Friends of the Library Annual Book Sale |
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New location: Freeman Kennedy School, 70 Boardman Street
Friends Members Only Sale – July 2, 2021, 6-9pm
General Public – Saturday July 3, 2021, 9-3pm
Cash, checks or credit cards are accepted (MasterCard, Discover and Visa)
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We have a great Summer Reading program planned this year! Take a look at the Summer Reading brochure to see what is coming up. To register for a program, head on over to the event calendar.
Summer reading begins June 21st and runs through August 14th.
We will once again be using Beanstack this summer. Create an account or use your login from last year!
Everyone can log your reading on Beanstack!
Kids 0-12: Read and Bead! Earn beads for every 15 minutes read, the more you read, the cooler the beads get! Pick out your brag tag and folder with this Google Form. Pickup for folders will start on June 14th. Use this Google Form to trade the minutes you've read for beads for reading starting June 21
Kids 10-12 (rising 4-6th graders): choose to do Read and Bead or read 1 book for 1 virtual raffle ticket towards one of three grand prizes on Beanstack. Choose beads or raffles, you cannot do both.
Teens grades 7-12: Earn a virtual raffle ticket for every book you log on Beanstack to win one of three prizes.
Adults 18+: Earn a virtual raffle ticket for every book you log on Beanstack to win one of ten prizes!
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Family Concert with Mr. Vinny's Toe Jam Puppet Band |
We're teaming up with Norfolk Recreation to bring you the Toe Jam Puppet Band, a great family concert with puppets, jokes, and great music! |
Pooch Painting
Take Home Kit
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Your pooch will create a work of art with this easy kit. Each kit will include a canvas, paint, peanut butter and plastic. Register here.
Kits can be picked up the week of July 19th.
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Beginning 6/29, enjoy 30 mins of nothing but bubbles and fun music every Tuesday during summer reading. Bubble trays will be spread around Town Hill for socially-distanced fun!
First come, first serve, no more than 15 families will be admitted to ensure safety.
In the event of inclement weather the program will not be held.
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Kick off Summer Reading with an interactive movie experience at home! One registration per family, each bag will have enough supplies for 4 people. Need a copy of the dvd? Let us know when you register.
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Join us outside on Wednesdays during Summer Reading (beginning July 7th) for Maker Lab On The Go where community members of all ages can tinker with new tools and equipment from our new Maker Lab cart! No registration required, just pop in and explore.
This program is brought to you through an LSTA grant by the Institute of Museum and Library Services and administered by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners.
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Beginning Birding for Families |
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Saturday, July 17th, 9am at Stony Brook
If you’ve ever wondered what’s that bird? Then this program is for you. Learn some basic ID skills and bird behavior that you can take with you wherever you go.
This program is brought to you through an LSTA grant with federal funds provided by the Institute of Museum and Library Services and administered by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners.
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Outside Knitting & Crocheting |
Thursdays, 11am on Town Hill. No registration is required.
Bring a chair and your knitting to join a group for some socially distant knitting out on Town Hill. In the event of inclement weather, this event will be canceled.
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Author Talk with Steven Manchester |
Thursday, June 30th, 7pm
New England's Storyteller Steven Manchester is the author of the soul-awakening novel, The Menu, as well as the 80s nostalgia-fest, Bread Bags & Bullies.
Join us as Steven virtually presents Chasing the Dream: From Gulf War Vet to Bestselling Author which describes his 30-year journey to making his lifelong dream come true. He will explain how passion, purpose, & perseverance sustained him through many years of hardship and rejection.
This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Norfolk Public Library.
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Pick up or register anytime during summer reading.
Sign up for our new summer series Coloring and Cocktails to receive a take home kit to enjoy this summer. Each kit includes 8 coloring pages as well as 8 cocktail recipes.
Please note: No ingredients for the cocktails will be provided.
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Take and Make Craft Kits for Adults |
Registration for each week is required. Click on the date to register.
This program is brought to you through an LSTA grant by the Institute of Museum and Library Services and administered by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners.
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Monday, July 12th, 7pm on Town Hill (weather permitting)
Join others who share a passion for cooking to discuss and sample the fares of some of today’s more celebrated cookbook titles.
Please bring a chair to sit on. In the event an in person meeting is not possible this will be moved to Zoom. More information to come on whether food will be allowed.
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Pop Up Art School: Felted Mushrooms |
Thursday, August 5th, 7pm
Join Pop Up Art School for a virtual craft program to learn how to make felted mushrooms. Kits will be available for pick up at the library a few days before the program. Registration is open to adults 18+.
This program is supported in part by a grant from the Norfolk Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency.
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You Had Me at Aloe: DIY Summer Herbal Remedies Workshop |
Thursday, July 15th, 7pm
Every season has its unique challenges and ailments. Summer – in all its glory – is no exception.
