Wednesday before Thanksgiving:
The library will be open for holds pick up only from 10-12. Register for your pick up here. The book drop will be locked at 1pm and will not re-open until Friday at 9:30am.
Thanksgiving: The library will be closed (book drop as well).
Friday: Regular hours resume, the book drop will be opened at 9:30am.
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Our new self check system is up and running! Download the cloudLibrary app in your app store and check out your items wherever you are in the library. All you need to do on the way out is to turn off the security by using the pad located at the circulation desk.
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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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Ring Out 2020: Tales and Tips with De-stress Kits
Tuesday, December 8th, 7-8pm
Open to adults 18+
Tired and overwhelmed by 2020? We are too! Join us for an interactive, social gathering virtually to share stories about your 2020 experience. Stories can be positive (like spending more time with family) or negative (like what a challenge it was spending time with family), but please keep sharing appropriate for all ages. Another component of this program will focus on stress relief with guided meditation and tips for dealing with overall stress.
Each registered participant will also receive a stress-relief kit beforehand.
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Taste of Poetry
Tuesday, December 1st, 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.
December 1, 2020: Wendell Berry
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Page Turner's Book Discussion Group
Tuesday, December 1st, 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 at the circulation desk.
December 1, 2020: Breathing Lessons by Anne Tyler, 1988 Pulitzer Prize for Fiction (336 p., 1988) (Review by Deb D.)
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Watch. Read. Listen. Engage. How to Become an Antiracist Discussion Series
2nd Thursday of each month, 7:30 - 8:30. Registration for each individual meeting is required. Click on the date to register.
Discussion group that will help educate about systemic racism, prejudice, white privilege and what it means to be a black person in our society. Engage in what may be uncomfortable and possibly challenging discussions with fellow community members.
December 10th Read. How to Be an Antiracist by Ibram X. Kendi "Historian and New York Times best-selling author Ibram X. Kendi uses a mix of personal experiences, history, and science to show how a person can go from being racist to anti-racist, and how we can all build a new anti-racist society." Copies of the book are available at the circulation desk. Read before meeting in order to discuss.
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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. Come in and pick one up or call to request one via our no contact pick up.
This meeting will be held virtually through Google Meet. The link will be emailed to registrants.
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NPL/COA Virtual Book Group
Tuesday, December 15th, 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.
The Red Tent meets The Scarlett Letter in this haunting historical novel set in a colonial New England whaling village.When Lyddie Berry’s husband is lost in a storm at sea, she finds that her status as a widow is vastly changed from that of respectable married woman. Now she is the “dependent” of her nearest male relative—her son-in-law. Refusing to bow to societal pressure that demands she cede everything that she and her husband worked for, Lyddie becomes an outcast from family, friends, and neighbors—yet ultimately discovers a deeper sense of self and, unexpectedly, love.
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Cooking Club
Pickup starting December 7th
Registration open 11/30-12/12
Sign up for a new cooking program! Once a month, find a new recipe using 1 provided ingredient, make it, and show it off at our virtual meeting.
Your kit will be made available the first Monday of each month to allow time to find a recipe and make it. Show off what you made sending pictures of what you made to Courtney at callen@sailsinc.org. *Please only send photos you are comfortable going on the library's social media (Facebook and Instagram).*
December: Sprinkles
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Henna Alchemy with Mandy
2 Part program: Weds 12/2 (5:30-6:00) and Thurs 12/3 (5:30 - 6:30)
Open to grades 7-12
Join us for a 2-meeting program to make your own henna! Register ONCE to attend both meetings.
Day 1 you'll learn all about the history of henna and how to make the paste. Meeting lasts about half an hour.
Day 2 we'll check to see if your dye worked and start practicing! Meeting lasts about an hour.
This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Library.
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Lit Fix Loot Box for Teens
Pick up your December box beginning 12/7.
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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Ed Morgan Virtual Sing Along
Tuesday, December 1st, 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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Take and Makes
Click on the age range you would like to register for.
Pick ups begin 12/14
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STEM Kits
Click on the age range you would like to register for.
Pick ups begin 12/28
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Stories and Signs with Miss Meghan
Wednesday, December 30th, 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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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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New Years Eve Party in a Bag
Pickup starting 12/28
Happy New Year!
Celebrate the end of 2020 with this party-in-a-bag! Includes some 2021 swag, a DIY New Year's Eve Ball, a New Years game, and a Year in Review sheet. Register now to receive yours.
Pickup for these kits will be available 12/28 - 12/31 (library closes at 4pm on the 31st).
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Virtual "Noon" Years Eve Party with Kit
Thursday, December 31st, 11:00am-12:01
Pick up your kits 12/28-12/31 (The library closes at 4pm on the 31st)
Live Zoom party, great for kids and families!
Celebrate the new year without messing with bedtimes. Register to reserve your "Noon" Years Eve Party Kit and to get Zoom meeting information for our celebration party featuring some of our favorite performers including Ed Morgan!
Pick up your kits 12/28 - 12/31 (library closes at 4pm on the 31st) and join us live on December 31st.
Kit and virtual party geared towards families and kids 3 and up, but all are welcome.
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Browsing Appointments: Come in any time during our normal open hours (except for during our Senior/High Risk time slot). You will need to check in with a staff member and if the building is at capacity you may have to wait.
Senior/High Risk Browsing: Wednesdays and Thursdays from 12-2pm for our senior and immunocompromised patrons. Please check in with a staff member when you arrive.
Computer Lab: Sign up for a time slot on the event calendar or give us a call at 508-528-3380. Don't forget to bring your library card with you! Right now there is no printing available and any assistance needed will be over the phone/virtually as staff is available.
Just need wifi? Our wifi is available from the parking lot and on town hill.
Network name: NPL Password: norfolk88
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Limited passport appointments are available. Please call the passport extension (press 9 when calling the library, 508-528-3380) to leave a message requesting an appointment. A passport agent will be in touch with availability. |
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Donations can be brought to the Friends Book Donation Shed at the transfer station on Wednesdays, beginning October 7th. 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:
12-2pm (senior/high risk browsing)
2-7pm (open to everyone)
Friday: 10-3pm
Saturday: 10-2pm
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Did you know that there is an ongoing book sale available in the library all year round? Come check it out right near the information desk. Adult and juvenile titles available. Payment can be made at the honor box located on the shelf to the right, exact change only please.
Doing some holiday shopping online? You can support the Friends by ordering through their Amazon Smile page. Just click on the photo to support the Friends virtually.
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