Norfolk Public Library will be closed on Thursday, June 19, in observance of the holiday.
Recurring Programs
 

Multiage Storytime

Mondays & Thursdays – 10:30-11:00am

Runs until June 9th

Community Room
 
Join Miss Allison for storytime fun! All ages welcome. 
 
No registration required.

 

 

Baby Time

Tuesdays – 10:30-11:15am

Runs until June 10th

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

No registration required.

 

 

Summer Baby Time with Miss Chelsea

*Wednesdays – 10:30-11:15am

Runs June 25th-August August 6th

Story Hour/Craft Room
 
Music and play for babies and their caregivers.  Ages 0-16 months with an adult.
 
*Please note shift from Tuesdays to Wednesdays for summer session
 
No registration required.

 

 
 

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: 6/11

 

Lego Builders

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

*Switches to Weekly 1:00-2:00 pm for the summer (June 25-August 27th)

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.

 

Paws to Read

1-2 Wednesdays per month, 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: 5/21

 

Returning this Fall:

Sensory Playtime

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

Will resume September 26, 2025.

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. 
 

 

Pikachu Posse Pokemon Club

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

Will resume in October 2025.

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 required. 

 

 

 

Upcoming Special Programs

Pride Month Pajama Storytime

Wednesday, June 4th, 6:00-6:45pm 

Story Hour/Craft Room

Children ages 3-7 & their caregivers are invited to don their pajamas and enjoy songs, stories like Sara O’Leary’s A Family is a Family is a Family, and a special rainbow star wand craft.

Registration is required. Click here to register.

 

 

Pride Paint Night

Thursday, June 5th, 6:00-6:45pm 

Story Hour/Craft Room

Children ages 8-12 are invited to enjoy a special Pride painting event! Miss Allison will read a few excerpts from Rob Sanders’ Pride: The Story of Harvey Milk and the Rainbow Flag and share illustrations from the delightful picture book Pride Puppy by Robin Stevenson.

Then everyone will get to paint their own colorful masterpiece: a pup or kitten sporting rainbow gear!

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: 6/26

 

 

Special Summer Programs
 

Tunes for Tots Summer Performance Series!

Tunes for Tots summer performance series performers.
Tuesdays 5:45 -6:30pm

June 24, July 1, 8, 15 & 22

Town Hill (Rain Location: Community Room)

Bring the family to enjoy music & more! All ages welcome.
 
Sponsored by Friends of the Norfolk Public Library, Norfolk Recreation, Norfolk Cultural Council, & several local sponsors.
 
For information on performers, click each date above or check our Events Calendar.
 

 

 

Magical Creature Workshop: Gaming Edition


Monday, June 23rd, 4:00 -5:00pm

Story Hour/Craft Room

Learn about mythical animals found in video games & create art. Ages 7-12.
 
Registration required. Click here to sign up!
 
 
 
 

 

T-Rex Tea Party!


Thursday, July 17th, 2:00-3:00pm

Community Room

Enjoy stories, activities, and a delicious kid-friendly tea of iced tea, lemonade, & cookies.
 
Ages 4-7 with adult caregiver.
 
Registration required. Click here to sign up!
 
 
 

Perler Bead Pokémon


Friday, July 18th, 3:00-4:00pm

Story Hour/Craft Room

Make a Pokémon out of perler beads to take home with you!
 
Ages 10+. 
 
Registration required. Click here to sign up!
 
 
 

Felted Pikachu Hoop Craft Take & Make

felted pikachu hoop craft.
Monday, July 21st

Kit pick-up in Lobby: 7/21-7/26

Craft a colorful Pikachu portrait on an embroidery hoop with help from this kit & video tutorial from Pop Up Art School.
 
Ages 8+. 
 
Registration required. Click here to sign up!
 
 

 

World of Owls with Wingmasters

owl in tree.
Monday, July 28th, 10:30-11:30am

Community Room

Learn how owls use their specialized powers of sight, hearing, & flight to survive and thrive. Featuring live owl guests!
 
Strictly ages 6+ – No exceptions (for safety of both birds & humans). 
 
Registration required. Click here to sign up!
 
 

 

 

Pokémon Spy Role-Playing Game

pokemon RPG Pikachu spy.
Monday, July 28th, 4:00-5:00pm

Story Hour/Craft Room

Play as a Pokémon in a hilarious tabletop game featuring Pokémon teaming up to foil Team Rocket’s evil plans!  
 
Best for kids in grades 3-5. 
 
Registration required. Click here to sign up!
 

 

Minecraft Clay Bobblehead Craft Take & Make

Minecraft skeleton clay bobblehead next to Minecraft creeper bobblehead.
Monday, August 4th

Kit pick-up in Lobby: 8/4-8/9

Sculpt Minecraft-inspired bobblehead characters with help from this kit & video tutorial from Pop Up Art School.
 
Ages 8+. 
 
Registration required. Click here to sign up!
 
 

Puppet Story Time with Leigh Baltzer!


Monday, August 4th, 11:00am -12:00pm

Town Hill (Rain Location: Community Room)

Enjoy 30 minutes of interactive stories & songs performed by the puppets, followed by a hands-on puppet play session.
 
For families & young children.
 
No registration.
 
 
 

Nintendo Bingo


Monday, August 11th, 4:00-5:00pm

Community Room

Level Up this summer with this special family bingo event featuring beloved characters from Mario, Pokémon, Donkey Kong, & more!
 
Ages 8+.
 
Registration required. Click here to sign up!
 

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