Norfolk Public Library will have a temporary change of hours on Monday, March 31, and will open at 1PM.
Recurring Programs
 

Multiage Storytime

Mondays & Thursdays – 10:30-11:00am

Community Room
 
Join Miss Allison for storytime fun! All ages welcome. 
 

No registration required.

 

 

Baby Time

Tuesdays – 10:30-11:15am

Story Hour/Craft Room
 
Music and play for babies and their caregivers.  Ages 0-16 months with an adult.
 

No registration required.

 

 

Sensory Playtime

Every 3rd Friday of the month – 10:30-11:15am

Story Hour/Craft Room
 
Children & their caregivers will enjoy 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
 
Registration required. Click on the date to register: 1/17, 2/21, 3/21
 
 

Wiggly Ones

Every 2nd Wednesday of the month – 2:00-2:30pm

Ages 2-5 with an adult

Story Hour/Craft Room

A program that will involve lots of fun stuff that you aren’t allowed to play with at home!

Registration is required. Click on the date to register:

1/8, 2/12, 3/12, 4/9, 5/14, 6/11

 

Lego Builders

Every 2nd & 4th Wednesday of the month – 4:00-5:00pm

Story Hour/Craft Room

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 planks will also be available.

Ages 5-10.

No registration required.

 

Pikachu Posse Pokemon Club

Every 1st Thursday of the month* – 4:00-4:45pm

*Excluding March

Ages 5-7 

Story Hour/Craft Room

Do a craft, play games, and talk endless Pokémon facts with Miss Allison and other junior trainers!

Registration is required. Click on the date to register: 1/2, 2/7,3/13

 

Drop In Craft For Kids & Teens

Drop in Crafts for Kids and TeensEvery 3rd Monday of the month – 3:45-4:45pm 

Story Hour/Craft Room

Enjoy some time crafting with all materials provided.  We will make a craft each month based on the season.  

Great for all skill levels and open to kids 5+.

No registration required.

**Caregivers need to stay in the room with younger children to complete the craft.

 

Special Programs
Paws to Read has started up again!

Starting Wednesday, January 15th, 4:00-5:00pm

Lounge (In Story Hour/Craft Room starting in February)

Children in grades 2-6 are invited to come and meet special therapy dogs (from Therapy Dogs United!) to practice their reading with a furry friend. Each child is given a specific time slot for a “one on one” with their reading dog.

*Registration will open online two weeks prior to the program date. You will be notified of your time slot by email. 

Click the date to register: 1/15, 1/29, 2/5, 2/19, 3/5, & 3/19

 

Honey Heist RPG

Honey Heist (Grades 3-5)Thursday, March 20th, 4:00-5:15pm 

Story Hour/Craft Room

Kids in grades 3-5 are invited to come play this beary hilarious tabletop game featuring bears going on a heist. 

This game has the imagination of Dungeon & Dragons, with the simplicity just right for beginners. We’ll provide supplies and teach you to play! 

Registration is required. Click here to register.

 

Minecraft Game Club

Minecraft Game ClubMonthly, Thursdays, 4:00-5:30pm 

Community Room

Join the adventure! Dive into the blocky world of Minecraft at Norfolk Public Library. Whether you’re a veteran player or beginner, everyone is welcome! Explore vast landscapes, build incredible structures, and unleash your creativity! Let’s craft, mine, and create together! Sign up and begin the adventure!

This program is for ages 10-16. Parental participation necessary for children under 10. 

Participants are encouraged to bring their laptops (not Chromebook).

Registration is required. Click the date to register: 4/3, 5/8, & 6/26

 

Wicked Fun Games Escape Room

Saturday, April 12th, Timeslots at 11am, 12:30pm, & 2pm

Community Room

Try to escape from the Wizard’s Tower by Wicked Fun Games. A series of themed puzzles and obstacles for the participants to work together to solve and overcome within the timeframe!

Geared towards ages 8 years old and up.

Registration required. Click the time to register: 11am, 12:30pm, & 2pm

 

Storytime & Craft with Author Emely Varosky

Wednesday, April 23rd, 10:30-11:30am 

Community Room

Join local author and illustrator Emely Varosky on an adventure to look for good things in her book, Strange Wild Beings.

Then put together your own craft project based on a character from the book, combining drawing, character posing, and even a movable waving arm!

Best for ages 4-8.

Registration is required. Click here to register.

 

 

Family Movie Night: Despicable Me 4

Thursday, April 24th, 6:00-7:30pm 

Community Room

Bring some snacks and get comfy with some blankets or pillows from home!

Despicable Me 4 PG, 95 minutes

All ages welcome. No registration.

 

 

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