Wednesday, September 13th

7:00-8:00pm

Community Room

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!

Have questions? Contact Sarah, sward@sailsinc.org

Saturday, Sept. 30th

11:00am-12:00pm



Interactive, energetic, and hilarious fun for all ages! Kids 2-8 in particular will have a blast with this musical show.

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.

Every Thursday

10:30am-12:00pm

Magazine/Reading Room

No registration required

Do you love to knit, crochet, embroider, or do another fiber craft? Bring your current WIP to our informal group where you can work on projects, socialize, and share advice.

Pickup starting Tuesday, September 12th

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. You must have a valid SAILS library card to register. 

September Theme: Historical Fiction

2nd & 4th Mondays beginning Sept. 11th

6:00-7:00pm

Ages 19+

Registration Required

Join NPL's new writing group! 

Whether you're looking for feedback, a space to share your work, accountability for adding to your word count, or just to meet up with other creative people, this is the spot for you! All forms of writing are welcome.

Our first meeting will be spent sharing short bits of our works in progress and honing in on how we want the group to run.

Thursday, Sept. 14th

7:00-8:00pm

Community Room

Registration Required

Learn fundamental belly dance moves – shimmies, circles, and figure 8s – and how to bring them together in endless combinations so to express your creativity through dance.

NO dance experience necessary. Low-impact. Wear comfortable clothing. Be prepared to dance barefoot unless you have smooth-soled, flat shoes. 

Susan McCarthy (Anechka) has practiced, performed, and taught belly dance since 2000.

Tuesday, Sept. 19th

2:00-3:00pm

Norfolk Council on Aging

The Norfolk Public Library, in partnership with the Council on Aging, is hosting a book group that will meet on the third Tuesday of every month. This group will meet at the COA. 



Title: The Bookshop on the Corner by Jenny Colgan

Saturday, Sept. 23rd

1:00-2:30pm

Community Room

Longtime New England musician/author Matt York will perform the songs of Johnny Cash and tell stories about Cash's career spanning from the 1950's to his passing in 2003. He'll discuss Cash's emergence as a groundbreaking artist in the 1950's, his marriage to June Carter and many of his other career highlights. York was recently nominated for the Boston Music Award for Best Country Artist and his album Gently Used was just named one of Worcester Magazine's best albums of 2022.

 

This program is supported in part by a grant from the Norfolk Local Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency

Wednesday, Sept. 20th

7:00-8:30pm

Community Room

Registration Required

Enjoy an evening of crafting that is great for all skill levels. Open to adults 18+.

September's Craft: Mandala rock painting

Tuesday, Sept. 26th

1:00-2:00pm

School House

No Registration Required

Page Turners is a book club that meets the last Tuesday of every month. We will read a variety of fiction genres and two nonfiction books.

September's Book: The Magnolia Palace by Fiona Davis

Friday, Sept. 29th

10:00-11:00am

Magazine/Reading Room

Registration Required

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.

Thursday, Sept. 28th

7:00-8:30pm

Community Room

Registration Required

Bring your appetite and join other foodies at Read It and Eat It. Each month we will be discussing different chefs, cuisines, or regions. Come share your experiments, experiences, triumphs, and tragedies. Plates, napkins, silverware, and water will be provided. Don't forget some containers because there are usually leftovers to take home!

There will be several cookbook titles to go along with each meeting's theme available for browsing and check out at the circulation desk. Please remember to bring a copy of your recipe to the meeting. 

Have food allergies or a question? Please email Sarah, sward@sailsinc.org



September: Alison Roman

Tuesdays starting Sept. 12th

10:30-11:15am

Story Hour Room

No Registration Required

Babies 0-16 months with guardian

Music and play for babies and their caregivers. 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.

Thursday, Sept. 14th

10:30-11:30am

Community Room

No Registration Required

All Ages

Author/Illustrator Marietta Apollonio will be reading her debut picture book Jack the Library Cat and drawing some cat-tastic art.

About the book: Jack The Cat is a stray cat who keeps turning up for story time at the library, but animals aren't allowed in the building, and besides, the children's librarian is not a cat person. Then a boy named Pascal crosses paths with the friendly feline and sneaks him inside. Soon enough, the stray cat gets a name, a home, and a group of kids clamoring to read to him. Could life be any more purr-fect?

After the reading there will be printed out coloring and activity sheets from Marietta's website for the children.

Wednesday, Sept. 20th

6:30-7:30pm

Story Hour Room

Registration Encouraged

Ages 0-5 with guardian

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 feisty pirates need a few bedtime stories!

Wednesday, Sept. 27th

4:00-5:00pm

Story Hour Room

No Registration Required

Ages 5-12

Join your friends for some brick building fun! Try your hand at one of the building challenges or design a creation of your own. Keva plank will also be available.

Wednesdays starting Sept. 27th

6:30-7:00pm

Story Hour Room

No Registration Required

Ages 0-5 with guardian

Wear your pajamas and bring your favorite toy for this evening storytime with Miss Allison!

Tuesdays, Sept. 12th-Oct. 3rd

4:00-5:00pm

Community Room

Registration link in description of event

Grades K-4 with guardian

This is a 4-week program for school-age children and their parents (kindergarten through 4th Grade). We will meet for one-hour per week at the Norfolk Public Library. Children will be introduced to different types of musical instruments and various genres of music. In addition, participants will learn how to read and understand basic music notes.

Monday, Sept. 18th

10:30-11:15am

Community Room

No Registration Required

All ages

Ahoy! Calling all lovers of sea and ships and sharks... 

Join Miss Allison for a special themed story time in the Community Room in honor of Talk Like a Pirate Day on September 19th. 

We'll read stories of mermaids, waves & creatures, sing songs, and dance to classics like "Baby Shark."

All ages welcome.  

Thursday, Sept. 21st

10:30-11:15am

Community Room

No Registration Required

All Ages

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, Sept. 21st

4:00-5:00pm

Story Hour Room

Registration Required

Ages 7-12

Join Miss Allison to paint a pirate-y parrot portrait in honor of Talk Like a Pirate Day (9/19)!

No painting experience necessary - we'll all be painting together, step-by-step. 

Please have your pirate offspring wear clothing you do not mind them getting paint on.

Thursdays starting Sept. 28th

10:30-11:00am

Community Room

No Registration Required

All Ages

Join Miss Allison for storytime fun!