March 2020 Programs and Events
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Softer Side of Celtic
Sunday, March 1st
2:00 - 3:30pm
No registration required
Open to all ages.
Join us as we celebrate St. Patrick's day a bit early with a performance by Jeff Snow. Enjoy music, stories and a wee bit of history. There will be singing, laughing, clapping and perhaps a bit of foot stomping.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.
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Spring Cookie Swap
Sunday, March 22nd
11:00 - 12:00pm
Open to all
Join us for a Spring cookie swap where you'll be able to exchange treats and recipes! Fun for the whole family.
Each participant should bring at least a dozen cookies and a copy of their recipe with them to this program.
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Coastal Mountain Railroad
Saturday, March 28th
10:00 - 4:00pm
Sunday, March 29th
12:00 - 4:00pm
Drop in and see this truly extraordinary display of an HO scale model railroad, complete with sound!
No registration required. Fun for all ages!
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Exploring the Charles River
Tuesday, March 17th
6:30 - 7:30pm
Local author, Kathleen Rowe will be at NPL to discuss her latest book
Exploring the Charles River
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Exploring the Charles River
can serve as a guide in planning a variety of excursions, while providing a brief history of the Boston area for the reader’s pleasure.Discover scenic bridges and walkways with the many natural and historic sites the river offers; from urban settings to hidden coves and wetland areas, for some scenic new adventures.
This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Norfolk Public Library.
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Friend Speed Dating
Saturday, March 7th
2:00 - 4:00pm
Making new friends can be difficult — so let the library help! Join us for this platonic spin on speed dating, designed to introduce you to a series of potential friends in a low pressure way.
This program is geared for patrons in their 20s and 30s. However, all are welcome!
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Baseball Gods in Scandal
Tuesday, March 10th
6:30 - 7:30pm
No registration required.
Join us as local author Mr. Ian Kahanowitz discusses the gambling scandal that happened right before the 1919 World Series.
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NPL/COA Book Group
Tuesday, March 17th
2:00 - 3:00pm
The Norfolk Public Library, in partnership with the Council on Aging, is starting a book group that will meet on the third Tuesday of every month at the Senior Center (28 Medway Branch).
Next meeting: April 21st
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Crafternoon Class
Thursday: March 12th, 19th and 26th.
3:30 - 4:30pm
Registration for each session is required.
Join us for a crafternoon afternoon as we create arts and crafts through tutorials from our online resource Creative Bug!
Yarn Banners
Decorative Pom-Poms
Ink Marbling
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No Fail Crafts for Adults
Tuesday, March 24th
6:30 - 7:30pm
No experience with crafts? No worries! Crafts for this program are for any skill level and all supplies are provided. Registration is required. Open to adults 18+.
March's Project:
Wine Cork Pendant Slider
Upcoming Class:
April 28th, 6-8pm
Book Page Magnolia Wreath
**There is a $5 fee for the April class.
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YA Book Club for Adults
Wednesday, March 25th
7:00 - 8:30pm
Are you an adult who still enjoys YA titles? Join fellow YA lovers on the fourth Wednesday of every month to discuss young adult literature.
Location:
Eagle Brook Saloon
The library provides the books, but your drinks and food are on you!
March Title:
We Were Liars
by E. Lockhart
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KP DECA's Girls Bringing You Technology and Entrepreneurship
Mondays:
3/2, 3/9, and 3/16
4:00 - 5:00pm
Come have fun with GBYTE's STEM related activities such as the basics of coding and hands on experiments. Each class will start with educational information about STEM and then transition to different projects/experiments! If weather permits we will be doing experiments outside!
Grades 2-6
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Nature Journaling
Mondays:
3/2, 4/6, and 5/4
3:00 - 5:00pm
Join us for a three-session introduction to nature journaling! We’ll start nature journaling and explore sketching, poetry, printmaking, and more to help us observe the natural world more closely and to find inspiration for our writing. You’ll also have the opportunity to share your own writing in a friendly and welcoming environment.
Grades 7-12
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Superheroes and Ballerina Dance
Story Time
Thursday, March 5th
10:30 - 11:15am
Ages 3-6
It’s a bird! It’s a plane! No, it’s YOU as a superhero ballerina! Fly and dance into all the fun and excitement as we combine our love for both dance and superheroes.
The class is based up the book "Brett and the Magic Super Heroes by Sandi Bloomberg.
Please wear comfortable clothing and sneakers.
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Think Outside by KP DECA
Saturday, March 14th
2:00 - 4:00pm
All ages welcome!
No registration is required.
Learn about our environment with KP DECA's Think Outside. Enjoy crafts and games geared towards enjoying and appreciating the outdoors!
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Bookworms
4:30 - 5:30pm
Thursday, March 5th
The Chicken Squad
by Doreen Cronin
Thursday, March 19th
Horse Meets Dog
by Elliot Kalan
A book group for grades K-3. Come explore fantastic books, create art, play games and more!
Grades K-3 with caregiver
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Dungeons and Dragons
Saturday, March 28th
2:00 - 4:00pm
Join us for our new Dungeons and Dragons Club! Registration is requested, but some walk-ins welcome!
Run by our Dungeon Master, Liam Simone.
Ages 9-15, new players always welcome.
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But wait, there's more!
Make sure to check the website for additional programs and information that were not included in these highlights!
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Save the Date for the Annual Book and Bake Sale!
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The Annual Book and Bake Sale
Friends Members Only Sale
Friday, April 24th
6:00 - 9:00pm
General Public Sale
Saturday, April 25th
9:00 - 3:00pm
Location
DPW Garage
33 Medway Branch
Norfolk, MA 02056
Discover, Mastercard and Visa cards accepted
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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!
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