The Library will be closed Memorial Day, Monday May 26th | | |
We are very excited to announce that our new Program Coordinator will be starting this week. If you see Chelsea around the building or at a program please feel free to say hi!
Chelsea comes to us from a background as a teacher's assistant at King Philip and working at the Boston Children's Museum. With Chelsea on board, look for new programming and additional sessions of popular programs this summer.
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June 16th - August 9th
Sign up any time after registration opens on May 12th!
Register for summer reading (adults, kids, tweens, teens). This link will be available all summer long, register at any time.
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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Collectibles Appraisal with Perfect Pastime 617 | |
Saturday, May 10th
10:00am-1:00pm
Rick Keller, from Perfect Pastime 617, is offering a community-wide collectibles appraisal event. So gather up all your Pokémon/sports cards/memorabilia, coins, video games/consoles, comics, broken and fine jewelry, sterling silver, etc. to see if you have treasure or trash!
Ten-minute time slot registration beforehand is required. Registrants will need to supply photos before the event on what they plan on bringing in.
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Thursday, May 8th
7:00-8:00pm
Tuesday, May 20th Second session added!
7:15-8:15pm
Welcome Allary from Al Runs on Cake to learn all about sourdough and the tips and tricks you need to succeed at home. Every registrant will receive some sourdough starter to take home with them (one per household).
Registration is required, open to adults 18+.
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Concert Film Series - Norah Jones | |
Tuesday, May 27th
7:00-8:30pm
Shot at Nashville's historic Ryman Auditorium, the concert film includes performances of several songs from Jones' quadruple platinum 2004 release Feels Like Home and her landmark debut album Come Away With Me. Special guests include Dolly Parton, Gillian Welch, and David Rawlings.
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Wednesday, May 14th
6:00-7:00pm
Bring your gently-used CLEAN kitchen supplies to the library to swap for new-to-you materials.
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Wednesday, May 28th
10:30-11:30am
Do you love doing puzzles but don't want to keep buying new ones? Bring your gently used puzzle(s) to the library to exchange for a "new to you" puzzle.
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Tuesday, May 13th
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.
May's theme: Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander heritage month
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Friday, May 30th
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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How to Use Anxiety to Thrive with Dr. David H. Rosmarin | |
Wednesday, May 7th
2:00-3:00pm
Let's face it: Everyone has anxiety. Furthermore, our incessant quest to rid ourselves of this ubiquitous human emotion worsens it. What if, instead of fighting our anxiety, we could turn it into a strength?
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On Writing a Brilliant, Dark, and Diabolical Thriller with Author Liann Zhang | |
Wednesday, May 14th
7:00-8:00pm
Grab your popcorn, grab your friend, and join us for a propulsive online conversation with author Liann Zhang as she chats with us about her debut thriller Julie Chan is Dead.
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How Judy Blume Rewrote Childhood for All of Us with Author Rachelle Bergstein | |
Wednesday, May 21st
2:00-3:00pm
You're invited to an online intimate conversation with bestselling author Rachelle Bergstein as she chats about her newest book The Genius of Judy. This book takes an expansive look at Judy Blume's life, work, and cultural impact.
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Magic the Gathering Game Night (Ages 10+) | |
Tuesday, May 6th
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.
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Thursday, May 8th
3:30-5:00pm
Join the adventure! Dive into the blocky world of Minecraft at Norfolk Public Library!
Participants are encouraged to bring their laptops (not Chromebook). For ages 10-16. Parental participation necessary for children under 10.
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Tuesday, May 13th
10:15-11:15am
Prom isn't just for high school any more! Dress up in your fancy frills and dance the morning away at our 2025 Prom Day!(Fancy dress encouraged, but not required) Babies to 5 year old with their caregivers.
No registration required.
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Mario Kart Tournament with One Up Games | |
Tuesday, May 13th
4:00-7:00pm
It's-a-him, Mario! Go out for a spin, hurl some shells, and embrace the race in our FREE Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Tournament hosted by One Up Games! NO equipment required, just bring yourself!
Registration required.
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Fortnite Squads/Build Tournament: Virtual Gaming with One Up Games (Ages 8+) | |
Thursday, May 15th
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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Wednesday, May 7th and 21st
4:00-5:00pm
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.
Registration required.
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Wednesday, May 14th
2:00-2:30pm
A program that will involve lots of gross stuff that you aren't allowed to play with at home!
Ages 2-5 with an adult. Please list any allergies your child has when registering.
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Friday, May 23rd
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).
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Library Hours
CLOSED: Monday May 26th
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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