New Year's Eve:
The library will be open for holds pick up only from 12-3pm. Register for your pick up here. The book drop will be locked at 3pm and will not re-open until Saturday at 10am.
New Year's Day: The library will be closed (book drop as well).
Saturday: Regular hours resume, the book drop will be opened at 10am.
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Saturday, January 23rd, 7pm
Join us virtually for family trivia night! There will be 10 teams, 5 rounds, bragging rights and a whole lot of fun!
Team registration is required. When signing up, please register only one person (or team name) for the team.
Login information will be provided the day before the event.
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Story Walk at Stony Brook |
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A new story walk has been installed along the walking path at Stony Brook! Enjoy "Around the Pond: Who's Been Here?" by Lindsay Barrett George. Walk along the path, read the book, and see if you can find some of the animals that live at Stony Brook. We hear an animal that likes to gnaw on wood is quite active. Please take a moment to fill out a quick 3 questions survey at the end of the walk.
This story walk is made possible through federal funds from the Institute of Museum and Library Services as administered by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners. Keep an eye out for more story walks!
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Have 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 and we will make sure it is included in your bag. Click on the date to register.
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Taste of Poetry
Tuesday, January 5th, 11:30 - 12:30pm
Bring your lunch and an appetite for poetry. Each month we look at few poems by a well-known poet. We provide copies of the poems and lead a discussion after reading them. Once you register, Zoom login information and a PDF of poet and poems for discussion will be sent to you a few days in advance to read before the meeting.
January 5, 2021: Rupi Kaur
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Page Turner's Book Discussion Group
Tuesday, January 5th, 1-2:30pm
This lively discussion group where the reading selections are mostly fiction choices–with a sprinkling of non-fiction and classics–with an emphasis on books appealing to an eclectic taste as well as those with interesting points of discussion. Copies of the book are available, call the library to request yours for pick up, 508-528-3380. For more information or to receive Zoom login details, please contact: Tamara Dalton.
January 5th: Breathing Lessons by Anne Tyler, 1988 Pulitzer Prize for Fiction (336 p., 1988) (Review by Deb D.)
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From the Mayflower to King Philip's Indian War: Author Talk with Michael Tougias
Tuesday, January 12th, 7pm
November 2020 marked the 400th Anniversary of the Pilgrims landing in Plymouth and establishing the first permanent colonial settlement in the New World. While most Americans understand the significance of the landing of the Mayflower and the first Thanksgiving with Massasoit, few are aware of the war and it ramifications. Join us virtually as NY Times bestselling author Michael Tougias gives a slide presentation on this topic. He will also discuss the landing of the Mayflower, the hardships they faced, mistakes they made, and the help of Squanto and Samoset.
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AAA Workshop: How to Go on Ice & Snow
Wednesday, January 13th, 7pm
In bad weather, sometimes we ‘forget’ how to drive. Preparing yourself and your vehicle are key before hitting the road in inclement weather.
Registration is required. Participants will be emailed the Zoom login information a day before the program.
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YA Book Club for Adults
4th Wednesday of the month, 7:00-8:30pm.
Registration is required. Click on the date to register.
Are you an adult who still enjoys young adult (YA) titles? Then this book club is for you! Join fellow YA lovers to discuss young adult literature. Copies of each month's book will be available at the library. Call to request one via our no contact pick up, 508-528-3380. This meeting will be held virtually through Google Meet. The link will be emailed to registrants.
Summary:
Seventeen-year-old Stella Ainsley wants just one thing: to go somewhere—anywhere—else. Her home is a floundering spaceship that offers few prospects, having been orbiting an ice-encased Earth for two hundred years. When a private ship hires her as a governess, Stella jumps at the chance. The captain of the Rochester, nineteen-year-old Hugo Fairfax, is notorious throughout the fleet for being a moody recluse and a drunk. But with Stella he’s kind.
But the Rochester harbors secrets: Stella is certain someone is trying to kill Hugo, and the more she discovers, the more questions she has about his role in a conspiracy threatening the fleet.
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NPL/COA Virtual Book Group
Tuesday, January 19th, 2-3pm
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.
In an Ireland doubly ravaged by war and disease, Nurse Julia Power works at an understaffed hospital in the city center, where expectant mothers who have come down with the terrible new Flu are quarantined together. Into Julia's regimented world step two outsiders -- Doctor Kathleen Lynn, a rumoured Rebel on the run from the police , and a young volunteer helper, Bridie Sweeney.
In the darkness and intensity of this tiny ward, over three days, these women change each other's lives in unexpected ways. They lose patients to this baffling pandemic, but they also shepherd new life into a fearful world. With tireless tenderness and humanity, carers and mothers alike somehow do their impossible work.
