Tuesday, March 3rd

7:00-8:30pm

Find Your Writing Voice with presenter Gabrielle Esposito - A single session workshop for those 18+ with practical tips to refine your writing! (Zoom link will be sent to registered attendees on the day of the event).

Registration required. Spaces are limited.

Wednesday, March 4th

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!

Tuesday, March 10th

6:00-7:00pm

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.

Easy to learn! Click below to learn more and watch a 2 minute intro.

Registration required. Spaces are limited.

Monday, March 9th

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.

March: Kenji Lopez-Alt

Registration required. Spaces are limited.

Thursday, March 12th

6:30-7:30pm

Come to the library to paint a picture of your pet! Send in a photo to cmatta@sailsinc.org (by March 10th) and your pet will be recreated on canvas for you! For ages 15+!

Registration required. Spaces are limited.

Tuesday, March 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.

March theme: Books in a bookish setting/about a book

Tuesday, March 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. You will have one week to pick up.

March theme: Romantasy

Wednesday, March 18th

7:00-8:30pm

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

Open to adults 18+. Registration required. Spaces are limited.

March: Cross Stitch Bookmarks

Thursday, March 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.

March's book: The Perfume Thief by Timothy Schaffert

Tuesday, March 31st

1:00-2:00pm

Page Turners is a book club that meets the last Tuesday of every month. No registration required.

March's Book: The Perfume Thief by Timothy Schaffert

Wednesday, March 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, March 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. Spaces are limited.

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.

Wednesday, March 4th

2:00-3:00pm

Join us in conversation with bestselling author and humorist Michael Perry, whose collection of genre-spanning works encapsulates the experiences-and the magic-of rural town communities and the everyday people who reside in them.

Thursday, March 12th

7:00-8:00pm

You're invited to join us for a virtual conversation with acclaimed author Kate Quinn about her latest fantastical work, The Astral Library, which poses the question: Have you ever wished you could live inside a book?

Tuesday, March 24th

2:00-3:00pm

Join us for a special conversation between award-winning journalist Shoshana Walter and bestselling and award-winning author Barbara Kingsolver as they chat about Walter's book Rehab: An American Scandal.

Friday, March 6th and 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!

Registration for 3/27 will open on 3/13.

Thursday, March 19th

6:00-7:00pm

That Elmo birthday cake pans from 5 years ago, the icing set you swore you'd use, that perfectly good mixing bowl that just doesn't fit in the cupboard anymore. Why not give it a new home! Bring your gently-used CLEAN kitchen supplies to the library to swap for new-to-you materials.

Thursday, March 5th

4:00-5:00pm

Kids in grades 3-5 are invited to come learn a silly tabletop game featuring dragons teaming up to pull off the ultimate taco heist. You must work together with your fellow hungry dragons to sneak into Jalapeño Fest 2026 and carry away a host of spicy prizes!

Registration required.

Tuesday, March 10th

10:30-11:00am

Looking for a class between Baby Time and Multi-Age Storytime for your toddler? Toddler Storytime (Ages 1-3) will be a bridge for new walkers and toddlers to help them adjust to programs with the big kids! Toddler Storytime will be the second Tuesday of every month starting on March 10.

Registration required.

Tuesday, March 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.

Monday, March 16th

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.

Tuesday, March 17th

4:00-5:00pm

Do you love to learn about artists and make art yourself? Come to the library to learn about artist Tyree Guyton and craft in his creative style! (Ages 5-10).

Registration required. Spaces are limited.

Thursday, March 19th

4:00-5:00pm

What do Pokémon and ancient Egypt have in common? A lot more than you'd think! During this special workshop, learn about Pokémon inspired by Egyptian history and mythology, practice writing Pokémon names in hieroglyphs, and create a unique project based on ancient tomb art! Perfect for Pokémon fans and history lovers alike.

Registration required.

Monday, March 23rd

4:00-5:15pm

Kids in grades 3-5 are invited to come learn a hilarious tabletop game featuring Pokémon who've been sent back in time by Team Rocket. As Pokémon, you must work together to locate the time machine so you can get home - all without changing history itself! This game has the imagination of Dungeon & Dragons, with the simplicity just right for beginners.

Registration required.

Tuesday, March 24th

3:30-4:15pm

Listen to a reading of The Dot and make your own dot art! (Ages 5-8).

Registration required. Spaces are limited.

Thursday, March 26th

5:30-6:30pm

Join Bill's Bears Book Club - a monthly elementary book club for emerging readers and their grown-ups! Enjoy a book discussion and a short craft activity - a great way to gain confidence and get more excited about reading. Copies of the month's book will be available at the circulation desk for check out.

This month's title: Ratnip: Lost & Found in the City by Cam Higgins

Registration required.

Monday, March 30th

4:00-5:00pm

Come to the library to paint a silly lizard! (Ages 5-10) .

Registration required. Spaces are limited.

Wednesday, March 4th and 18th

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 graders are welcome to participate with a caregiver!

Registration required. Spaces are limited.

Registration for 3/18 opens on 3/4

Wednesday, March 11th & 25th

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, March 9th

3:45-4:45pm

Enjoy some time crafting with all materials provided. This time, make your own rainbow kaleidoscope inspired by St. Patrick's Day! 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.

Wednesday, March 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, March 11th

2:00-2:30pm

This month we will be getting sparkly and joyfully messy with rainbow glitter painting!

Ages 2-5 with an adult. Please list any allergies your child has when registering.

Registration required. Spaces are limited.

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.