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February Break Specials 2025

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February 22nd through February 28th

Got some free time from school? Make the most of your vacation with special events all week long at Blaisdell Memorial Library

Saturday – 2/22

  • Sew-a-Stuffie: 10am

Practice a new skill and make a friend to take home! Children can join Miss Julie in an easy sewing project that will let them create a huggable felt teddy bear of their very own. Suggested for ages 5 and up.

Tuesday – 2/25

  • STEAM Play Stations: 10am to noon

Get out of the cold and into a bonanza of special STEAM fun! Drop in between 10 am and noon to play and learn with lots of different activity stations. All ages are welcome, with special activities for littles and a sensory bin.

Wednesday – No Kid’s Programs

Thursday – 2/27

  • Lego for Littles: 10am to noon

Lego for Littles is a drop-in time for younger children to play and build alone or together with the library’s Lego collection. The only limits are your own imagination!

  • (Pre)Teen Gaming: 10am to noon

Have some fun in the YA area of the library when you drop by for multiplayer gaming fun great for middle schoolers and up!

Friday – 2/28

  • Dr. Seuss Birthday Storytime Extravaganza: 10am

Celebrate Dr. Seuss and all his wonderful, wild worlds and stories with a special storytime! We will be reading some of his books and enjoying Seuss-themed activities and birthday treats!

  • Family Friendly Library Scavenger Hunt: 10am

How well do you know your way around BML? Find out when you join the scavenger hunt! Pick up a card from the front desk, then try to connect four squares in a row by locating things throughout the library. Once you’re done, return your card to enter a special raffle!

BONUS FUN! Saturday – 3/1

  • Family Friendly Library Scavenger Hunt (Day 2): 10am

How well do you know your way around BML? Find out when you join the scavenger hunt! Pick up a card from the front desk, then try to connect four squares in a row by locating things throughout the library. Once you’re done, return your card to enter a special raffle!

No matter the age of your family or your interests, we’ve got all kinds of fun to enjoy! All activities are drop-in, so come on down and see what you can get up to this February Break!

Valentine’s Day Bookmarks & Cards (RESCHEDULED)

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Wednesday, February 19th – 3 pm

A Craft Together Special! Get ready for Valentine’s Day with a handmade gift and card for your loved one. Start by picking out a pattern to turn into a faux stained glass bookmark. Trace and color it, add a tassel, then decorate a greeting card that will hold it for a truly one-of-a-kind present!

This program is aimed at adults and teens but older children are welcome with adult supervision. Sign-ups are required and space may be limited so call, email, or visit in person to reserve your space.

A teddy bear in bed.

Teddy Bear Clinic

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Saturday, January 25th at 10am

Does your Teddy Bear or special stuffie have a boo-boo? Bring them to the Teddy Bear Clinic! This special story hour will have all your usual reading and fun, plus Ms. Julie and a helper will be there to stitch up torn and ripped stuffed animals and make them feel better!

This storytime is drop-in and open to all ages, as all our storytimes are!

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Library Holiday Closures

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Blaisdell Memorial Library will be having several closures over the next two weeks for the end-of-year holidays.

The library will be closed on Tuesday, December 24th and Wednesday, December 25th. We will reopen as per usual for the rest of the week, December 26th, 27th and 28th.

The library will also be closed on Tuesday, December 31st and Wednesday, January 1st. After this point, usual hours will resume.

Thank you for your understanding and have a happy holiday!

Polar Express Storytime

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Wednesday, December 18th at 6pm

Put on your warmest jammies and stay up late to take a trip to the North Pole! Get your ticket, fill your mug with hot chocolate, and enjoy a very special reading of the classic Christmas picture book, The Polar Express!

This popular program is sign-up only and space is limited, so contact the library today to reserve your spot!

Please note, in case of inclement weather, the Polar Express Storytime will be moved to the next day, December 19th at 6pm.

Cookbook Group: Cookie Decorating

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Thursday, December 12th at 6pm

Make treats that are as delicious to look at as they are to eat! Cookbook Group restarts with this special presentation on frosting holiday cookies lead by Megan Sebasco. Practice decorating now, then sign up for Cookbook Group and put your skills into the 12/19 Holiday Cookie Exchange!

This program is aimed at adults and older teens, but is open to families with adult supervision. There is no cost for participating, but you must sign-up in advance. Call, text, or email the library to reserve space today.

Craft Together Special: Holiday Card-making

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Wednesday, December 11th at 6pm

Celebrate the season by making custom greeting cards! Mix and match paper, decorate with embellishments, and emboss your favorite greeting with stamps to make something all your own.

This program is aimed at adults and older teens, but is open to all. There is no cost for participating, but you must sign-up in advance. Call, text, or email the library to reserve space today!

BML is Hosting Santa’s Mailbox

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Santa’s Mailbox at BML

The Blaisdell Memorial Library is the inaugural host location for Santa’s Mailbox!

This year, Santa’s Mailbox will be conveniently located in the front room of the library.

Santa’s Mailbox is a community member-founded and supported holiday event. Starting on Tuesday, November 26th, children who would like to make their wishes known to Santa are invited to bring a letter to drop in the box. Parents—if your child is interested in a response, you must include a return address.

Santa’s Mailbox is a volunteer effort developed and supported by patrons of the library, and is not a Blaisdell Memorial Library program. Town employees are not involved in the collection of, or development of responses to, letters submitted to Santa.

4th Annual Tea Party Storytime

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10am – Saturday, November 16th and Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, November 19th, 21st and 22nd

Join BML for our very special annual tea party storytime! Held once a year, get dressed up in your favorite special outfit and join Ms. Julie and Ms. Robin for stories all about tea parties. Afterwards, get your fancy jewelry and enjoy tea and butter cookies at the library!

The tea party, story, and events are identical on each day, so don’t worry about missing out: pick the date that works best for you!