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Beginning Tuesday, June 1st the library will have new permanent hours as well as a new mask policy.
New hours:
Monday: 10:00 - 4:00
Tuesday: 10:00 - 7:30
Wednesday: 10:00 - 7:30
Thursday: 10:00 - 7:30
Friday: 10:00 - 4:00
Saturday: 10:00 - 2:00
Following Governor Baker's guidelines fully vaccinated staff and patrons do not have to wear masks in the building effective May 29th. Non-vaccinated individuals are advised to continue wearing face masks and to continue social distancing indoors.
The last day for contactless pick up will be May 29th (Saturday).
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Thank you to everyone who helped us during this last year and a half by donating paper bags! Contactless pick up will be ending on Saturday, May 29th so we no longer need bag donations.
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Tuesday, June 8th, 7-8pm.
Join us virtually as David Yas, Founder and CEO of The Boston Podcast Network, teaches us all about podcasting:
- How to get started in podcasting
- Equipment needs
- Best practices on improving your show
- Latest techniques on building your audience
- Advice on monetizing your show
- What’s new in the podcasting industry
This program is brought to you through an LSTA grant by the Institute of Museum and Library Services and administered by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners.
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Friends of the Library Annual Book Sale |
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Come enjoy one of the best book sales around! Save the date for the Friends Annual Book Sale.
New location: Freeman Kennedy School, 70 Boardman Street
Friends Members Only Sale – 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)
Can't make it to the book sale? Come to the library and choose a book from the ongoing book sale shelves, available year round! The ongoing sale is located behind the public computers.
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The Community Room will be available as a quiet study space on a first come first serve basis whenever the building is open through the month of June. No appointments needed. Masked are still advised for non-vaccinated individuals.
No group study or tutoring will be allowed at this time.
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We have a great Summer Reading program planned this year! Take a look at the Summer Reading brochure to see what is coming up. To register for a program, head on over to the event calendar.
Summer reading begins June 21st and run through August 14th.
We will once again be using Beanstack this summer. Create an account or use your login from last year!
Everyone can log your reading on Beanstack!
Kids 0-12: Read and Bead! Earn beads for every 15 minutes read, the more you read, the cooler the beads get! Pick out your brag tag and folder with this Google Form. Pickup for folders will start on June 14th. Use this Google Form to trade the minutes you've read for beads for reading starting June 21
Kids 10-12 (rising 4-6th graders): choose to do Read and Bead or read 1 book for 1 virtual raffle ticket towards one of three grand prizes on Beanstack. Choose beads or raffles, you cannot do both.
Teens grades 7-12: Earn a virtual raffle ticket for every book you log on Beanstack to win one of three prizes on Beanstack.
Adults 18+: Earn a virtual raffle ticket for every book you log on Beanstack to win one of ten prizes!
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Kick off Summer Reading with 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.
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Outside Knitting and Crocheting
Thursday, beginning 6/10, 11:00am, Town Hill. No registration is required.
Bring a chair and your knitting to join a group for some socially distant knitting out on Town Hill. In the event of inclement weather, this event will be canceled.
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Author Talk with Steven Manchester
Thursday, June 17th, 7pm.
New England's Storyteller Steven Manchester is the author of the soul-awakening novel, The Menu, as well as the 80s nostalgia-fest, Bread Bags & Bullies.
Join us as Steven virtually presents Chasing the Dream: From Gulf War Vet to Bestselling Author which describes his 30-year journey to making his lifelong dream come true. He will explain how passion, purpose, & perseverance sustained him through many years of hardship and rejection. There will be an opportunity for questions following the presentation. Registration is required. Participants will be emailed the Zoom login info the day before this event.
This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Norfolk Public Library.
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Emerging Technologies Discussion Group
Wednesday, June 16th, 7:30pm
Click on the date to register.
Learn all about emerging technologies and discuss with other community members the impact they might have on everyday life. Discussion group activities to do before each session will include watching videos, listening to podcasts, and reading articles that will explore new trends and gadgets in technology. Registration is required. Participants will be emailed the Zoom login info the day before this event.
This program is brought to you through an LSTA grant by the Institute of Museum and Library Services and administered by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners.
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Coloring and Cocktails Summer Kit
Pick up or register anytime during summer reading.
Sign up for our new summer series Coloring and Cocktails to receive a take home kit to enjoy this summer. Each kit includes 8 coloring pages as well as 8 cocktail recipes.
Please note: No ingredients for the cocktails will be provided.
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Forever Young Adults
4th Wednesday of the month, 7-8pm.
Registration is required. Click on the date to register. Virtual meeting information will be emailed.
Young Adult (YA) books capture the vibrance, intensity, and adventure of teenhood with groundbreaking style and refreshing perspective. You’re never too old to enjoy! If you are an adult looking to explore YA, join us on the 4th Wednesday of every month. Copies of each month's book will be available at the Circulation Desk--no need to place a hold!
Upcoming meetings:
8/25: The Last True Poets of the Sea by Julia Drake
9/22: Cemetery Boys by Aiden Thomas
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Did you know the Friends of the Library have their own newsletter? Sign up today to receive a monthly update on what the Friends are doing and to be one of the first to hear about 2021 events.
Book Sale
New location: Freeman Kennedy School, 70 Boardman Street
Friends Members Only Sale – 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
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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 can also be dropped off at the library in the Friend's closet any time we are open.
Please DO NOT leave donations outside or in the lobby. Staff is happy to provide you with a cart, or the transfer station location is easily accessible by car.
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New hours beginning June 1st
Monday: 10:00 - 4:00
Tuesday: 10:00 - 7:30
Wednesday: 10:00 - 7:30
Thursday: 10:00 - 7:30
Friday: 10:00 - 4:00
Saturday: 10:00 - 2:00
The library will be closed on the following days:
Monday, May 31st (Memorial Day)
Saturday, June 19th (Juneteenth)
Monday, July 5th (4th of July)
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