Programs and Book Groups
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Book Groups
Killer Reads: A True Crime Book Club
Location: This group will meet in person in the Schoolhouse
First Tuesday of the Month at 7pm
Our book group for true crime lovers is back! We will meet each month to discuss a different true crime title. Books will be available at the circulation desk about a month before each meeting. For more information contact Sarah, [email protected]
More information about titles coming soon
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 Kate, [email protected]
September 24th: The Secret Book of Flora Lea by Patti Callahan Henry
October 29th: West With Giraffes by Lynda Rutledge
November 26th: Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid
December 31st: Little Shop of Found Things by Paula Brackston
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. For more information or to alert to an allergy contact Sarah, [email protected]
4/7: Annual Throwdown! Register at the 2/24 meeting or email Sarah
7/21: Social Media Chefs (Justine Doiron, Darlene Schrijver, Dylan Hollis, etc.)
Slightly Literary Book Subscription Box
Location: Lobby
Pick up the second week of each month beginning on Tuesday
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. Prefer a large print title? Sign up for our COA edition on the event calendar! The themes are the same, pick up is just at the Council on Aging.
Programs
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.
Tech 911
Fridays (see dates below), 10:00-11:00am, Magazine/Reading Room
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.
Click on the session date if you’d like to register.
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.
Read It & Eat It
7:00-8:30pm, Community Room
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, [email protected]
Introduction to Belly Dancing
Thursday, September 19th, 7:00-8:00pm, Community Room
Learn the basics of belly dance – shimmies, hip circles, figure 8s, and snake arms – in this no-dance-experience-necessary evening of movement. Explore how slight variations in the moves, and a bit of attitude, can create endless possibilities, whether you want to dance for fun or exercise. These gentle movements are appropriate for all ages and bodies. Join Anechka for this evening of belly dance.
Registration is not required.
Meditation Sessions with Rev Balakrishnapillai
3 Sessions – Tuesdays – 6:30-7:15pm, Community Room
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!
Click the date to register: 10/1, 10/8, 10/22
Hiking A to Z: What You Need, What You Need to Know
Thursday, October 3rd, 6:30-7:30pm, Community Room
Come and enjoy a FUN, interactive program that will make you want to lace up your boots and hit the trails! Get practical, hands-on information about gear requirements, readiness, GPS trackers, footwear, snacks, great options for building mileage, hiking as a form of meditation, and more! Learn from lifelong hiker and Appalachian Mountain Club guidebook author Alison O’Leary about planning and executing safe and enjoyable hikes.
Topics include:
- Gear you don’t have to buy.
- Solos – resources for connecting with other hikers.
- Check lists that ensure you’re prepared.
- A route-by-route plan to build skills.
- Suggestions for longer, more challenging hikes.
Alison O’Leary is author of the Appalachian Mountain Club’s Best Day Hikes Near Boston guidebook. She’s a finisher of the NE67 and Winter 48 hikes.
Registration is appreciated but not required, click here to register.
The Words and Wisdom of Willie Nelson with Matt York
Saturday, October 19th, 1:00-2:00pm, Community Room
Longtime New England singer/songwriter Matt York will perform songs and tell stories about the great Willie Nelson. York will focus on Willie’s long and illustrious music career that has spanned over seven decades. In both 2022 and 2023, York was nominated for the Boston Music Award for Best Country Artist and last year, his album, Gently Used, was named one of the top albums by Worcester Magazine.
Registration is not required.
Adult programs are sponsored by the Friends of the Norfolk Public Library, unless otherwise noted.
Questions? Please contact Sarah, Director, at (508) 528-3380 x3 or send an email to [email protected].
