Summer Reading Home Stretch | | |
June 16th - August 9th
LAST DAY TO PICK-UP BEADS IS AUG 16TH!
Register for summer reading (adults, kids, tweens, teens). This link will be available all summer long, register at any time.
REGISTER NOW
Don't forget to come by the library for your reading log. If you're doing Read and Bead, pick out a chain and brag tag too!
Kids (Ages 0-12): Read and Bead. Earn beads all summer long! Every 15 minutes earns you a bead. Save up your time to get bigger and cooler beads. After registering please stop by the library - starting on June 9th - to pick up your reading log, brag tag, and chain to start your read and bead necklace.
Tween (rising 4-6th graders): Choose your adventure: Read and Bead or a Tween Raffle. Earn beads by the minute or earn raffle tickets by the book! Put your tickets toward trying to win exciting prizes.
Teens (rising 7-12th graders): Teen Raffle. Earn a raffle ticket for each book you read to try and win prizes.
Adults (Ages 19+): For every book read, please fill out a raffle ticket to enter to win a prize basket.
All prizes are sponsored by the Friends of the Library.
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Tuesdays, August 5th, 12th, and 19th
6:00-8:00pm
Bring food, blankets, pillows and get comfy for a family-friendly movie.
Open to all ages.
Please note: these are not drop-off programs and adults must also attend.
August 5th: Sonic 3 (PG, 109 minutes) Sonic, Knuckles, and Tails reunite against a powerful new adversary, Shadow, a mysterious villain with powers unlike anything they have faced before.
August 12th: Dog Man (PG, 93 minutes)
When a dog and a police officer are injured together on the job, a life-saving surgery changes the course of history. Half dog, half man, Dog Man is sworn to protect and serve as he doggedly pursues his arch-nemesis: the feline supervillain Petey the Cat.
August 19th: Moana 2 (PG, 100 minutes)
Moana 2 reunites Moana and Maui three years later for an expansive new voyage alongside a crew of unlikely seafarers. After receiving an unexpected call from her wayfinding ancestors, Moana must journey to the far seas of Oceania and into dangerous, long-lost waters for an adventure unlike anything she’s ever faced.
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No Fail Crafts for Adults | |
Monday, August 11th
6:30-8:30pm
Enjoy an evening of crafting that is great for all skill levels. Open to adults 18+.
August: Book bedazzling
Registrants will need to bring a paperback copy of the book they would like to bedazzle.
Registration required. Spaces are limited.
Please note the program starts at 6:30pm to give everyone time to complete their cover.
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Tuesday, August 12th
All day pickup
A fun, themed book box for adults! Each box will have a themed book(s) and some goodies. You get to keep the goodies, but the books do need to be returned. Boxes will be available for pick up the 2nd Tuesday of each month and you will have one week to pick up.
August: Vacation getaway
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Meditation Session with Rev Balakrishnapillai | |
Wednesday, August 20th
6:30-7:15pm
Looking to relax after a stressful day at work, school, or after being home with the kids? Wind down for the evening with a meditation session to calm your mind and body. We will use chairs for this class, so you don't need to bring anything!
| | | Concert Film Series - The Grateful Dead Movie | |
Thursday, August 21st
7:00-9:00pm
Come celebrate the Dead's 60th anniversary!
The Grateful Dead Movie, released in 1977 and directed by Jerry Garcia, is a film that captures live performances from rock band the Grateful Dead during an October 1974 five-night run at Winterland in San Francisco.
Registration is appreciated, but not required. Light refreshments will be served.
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Wednesday, August 27th
11:00-12:30pm
What is a Memory Café? A Memory Café is a welcoming social gathering for people living with memory changes or dementia, and their caregivers, offering a safe and supportive environment for interaction, activities, and connection.
Join the Council on Aging and Norfolk Public Library for crafts, music, games,
photo/memory sharing, fitness, and other interactive activities.
Lunch will be served, please register online here or contact the Council on Aging (508-528-4430).
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Monday, August 4th and 18th
5:30-7:30pm
Thursday, August 7th and 21st
1:30-3:30pm
A casual meet up for puzzle enthusiasts to unwind, relax, and get out of the heat. Stop by and work on a puzzle. There will also be a swap table. Bring a puzzle to swap out for a new one to work on!
Registration appreciated, but not required.
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Friday, August 22nd
10:00-11:00am
Mystified by your smart phone, tablet, or laptop? Need help using Libby or another digital library service? Bring your device with you for in person assistance.
Registration is appreciated, spaces are limited.
