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Holiday Hours:
Open Friday, November 10th
Closed Saturday, November 11th for Veterans Day
Open 10:00am-1:00pm Wednesday, November 22nd in preparation for Thanksgiving
Closed Thursday, November 23rd for Thanksgiving
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Coastal Mountain Railroad | |
Saturday & Sunday, November 4th & 5th
10:00am-4:00pm
No registration required
All ages
Drop in and see this truly extraordinary display of an HO scale model railroad, complete with sound!
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Winter Gingerbread House Contest | |
Enter the 2023 Winter Gingerbread House Contest!
Pick up an entry form at the reference desk. Choose a category to enter: Family, School age, or teens/adults. All entries must be dropped off at the library by the end of the day on 11/13.
Vote in person or online 11/15-11/29.
The winners will be announced at the Norfolk Community League's 3rd Annual Artisan Winter Craft Festival on 12/2 (KP Middle School 10-2pm).
Entries must be picked up by 12/7 at the library or they will be eaten by Bill and Amelia!
Sponsored by the Friends of the Library and Norfolk Community League.
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Every Friday
10:30am-12:00pm
Magazine/Reading Room
No registration required
Do you love to knit, crochet, embroider, or do another fiber craft? Bring your current WIP to our informal group where you can work on projects, socialize, and share advice.
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Monday, November 13th & 27th
6:00-7:00 pm
Lounge
Registration Appreciated
Join NPL's new writing group!
Whether you're looking for feedback, a space to share your work, accountability for adding to your word count, or just to meet up with other creative people, this is the spot for you! All forms of writing are welcome.
Adults ages 19+
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Wednesday, November 15th
10:30am-12:00pm
Community Room
No Registration Required
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. Puzzles are a great rainy or lazy day activity for all ages.
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Friday, November 17th
10:00-11:00am
Reference Desk
Registration Appreciated
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.
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Thursday, November 9th
7:00-8:30pm
Community Room
Registration Required
Bring your appetite and join other foodies at Read It and Eat It. Each month we will be discussing different chefs, cuisines, or regions. Come share your experiments, experiences, triumphs, and tragedies. Plates, napkins, silverware, and water will be provided. Don't forget some containers because there are usually leftovers to take home!
There will be several cookbook titles to go along with each meeting's theme available for browsing and check out at the circulation desk. Please remember to bring a copy of your recipe to the meeting.
Have food allergies or a question? Please email Sarah, sward@sailsinc.org
November's Theme: One pot meals
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Pickup November 14th-18th
Registration Required
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.
Boxes will be available for pick up the 2nd Tuesday of each month and you will have one week to pick up. You must have a valid SAILS library card to register.
Theme: Family Dramas
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Tuesday, November 21st
2:00-3:00pm
Council on Aging
No Registration Required
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. This group will meet at the COA. No registration required.
Title: Anxious People by Frederick Backman
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Tuesday, November 28th
1:00-2:00pm
Schoolhouse
No Registration Required
Page Turners is a book club that meets the last Tuesday of every month. We will read a variety of fiction genres and two nonfiction books.
November's Book: An Immense World: How Animal Senses Reveal the Hidden Realms Around Us
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Tuesday, November 13th
4:00-4:45 pm
Craft Room
Grades 4-6
Tween Advisory Board works with the Youth Librarian to improve programs and the book collection. Basically, the mission of this group is to take ownership of tween services at the library and help turn the it into what you want the library to be!
Interested? Fill out an application to join!
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Monday, November 13th
5:30-6:15 pm
Teen Space
Grades 7-12
TAB works with the Youth Librarian to improve teen programs, the Teen Space in the library, and the YA book collection. Basically, the mission of TAB is to take ownership of teen services at the library and help turn the it into what you want the library to be!
Interested? Fill out an application to join!
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Tuesdays
10:30-11:15am
Story Hour Room
No Registration Required
Babies 0-16 months with guardian
Music and play for babies and their caregivers. Join us in Story Hour Room (through the big door inside the kids' picture book room)!
All toys are washed and sanitized after each session.
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*Now an additional day on Mondays!*
Mondays & Thursdays
10:30-11:00am
Community Room
No Registration Required
All Ages
Join Miss Allison for storytime fun!
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3D Crafting Workshop (Ages 8-12) | |
Monday, November 6th
4:00-5:00pm
Story hour/Craft Room
Registration Required
Ages 8-12
Join Miss Allison after school to explore and create using tools like 3D printing pens and more!
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Wednesdays
6:30-7:00pm
Story Hour Room
No Registration Required
Ages 0-5 with guardian
Wear your pajamas and bring your favorite toy for this evening storytime with Miss Allison!
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Wednesday, November 1st
11:30am-12:00pm
Community Room
Registration Required
All ages
Come have fun with this great music and movement class with Miss Jenn!
We will be inside the community room for the winter.
10 families total will be
admitted.
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Wednesday, November 8th
2:00-2:30pm
Story hour/Craft Room
Registration Required
Ages 2-5 with an adult
A program that will involve lots of gross stuff that you aren't allowed to play with at home!
Ages 2-5 with an adult.
Please list any allergies your child has when registering.
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Gnomevember Mini Mushroom Painting (Ages 8-12) | |
Tuesday, November 14th
4:00-4:45pm
Story hour/Craft Room
Registration Required
Ages 8-12
Happy Gnomevember!
Join Miss Allison after school to paint some very little mushrooms - perfect for decorating if you'd like to invite the gnomes and fairies to visit!
We'll be using small paintbrushes, acrylic paint and q-tips. Please wear something you don't mind getting paint on.
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Drop in Crafts for Kids and Teens | |
Monday, November 20th
4:00-5:00pm
Story hour/Craft Room
No Registration Required
Ages 5+
Enjoy some time crafting with all materials provided. We will make a craft each month based on the season.
Great for all skill levels and open to kids 5 yrs. old and up.
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Wednesday, November 29th
4:00-5:00pm
No Registration Required
Ages 5-10
Join your friends for some brick building fun! Try your hand at one of the building challenges or design a creation of your own. Keva plank will also be available.
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Cozy Fall Paint Night (Ages 5-8) | |
Monday, November 27th
4:00-4:45pm
Story hour/Craft Room
Registration Required
Ages 5-8
Young artists ages 5-8 are invited to come paint with Miss Allison. Caregivers, you can join in too!
We'll have hot cocoa and paint a cozy fall picture together to celebrate the coming of sweater weather.
Please wear clothing you do not mind getting paint on.
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Multiage Storytime: Special DINO Edition! | |
Thursday, November 30th
10:30-11:00am
Community Room
No Registration Required
All Ages
Join Miss Allison for storytime fun! All ages welcome.
This week we'll celebrate DINOvember with dinosaur-themed songs, stories, and more!
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Library Hours
Monday-Thursday: 10:00am-7:30pm
Friday: 10:00am-4:00pm
Saturday: 10:00am-2:00pm
*Doors are locked 5 minutes before closing to ensure time to assist patrons already in the building.*
Holiday Hours:
Open Friday, November 10th
Closed Saturday, November 11th in observance of Veterans Day
Open 10:00am-1:00pm Wednesday, November 22nd in preparation for Thanksgiving
Closed Thursday, November 23rd for Thanksgiving
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