Norfolk Public Library

Do you love to knit, crochet, embroider, or do another fiber craft? If so, bring your current WIP to our informal group where you can work on projects, socialize, and share advice. Please note that this is not a formal class. No instruction will be provided, although participants are usually willing to help each other if issues occur.…Learn More

Come to the library to experience VR fun with One Up Games! (30 minute slots from 4:00-7:00) Ages 8+, adults and caregivers welcome to register too!

Come to the library to experience VR fun with One Up Games! (30 minute slots from 4:00-7:00) Ages 8+, adults and caregivers welcome to register too!

Come to the library to experience VR fun with One Up Games! (30 minute slots from 4:00-7:00) Ages 8+, adults and caregivers welcome to register too!

Come to the library to experience VR fun with One Up Games! (30 minute slots from 4:00-7:00) Ages 8+, adults and caregivers welcome to register too!

Come to the library to experience VR fun with One Up Games! (30 minute slots from 4:00-7:00) Ages 8+, adults and caregivers welcome to register too!

Come to the library to experience VR fun with One Up Games! (30 minute slots from 4:00-7:00) Ages 8+, adults and caregivers welcome to register too!

Join us for some storytime fun! All ages welcome.

Enjoy some time crafting with all materials provided. This month, embrace spring with some freestyle sensory watercolor art!Great for all skill levels and open to kids 5 yrs. old and up. **Caretakers need to stay in the room with younger children to complete the craft.

Minecraft game day - Java Edition. Participants are encouraged to bring their laptops (not Chromebook). For ages 10-16. Parental participation required for children under 10. Join the adventure! Dive into the blocky world of Minecraft at Norfolk Public Library.…Learn More

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.…Learn More

Looking for a class between Baby Time and Multi-Age Storytime for your toddler? Toddler Storytime (Ages 1-3) will be a bridge for new walkers and toddlers to help them adjust to programs with the big kids! Toddler Storytime will be the second and last Tuesday of every month.…Learn More

Come to the library to learn how to draw some Spring Pokemon!

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. Whether you're new to the game or looking to improve your skills, this is the perfect way to dive into a world of fantasy, strategy, and imaginative battles.…Learn More

Join us in conversation with acclaimed author Brad Taylor on his latest work, Shadow Strike, book 20 (yes, you read that right!) of the bestselling Pike Logan series. Read more and register here to receive the live stream link: https://libraryc.…Learn More

Join your friends for some brick building fun! Try your hand at one of the building challenges or design a creation of your own. Ages 5-10

Enjoy an evening of crafting that is great for all skill levels. Open to adults 18+. Registration is required. April: Dried Flower art! Apply dried flowers to a canvas to create a floral spring scene!

Join Miss Allison for storytime fun! All ages welcome.

Did you know that April is National Poetry Month?Celebrate by joining us to make a "found poetry" decorated canvas. Come use pages from recycled books & magazines, paint, markers, and more (along with inspiration from "blackout" poetry) to create…Learn More

Fortnite Tournaments have been taken to the next level! See how you measure up against other local battle royale competitors in this FREE virtual Private Custom Matchmaking Tournament, courtesy of One Up Games’ Game Together Program and Epic Games! Play right from the comfort of your own home on your own Xbox One / Series X/S, PlayStation 4/5, Nintendo Switch, or PC!*Participants must have their own gaming platform, online connection, and a copy of the game.…Learn More

Join us the third Thursday of each month for an evening book group. Titles will be available for checkout the month prior to the meeting. This group will read mostly fiction titles matching the titles read by the Page Turners group. No registration required.…Learn More

Join Miss Allison for stories, songs, and play!Children and their caregivers will spend 20 minutes enjoying songs, rhymes, and stories, followed by 20-25 minutes of sensory play (i. e. sensory bin play stations, a simple craft, or coloring). While general content is designed for ages 2-5, Sensory Playtime is for all children and all abilities! Siblings always welcome.…Learn More

Do you love to knit, crochet, embroider, or do another fiber craft? If so, bring your current WIP to our informal group where you can work on projects, socialize, and share advice. Please note that this is not a formal class. No instruction will be provided, although participants are usually willing to help each other if issues occur.…Learn More

