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Closed: December 5th, 6th, and 25th
Closing Early: December 24th at 1pm,
December 31st at 4pm
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Scavenger Hunt Art Contest Submissions | |
December 1st - 12th
Have you ever wanted to be a part of the Library’s awesome scavenger hunts? This is your moment!
Submit your original artwork between 12/1 - 12/12, then come see if your piece was chosen to be hidden around the library for the scavenger hunt December 15th - 31st!
Read more for all the details!
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Toys for Tots
The last day to drop off toys will be Saturday, December 6th.
Please note: There will be an outside donation bin on the 5th and 6th since the main building will be closed for staff training and carpet cleaning.
Thanks to everyone who has already participated!
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Wednesday, December 31st
10:30am - 12:30pm
Celebrate the new year without messing with bedtimes. Enjoy games, activities, and snacks while we ring in the 'Noon' Year! Please register in order to help us get enough supplies for everyone!
All Ages. Registration required. Spaces are limited.
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Sensory Playtime (All Ages & Abilities Welcome!) | |
Friday, December 19th
10:30-11:15am
Join Miss Allison for stories, songs, and play! Children and their caregivers will spend 20 minutes enjoying songs, rhymes, and stories, followed by 20-25 minutes of sensory play (i.e. sensory bin play stations, a simple craft, or coloring). While general content is designed for ages 2-5, Sensory Playtime is for all children and all abilities!
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Tuesday, December 9th
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.
Theme: Baking/Sweet Treat Themed Books
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Tuesday, December 30th
1:00-2:00pm
Page Turners is a book club that meets the last Tuesday of every month.
December's Book: Mr. Penumbra's 24 Hour Bookstore.
January's Meeting Date and Book: 1/27, Long Island
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No Fail Crafts for Adults | |
Wednesday, December 17th
7:00-8:30pm
Enjoy an evening of crafting that is great for all skill levels. Open to adults 18+.
December: Pour your own candles to get in a cozy winter mood!
Registration required. Spaces are limited.
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Monday, December 15th
7:00-8:30pm
Join other foodies at Read It and Eat It where each month we will be discussing different chefs, cuisines, or regions. Come share your experiments, experiences, triumphs, and tragedies from trying different recipes. Bring your favorite dish to share with the group.
Registration required. Spaces are limited.
December theme: Sauces
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Friday, December 19th
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, but not required.
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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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Scheming Wives and High-Stakes Hilarity with Author Sue Hincenbergs | |
Tuesday, December 2nd
2:00-3:00pm
Buckle up for a wild ride and join us as we sit down for an online chat with debut author Sue Hincenbergs to discuss her novel The Retirement Plan, in which murder is the name of the game.
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Every 1st and 3rd Wednesday
4:00-5:00pm
Join your friends for some brick building fun! Try your hand at one of the building challenges or design a creation of your own. No registration required.
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Monday, December 8th
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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Drop in Crafts for Kids and Teens | |
Monday, December 8th
3:45-4:45pm
Enjoy some time crafting with all materials provided. This month, drop by to create some wintry paper snow creatures! Great for all skill levels and open to kids 5 yrs. old and up.
**Caretakers need to stay in the room with younger children to complete the craft.
No registration required.
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Tuesday, December 9th
1:00-2:00pm
Come to the library on your Half Day to enjoy painting along with a Make Your Own Hot Cocoa Bar!
Best for ages 8 to 12.
Registration required. Spaces are limited.
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Monday, December 15th
4:00-5:15pm
Kids in grades 3-5 are invited to come learn a hilarious tabletop game featuring a group of feisty goats crashing a party and causing chaos. This game has the imagination of Dungeon & Dragons, but the gameplay is geared toward beginners.
Registration required. Spaces are limited.
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Wednesday, December 17th
4:30-5:15pm
Come to the library to complete your own diamond art kit!
Registration required. Spaces are limited.
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K-Pop Demon Hunters Paint Night | |
Thursday, December 18th
4:00-5:00pm
Come to the library to paint a character from the movie K-Pop Demon Hunters!
Registration required. Spaces are limited.
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Wednesday, December 10th
11:30am-12:00pm
Come have fun with this great music and movement class with Miss Jenn! We will be inside the Community Room. About 10 families total will be admitted. All ages.
Registration required. Spaces are limited.
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Wednesday, December 10th
2:00-2:30pm
This month we will be making wintry painted snowflakes!
Ages 2-5 with an adult.
Please list any allergies your child has when registering.
Registration required. Spaces are limited.
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Fortnite Solos-Zero Build Backstabber Tournament: Virtual Gaming with One Up Games | |
Thursday, December 11th
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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Magic the Gathering Game Night | |
Tuesday, December 9th
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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Wednesday, December 10th
4:00-5:00pm
Come to the library to work on your reading skills with our therapy dog friends from Therapy Dogs United! Register (reading children only, not caregivers) on our website for a 10 minute session - best for 2nd grade & up, but pre-K, K, & 1st.
Registration required.
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Mondays and Thursdays
10:30-11:00am
Join us for some storytime fun! All ages welcome. No registration required.
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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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Library Hours
Monday-Thursday: 10:00am-7:30pm
Friday: 10:00am-4:00pm
Saturday: 10:00am-2:00pm
The library will be closed on:
December 5th, 6th, and 25th.
Closing at 1pm on December 24th
Closing at 4pm on December 31st
*Doors are locked 5 minutes before closing to ensure time to assist patrons already in the building.*
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