Tuesday, October 7th

4:00-5:30pm

Get ready for a thrilling night of mystery, fun, and fast-paced trivia in Trivia Murder Party by Jackbox Games! This game crosses trivia with murder mystery. Join this event to test your wits, and outsmart the killer by answering trivia questions correctly to stay alive!

Adult participation required for children under 10.

Saturday, October 25th

11:00am-3:00pm

Looking for something fun to do with your family? Try to escape from a deliciously eerie escape room by Wicked Fun Games!

Spooky Graveyard: You are Paranormal Detectives investigating a supernatural disturbance at a graveyard when you become trapped by a demon! You have to gather your tools, find out the demon's name, and then banish them!

Use the links below to register for specific time slots.

11:00am-12:00pm

12:30pm-1:30pm

2:00pm-3:00pm

Friday, October 24th

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, October 28th

6:00-8:00pm

Bring dinner, snacks, blankets, pillows and get comfy for a movie. Please note, this is not a drop off program and adults must also attend. Open to all ages.

Ghostbusters, rated PG, 105 minutes

A group of unemployed parapsychologists go into business as professional ghost neutralizers.

Tuesday, October 14th

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: Spooky Reads

Thursday, October 9th

7:00-8:00pm

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+

Wednesday, October 15th

7:00-8:30pm

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

October: Fall Leaf bowls (or plates)!

Use fall foliage to create a clay masterpiece!

Registration required. Spaces are limited.

Wednesday, October 22nd

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.

Lunch will be served, please register online here or contact the Council on Aging (508-528-4430). 

Thursday, October 30th

7:00-9:00pm

Halloween was Frank Zappa's favorite holiday, and New York was the site of Frank Zappa Halloween concerts for years! Come experience Zappa in his element - this film was recorded at The Palladium in New York City on October 31, 1981.

In a career spanning more than 30 years, Zappa composed rock, pop, jazz, fusion, and orchestral works. His work is characterized by nonconformity, improvisation, sound experimentation, and musical virtuosity. He is considered one of the most innovative and stylistically diverse musicians of his generation.

116 minutes.

Friday, October 24th

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.

Tuesday, October 28th

1:00-2:00pm

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

October's Book: The Woman in the Library

No registration 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, October 2nd

2:00-3:00pm

Join us in conversation with Smithsonian professionals Adrián Aldaba and Emily Key as they discuss Nuestra América and highlight inspiring stories of Latinos throughout history, as well as their incredible contributions to the cultural, social, and political character of the United States.

Thursday, October 9th

7:00-8:00pm

Since publishing in 2015, Leigh Bardugo's highly popular Six of Crows has taken the world of YA literature by storm-and it's not hard to see why. The complex fantasy setting, thoughtfully-structured magic system, and deliciously morally gray characters all collide in a world you won't want to leave and you don't have to!

Wednesday, October 22nd

7:00-8:00pm

You are invited to join us online and be one of the first to hear from Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Malala Yousafzai about her astonishing memoir, Finding My Way. Malala reintroduces herself to the world, sharing how she navigated life as someone whose darkest moments threatened to define her narrative-while seeking the freedom to find out who she truly is.

Wednesday, October 29th

2:00-3:00pm

Coined as the "queen of British historical fiction," Philippa Gregory returns to the infamous Tudor Court with a tale that is both timely and timeless. We invite you to sit down with us for an intriguing conversation with Gregory about her newest novel Boleyn Traitor (forthcoming October 14, 2025).

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.

Thursday, October 2nd

6:00-7:00pm

Drop in to the library and learn to use the free Shuffles app attached to Pinterest to make your own virtual collage or phone wallpaper!

(We have a small amount of tablets so please bring your own phone/tablet/laptop if possible!)

Ages 10+. No registration required.

Friday, October 3rd

6:00-7:00pm

Listen to the new album The Life of a Showgirl with fellow Swifties at the library! Make friendship bracelets and bedazzle a journal while celebrating this new era!

Ages 13+. Registration required. Spaces are limited.

Tuesday, October 7th

4:00-5:00pm

Make a Pokémon out of perler beads to take home with you!

Ages 10+. Registration required. Spaces are limited.

Wednesday, October 8th

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, October 8th

2:00-2:30pm

This month we will be getting messy with a ghost-themed painting project!

Ages 2-5 with an adult. Please list any allergies your child has when registering. Registration required. Spaces are limited.

Thursday, October 9th

4:00-5:00pm

Young Pokémon lovers! We have a Pokémon club just for you! This club is for ages 5-7 and will meet once a month in the Story Hour/Craft Room. Do a craft, play games, and talk endless Pokémon facts with Miss Allison and other junior trainers!

Registration required. Spaces are limited.

Friday, October 10th

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, October 14th

3:45-4:45pm

Enjoy some time crafting with all materials provided. Join us to make spooky shadow puppets! Great for all skill levels and open to kids 5 yrs. old and up.

**Caregivers need to stay in the room with younger children to complete the craft.**

No registration required.

Thursday, October 16th

4:00-5:00pm

Tweens are invited to come try diamond art - with a Pokemon twist! Each participant will receive a small Pokemon-themed design sheet, and Miss Allison will show everyone how to turn the sheets into sparkling mosaics with tiny gems and a specialized pen tool.

Registration required. Spaces are limited.

Saturday, October 18th

11:00am-12:00pm

Come on in and enjoy a special harvest-themed show - featuring special pumpkin-themed songs performed by Elijah T. Grasshopper and his friend the Orange Farmer! A great family program that will be sure to get you wiggling and dancing!All ages welcome.

No registration required.

Monday, October 20th

6:00-6:45pm

Celebrate the upcoming International Sloth Day with Miss Allison during a special evening story time! Children ages 3-7 and their caregivers are invited to don their pajamas and come enjoy sloth-themed stories, songs, and a craft.

Registration required to make sure we have enough materials. Spaces are limited.

Tuesday, October 21st

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.

Tuesday, October 21st

5:30-6:15pm

Join us for an extra-special spooky paint night to create a Minecraft-themed masterpiece that will glow! We will use various paints, flashlights, and blacklights. Please wear clothing you do not mind getting paint on.

Registration required. Spaces are limited.

Wednesday, October 22nd

4:00-5:00pm

Ready to get spooky? Kids in grades 3-5 are invited to come learn a goofy yet mildly spooky tabletop game featuring monsters teaming up to get revenge on the witches and wizards who've refused to invite them to their fancy dance party.

Registration required.

Thursday, October 23rd

4:00-5:00pm

Paint a skull to decorate for Halloween! Visiting artist Mandy Roberge will lead a skull painting activity for ages 10-18!

Registration required. Spaces are limited.

Monday, October 27th

4:00-5:30pm

Join the adventure! Dive into the blocky world of Minecraft at Norfolk Public Library.

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.

Registration required. Spaces are limited.

Wednesday, October 29th

4:00-5:00pm

Come to the library to work on your reading skills with our therapy dog friends from Therapy Dogs United! Register 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.

Tuesday, October 28th

4:00-4:45pm

Kids ages 4-6 and their caregivers are invited to come spend time together creating jack-o-lantern-themed coffee filter artworks and more! Please wear clothing you do not mind getting paint on.

Please note that caregivers must remain with participants - this is not a drop-off program but rather an opportunity to get a bit messy with crafts together.

Registration requested.

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.