Do you love to learn about artists and make art yourself? Come to the library to learn about artist Henri Matisse and create a piece in his unique style! (Ages 5-10)

Crokinole is a dexterity board game like tabletop shuffleboard or curling, where players flick discs across a round wooden board, aiming for high-scoring zones in the center while knocking opponents' discs out. It requires skill, strategy, and precision in a fun, social atmosphere.…Learn More

What is a Memory Café?A Memory Café is a welcoming social gathering for people living with memory changes or dementia, and their caregivers, offering a safe and supportive environment for interaction, activities, and connection. Join the Council on Aging and Norfolk Public Library for crafts, music, games, photo/memory sharing, fitness, and other interactive activities.…Learn More

Have a stuffy in need of repair? Come to the library and have them healed up at the Stuffy Hospital!

Award-winning and bestselling author Miranda Cowley Heller takes us on an intimate journey through the life stages of a woman in her new poetry collection, What the Deep Water Knows. Delicate, yet exceedingly raw, these poems will transport you as vividly as any work of fiction.…Learn More

Join Miss Allison for storytime fun! All ages welcome.

What do Pokémon, Stonehenge, Vikings, and cave art have in common? A lot more than you'd think!During this special workshop, learn about Pokémon inspired by historical artifacts and monuments, experiment with Nazca-lines-inspired yarn art, and create Viking rune stones with a Pokémon twist!Perfect for Pokémon fans and history lovers alike.…Learn More

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 as spots are limited. Need assistance registering? Call the library, 508-528-3380.

Do you love to knit, crochet, embroider, or do another fiber craft? If so, bring your current WIP to our informal group where you can work on projects, socialize, and share advice. Please note that this is not a formal class. No instruction will be provided, although participants are usually willing to help each other if issues occur.…Learn More

Friends Members are invited to shop early at the private Members Only preview sale on Friday night. A current membership is required or may be purchased at the door beginning at 5:00 pm. Membership information is available at the library or on the Friends website https://norfolkmalibraryfriends.…Learn More

Join us for the annual Friends of the Norfolk Library - Book and Bake Sale at the Freeman-Kennedy School!Follow the link below for more info. https://norfolkmalibraryfriends. org/book-and-bake-sale/

Join us for some storytime fun! All ages welcome.

Come to the library to make seed bombs and grow plants around our community! (Ages 6+)

Join other foodies at Read It and Eat It where each month we will be discussing different chefs, cuisines, or regions. Come share your experiments, experiences, triumphs, and tragedies from trying different recipes. Bring your favorite dish to share with the group.…Learn More

A different romance title and trope each month with a custom bookmark. The bookmark is yours to keep, but the books do need to be returned. Please note that these titles can include mature themes and scenes. Trigger warnings are usually available on the author's website.…Learn More

Looking for a class between Baby Time and Multi-Age Storytime for your toddler? Toddler Storytime (Ages 1-3) will be a bridge for new walkers and toddlers to help them adjust to programs with the big kids! Toddler Storytime will be the second and last Tuesday of every month (switching to Mondays from June-August ) to accommodate other programming.

Page Turners is a book club that meets the last Tuesday of every month. April's Book: Enchantress of Numbers by Jennifer ChiaveriniMay's Meeting Date and Book: 5/26, The Essex Serpent by Sarah Perry…Learn More

Come learn how to create a fantasy map based on either a favorite book or your own ideas for a magical land!

Have craft supplies that are too good to throw away? Have something that you have not used or have extra of? 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.…Learn More

Send in a picture of your pet and come to the library to paint it yourself! Your picture MUST be sent to cmatta@sailsinc. org by April 20 so that we will have time to put your pet on the canvas!

Join Miss Allison for storytime fun! All ages welcome.