Join us virtually as Ehris Urban & Velya Jancz-Urban from Grounded Goodwife discuss these DIY summer herbal remedies:
- You're Smokin' Hot Sunburn Gel
- Ticked Off Tick Repellent
Registration is required. Participants will be emailed Zoom login info the day before this program.
This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Norfolk Public Library.
*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.*
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4th Wednesday of the month, 7-8pm.
Registration is required. Click on the date to register. Virtual meeting information will be emailed.
Young Adult (YA) books capture the vibrance, intensity, and adventure of teenhood with groundbreaking style and refreshing perspective. You’re never too old to enjoy! If you are an adult looking to explore YA, join us on the 4th Wednesday of every month. Copies of each month's book will be available at the Circulation Desk--no need to place a hold!
Upcoming meetings:
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Walk & Talk (about books!) |
Registration is required, click on the date to register.
Join us this summer as we get out, get active and get sharing (on all the books we love!). We'll meet at four different locations to explore Norfolk and the surrounding towns. On these leisurely walks through the woods, participants can connect with other community members while sharing some recent reads they've enjoyed.
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Welcome to the Graveyard: A Virtual Tour of Cemetery Art, History & Symbolism |
Thursday, July 22nd, 7pm
From colonial New England burial grounds of the 16 & 1700s, through the nation-wide rural cemetery movement of the 19th century and into 21st century locations, the program examines why we have cemeteries and gravestones, why they look like they do and how styles and art have evolved over almost 400 years. The presentation is robust with photographs of original gravestones from many cemeteries visited by Gravestone Girls over time. This program has been presented to a wide variety of organizations for more than twenty years.
Registration is required. Participants will be emailed the Zoom login info the day before this event.
This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Norfolk Public Library.
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Take and Make Kits for All Ages |
STEM Kits and Craft Kits are available weekly for all ages. Registration is required. Please visit the event calendar to see additional weeks and to register.
This program is brought to you through an LSTA grant by the Institute of Museum and Library Services and administered by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners.
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Oliver's Animal Adventures |
Join Oliver each week to explore a different animal. Register individually for the week/animal you are interested in. The link will be active for that entire week, watch any time or enjoy it again!
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Tuesday, June 29th, 4:30pm
Open to grades 7-12
You're invited to join us on Zoom for a game of Mafia. In this classic social deduction game, all participants will be assigned secret roles to play, with the task of finding out who is working with you, and who is working against you. All roles will be given out in secret at the start of the event.
This event is hosted by Howes Party Games—two sisters offering virtual programming in the form of entertaining games for all ages.
Register below for zoom login info!
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Jungle Jim's Tails and Tales Balloon Magic Show |
Tuesday, July 13th, 2pm
Ages 3-10
Jungle Jim’s balloon magic show combined with comedy and improv makes this one wild show you won’t want to miss!
This is a live virtual performance. A recorded performance will become available for those unable to attend this live event.
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Exhale Dance Princess Ballet |
June 21st - June 25th, 9:45 - 10:30am
Virtual Spots still open, register here. Open to ages 3-5.
Anyone can be a princess! Join Miss Jen from Exhale dance studio for a week of dancing and stories.
Register ONCE for the entire week.
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Weekly Programs with the Page Turners |
Page Turners will be providing shows, crafts, author storytimes and other fun programs during Summer Reading. Links will be posted on the day of each event, no registration is required.
Here is a little sample of what they will be offering:
Check out the event calendar for the rest of the programs. Links and access codes will be posted the day of.
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Join Miss Courtney for in-person storytime fun! Shake off those quarantine cobwebs and get moving with songs, books, and music socially-distanced on Town Hill.
To ensure everyone's comfort and safety, please register for this storytime. Walk-ups are welcome but cannot be guaranteed space to attend.
6/24 - Registration is full
7/1 - Registration is full
In the event of inclement weather, this program will not be held.
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Thursday, July 15th, 4:30pm on Town Hill
Henry the Juggler (AKA Henry Lappen) is wanted! He is wanted by audiences everywhere for his zany attempts to defy the laws of gravity. He juggles any number of balls, clubs, rings, members of the audience . . . He balances strange items on the tip of his nose. Everything is accomplished wordlessly as Henry uses body language (and road signs!) to express himself. Caution: Henry is known to use innocent bystanders in his act.
This show 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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Monday: 10:00 - 4:00
Tuesday: 10:00 - 7:30
Wednesday: 10:00 - 7:30
Thursday: 10:00 - 7:30
Friday: 10:00 - 4:00
Saturday: 10:00 - 2:00
The library will be closed on the following days:
Saturday, June 19th (Juneteenth)
Monday, July 5th (4th of July)
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