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Jewelry Making Workshop
Wednesday, January 27th, 7pm
Make jewelry with Mandy Roberge from Wicked Good Henna. Pick up your kit and then join us virtually for one on one instruction from Mandy. This program includes the tools and supplies for each participant to make 2 pairs of earrings, a keychain and a clasped piece (anklet, bracelet or necklace) using cording.
Learn how to use jump rings and criper beading techniques and will have enough supplies to embellish their existing pieces or try their hand at something one-of-a-kind with their new skills.
This jewelry making workshop is brought to you 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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Digital Photography: Demo and Trips by Silvana Della Camera
Friday, January 29th, 2pm
Join the Norfolk Public Library and the Senior Center for a virtual photography demonstration led by award-winning photographer, Silvana Della Camera. Ms. Della Camera is the current president and board member of Stony Brook Camera Club in Franklin. She will cover the elements of taking quality photos and tips for photographers at all levels of expertise. Also, during this workshop, a few winning examples from the COA Photo Contest - "What Brings You Joy" will be shared.
Registration is required, and Zoom login information will be emailed to participants the day before this event.
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NEW! Tween Take Out
Pick up: Monday, February 1st
Grades 4-6
Fill out this form to sign up for a monthly loot box containing a personalized library book pick (must be returned), snack, craft, and a couple of goodies! Sign up every month!
Pick a genre that you're interested in reading and Courtney (Youth Services Librarian) will hand-pick a book for you to try.
Tween Takeout Boxes are available to pick up on the first Monday of every month in the lobby of the Library near the Take and Make craft pickup.
You must have a Library card.
You can check out one Tween Takeout Box per card.
You have one week to pick up your Tween Takeout Box.
Return the library book when you're done, keep everything else!
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Ed Morgan Virtual Sing Along
Tuesday, January 5th, 10:30am
Join Ed Morgan in this virtual, live sing-along with great music and dancing. A splendid time for everyone!
Zoom information will be emailed to registrants the day prior.
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Animal Crossing DIY Swap
Thursday, January 7th, 7-9pm.
Geared for grades 4-12 but all welcome!
Do you play Animal Crossing: New Horizons? Looking for new DIYs or items? Join us on the library's island for a big swap!
Register for a 20 minute time slot. You'll get an email with the Dodo code a few minutes before your time slot on the day of the event. Please do not share this Dodo code with anyone else when you get it. Please leave through the airport when you're done. And don't forget to bring unwanted DIYs and Items to swap!
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Jewelry Making Workshop for Teens
Wednesday, January 27th, 4:30pm
Join us virtually to make jewelry with Mandy Roberge from Wicked Good Henna.
This program includes the tools and supplies for each participant to make 2 pairs of earrings, a keychain and a clasped piece (anklet, bracelet or necklace) using cording.
Participants will learn how to use jump rings and criper beading techniques and will have enough supplies to embellish their existing pieces or try their hand at something one-of-a-kind with their new skills.
This jewelry making workshop is brought to you 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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Stories and Signs with Miss Meghan
Wednesday, January 27th, 10am.
Join Miss Meghan LIVE! We will be using our story time kits (to sign up for one, visit the September 1st event on our calendar) to make music, sing songs, and learn sign language!
Ideal for preschoolers and their caregivers. Please sign up ONE person per family.
Registrants will receive Zoom meeting information the day before the program.
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Lit Fix Loot Box for Teens
Pickup: Monday, February 1st
Open to grades 7-12
Sign up to receive a monthly loot box from the library! Fill out this form to sign up for a monthly themed boot loot box containing a personalized library book pick (must be returned), snack, craft, and a couple of goodies! Sign up for every month!
Lit Fix Loot Boxes are available to pick up on the first Monday of every month in the lobby of the Library near the Take and Make craft pickup.
- You must have a Library card.
- You can check out one Lit Fix Loot Box per card.
- You have one week to pick up your Lit Fix Loot Box.
- Return the library book when you're done, keep everything else!
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Weekly Virtual Story Times |
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Baby and Toddler Time -- Mondays at 10am
Pajama Time -- Wednesdays at 6:30pm
Multi-age Story Time -- Thursdays at 10am
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Hold Pick Ups: Have your holds come in? Go to the event calendar, www.norfolkpl.org/events, or give us a call to set up an appointment to come and pick up your materials. Everything will be checked out to you and a bag with your name on it will be waiting for you in the small lobby.
Home delivery: Now available all week (as staff are available). Fill out this form or give us a call, 508-528-3380. Open to all.
Just need wifi? Our wifi is available from the parking lot and on town hill.
Network name: NPL Password: norfolk88
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Donations can be brought to the Friends Book Donation Shed at the transfer station on Saturdays. The shed at the transfer station is located near the KP Bottle Drive Drop Off. Book donations will NOT be accepted at the library.
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**See the beginning of this newsletter for our holiday hours**
Monday: 10-3pm
Tuesday: 10-3pm
Wednesday and Thursday:
2-7pm
Friday: 10-3pm
Saturday: 10-2pm
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