Join Bill's Bears Book Club - a monthly elementary book club for emerging readers and their grown-ups!Enjoy a book discussion and a short craft activity - a great way to gain confidence and get more excited about reading. Copies of the month's book will be available at the circulation desk for check out.…Learn More

Join us in an online conversation with bestselling author Jason Reynolds as we discuss his latest work, Coach, the fifth–and last–entry in the highly popular Track series. Following the immersive stories of Ghost, Lu, Patina, and Sunny, it’s finally time for Coach to shine in his own book as we discover: Who was Coach before he became an inspiring leader?Read more and register here to receive the live stream link: https://libraryc.…Learn More

Do you love to knit, crochet, embroider, or do another fiber craft? If so, bring your current WIP to our informal group where you can work on projects, socialize, and share advice. Please note that this is not a formal class. No instruction will be provided, although participants are usually willing to help each other if issues occur.…Learn More

Join Miss Allison for stories, songs, and play!Children and their caregivers will spend 20 minutes enjoying songs, rhymes, and stories, followed by 20-25 minutes of sensory play (i. e. sensory bin play stations, a simple craft, or coloring). While general content is designed for ages 2-5, Sensory Playtime is for all children and all abilities! Siblings always welcome.…Learn More

Join Miss Allison for stories, songs, and play!Children and their caregivers will spend 20 minutes enjoying songs, rhymes, and stories, followed by 20-25 minutes of sensory play (i. e. sensory bin play stations, a simple craft, or coloring). While general content is designed for ages 2-5, Sensory Playtime is for all children and all abilities! Siblings always welcome.…Learn More

Join us for some storytime fun! All ages welcome.

Enjoy a fun sensory activity making mosaics out of beans to celebrate late spring! (Ages 5-8)

Monthly Friends of the Library meeting

Register for each session you wish to attend separately please!Come join us for the Graphic Novel Book Club for Grades 4 + 5, meeting the first Tuesday of every month from February to May. There will be an animal theme each month (February: Dragons, March: Dogs, April: Cats, May: Aquicorns); we will discuss the novel and make a themed craft at each session! Books will be available at the Circulation Desk for you to read up to one month before the meeting.…Learn More

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. Ages 5-10

Join Miss Allison for storytime fun! All ages welcome.

Set-up for 2026 Baby Prom event.

Kids in grades 3-5 are invited to come learn a whimsical tabletop game featuring tiny dragons in the Drake Special Postal Service (DSPS). You and your fellow drakes must deliver a very important package safely - no matter what tries to stop you!This game has the imagination of Dungeon & Dragons, with the simplicity just right for beginners.…Learn More

Do you love to knit, crochet, embroider, or do another fiber craft? If so, bring your current WIP to our informal group where you can work on projects, socialize, and share advice. Please note that this is not a formal class. No instruction will be provided, although participants are usually willing to help each other if issues occur.…Learn More

Join us for some storytime fun! All ages welcome.

Enjoy some time crafting with all materials provided. To honor spring, we'll make some gorgeous paper flowers!Great for all skill levels and open to kids 5 yrs. old and up. **Caretakers need to stay in the room with younger children to complete the craft.

Come to the library to paint a picture of your stuffy! Pictures of stuffies must be sent by MAY 11 so we have time to put them on the canvas for you! (Ages 5-8)

Minecraft game day - Java Edition. Participants are encouraged to bring their laptops (not Chromebook). For ages 10-16. Parental participation required for children under 10. Join the adventure! Dive into the blocky world of Minecraft at Norfolk Public Library.…Learn More

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.…Learn More

Looking for a class between Baby Time and Multi-Age Storytime for your toddler? Toddler Storytime (Ages 1-3) will be a bridge for new walkers and toddlers to help them adjust to programs with the big kids! Toddler Storytime will be the second and last Tuesday of every month.…Learn More

Do you love to learn about artists and make art yourself? Come to the library to learn about artist Henri Matisse and create a piece in his unique style! (Ages 16+)

Do you love to learn about artists and make art yourself? Come to the library to learn about artist Henri Matisse and create a piece in his unique style! (Ages 16+)

Love Animal Crossing? Come join us to show off your island, get some great tips, and chat with other Animal Crossing New Horizon lovers!Light refreshments provided. All ages welcome. (Younger children must be accompanied by an adult. )

Join Miss Allison for storytime fun! All ages welcome.

