May 18, 2025

News & Notes from the Blanding Library

March 2025

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Crafting Programs Coming Up!
The Blanding Library will be offering a series of three craft projects on Wednesdays, March 26, April 2, and April 9, each at Goff Hall at 6:30. All classes will be led by Daisy Gilmore. For ages 15 and up. All materials are included.

March 26: Decoupage shells
Choose your shells and decorate them with a variety of materials and finish with a gold rim.

April 2: Painted Glasses
Choose a design (or make your own) and use glass paint to make a set of beautiful glasses.

April 9: Decoupage Cigar Boxes
Choose from a variety of materials and decorations to make a unique keepsake.

Classes are $5 each, due at the time of registration. Bonus: If you attend all three, there will be a $5 refund when you arrive at the third class. Register early as space is limited. For further information, call the library at 508-252-4236. 

You can find details about upcoming programs and events on the Blanding website https://rehobothantiquarian.org/blanding-library/ Program information   also includes other events held at Goff Hall and the ages the programs are intended for.

Saving and Sowing Seeds March 12
Sharon from Brilliant Dahlia Flower Farm will present us with all the facts about seeds, including direct sowing, harvesting, and saving seeds. There will be a limited number of seeds for you to take home.

This free program is at the library on Wed. March 12 from 6:30 to 7:30. No registration is needed.

Backyard Band Jams
The Blanding is pleased to present a series of music programs for babies and preschoolers on Mondays in March. Come join your local coordinated Family and Children’s Music Programs (CFCE) for music and movement sessions. Miss Rhonda of Backyard Band Jams and Miss Jocelyn will lead singing, dancing and playing musical instruments and more. Dates and times are March 3, 10, 17, 24, and 31, from 10:30 to 11:15. Registration is recommended but not required. For more details contact JocelynCarvalho@paceccw.org

Tuesday Tot Time is held at 10:30 and is designed for babies and toddlers (up to age 3). Thursday Story & Craft Time is held at 10:30 and is designed for preschoolers ages 3 to 5. The next LEGOs will be on Saturday March 8 from 11 to 2 and is a drop-in program for all ages. 

Bunnies in Disguise, a Spring Scavenger Hunt! 
From March 10 through April 19 literary bunnies will be hiding in the library. See if you can find them.  What a great way to welcome Spring!  

Kids PJ Drive through March
The Blanding Library will continue to accept NEW pajamas through March 31 for the Boston Bruins' PJ drive helping local children (age 2 through teens) in need. Donation basket is located inside the library foyer. Thanks to all who have contributed to this drive, helping us reach our goal.

History Discussions
Hank Coleman’s history discussion group on the Ancient Greeks continues each Wednesday morning at 11. Open to all adults with an interest in history. For more information, contact hjcoleman@comcast.net.

The Blanding Public Library, 124 Bay State Rd, is open Monday through Thursday from 10 to 8, and Fridays and Saturdays from 10 to 4. Closed Sundays and holidays. Phone 508-252-4236.

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