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Some programs require registration.
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Read It and Eat It: A Cookbook Discussion Group
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Join NPL staff and others who share a passion for cookbooks to discuss and sample the fares of some of today’s more celebrated cookbook titles. Although bringing a prepared dish is not required, it is encouraged.
Thursday, November 2nd at 7:00 pm
Nov. Theme: Holiday Family Favorites
Thursday, December 14th at 7:00 pm
Dec. Theme: Appetizers & Cookies
Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.
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We Did It For You!
WOMEN'S JOURNEY THROUGH HISTORY
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Saturday, November 18th at 7 pm
We Did It For You! tells the story of how women got their rights in the United States. With catchy musical numbers and a dash of comic relief, this highly entertaining and educational musical is a must see for
teens and adults. In a time when our rights are being questioned, We Did It For You! shines light on how we got to where we are. Q&A with playwright and cast. Includes a reception following the performance.
Refreshments provided by Starbucks and Roche Bros..
This program is supported in part by a grant from the Norfolk Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency.
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"No Fail" Crafts for Adults
Join staff in creating projects easy enough for the most novice of crafters. All materials provided. For adults 18 and older.
Class size is limited to 18 registrants.
Monday November 20th 6:30-7:30
Nov. Project: "Give Thanks" Banner
Monday December 18th 6:30-7:30
Dec. Project: Pinecone Christmas Tree
Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.
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Dickens' A Christmas Carol with Gary Hylander
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Charles Dickens’s novella A Christmas Carol, published in 1843, has become one of the best loved Christmas tales of all time. You know the story, but do you know the history behind it? Join us as professor and historian Gary Hylander sheds light on the history and vision of one of Dickens’ most cherished works.
No registration required.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.
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Did you know the library has thousands of ebooks and audiobooks?
You can borrow them instantly, for free!
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Meet Toto the Tornado Kitten
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Tuesday, November 7th
2:00 - 2:45pm
A half day at school and you aren’t sure what to do? Join us in welcoming Toto and Jonathan to the library for a reading of "Toto the Tornado Kitten" and a meet and greet!
We will also be holding a pet food/supply drive during the month of November in honor of Toto.
Items we are looking for:
• Dry Food
• Canned Food
• Toys
• Brushes
• 33 gal trash bags
• Pill Pockets
• Paper Towels
• Dawn dish soap
• Scoopable cat litter
• Wild bird seed
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You’re Not Too Old For That!
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Thursday, November 16, 4:30-5:30pm
Grades 7-12
Relax and come play with Legos and Play-Doh. Color, use a Rainbow Loom, and play games! No registration required.
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NEW! Building Blocks Lego Club
Join is on Tuesdays from 4:00-4:45 to build and create with Legos! No registration required, for kids age 5 and up. Children under age 8 must be accompanied by a caregiver.
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Art Adventures
Fourth Monday of the month starting in September
3:45-4:45
Grades K-4
Registration is required for this interactive visual arts program. Children learn about an artist or style of art, then create a piece based on what they've learned. No special art talent needed, just a desire to learn and create.
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Junior and Teen Library Councils
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Want to be a part of making the library a great place? Students in grades 4-6 are invited to join the Junior Library Council and students in grades 7-12 are invited to join the Teen Library Council.
More information is available here:
Juniors and
Teens If you miss the introductory meetings, feel free to join us until November.
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Babies Toddlers & Preschoolers
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Some programs require registration. Learn more and register online at
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- Baby Time, Mondays 10:15
- Tales for Goslings, Mondays 11:15
- Fairy Tale Storytime, Tuesdays 11:30
- On My Own Storytime, Tuesdays 2:00
- Multi-Age Storytime, Wednesday's 11:30
- Wiggly Ones, Wednesday's 2:00
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- Ed Morgan Sing-Along First Tuesday of the Month Oct. - May
- Toddler Time (Registration required) 10/17 and 11/21
- Preschool Play and Learn (Registration required)9/26, 10/25 an 11/28
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Saturdays with Sarah
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Saturday of the month, October – April (no meeting in November)
Next meeting: December 9
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, 11:30-12:15pm
Age 0-6 with caregiver
Join Miss Sarah for a Saturday storytime, then stay and play!
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You and I Baby Yoga (Registration required)
December 28
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, 9:15—10:15am
Ages 0-12 months
Connect with your baby through soothing yoga.
Kids Yoga (Registration required)
December 28
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, 10:30-11:30am
Ages 3-5
A playful introduction to yoga through games, dance, and breathing exercises.
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Winter Movie Series
4:00-6:00pm
· November 8: The Emoji Movie
· December 13: Despicable Me 3
· January 10: Leap!
· February 14: Nut Job 2
· March 14: Cars 3
Free popcorn and water will be provided, but please bring a blanket to sit on. Movies begin promptly at 4pm, feel free to begin arriving at 3:45 to get settled.
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T
uesday Afternoon Book Discussion Group
Meets: 1st Tuesday of the month @ 1:30 pm
Facilitator: Tamara Dalton
Spend an enjoyable afternoon with people who share similar interests. This general book discussion group explores a variety of contemporary and retrospective fiction and selected non-fiction titles.
Upcoming titles--
November 7, 2017
The Marriage of Opposites, by Alice Hoffman
December 5, 2017
Necessary Lies, by Diane Chamberlain
January 2, 2018
Monticello: A Daughter and Her Father, by Sally Gunning
February 6, 2018
Their Eyes Were Watching God, by Zora Neale Hurston
March 6, 2018
The Boston Girl, by Anita Diamant
April 3, 2018
Radium Girls, by Kate Moore (non-fiction)
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Thursday Evening Book Discussion Group
Meets: 2nd Thursday of the month @ 7pm
Facilitator: Jane Hoffman
This lively discussion group focuses on narrative non-fiction selections that are of both historical and of contemporary interest.
Upcoming titles--
November 9, 2017
Cold Mountain, by Charles Frazier
December 14, 2017
The Professor and the Madman: A Tale of Murder, Insanity, and the Making of the Oxford English Dictionary, by Simon Winchester
January 11, 2018
The Johnstown Flood, by David McCullough
February 8, 2018
Nothing to Envy: Ordinary Lives in North Korea, by Barbara Demick
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Great Decisions
Meets 3rd Thurs. of the month @ 7pm
Facilitator: Raphael Maliakal
Developed by the Foreign Policy Association, the Great Decisions Discussion Program is designed to bring millions of Americans together in study groups to discuss, debate and learn about compelling issues of the day. Prepare for the discussion by viewing a short video, read a few brief articles, then discuss and debate timely national & international issues.
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Don’t forget about some of the other things you can access through the library:
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