Do you love to knit, crochet, embroider, or do another fiber craft? If so, bring your current WIP to our informal group where you can work on projects, socialize, and share advice. Please note that this is not a formal class. No instruction will be provided, although participants are usually willing to help each other if issues occur.…Learn More

Now that spring is here, it's perfect weather to go for a drive! This hunt is dedicated to the littles who love Things That Go. .. It's time to see if you can find all of the book characters driving around the library during our latest scavenger hunt! From the Pigeon (who's hijacked a bus!) to Lightning McQueen, everyone is revved up and ready to go!Pick up a checklist at the Circulation Desk and then use your stickers to mark your finds! Find them all to collect a special prize.…Learn More

Now that spring is here, it's perfect weather to go for a drive! This hunt is dedicated to the littles who love Things That Go. .. It's time to see if you can find all of the book characters driving around the library during our latest scavenger hunt! From the Pigeon (who's hijacked a bus!) to Lightning McQueen, everyone is revved up and ready to go!Pick up a checklist at the Circulation Desk and then use your stickers to mark your finds! Find them all to collect a special prize.…Learn More

Join us for some storytime fun! All ages welcome.

Set-up for 2026 Baby Prom event.

Come to the library to paint a picture of your stuffy! Pictures of stuffies must be sent by MAY 11 so we have time to put them on the canvas for you! (Ages 5-8)

Crokinole is a dexterity board game like tabletop shuffleboard or curling, where players flick discs across a round wooden board, aiming for high-scoring zones in the center while knocking opponents' discs out. It requires skill, strategy, and precision in a fun, social atmosphere.…Learn More

Now that spring is here, it's perfect weather to go for a drive! This hunt is dedicated to the littles who love Things That Go. .. It's time to see if you can find all of the book characters driving around the library during our latest scavenger hunt! From the Pigeon (who's hijacked a bus!) to Lightning McQueen, everyone is revved up and ready to go!Pick up a checklist at the Circulation Desk and then use your stickers to mark your finds! Find them all to collect a special prize.…Learn More

Do you love to learn about artists and make art yourself? Come to the library to learn about artist Alma Thomas and create a painting in her colorful style! (Ages 5-10)

Now that spring is here, it's perfect weather to go for a drive! This hunt is dedicated to the littles who love Things That Go. .. It's time to see if you can find all of the book characters driving around the library during our latest scavenger hunt! From the Pigeon (who's hijacked a bus!) to Lightning McQueen, everyone is revved up and ready to go!Pick up a checklist at the Circulation Desk and then use your stickers to mark your finds! Find them all to collect a special prize.…Learn More

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. Ages 5-10

Enjoy an evening of crafting that is great for all skill levels. Open to adults 18+. Registration is required. May: Mini Bookshelf making! Choose your own mini books and trinkets to go in a mini bookshelf!

Now that spring is here, it's perfect weather to go for a drive! This hunt is dedicated to the littles who love Things That Go. .. It's time to see if you can find all of the book characters driving around the library during our latest scavenger hunt! From the Pigeon (who's hijacked a bus!) to Lightning McQueen, everyone is revved up and ready to go!Pick up a checklist at the Circulation Desk and then use your stickers to mark your finds! Find them all to collect a special prize.…Learn More

Join Miss Allison for storytime fun! All ages welcome.

Join Bill's Bears Book Club - a monthly elementary book club for emerging readers and their grown-ups!Enjoy a book discussion and a short craft activity - a great way to gain confidence and get more excited about reading. Copies of the month's book will be available at the circulation desk for check out.…Learn More

Join us the third Thursday of each month for an evening book group. Titles will be available for checkout the month prior to the meeting. This group will read mostly fiction titles matching the titles read by the Page Turners group. No registration required.…Learn More

Now that spring is here, it's perfect weather to go for a drive! This hunt is dedicated to the littles who love Things That Go. .. It's time to see if you can find all of the book characters driving around the library during our latest scavenger hunt! From the Pigeon (who's hijacked a bus!) to Lightning McQueen, everyone is revved up and ready to go!Pick up a checklist at the Circulation Desk and then use your stickers to mark your finds! Find them all to collect a special prize.…Learn More

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 as spots are limited. Need assistance registering? Call the library, 508-528-3380.

