Friday, November 14th

5:30-8:00pm

Glow golf is coming to NPL! Join us after the library has closed for 18 holes of miniature golf set up all around the library!

Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Register for this event to arrive for a 6:00 - 6:15pm tee time. Would you like a later tee time? See the other events listed on the calendar.

Please only register your group for one tee time. 

Saturday & Sunday, November 8th & 9th

All day

Drop in and see this truly extraordinary display of an HO scale model railroad, complete with sound! Fun for all ages!

No registration required.

Friday, November 7th

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 ages and all abilities!

Wednesday, November 12th

All-day Pick-up

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: Upside Down Reads

Tuesday, November 25th

1:00-2:00pm

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



November's book: The Dressmakers of London

Wednesday, November 19th

11:00am-12:30pm

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). 

Wednesday, November 19th

7:00-8:30pm

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

November: Make an autumnal wreath - a fall twist on the usual winter decor!

Tuesday, November 18th

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 based on clues provided by Google Street View.

Thursday, November 20th

7:00-9:00pm

The Last Waltz was a concert by the Canadian-American rock group the Band, filmed by Martin Scorsese, held on Thanksgiving Day, November 25, 1976, at the Winterland Ballroom in San Francisco.

Thursday, November 6th

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.

Monday, November 10th

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.

November: Molly Baz

Registration required. Spaces are limited.

Tuesday, November 18th

3:00-4:00pm

Looking for the right computer? Not sure where to start? Join this Q&A session.

In this interactive session, we'll guide you through everything you need to know to make an informed purchase. Learn how to choose a computer that meets your needs and budget.

Friday, November 28th

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.

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,

November 5th

2:00-3:00pm

You're invited to learn from journalist and author Joseph Lee as he chats online with us about his stirring memoir, Nothing More of This Land: Community, Power, and the Search for Indigenous Identity.

In it, he explores Indigenous identity in proximity to land that serves as an iconic vacationing spot for the wealthy - the "island paradise" Martha's Vineyard.

Thursday,

November 13th

7:00-8:00pm

Join us in an online conversation with acclaimed writer Amanda Peters as we discuss her instant bestselling novel, The Berry Pickers, as well as her tender short fiction collection, Waiting for the Long Night Moon: Stories. Influenced by Peters' own Mi'kmaq heritage, The Berry Pickers is a riveting exploration of family, grief, and the bonds we share.

Tuesday, November 18th

2:00-3:00pm

Get yourself primed for the holiday season and join us for an online conversation you won't want to miss! Charles Duhigg, author of the bestselling books The Power of Habit and Smarter Faster Better, presents the ultimate guide on how to communicate and connect with anyone at work, home, and in life in his latest work, Supercommunicators: How to Unlock the Secret Language of Connection.

Monday, November 3rd

5:30-6:30pm

Happy International Games Month! Teen DnD fans and those who just want to start exploring the world of RPGs and miniatures are invited to a special workshop. We will be painting tiny (28 mm scale) miniature figures compatible with fantasy TTRPG (DnD, Pathfinder, etc).

Registration required. Spaces are limited.

Thursday, November 13th

4:00-5:30pm

Happy International Games Month! Kids in grades 3-5 are invited to come learn a hilarious tabletop game featuring dogs teaming up to steal as many burgers as they can from Burger Bonanza Fair 2025.

Registration required.

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, November 10th

5:30-6:15pm

Happy International Games Month! Teen DnD fans and those who just want to start exploring the world of RPGs and miniatures are invited to a special workshop. We will be painting tiny (28 mm scale) miniature figures compatible with fantasy TTRPG (DnD, Pathfinder, etc).

Registration required. Spaces are limited.

Monday, November 17th

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.

Monday, November 10th

3:45-4:45pm

Enjoy some time crafting with all materials provided. This month we're doing a funky turkey-themed craft!

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.

Wednesday, November 12th

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, November 12th

2:00-2:30pm

This month we will be doing turkey art in honor of Thanksgiving! Ages 2-5 with an adult. Please list any allergies your child has when registering.

Registration required. Spaces are limited.

Thursday, November 20th

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!

Tuesday, November 18th

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.

Only first-time attendees need to register.

Wednesday, November 12th

4:00-5:00pm

Come to the library to work on your reading skills with our therapy dog friends from Therapy Dogs United! Register (children only) on our website for a 10 minute session- best for 2nd grade & up, but pre-K, K, & 1st graders are welcome to participate. Registration required.

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.