Saturday, September 6th

10:30-11:30am

Bring your pest free plants to trade! All plant types (houseplants, veggie/herb plants, cactus, succulent, perennials, annuals) and plant related materials (pots, soil, moss poles, etc.) are welcome.

Open to all ages. No registration required.

Tuesday, September 9th

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.

September: Outdoor Adventures

Registration required.

Monday, September 15th

6:00-7:00pm

Have craft supplies that are too good to throw away? Have something that you have not used or have extra of? Bring all of your extra craft supplies to the library for a craft swap! Best rule of thumb, if you wouldn't want to receive it, please do not bring it.

Wednesday, September 17th

7:00-8:30pm

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

September: Stained Glass Suncatchers!

Paint a stenciled suncatcher to catch the first rays of fall sun!

Registration required. Open to adults 18+

Thursday, September 11th

7:00-8:30pm

MTV Unplugged in New York is the first live album by the American rock band Nirvana, released on November 1, 1994. It won the Best Alternative Music Performance at the 1996 Grammy Awards, Nirvana's only Grammy Award.

Registration is appreciated, but not required.

Saturday, September 27th

1:00-2:00pm

Please join us for an afternoon of music with classical guitarist Francesco Barone. Appealing to a broad audience, his recitals feature a diverse selection of pieces that span various national styles and stylistic periods, including classical, romantic, baroque, and contemporary music.

Tuesday, September 23rd

6:30-8:00pm

Trip Dates: May 10, 2026 - May 18, 2026

Join the Library, Recreation Department and the Council on Aging as we welcome Aiden from Collette for this information session about the upcoming trip to Utah to explore the National Parks. There is no obligation to commit to the trip at this meeting.

Read more about the trip: https://gateway.gocollette.com/link/1356512

Wednesday, September 24th

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).

Thursday, September 25th

6:30-8:00pm

This presentation highlights the history and health benefits of essential oils and healing botanicals including a fun interactive trivia quiz. Patrons craft fabric aromatherapy dream pillows, create a healing foot salt soak, and can have the option of making deconstructed soaps, all using dried botanicals and essential oils.

Registration required. 18+

Monday, September 29th

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.

September: Slab Pies

Registration required.

Tuesday, September 30th

1:00-2:00pm

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

September's Book: Brooklyn

October's Meeting Date and Book: 28th, The Woman in the Library.

Friday, September 26th

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.

Wednesday, Sep. 3rd

7:00-8:00pm

Embrace your dark side (and your best evil laugh) and join us in conversation with Hannah Nicole Maehrer, creator of the New York Times bestselling Assistant to the Villain series.

Wednesday, Sep. 10th

2:00-3:00pm

Join us (and be ready to take notes) for an afternoon virtual conversation with communication expert Jefferson Fisher, as we chat about his book, The Next Conversation: Argue Less, Talk More.

Wednesday, Sep. 17th

2:00-3:00pm

In Enough is Enuf, Gabe Henry humorously traces the "simplified spelling movement" from medieval England to Revolutionary America, from the birth of standup comedy to contemporary pop music.

Mondays, September - December

4:30-7:15pm

Join ALARM Robotics for the 2025 FIRST LEGO League Challenge Season - UNEARTHED!

Each week, students will engage in 2.75 hours of active, project-based learning. They'll be building with LEGO Spike Prime robotics kits, programming using the Spike Prime app, exploring archaeology and how technology can be used to support archaeological discovery, and collaborating on an innovation project to present at competition.

Wednesday, September 10th

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.

Registration required.

Thursday, September 11th

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!

This is a virtual event. Registration required.

Monday, September 15th

10:30-11:15am

Ahoy, mateys! Calling all ocean lovers. Join Miss Allison for a special sea-inspired story time in the Community Room - we'll read tales of sea creatures, sing silly songs, and dance among bubbles! Feel free to come dressed as a pirate or sea creature if you'd like too!

Monday, September 15th

4:00-5:00pm

Drop-in to design and create your own pirate-y wanted poster! Optional: Bring a printed photo of yourself to pirate-ify and use in the creation of your poster.



No registration necessary.

Tuesday, September 16th

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, September 16th

4:00-5:15pm

Once again NPL is celebrating all things pirate this fall to honor Talk Like a Pirate Day. Time for a Pokémon Pirate Adventure!

Kids in grades 3-5 are invited to come learn a hilarious tabletop game featuring Pokémon teaming up to defeat a gang of pirates who've stolen their treasure.

Wednesday, September 17th

6:30-7:00pm

Join us for a special pirate-themed Pajama Time with Captain Allison in honor of Talk Like a Pirate Day on September 19th. Bring your favorite toy, wear your pajamas, and remember: even fiesty pirates need a few bedtime stories! Ages 0-5 with an adult.

Registration encouraged, but not required.

Thursday, September 18th

10:30-11:15am

Ahoy, mateys! Calling all pirate lovers. Join Miss Allison for a special swashbuckling story time in the Community Room - we'll read salty tales of adventure, sing sea songs, and practice our best pirate-y dance moves. Feel free to come dressed as a pirate or sea creature if you'd like too!

Thursday, September 18th

4:00-4:45pm

Continue to celebrate NPL's Pirate Week 2025 with a special themed paint night for littles! Little artists ages 4-7 are invited to join Miss Allison and paint a pre-drawn canvas featuring Pete the Cat as a lovable pirate. Non-toxic washable paint, child-sized brushes, and pre-drawn canvases provided.

Registration required.

Saturday, September 20th

10:30-11:30am

Come one, come all, for a program of interactive, shadowy storytelling with NPL favorite Mr. Vinny (of Toe Jam Puppet Band fame!). This program, recommended for children ages 3-9 (and the young at heart) is open and free-no registration require.

Thursday, September 25th

4:00-5:00pm

Drop in and make your own pirate temporary tattoos for Pirate Week!

(AGES 8+)

Please note: Tattoos must be removed with rubbing alcohol.

No registration required.

Monday, September 22nd

4:00-5:00pm

Make a charm for your purse or backpack! We will provide charms and supplies!

Registration required. Spaces are limited.

Friday, September 26th

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!

Monday, September 29th

4:00-5:30pm

Minecraft game day - Java Edition. Participants are encouraged to bring their laptops (not Chromebook). 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.

Mondays and Thursdays

10:30-11:00am

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

Wednesdays

10:00-11:15am

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.

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.