NPL's Exploration Station Maker Packs

The Norfolk Public Library is excited to announce a new collection available for checkout: STEAM Themed Maker Packs These 10 kits are available for check out to bring home and explore science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics. This collection is brought to you with federal funds provided by the Institute of Museum and Library Services and administered by the Board of Library Commissioners. Keep scrolling through the newsletter for a sample of what is in a few of the kits. For more details or to reserve one, please visit our Stuffbrary Collection online.

Coding & Robotics Maker Pack

Textiles & Wearables Maker Pack

STEAM Maker Pack for Tween/Teens (and Adults too!)

To view this entire collection with more details, please visit our Stuffbrary collection online.

Take and Make Craft Programs

Pick up Monday, May 10 Click on the links to register. Preschool - 2nd grade - Flower Wreath (you need to provide scissors and crayons) 3-6th grade - Emoji Squishies (you need to provide scissors and additional clear tape if needed) 7-12 grade - Washi Tape Light Switch Covers 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.

STEM Kits

Pick up Monday, May 24th Click on the links to register. Preschool - 2nd grade - Coffee Filter Parachute (you will need to provide tape and a small toy for a passenger) 3-6th grade - Lava Lamp (you will need to provide food coloring) 7-12 grade - Water Pipeline 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.

Pond Exploration at Stony Brook

Saturday, May 1st, 1pm Open to adults 18+. Register here. Discover what lives in the ponds and wetlands of Stony Brook. Become a scientist and collect samples to search for creatures living the water and mud. Use binoculars to look for the larger animals that spend time in the ponds and marshes of the Sanctuary. This program is open to adults 18+. Please note that this program will take place at Stony Brook and not the library.  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.

Save the Date for the Annual Book Sale!

Come enjoy one of the best book sales around! Save the date for the Friends Annual Book and Bake Sale. New location: Freeman Kennedy School, 70 Boardman Street Friends Members Only Sale – Friday, July 2, 2021, 6-9pm *Sign up at the door beginning at 5pm, or fill out a membership form and mail it in/drop off at the library ahead of time. General Public – Saturday, July 3, 2021, 9-3pm Cash, checks or credit cards are accepted (MasterCard, Discover and Visa) For questions or to volunteer: nplfriends@hotmail.com

Library Hours

Monday: 10-3pm Tuesday: 10-3pm Wednesday: 12-2 Senior/At Risk Hours 2-7 For General Public Thursday: 12-7pm Friday: 10-3pm Saturday: 10-2pm