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]
12/30/2025: Mr. Penumbra’s 24 Hour Bookstore by Robin Sloan
1/27/2025/: Long Island by Colm Tóibín
2/24/2025: Lady Clementine by Marie Benedict
3/31/2025: The Perfume Thief by Timothy Schaffert
4/28/2025: Enchantress of Numbers by Jennifer Chiaverini
5/26/2025: The Essex Serpent by Sarah Perry
6/30/2025: Island of Sweet Pies and Soldiers by Sara Ackerman
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]
November 10: Molly Baz
December15: Sauces
January 26: Choose a recipe that highlights the spice NPL provides (register and stop by the library to pick up your spice)
March 9: Kenji Lopez-Alt
April 27: Jacques Pepin
June 1: Asian (Chinese, Thai, Korean)
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.
December: Baking/sweet treat themed books
January: Books that weren’t checked out in 2025
February: Relaxing Reads
March: Books in a bookish setting/about a book
April: Books about writers
May: Art and artists (fiction titles)
June: “Type A” Characters (Think Leslie from Parks and Rec, Monica from Friends, Amy from Brooklyn Nine Nine, and Annie from Community) and a love of lists
Coming in 2026!
Evening Book Group
Location: This group will meet in person in the Schoolhouse.
Third Thursday of the Month at 6:30pm
First meeting: 1/15/2025, Long Island by Colm Tóibín
An evening book group that reads fiction titles with the occasional non-fiction title (matching Page Turners titles). 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]
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.
January: Enemies to lovers
February: Second chance romance
March: Romantasy
April: Forced proximity
May: Workplace romance
June: Fake relationship
July: Grumpy/Sunshine
Programs
Tech 911
Friday, 10-11am
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.
Watercolor Meet Ups
Tuesdays, 1:00-3:00pm, 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, 10:30-12pm, 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.
December 17th Poured candles
Norfolk Memory Café
4th Wednesday of each month, 11am – 12:30pm
Click on each date to register for that session.
December: No Meeting
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].