Upcoming programs at the Norfolk Public Library
REMINDER: The Library will be opening late at 2pm on Monday, April 29th. There will be no Baby Time or Tales for Goslings.
Library Survey
The Norfolk Public Library is working to develop a new, five year strategic plan and we need to hear from you! An important component to the process is gathering information and ideas from the community to establish priorities and cultivate a focused direction.

Please take a moment to answer this anonymous survey, available in the library or on our website here. Your input is extremely valuable to us. Thank you for taking the time to give us feedback!
Blood Drive and Passport Event
Monday, May 20th, 2-7pm

Join us in the community room for a blood drive and passport event!

During this event no appointments are necessary for passports. Have a question about what you need to bring? Please call the circulation desk and they will connect you with a passport agent, 508-528-3380.

Schedule an appointment to donate blood here. Walks ins are also accepted, but an appointment is recommended.
Adult Programs
Summer Reading begins June 17th!
Essential Oils Workshop
Tuesday, April 30th, 7:00 - 8:30pm. Registration and $5 materials fee payment are required. Register here.
Chris Ventura will lead an educational workshop on the health benefits of using essential oils in our every day lives. Participants will then put together a Rest and Sleep make and take roller bottle.

The information in this workshop is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice. All content discussed will be for general information purposes only.

*Please note: There will be a materials cost of $5 per participant for the make and take roller bottle. Please pay by cash or check on or before April 30, 2019. Checks payable to the Friends of the Library.*
YA Book Club for Adults
Wednesday, May 1st, 7-8:30pm. Register here.
**This program meets at the Eagle Brook Saloon
Are you an adult who still enjoys the drama and angst of teenage life? Then this book club is for you! Join fellow YA lovers at a local restaurant on the first Wednesday of every month to discuss young adult literature. Copies of the books will be available at the circulation desk. While the library can provide the books, your drinks and food are on you! 

Location: Eagle Brook Saloon, 258 Dedham St.  

May 1: I'll Give You the Sun by Jandy Nelson

June 5: A Very Large Expanse of Sea by Tahereh Mafi (Register early, here.)
Painting with Frances Feloni
Wednesday, May 1st, 1:00 - 3:30pm. Register here.
The Norfolk Public Library is participating in ArtWeek this year (http://www.artweekma.org/) by hosting local artist, Frances Feloni. Ms. Feloni will provide step-by-step instructions on how to do reverse painting on glass. For artists of all skill levels.

Registration is required, open to adults, 18+. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.
Monday Matinee
Monday, May 6th and 13th, 3-5pm

Join us for a Monday Matinee!

5/6: Crazy Rich Asians
5/13: Mission Impossible Fallout
The Untold Story of the Cuban Missile Crisis with Mike Tougias
Tuesday, May 7th, 7-8pm. No registration required.
In this multimedia presentation based on his newly published co-authored book,  Above and Beyond: JFK and America’s Most Dangerous Spy Mission, New York Times bestselling author Michael J. Tougias first chronicles the thirteen harrowing days of the Cuban Missile Crisis and then outlines the steps President Kennedy made to reach a decision on a course of action. More information available on the Adult Programs Page under special programs.
Conservation Talk
Monday, May 13th, 7-8pm. Open to all, no registration is required.
Michael Lucarello will be discussing the North American Model of Conservation including its core principles, history, current status and future. The presentation will take a dive into topics around wildlife management, endangered species, conservation funding, challenges, victories, living with wildlife and what we as individuals can do to help conserve our natural resources for future generations.
LEGO Club for Adults
3rd Tuesday of the month, 7-8pm, registration is required.
May's meeting: May 21st
Who says LEGOs are just for kids? Join us for our Adult LEGO Club where you can build what you want or take part in some of the challenges we'll offer each session!

Register for May's meeting here.
Planning for Medicare
Thursday, May 23rd, 6-7pm. Register here.
This presentation and discussion will be led by a Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts representative, and is geared towards individuals approaching Medicare Eligibility. Topics that will be covered include: health insurance information outside of employer sponsored coverage, such as an explanation of Medicare, the Medicare enrollment timeline, Medigap and Medicare Advantage plans and programs available to early retirees, and COBRA. 

This free program is co-sponsored by the Council on Aging.
Sail Away on the Craft of Pastel Painting with Greg Maichack
Wednesday, May 29th, 6-8pm. Register here.
Imagine using sailboat references and Maichack’s pastel version of Monet’s Impressionist painting, “Sailboat at Le Petit-Gennevilliers,” to create your own pastel painting. In this new, highly researched two- 
hour workshop, you will freely experiment with professional grade pastels, pastel pencils, and pastel paper, creating a painting in your own style, realistic or Impressionistic, in this fun pastel painting workshop. Open to all skill levels!
Youth Programs
There will be no children's programs June 10-14.
Summer Reading begins June 17th! 
Monarch Butterfly and Their Amazing Migration
Thursday, May 2nd, 4-5pm. Open to ages 3-8, register here .
Each child will learn about the exciting ways in which monarch butterflies migrate thousands of miles each year. The program will begin with a story about butterflies and their migration habits and will feature a digital microscope where the children will get to examine butterflies up close. Each child will then create their own butterfly using air-dry clay. Presented by the Museum of American Bird Art. 

Sponsored by the Norfolk Cultural Council.
Building Blocks Lego Club
2nd Tuesday of the month, 4:00-4:45pm, Ages 5+ with a caregiver. No registration is required.

 May meeting: 5/14

I magine, create, and build anything you can dream of with LEGO. We have all the pieces you could need! All children under age 8 must be accompanied by a caregiver.
Oreo Taste Test
Wednesday, May 15th, 5:30 - 6:30pm, Grades 7-12, no registration required.
Test your palate, vote on your favorite, and see which flavor comes out on top!
Baby Prom
Monday, May 20th, 10:15 - 11:15am. No registration required.
Prom isn’t just for high school any more! Dress up in your fancy frills and dance the morning away at Fairy Tale Magic Prom Day (Fancy dress not required).

Babies to 5 year old with their caregivers
Discovery Workshop
Wednesday, May 22nd, 10:30 - 11:30am. Ages 6-12, geared towards home school families, registration is required. Register here.
Discovery Workshops are monthly parent/child activities for school aged children. Each workshop will focus on a new topic ranging from science – history – art.

May's Theme: Medieval Knights.

This group is geared toward children ages 6-12 and is specific to Home School families.

Please register all children who will be attending at the link above.

The next meeting will be on Wednesday, June 5th. June's theme: Ancient Egypt. Register for June here.
Teen Study Nights
Tuesday, June 11 & Wednesday, June 12,
7:30 - 10pm. Open to grades 7-12.

Have the library to yourselves after we close for some uninterrupted study time. 
But wait, there's more!
Make sure to check the Adult , Preschool , Kids , and Teen pages for more programs and resources!
Thank you!
The Friends of the Library Annual Book and Bake Sale was a huge success!
A heartfelt thank you from all of the Friends to every volunteer, baker, Boy Scout, troop leader, and our many enthusiastic book lovers who purchased lots of books and goodies to make this a very successful and fun Annual Book and Bake sale. 

The Friends are thrilled to have exceeded attendance numbers and are very pleased that we will be able to support the library programs for another year.  

We can't do it without you!
Friends of the Library
Please add your support by participating in our partnership with Amazon Smile... its easy, costs you nothing, and means a lot to us. We are an all-volunteer run organization and are able to provide significant program and services funding support to the library each year. Every penny counts!