Thursday, November 3rd, 12-2pm

No registration required.

Drop in for a button pumpkin craft! Enjoy some time crafting with all materials provided. You will make a pumpkin out of buttons and leave with a decoration to hang wherever you'd like!

Materials are limited so first come, first serve.

Thursday, November 10th, 1-3pm

Community Room

No registration required.

Drop in to socialize and play your favorite games with friends. Choose from our games such as Bananas, Cardinal Mexican Train (a domino game), Rummy or bring your own. Open to adults. 

Monday, November 14th, 7-8pm

Virtual program

Registration required.

Pop in for some Thanksgiving PIE inspiration! In this fun talk, culinary historian Sarah Lohman will walk you through the origins of holiday pies, from elaborate wild game pies to extra strong pie crusts called, "coffins. Then, we’ll delve deep into the history of pumpkin pie, using it as a guide for how pie has changed over time, ending in an exploration of the pumpkin spice flavor craze.

Virtual meeting information will be sent to registered participants.

Have a friend who would enjoy this program? Invite them to register! Virtual programs can be accessed from anywhere, you do not need a library card to register. 

Wednesday, November 16th, 7pm

Community Room

Registration required.

Enjoy an evening of crafting that is great for all skill levels. Open to adults 18+.

November's Craft: Pie garland

Fridays, 11-12pm

Reading Room

No registration required.

Do you love to knit or crochet? If so, bring your yarn and knitting needles for our informal knitting group where you can work on projects, socialize, and share advice. Please note that this is not a knitting class. No instruction will be provided, although participants are usually willing to help each other if issues occur.

Wednesday, November 9th, 7pm Virtual program

Registration required. 

A delicious pie is one crust and one filling away. In this class Liz Barbour of The Creative Feast will demonstrate her favorite pie dough recipe and prepare a beautiful and delicious pie you will love to serve for years to come.

Have a friend who you think would enjoy the program? Feel free to invite them! This virtual program can be accessed from anywhere and you do not need a library card to register. 

Thursday, November 10th, 7-8:30pm

Community Room

Registration required.

Each meeting we will be discussing a different chef or cuisine. Copies of the books we will be discussing will be available at the circulation desk. Bring a dish and join other local foodies to talk about what you made, what you liked or did not like, get recipes, and more!

Please bring a copy of your recipe with you to the meeting.

November: Half Baked Harvest

Tuesday, November 15th, 2pm

Location: Council on Aging Library

Open to all adults. No registration required.

The Norfolk Public Library, in partnership with the Council on Aging, is hosting a book group that will meet on the third Tuesday of every month. This group will meet at the COA.

November's Title: The Guest List by Lucy Foley

Tuesdays, 1-3pm

Community Room

No registration required.

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. Bring with you your supplies and what you're currently working on. Please note that there will be no instruction given. 

Tuesdays, 10:30 - 11:15

Story Hour Room

Registration is required.

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.

Register for 11/8

Register for 11/15

Wednesdays, 6:30 - 7pm

Ages 0-5 with an adult

Registration required.

Wear your pajamas and bring your favorite toy for this evening storytime! Ages 0-5 with an adult Due to the limited size of the room, registration is required to attend.

Monday, November 7th, 4-5pm

Grades 3-6

Registration appreciated, but not required!

Love to play board games but need someone to play with? Join Board Game Club! The library will provide board games like Risk, Ticket to Ride, and other similar games for you to choose and play at the library. We will meet every first Monday of the month at 4pm.

Wednesday, November 9th, 2-2:30pm

Town Hill or the Story Hour Room

Ages 2-5 with an adult

Registration required.

A program that will involve lots of gross stuff that you aren't allowed to play with at home!

Please list any allergies your child has when registering.  

Tuesday, November 15th, 4-5pm

Story Hour Room

Grades 2-6

Registration opens 2 weeks prior to program date.

Children in grades 2-6 are invited to come and meet special therapy dogs once a month to practice their reading with a furry friend. Each child is given a specific 10-minute time slot for a "one on one" with their reading dog. You will be notified of your time slot via email. Children must be able to read by themselves.

Caregivers may remain in the building but are asked to remain outside the reading area.  

Wednesday, November 30th, 4-5pm

Story Hour Room

Ages 5-10

No registration required.

Join your friends for some brick building fun! Try your hand at one of the building challenges or design a creation of your own. Keva plank will also be available.

1st Tuesday of the month, 4-4:45

Story Hour Room

Next meeting: November 1st 

Grades 4-6

Tween Advisory Board works with the Youth Librarian to improve programs and the book collection. Basically, the mission of this group is to take ownership of tween services at the library and help turn the it into what you want the library to be.

Thursday, November 3rd, 6-8pm

Ages 8-18

Registration required.

Join other gamers for the best kart race in town! This is a virtual race, test your skills against other players all around Massachusetts! Top winners will receive a prize!

*Participants must have their own gaming platform (PS4, PS5, Xbox, Series X, Nintendo Switch, PC), online connection, and a copy of the game.

Have a friend who would enjoy this program? Invite them to register! Virtual programs can be accessed from anywhere, you do not need a library card to register. 

Monday, November 7th, 10:30 - 11am

All ages

Registration required.

Come have fun with this great music and movement class with Miss Jenn!

We will be inside the community room for the winter. 10 families total will be admitted.

Tuesday, November 8th, 4-4:45pm

Story Hour Room

Grades 3-6

Registration required.

Join us with a new book each month. We'll discuss the book, eat snacks, and do an activity. Copies of the book are available at the circulation desk. Grades 3-6 (Grade 3 please note: We will be reading books at about a 4-5th grade reading level.)

This month's title: Witch Boy by Molly Knox Ostertag (graphic novel)

Thursday, November 17th, 6-8pm

Virtual program

Fortnite Tournaments have been taken to the next level! See how you measure up against other local battle royale competitors in this free Private Custom Matchmaking Tournament, courtesy of One Up Games’ Game Together Program, Epic Games, and Woods Memorial Library! Play right from the comfort of your own home.



*Participants must have their own gaming platform (PS4, PS5, Xbox, Series X, Nintendo Switch, PC), online connection, and a copy of the game.*

Monday, November 21st, 3:30 - 4:30pm

Story Hour Room

Registration required.

This month we will be painting Thanksgiving themed rocks. Let your creativity flow while you paint a rock which can be used as part of your Thanksgiving decorations. Great for all skill levels and open to teens 13+.