Programs and Book Groups
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Book Groups
Page Turners Book Club
Location: This group will meet in person in the Schoolhouse.
Last Tuesday of the Month at 1pm
An afternoon book group that reads fiction titles with the occasional non-fiction title. This group runs September through June. Registration is not required and drop-ins are welcome. Copies of the discussion book are available in the library to check out at the circulation desk a month prior to discussion. For more information contact Chelsea: [email protected]
9/29/2026: No More of This Land by Joseph Lee
10/27/2026: The Librarians by Sherry Thomas
11/26/2026: Piranesi by Susanna Clarke
12/30/2026: Murder Checks Out by Victoria Gilbert
Read It and Eat It
Location: This group will meet in person in the Community Room at 7pm
Each meeting we will be discussing a different chef or cuisine. Copies of the books we will be discussing will be available at the circulation desk. Join other local foodies to talk about what you made, what you liked or did not like, get recipes, and more! Registration for each individual meeting is required, click on the date to be brought to the registration form. Everyone is asked to please bring a copy of their recipe. For more information or to alert to an allergy contact Sarah, [email protected]
September 21: TBA
November 2: TBA
December 7: TBA
Slightly Literary Book Subscription Bag
Location: Lobby
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.
Bags 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.
September: TBA
October: TBA
November: TBA
December: TBA
Happily Ever After Book Subscription Bag
Location: Lobby
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.
Bags will be available for pick up the 4th Tuesday of each month and you will have one week to pick up. You must have a valid SAILS library card to register.
September: TBA
October: TBA
November: TBA
December: TBA
Unexpected Journeys Book Subscription Bag
Location: Lobby
A new science fiction & fantasy themed book bag for adults! Each bag will have a book(s) and some goodies. You get to keep the goodies, but the books do need to be returned.
Bags will be available for pick up on the 3rd Tuesday of each month and you will have one week to pick up. You must have a valid SAILS library card to register.
September: TBA
October: TBA
November: TBA
December: TBA
Programs
The Power of Connection: Creating Lasting Friendships with Dr. Marisa Franco
Tuesday, July 28th, 2:00-3:00 P.M.
Join us in virtual conversation with bestselling author Dr. Marisa Franco, one of the world’s leading experts in human connection. Her book, Platonic: How the Science of Attachment Can Help You Make–And Keep–Friends, explores the science of different attachment styles and how they impact our relationships–often in ways we don’t realize!
Read more and register here to receive the live stream link: https://libraryc.org/norfolkpl/178214/register
Can’t make it to the livestream? Access the recording at any time through NPL’s Library Speaker Consortium page: https://libraryc.org/norfolkpl
Paint Your Pet Night
Thursday July 30th, 6:30-7:30 P.M.
Come to the library to paint a picture of your pet! Send in a photo to [email protected] (by July 25th) and your pet will be recreated on canvas for you!
The Legacy of Julia Child’s Kitchen with Smithsonian Curator Paula J. Johnson (Virtual)
Tuesday, August 4th, 2:00-3:00 P.M.
Join us for a conversation that’s sure to warm your heart (and make your stomach rumble), as we delve into the legacy of cooking icon Julia Child with Smithsonian curator and public historian Paula J. Johnson, author of Julia Child’s Kitchen: The Design, Tools, Stories, and Legacy of an Iconic Space. The book includes interviews with chefs who knew Julia well, commentary on her favorite culinary tools and kitchen gadgets, and a stunning array of photos.
Read more and register here to receive the live stream link: https://libraryc.org/norfolkpl/102468/register
Can’t make it to the livestream? Access the recording at any time through NPL’s Library Speaker Consortium page: https://libraryc.org/norfolkpl
Craft Supply Swap
Thursday August 6th, 6:00-7:00 P.M.
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.
Tech 911
Fridays (see dates below), 10:00-11:00 A.M., Reference Desk
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. Click on the desired date above or call the library, 508-528-3380 to register.
Meditation Session with Rev Balakrishnapillai
Wednesday August 12th, 6:30-7:15 P.M.
Looking to relax after a stressful day at work, school or after being home with the kids?
Wind down for the evening with a meditation session to calm your mind and body. We will use chairs for this class, so you don’t need to bring anything! This program is best for Teens and Adults. Registration is not required but is appreciated!
Paint Your Home Night
Thursday August 13th, 6:30-7:30 P.M.
Come to the library to paint a picture of your home! Send in a photo to [email protected] (by August 5th) and your home will be recreated on canvas for you! For ages 18+!
Find Your Writing Voice Workshop (Virtual)
Monday August 24th, 6:30-8:00 P.M. 
Use practical and inspirational exercises with presenter Gabrielle Esposito to develop your very own writing voice in a fun group setting!
When Trees Testify: Science, Wisdom, History, and America’s Black Botanical Legacy
Tuesday, August 25th, 2:00-3:00 P.M.
Join us for a riveting conversation with award-winning biologist Beronda Montgomery as we discuss her book, When Trees Testify: Science, Wisdom, History, and America’s Black Botanical Legacy.
Read more and register here to receive the live stream link: https://libraryc.org/norfolkpl/186209/register
Can’t make it to the livestream? Access the recording at any time through NPL’s Library Speaker Consortium page: https://libraryc.org/norfolkpl
High Altitudes and High Stakes: A Miss Marple Mystery with Lucy Foley
Thursday, August 27th, 2:00-3:00 P.M.
Read more and register here to receive the live stream link: https://libraryc.org/norfolkpl/186871/register
Can’t make it to the livestream? Access the recording at any time through NPL’s Library Speaker Consortium page: https://libraryc.org/norfolkpl
Artist Hour (Ages 16+)
Thursday, 6:00-8:00 P.M., Lounge.
Do you love to learn about artists and make art yourself? Come to the library to learn about Japanese watercolor and make your own piece! (Ages 16+)
Watercolor Meet Ups
Tuesdays, 1:00-3:00 P.M., Community Room, no registration required.
Do you enjoy painting with watercolors?
This group is for adult watercolor painters, all levels welcome, to gather together while painting your own projects. Join us on Tuesday afternoons for a relaxed painting session where we can share techniques, ideas, tips and projects. Bring with you your supplies and what you’re currently working on. Please note that there will be no instruction given.
Fridays, 10:30-12:00 P.M., NPL Magazine Room, no registration required.
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.
No Fail Crafts for Adults
Click on the session date to register. No Fail Crafts will be held in person in the Community Room. All programs begin at 7pm unless otherwise noted.
Enjoy an evening or afternoon of crafting with all materials provided. Great for all skill levels. Open to adults 18+. Registration is required.
July 23 Paper Flower Making
August 20 TBA
Norfolk Memory Café
4th Wednesday of each month, 11am – 12:30pm
Click on each date to register for that session.
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.
Lunch will be served, please register online here or contact the Council on Aging (508-528-4430).
Questions? Please contact Sarah, Director, at (508) 528-3380 x3 or send an email to [email protected].