Come enjoy our small town's VERY BIG book and bake sale! Stop by and browse the over 30,000 items for sale at prices that can't be beat, and grab a tasty treat to eat while you enjoy your new finds at home. A $5 bag sale will take place at 2pm.

If you would like to volunteer for the bake sale, please contact the Friends at nplfriends@hotmail.com

Thursday, April 3rd

1:30-3:00pm

Dive into the world of diamond art, where it is paint by numbers, but with gems instead of paint! Registration required.

Wednesday, April 23rd

7:00-8:30pm

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

April: Pom Pom cupcake garland

Monday, April 14th

7:00-8:30pm

This is the Read It and Eat It Annual Throwdown.

Participants must register directly with Sarah, sward@sailsinc.org.

Tuesday, April 22nd

7:00-8:00pm

This film captures Bob Marley, one of the most influential figures in all of popular music, performing his most beloved songs. Archival footage from Marley's Jamaican funeral in 1981 adds a historical and tragic aspect to the moving concert footage. This is an outstanding film for any Marley enthusiast or popular music fan.

Registration appreciated, but not required.

Light refreshments will be provided.

Wednesday, April 30th

7:00-8:00pm

In this one hour concert, Melodious Zach will perform Motown favorites, and entertain you with Motown trivia. This program is funded in part by a grant from the Norfolk Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency.



Registration is appreciated, but not required.

Wednesday, April 9th

6:30-7:30pm

Bring all of your extra craft supplies to the library for a craft swap!

Best rule of thumb, if you wouldn't want to receive it, please do not bring it.

Tuesday, April 22nd

All day

Celebrate Earth Day with a seed swap! The Seed Library will be available for card holders to check out seed packets and the Garden Club of Norfolk will have some seeds available as well.

Wednesday, April 30th

10:30-11:30am

Do you love doing puzzles but don't want to keep buying new ones? Bring your gently used puzzle(s) to the library to exchange for a "new to you" puzzle.

Tuesday, April 8th

All day pick up

April theme: Historical Fiction

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.

Friday, April 25th

10:00-11:00am

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. Registration is appreciated, but not required.

Tuesdays

1:00-3:00pm

This group is for adult watercolor painters, all levels welcome, to gather together while painting your own projects. Bring your supplies and what you're currently working on.

Fridays

10:30am-12:00pm

Bring your current project to our informal group where you can work on projects, socialize, and share advice.

Wednesday, April 2nd

7:00-8:00pm

Step into Spring with us as we chat with the highly acclaimed New York Times bestselling author Jodi Picoult about her newest novel, By Any Other Name.

Tuesday, April 8th

2:00-3:00pm

Join us as Smithsonian Horticulturalist Matthew Fleming, guides us through the secret world of trees.

Thursday, April 24th

7:00-8:00pm

Do you love action-packed adventure? You're invited to a riveting conversation with New York Times bestselling author Gregg Hurwitz.

April 1st - April 18th

NPL presents the 2025 Bill E. Shakesbeare Poetry Contest, a contest for local 5th -12th grade students in honor of National Poetry Month. Four winners (2 in the gr 5-8 category, 2 in the gr 9-12 category) will receive gift cards to Unlikely Story and have their poems displayed in the Teen Area until the end of May.

Thursday, April 3rd

4:00-5:00pm

Join the adventure! Dive into the blocky world of Minecraft at Norfolk Public Library.

Registration required.

Tuesday, April 8th

5:00-7:00pm

Discover the world of Magic: The Gathering, the popular trading card game. Join us for a fun, beginner-friendly session where you'll learn the basics, build your first deck, and grasp key strategies.

Thursday, April 24th

6:00-8:00pm

See how you measure up against other local battle royale competitors in this FREE virtual Private Custom Matchmaking Tournament.

Tuesday, April 23rd

10:30-11:30am

This April break, come meet local author and illustrator Emely Varosky and enjoy a dynamic story time and craft! Have you ever noticed how many GOOD things you can find, when you really LOOK for them?

Ages 4-8. Registration required.

Thursday, April 24th

6:00-7:30pm

Bring some snacks and get comfy with some blankets or pillows from home!

Gru faces a new nemesis in Maxime Le Mal and his femme fatale girlfriend Valentina, and the family is forced to go on the run.

Tuesday, April 29th

4:00-5:00pm

Enjoy a dance-themed story or two and learn about all different dances around the world before showing off your best moves! There will also be a cozy sitting spot available with lots of dance books to read - just in case you have the occasional shy moment.

NO PROGRAM ON 4/3 AND 4/7

Mondays & Thursdays

10:30-11:00am

Join Miss Allison for storytime fun!

All ages welcome.

Tuesdays

10:30-11:15am

Music and play for babies and their caregivers. Ages 0-16 months with an adult.