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Tuesdays
1:00-3:00pm
Do you enjoy painting with watercolors? This group is for adult watercolor painters, all levels welcome, to gather together while painting your own projects. Join us on Tuesday afternoons for a relaxed painting session where we can share techniques, ideas, tips and projects.
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Fridays
10:30am-12:00pm
Do you love to knit, crochet, embroider, or do another fiber craft? If so, bring your current WIP to our informal group where you can work on projects, socialize, and share advice. Please note that this is not a formal class.
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The Stories, Science, and History of Birds with Smithsonian Biologist Jay Falk | |
Tuesday, August 5th
2:00-3:00pm
Delve into the fascinating world of birds through astonishing photography and clear explanations in this absorbing global guide, The Bird Book: The Stories, Science, and History of Birds.
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Returning to Romance Through Food and Flirty Fun in Fiction with Casey McQuiston | |
Wednesday, August 20th
7:00-8:00pm
Bring an appetite for sizzling drama as we discuss New York Times bestselling author Casey McQuiston's latest romantic comedy, The Pairing.
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How to Thrive in a World of Constant Chaos with Organizational Psychologist Dr. Tasha Eurich | |
Thursday, August 28th
2:00-3:00pm
Learn how to master the daily grind and become shatterproof in a tumultuous world with key insights by Dr. Tasha Eurich as she talks about her newest book, Shatterproof: How to Thrive in a World of Constant Chaos.
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Puppet Story Time with Leigh Baltzer! | |
Monday, August 4th
11:00am-12:00pm
Leigh Baltzer performs various types of puppet shows for both small and large audiences. Come and enjoy "Puppet Story Time" which includes 30 minutes of stories & songs performed by the puppets.
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Paws to Read For Summer Reading | |
Wednesday, August 6th
4:00-4:30pm
Monday, August 18th
10:30-11:00am
Come to the library to register for Summer Reading and work on your reading skills with our therapy dog friends from Therapy Dogs United! Reading sessions will be drop in/first come first serve. Best for 2nd grade & up, but pre-K, K, & 1st graders are welcome to participate with a caregiver.
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Fortnite Duos/Zero-Build Tournament: Virtual Gaming with One Up Games (Ages 8+) | |
Thursday, August 14th
6:00-8:00pm
Fortnite Tournaments have been taken to the next level! See how you measure up against other local battle royale competitors in this FREE virtual Private Custom Matchmaking Tournament, courtesy of One Up Games' Game Together Program and Epic Games!
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Monday, August 25th
4:00-5:30pm
Minecraft game day - Java Edition. Participants are encouraged to bring their laptops (not Chromebook). For ages 10-16. Parental participation required for children under 10. Join the adventure! Dive into the blocky world of Minecraft at Norfolk Public Library.
Registration required. Spaces are limited.
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Magic the Gathering Game Night (Ages 10+) | |
Tuesday, August 26th
5:00-7:00pm
Discover the world of Magic: The Gathering, the popular trading card game. Join us for a fun, beginner-friendly session where you'll learn the basics, build your first deck, and grasp key strategies. Whether you're new to the game or looking to improve your skills, this is the perfect way to dive into a world of fantasy, strategy, and imaginative battles.
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Tuesdays, Town Hill
10:30-11:00am
Bubbles, bubbles, everywhere! Enjoy a half hour of nothing but bubbles and fun music. Bubble trays will be spread around Town Hill and in the gazebo! In the event of inclement weather the program will become a dance party inside the air-conditioned Community Room.
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Summer Baby Time with Miss Chelsea | |
Wednesdays
10:30-11:15am
Join Miss Chelsea for fun with your little one! Music and play for babies and their caregivers. Ages 0-16 months with an adult. Join us in Story Hour Room (through the big door inside the kids' picture book room)! All toys are washed and sanitized after each session.
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Wednesday, August 6th, 13th, & 20th
1:00-2:00pm
Join your friends for some brick building fun! Try your hand at one of the building challenges or design a creation of your own.
Ages 5+ welcome.
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Summer Surprises Storytime | |
Thursdays
10:30-11:00am
Join Miss Allison for outdoor storytime fun (and maybe a surprise or two!). Get moving with songs, books, and music on Town Hill! Bring a blanket to sit on. In the event of inclement weather, this program will be held in the Community Room inside the library.
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Library Hours
Monday-Thursday: 10:00am-7:30pm
Friday: 10:00am-4:00pm
Saturday: 10:00am-2:00pm
*Doors are locked 5 minutes before closing to ensure time to assist patrons already in the building.*
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