Join Miss Allison for stories, songs, and play!Children and their caregivers will spend 20 minutes enjoying songs, rhymes, and stories, followed by 20-25 minutes of sensory play (i. e. sensory bin play stations, a simple craft, or coloring). While general content is designed for ages 2-5, Sensory Playtime is for all children and all abilities! Siblings always welcome.…Learn More

Do you love to knit, crochet, embroider, or do another fiber craft? If so, bring your current WIP to our informal group where you can work on projects, socialize, and share advice. Please note that this is not a formal class. No instruction will be provided, although participants are usually willing to help each other if issues occur.…Learn More

Now that spring is here, it's perfect weather to go for a drive! This hunt is dedicated to the littles who love Things That Go. .. It's time to see if you can find all of the book characters driving around the library during our latest scavenger hunt! From the Pigeon (who's hijacked a bus!) to Lightning McQueen, everyone is revved up and ready to go!Pick up a checklist at the Circulation Desk and then use your stickers to mark your finds! Find them all to collect a special prize.…Learn More

Bring your pest free plants to trade! All plant types (houseplants, veggie/herb plants, cactus, succulent, perennials, annuals) and plant related materials (pots, soil, moss poles, etc. ) are welcome. Open to all ages.

Join One Up Games for an outdoor foam party on Town Hill!Featuring colored foam and a lot of fun, this event is great for kids of all ages. Parents must accompany small children as per NPL's safety policies. *NOTE: This event is WEATHER-DEPENDENT. In case of inclement weather, the event will be rescheduled to a new date.…Learn More

Now that spring is here, it's perfect weather to go for a drive! This hunt is dedicated to the littles who love Things That Go. .. It's time to see if you can find all of the book characters driving around the library during our latest scavenger hunt! From the Pigeon (who's hijacked a bus!) to Lightning McQueen, everyone is revved up and ready to go!Pick up a checklist at the Circulation Desk and then use your stickers to mark your finds! Find them all to collect a special prize.…Learn More

A different romance title and trope each month with a custom bookmark. The bookmark is yours to keep, but the books do need to be returned. Please note that these titles can include mature themes and scenes. Trigger warnings are usually available on the author's website.…Learn More

Looking for a class between Baby Time and Multi-Age Storytime for your toddler? Toddler Storytime (Ages 1-3) will be a bridge for new walkers and toddlers to help them adjust to programs with the big kids! Toddler Storytime will be the second and last Tuesday of every month (switching to Mondays from June-August ) to accommodate other programming.

Page Turners is a book club that meets the last Tuesday of every month. May's Book: The Essex Serpent by Sarah PerryJune's Meeting Date and Book: 6/30, Island of Sweet Pies and Soldiers by Sarah Ackerman…Learn More

Do you love to learn about artists and make art yourself? Come to the library to learn about artist Alma Thomas and create a painting in her colorful style! (Ages 5-10)

Now that spring is here, it's perfect weather to go for a drive! This hunt is dedicated to the littles who love Things That Go. .. It's time to see if you can find all of the book characters driving around the library during our latest scavenger hunt! From the Pigeon (who's hijacked a bus!) to Lightning McQueen, everyone is revved up and ready to go!Pick up a checklist at the Circulation Desk and then use your stickers to mark your finds! Find them all to collect a special prize.…Learn More

What is a Memory Café?A Memory Café is a welcoming social gathering for people living with memory changes or dementia, and their caregivers, offering a safe and supportive environment for interaction, activities, and connection. Join the Council on Aging and Norfolk Public Library for crafts, music, games, photo/memory sharing, fitness, and other interactive activities.…Learn More

Now that spring is here, it's perfect weather to go for a drive! This hunt is dedicated to the littles who love Things That Go. .. It's time to see if you can find all of the book characters driving around the library during our latest scavenger hunt! From the Pigeon (who's hijacked a bus!) to Lightning McQueen, everyone is revved up and ready to go!Pick up a checklist at the Circulation Desk and then use your stickers to mark your finds! Find them all to collect a special prize.…Learn More

Join Miss Allison for storytime fun! All ages welcome.