Wednesday, October 11th

4:00-5:30pm

All ages

Going to see the Eras Tour movie? Stop by and make some friendship bracelets to trade at the theater!



No registration required, open to all ages. Kids must be accompanied by an adult.

Thursday, October 12th

6:00-8:00 pm

Commmunity Room

Registration Appreciated

Is the book better than the movie? Let's put that to the test. 

1. Check out a copy of the book from the library, hard copies of the book will be available at the checkout desk (or search Libby or Hoopla for select titles)

2. Read the book

3. Come to the library and watch the movie that was inspired by the book

4. Rank the movie vs the book as a group

October's Book: Dracula by Bram Stoker (Libby titles available for ebook and eaudio)

October's Movie: Renfield starring Nicolas Cage and Nicholas Hoult (Rated R)



Light snacks will be available

Open to all adults and teens 17+

Thursday, October 19th

7:00-8:00pm

Community Room

Registration is appreciated, but not required

Join Jumpin' Juba for a blues, pop, and roots-rock concert!

"There's humor, there's rhythm, and there are some yummy grooves going on." - Tina Roycroft, Pulse Magazine

This program is sponsored by a grant from the Norfolk Cultural Council, a local agency that 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 between October 10th and 14th

Registration Required

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. 



Theme: Horror

Monday, October 23rd

6:00-7:00 pm

Lounge

Registration Appreciated

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.



Adults ages 19+

Tuesday, October 17th

2:00-3:00pm

Council on Aging (COA)

No registration required

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: Lillian Boxfish Takes a Walk by Kathleen Rooney

Wednesday, October 18th

7:00-8:30 pm

Registration Required

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



October's Craft: ghost garland

Friday, October 27th

10:00-11:00 am

Magazine/Reading Room

Registration Appreciated

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. 

Thursday, October 26th

6:30-8:00pm

Community Room

Registration Required

Join us for a spooky horror-themed trivia night, perfect for movie buffs and urban legend enthusiasts!



Compete by yourself or as a team up to 5 members to win a grand prize your younger self would freak over. AN AUTOMATIC 5 POINTS WILL BE AWARDED TO EACH TEAM THAT DRESSES TO MATCH THE OCCASSION!



Themed snacks and drinks will be served.

Tuesday, October 31st

1:00-2:00 pm

Schoolhouse

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.

October's Book: The Push by Ashley Audrain

Pickup between October 2nd and 7th

Sign up to receive a book bundle from the library!

Grades 3-12

Registration Required

Fill out this form to sign up for a book bundle containing a personalized library book pick (must be returned), snack, craft, and a couple of goodies!

Bundles are available to pick up on the first Monday every two months in the lobby of the Library.

• You must have a SAILS Library card.
• ​You can check out one bundle per card.
• You have one week to pick up your bundle.
• Return the library book when you're done, keep everything else!

Tuesday, October 3rd

4:00-4:45 pm

Craft Room

Grades 4-6

Tween Advisory Board works with the Youth Librarian to improve programs and the book collection. Basically, the mission of this group is to take ownership of tween services at the library and help turn the it into what you want the library to be!

Interested? Fill out an application to join! 

Monday, October 16th

5:30-6:15 pm

Teen Space

Grades 7-12

TAB works with the Youth Librarian to improve teen programs, the Teen Space in the library, and the YA book collection. Basically, the mission of TAB is to take ownership of teen services at the library and help turn the it into what you want the library to be!

Interested? Fill out an application to join! 

Tuesdays

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.

Thursdays

10:30-11:00am

Community Room

No Registration Required

All Ages

Join Miss Allison for storytime fun! 

Wednesday, October 4th

11:30-12:00 pm

Community Room

Registration Required

All ages

Come have fun with this great music and movement class with Miss Jenn!

We will be inside the community room for the winter. 10 families total will be admitted. 

Wednesdays

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!

Monday, October 2nd

4:00-5:00 pm

Story hour/Craft room

Registration Required

Join Miss Allison after school to explore and create using tools like 3D printing pens and more!

Monday, October 16th

4:00-5:00 pm

Story hour/Craft room

No registration required

Ages 5+

Enjoy some time crafting with all materials provided. We will make a craft each month based on the season.  

Saturday, October 21st

10:00-11:00am

Community Room

Ages 4-12 with an adult

Registration Required



Feeling spooky? Join Professor Bugman to explore real bones and skeletons from endemic Massachusetts animals - and maybe hold and pet some of the biggest bugs you've ever seen! ​What separates vertebrates from invertebrates? How are their bodies similar? How are they different? What scientific secrets do these insides hide?

Wednesday, October 25th

4:00-5:00 pm

Story hour/Craft room

Ages 5-12

No registration required

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.

Saturday, October 28th

10:30-11:30 am

Community Room

Grades K-6

Registration Required

Want to foster your child's interest in STEM, while igniting their creative spark at the same time? 

Buildwave is a creative building program that feels like a video game! Over the course of the workshop students create with over a dozen different building materials, including Lego®, PlusPlus®, and custom-made Buildwave materials.



The workshop is structured like a video game, with an audiovisual setup featuring animations and music that guide students through the different building waves. 

Monday, October 30th

4:00-5:00 pm

Story hour/Craft room

Registration Required

Feeling creative this spooky season? 

Join Miss Allison for a relaxing paint night and create a Halloween-inspired masterpiece!

No artistic experience necessary. Please wear clothing you do not mind getting paint on.