Thursday, March 7th

6:30-7:30

Community Room

Registration Required

Join Alicia Mello as she shares the mystery behind Nancy Drew books. Participants will learn facts they may not know such as the true author and why Nancy carried a gun early on in her books. Guests will be able to ask questions and discuss their memories reading Nancy Drew books and how/if that impacted their childhood.

Guests may also bring Nancy Drew books from their collections to share. Alicia will assess the book values and identify their true publication date, another mystery! 

Thursday, March 21st

3:00-6:00pm

Community Room

Registration Required

Ages 8+

It's-a-him, Mario!  Go out for a spin, hurl some shells, and embrace the race in our FREE Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Tournament hosted by One Up Games!

NO equipment required, just bring yourself! We will have controllers available to use, but players are welcome to bring in their own.

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.

Pickup at COA March 12th-16th

Registration Required

A fun, themed book box for adults! Each box will have a themed large print 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 at the Council on Aging (28 Medway Branch) and you will have one week to pick up. You must have a valid SAILS library card to register.



Theme: Books in a bookish setting

Tuesday, March 19th

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: TBA

Friday, March 22nd

10:00-11:00am

Information 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. 

Pickup at NPL March 12th-16th

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: Books in a bookish setting

Tuesday, March 12th

6:30-7:30pm

Community Room

Registration Required

As anyone who’s ever tried to declutter knows, decluttering isn’t as simple as walking around your home tossing unwanted things in a trash bag. 

Instead, our stuff gets tangled up in thoughts that make it challenging to let go of possessions.

Susan McCarthy will discuss some of the most common reasons people have for holding onto stuff they may not use, need, or even like. You will learn the important technique for talking back to clutter-clinging thoughts.

Thursday, March 14th

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

Tuesday, March 26th

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.

March's Book: Educated: A Memoir

Tuesday, March 5th

4:00-4:45pm

Story hour/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! 

Monday, March 11th

5:00-5:45pm

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! 

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.

Mondays & Thursdays

10:30-11:00am

Community Room

No Registration Required

All Ages

Join Miss Allison for storytime fun! 

Thursday, March 7th

4:00-4:45pm

Story hour/Craft Room

Registration Required

Ages 9-18

Join Miss Allison to experiment and create some awesome shrinky dink art, keychains, and more!

Wednesday, March 13th

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!

Please list any allergies your child has when registering. 

Tuesday, March 18th

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

Monday, March 25th

4:00-4:45pm

Story hour/Craft Room

Registration Required

Ages 3-7 with an adult

Little ones and their caregivers are invited to a special art workshop!

Make silly shapes and designs with unexpected stamping materials such as marshmallows, veggies, recyclables, and more.

Please wear clothing you do not might getting paint on.

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!

Wednesday, March 6th

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.

Pickup starting Monday, March 11th

Registration Required

Ages 13-18

Learn how to needle felt wool with Pop up Art School. Use a barbed needle and merino wool roving to create a felted hedgehog. In this beginner’s class, you’ll learn how to sculpt basic shapes and attach them together. Needle felting is fun, easy and relaxing!



A video link with instructions on how to make the hedgehog will be sent on the day of pick up, 3/11.

Wednesday, March 27th

4:00-4:45pm

Story hour/Craft room

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.

Tuesdays March 26th-April 23rd

2:00-2:45pm

Story hour/Craft Room

Registration Required for EACH WEEK

Ages 2-5

Little ones ages 2-5 and their caregivers are invited to enjoy a fairy tale-themed story and simple STEM activity together!

Please wear clothing you do not mind getting messy - we'll be exploring, building, creating, and experimenting with things like blocks, playdough, and more.

Adult caregivers must remain with participants throughout the program.

Thursday, March 28th

4:00-5:00pm

Story hour/Craft Room

Registration Required

Ages 7-11

Join Miss Allison to paint and create your own Pokemon-themed masterpiece!



Please wear clothing you do not mind getting paint on.