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This month the Youth Services Department has lots to offer virtually through Zoom! You can view the entire programming roster by age here on our website. AND, don't forget to sign up for our summer reading quest - a way to encourage reading, activity and creativity...plus you can work towards prizes along the way!
 

How to attend our virtual programs
All Blackstone Library summer programs will be conducted through the free video conferencing software Zoom. In order to receive the link to attend a program, you must register for the event. To learn more about Zoom click here.

If you need help or have any questions, call the Youth Services Department at (203) 488-1441 ext. 321.
 

Check out our July programs listed below
All programs have been made possible by the Friends of the James Blackstone Memorial Library, Guilford Savings Bank and the Allan Louis Loeb Foundation

Monday sign ups. 
Wednesday sign ups.

Once you register for your date you will receive an email around 10AM the morning of with our ZOOM meeting number and password to gain access to our virtual storytime. Storytime kits are available for pickup with sign up, one per child and while supplies last - specifics on "how to" will be emailed.

Sign up here. 

Once registered you will receive an email around 10:30AM the morning of with our ZOOM meeting number and password to gain access to our virtual circle time. For ages 5 and under.
Music with Mr. Drew


Thursday, July 9 &
Thursday, July 23
10:00 am - 10:45 am

It’s time to get all of our littles moving and grooving with a fully interactive performance with Mr. Drew! During this music filled event families will sing some of their favorites, use items around the house to make music and get up and move! We promise, this is one you do not want to miss.

Once you register you will receive an email the day of the program with a link to join everyone in ZOOM. For ages 5 and under.

Register and select your date.

Tuesday, July 14

4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Join us for a fully interactive sing along experience with your friends and family. We are going to “Let it Go” with a LIVE streaming of Frozen™ (the sing along edition) and then ask YOU to participate by singing your hearts out. All ages are welcome and costumes are encouraged, PLUS we may have a few special guests up our sleeve, so this is something you do not want to miss. Running time 1h 50m.

Sign up to reserve your spot and receive an email the morning of with our ZOOM meeting number and password to gain access to our LIVE stream.

Wednesday, July 22
1:00 pm - 1:45 pm

Join Ingrid Schaeffer for an exciting journey into the world of trolls and Billy goats. This workshop will begin with some fun theatre games and exercises and will work its way into the interactive telling of the famous tale The Three Billy Goats Gruff. Participants will enact the story playing the Billy Goats and the Troll. This promises to be fun filled program with lots of opportunity to act up a storm. 

Please note that space is limited and sign up is simple, once registered you will receive an email the day of with our ZOOM meeting number and password to gain access to this virtual workshop.

Tuesday, July 28 & August 25

Join us once a month for a virtual book club that features different books from Rick Riordan Presents – a small publishing sect that’s goal is to share unprecedented cultures and backgrounds through stories inspired by their mythology, folklore and heritage.

Sign up to meet the fourth Tuesday of every month throughout the summer and you will be sent an email with our ZOOM meeting number and password the morning of our club date so that you can join in the discussion.

Next up, Fire Keeper which is available for download on Hoopla. We'll pick the next title before each meeting ends. For grades 3 - 6.
Please visit our website for the most up-to-date information on the library and status of library programs.
We miss you and hope to see you soon. Until then, please stay well.
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