, add some ribbon, buttons and beads and doodle with fabric markers. Then turn your creation into a pillow or purse with the help of a sewing machine. Also learn how to sew and/or embroider with a needle and thread! Strictly for ages 9 and up. Accepts 10 participants.

Thursday, February 23 at 6 p.m.

Sign-ups for Blackstone residents begin: Monday, February 6

Sign-ups for all patrons begin: Monday, February 13


Story Time and Craft
For children ages 3 - 5
 
Session 1: Mondays at 11:00 a.m.
 
Session 2: Thursdays at 1:00 p.m.
 
Sign-ups for Blackstone residents begin: Monday, January 9
Sign-ups for all patrons begin: Tuesday, January 17
 
This five/six week program includes several stories and a simple craft, and accepts fifteen children. The Monday class will begin on Monday, January 23 and the Thursday class will begin on Thursday, January 26. Registration is mandatory and is accepted via phone or in person.
 

Baby Story Time
For children ages 6 months - 2.9 years
 
Fridays at 10:15 a.m. or 11:30 a.m.
 
Sign-ups for Blackstone residents begin: Monday, January 9
Sign-ups for all patrons begin: Tuesday, January 17

A six week session, this program consists of reading aloud, songs, finger plays and games for babies and toddlers. Children also play together with books and toys. Begins on Friday, January 27.

 Each group accepts up to 15 children. Registration is mandatory and is accepted via phone or in person.
 
 

Go Mad for Magazines!
 
The following is a list of children's magazines that the library offers:
 
American Girl
(girls' interests)
 
Boy's Life
(boys' interests)
 
Calliope
(world history)
 
Cobblestone
(American history)
 
Cousteau Kids
(science & nature)
 
Dig
(archeology)
 
Discovery Girls
(girls' interests)
 
Friends
(cartoons, games for preschoolers)
 
Jack and Jill
(stories, poems, recipes)
 
Ladybug
(stories & poems for young children)
 
Lego Club
(legos!)
 
National Geographic Kids
(Animals & nature)
 
Ranger Rick
(animals)
 
Sports Illustrated for Kids
(sports)
 
Zoobooks
(animals)
 
Magazines can be checked out for one week. The current issues do not circulate.
 
 
 

Drop In Story Time

Thirty minutes of picture books, read aloud. Appropriate for ages 3 and up. No sign ups required, just drop by! In the summertime, wear your PJs!

Every Tuesday
6:30 p.m.

Effective March 2, 2009:
 
The Children's Room will be closing at 6:00 p.m. on Monday evenings.
Cool Websites

 

www.nickjr.com

www.barbie.com

http://pbskids.org/

http://www.nasa.gov/audience/forkids/home/index.html

http://kidlinx.com/recommended.html