Norfolk Public Library will have a temporary change of hours on Tuesday, March 31, and will open at 12PM.
Recurring Programs
 

Multiage Storytime

Mondays & Thursdays – 10:30-11:00am

Runs September-June

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

 

 

Baby Time

Wednesdays – 10:30-11:15 am

Runs September-June

Ages 0-16 months with caregiver
 
Story Hour/Craft Room
 
Music and play for babies and their caregivers!  
 

No registration required.

 

 

Wiggly Ones

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

Ages 2-5 with caregiver

Story Hour/Craft Room

A program that will involve lots of messy art and delightful crafts that are great for littles!

Registration is required. Click on the date to register: 3/11, 4/8, 5/13, & 6/10.

 

 

Lego Builders

Every 1st & 3rd Wednesday of the month – 4:00-5:00 pm

Story Hour/Craft Room

Ages 5-10

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.

No registration required.

 

Paws to Read

Two Wednesdays per month*, 4:00-5:00 pm

Story Hour/Craft Room 

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. Best for 2nd grade & up, but pre-K, K, & 1st graders are welcome to participate with a caregiver!

*Registration will open the Monday prior to the program date. You will be notified of your time slot by email. *Holidays etc may affect this schedule

Click the date to register: 2/25, 3/4, 3/18, 4/8, 4/22, 5/13, 5/27, 6/10, 6/24

 

 

Sensory Playtime

Every first & fourth Friday – 10:30-11:15 am

Now Twice a Month!

Ages 2-5 with caregiver

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: 2/27, 3/6, 3/27, 4/3, 4/17, 5/1, 5/22, 6/5
 

 

Pikachu Posse Pokémon Club

Every 2nd Thursday of the month (except for February) – 4:00-4:45pm

Starting October 9th

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. Click on the date to register: 3/12, 4/9, 5/14

 

 

 

Special Programs

Artist Hour Program Series

Tuesdays, monthly, 4:00-5:00 pm 

Story Hour/Craft Room

Learn about different artists with Miss Chelsea and then create awesome artworks inspired by their styles! For ages 5-10.

Registration required. Click here to sign up for each session: 3/17, 4/21, 5/19

 

Role-Playing Game Events

For grades 3-5. Programs start at 4:00 pm

Story Hour/Craft Room

Thursday, March 5: Dragon Taco Takeover

Monday, March 23: Pokémon Time Warp

Thursday, April 2: Library Cats

Thursday, May 7: Delivery Dragons

Thursday, June 6: Adventure Skeletons

Registration required. Click the program title to sign up individually for each event.

 

 

Pikachu & the Past Program Series

Thursdays, monthly, 4:00-5:00 pm 

Lounge & Story Hour/Craft Room

During these special workshops with Miss Allison, learn about Pokémon inspired by history and mythology, and then create unique projects based on what you learn! Perfect for history buffs and Pokémon fans alike. For ages 8-12.

Registration required. Click here to sign up for each session: 3/19, 4/23, 5/28

 

 

The Dot Storytime

Tuesday, March 24th, 3:30-4:15 pm 

Story hour/Craft Room

Listen to a reading of The Dot and make your own dot art! For ages 5-8.

Registration required. Sign up here.

 

 

Painting Events

Programs start at 4:00 pm

Story Hour/Craft Room

Monday, March 30: Silly Lizard Paint Night (Ages 5-10)

Wednesday, April 29: Paint Your Pet Night (Ages 8-12)

Monday, May 18: Paint Your Stuffy Night (Ages 5-8)

Registration required. Click the program title to sign up individually for each event.

 

 

How to Draw (Spring Pokémon!) 

Tuesday, March 14th, 3:30-4:15 pm 

Story hour/Craft Room

Come to the library to learn how to draw some Spring Pokemon! For ages 8-12.

Registration required. Sign up here.

 

 

Found Poetry Decorated Canvas Workshop

Thursday, March 16th, 4:00-5:00 pm 

Story hour/Craft Room

Make a “found poetry” decorated canvas. Come use pages from recycled books & magazines, paint, markers, and more to create a unique collaged artwork of words and color! For ages 7-12.

Registration required. Sign up here.

 

 

DIY Seed Bombs

Monday, March 27th, 4:00-4:30 pm 

Story hour/Craft Room

Come to the library to make seed bombs and grow plants around our community! For ages 6+,

Registration required. Sign up here.

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