Saturday, February 14th / Tuesday, February 17th

10:00am-1:00pm / 10:00am-6:00pm

In this GIANT version of Candy Land you are the game pieces! Stop by between 10am - 1pm on Saturday, and 10am - 6pm on Tuesday to play.

Please note: This is a self-guided activity and not run by a staff member, but staff will be in and out. No registration is required so you may be playing with another group. Children must have an adult with them.

Tuesday, February 17th & Thursday, February 19th

10:00am-6:00pm

Get ready for summer travel and apply for your passport during our walk in events! Please refer to the passport page on the library website to ensure that you have all of the materials and documentation needed for your application. No appointment required.

Saturday, February 21st

1:00-2:00pm

Families are invited to enjoy a dynamic, interactive drumming circle program with performer and educator Cornell Coley. Explore the magic of drums and drumming - as well as other authentic percussion Instruments from various cultures!

For kids ages 6+, teens, and adults. Registration is appreciated but not required.

Wednesday, February 11th

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!



Registration is appreciated but not required.

Tuesday, February 10th

6:00-7:30pm

Crokinole is a dexterity board game like tabletop shuffleboard or curling, where players flick discs across a round wooden board, aiming for high-scoring zones in the center while knocking opponents' discs out. It requires skill, strategy, and precision in a fun, social atmosphere.

Registration required. Spaces are limited.

Monday, February 23rd

6:30-7:30pm

Calling all geography buffs, world travelers, and cultural aficionados! Please join us for a night of virtual geography game fun with GeoGuessr! What is GeoGuessr? GeoGuessr is a geography game where players guess their location on a map. Click to learn more and register.

Registration required. Each participant will need to provide a unique email address and use their own device (computer, tablet, phone, etc.)

Tuesday, February 10th

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.

February theme: Relaxing reads

Tuesday, February 24th

All-day pickup

A different romance title and trope each month with a custom bookmark. The bookmark is yours to keep, but the books do need to be returned. Please note that these titles can include mature themes and scenes. Trigger warnings are usually available on the author's website.

February theme: Second chance romance

Wednesday, February 18th

7:00-8:30pm

Enjoy an evening of crafting that is great for all skill levels.

February: Italian Charm Link Bracelets! Personalize your own bracelet by linking together various charms!

18+. Registration required. Spaces are limited.

Thursday, February 19th

6:30-7:30pm

Join us the third Thursday of each month for an evening book group. Titles will be available for checkout the month prior to the meeting. This group will read mostly fiction titles matching the titles read by the Page Turners group.

No registration required.

Tuesday, February 24th

1:00-2:00pm

Page Turners is a book club that meets the last Tuesday of every month.

February's Book: Lady Clementine by Marie Benedict.

No registration required.

Wednesday, February 25th

11:00am-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).

Friday, February 27th

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.

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.

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.

Thursday, February 5th

7:00-8:00pm

Join us for an unforgettable experience as we chat online with Vanessa Riley about her newest book, Fire Sword and Sea, based on the folk story of the female pirate Jacquotte Delahaye.

Thursday, February 12th

2:00-3:00pm

Feminist philosopher Dr. Lindsey Stewart's book, The Conjuring of America: Mojos, Mermaids, Medicine, and 400 Years of Black Women's Magic, tells the stories of Negro Mammies of slavery; the Voodoo Queens and Blues Women of Reconstruction; and the Granny Midwives and textile weavers of the Jim Crow era.

Tuesday, February 24th

2:00-3:00pm

Tom D. Crouch, a Smithsonian veteran of almost 45 years, paints a robust picture of a unique American establishment and its lasting legacies in his book Smithson's Gamble.

Friday, February 6th & 27th

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!

Tuesday, February 10th

3:00-4:00pm

Make and decorate paper valentines to give to your loved ones! No registration required.

Tuesday, February 3rd

4:00-4:45pm

Come join us for the Graphic Novel Book Club for Grades 4 + 5, meeting the first Tuesday of every month from February to May. There will be an animal theme each month (February: Dragons, March: Dogs, April: Cats, May: Aquicorns); we will discuss the novel and make a themed craft at each session!

Wednesday, February 11th & 25th

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. Spaces are limited. Registration for the 25th will open on the 11th.

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.

Monday, February 9th

3:45-4:45pm

Enjoy some time crafting with all materials provided. This month we'll be making all kinds of valentines! 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.

Thursday, February 19th

2:00-3:00pm

Drop by the Story Hour/Craft Room to build with Legos, Keva planks, Goobi, marble run bits, blocks, and much more! We'll provide building materials and crank up some music - it's up to you to decide what to create! No registration required.

Wednesday, February 11th

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.

Wednesday, February 11th

2:00-2:30pm

This month we will be finger-painting some super fancy Valentines! Ages 2-5 with an adult. Please list any allergies your child has when registering.

Registration required. Spaces are limited.

Tuesday, February 10th

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.

Mondays and Thursdays

10:30-11:00am

Join us for some storytime fun! All ages welcome. No registration required.

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.