Programs and Other Info for Ages 0-12
How to get books
If you know what books your child would like, you can put them on hold here: https://sails.ent.sirsi.net/client/en_US/norfolkpl/?
You will recieve an email confirming you’ve placed your hold. When you get a second email saying your hold is available, go ahead and schedule your pickup time slot here https://norfolkpl.org/events/
The time slots are:
Monday, Tuesday, Friday: 11-3
Wednesday, Thursday: 2-7
Saturday: 10-2
You no longer need an appointment to browse the library! Just come on in with your mask, sanitize just inside the door at our Sanitation Station, and check in with a librarian at the circulation desk. You do still need to make an appointment for a contactless hold pickup, which you can do at norfolkpl.org/events
If you don’t have any specific titles in mind but would like a book bundle put together for your child (up through high school), feel free to email Courtney at [email protected] with your library card number, child’s age or grade, and two or more titles they’ve recently enjoyed (and any other sorts of requests such as “a mystery book” or “a book with an animal as the main character”). These books can be added to an existing pickup appointment (please indicate date and time in email), or you will receive a phone call/email to set up a new appointment.
Take and Make
Register for a Take and Make Craft Kit on our event page or by clicking the dates below.
Pickup in Lobby during the 2nd week of the month — bags will be labeled by last name. Siblings registered with the same email/phone number, regardless of age group, will be bagged together.
Find tutorial videos here!
September 14-19
Preschool: Autumn Tree Bubble Wrap Paining
We supply: Bubble wrap, red and yellow paint, tree branch printout
From home: Nothing!
Kids: Mask Tie Dye
We supply: Tie Dye (2 colors), Plain white cotton face mask, Rubber bands
From home: Water
October 13-17
(Library closed Monday, October 12 in observance of Columbus Day)
Preschool: Spider Webs
We supply: Popsicle stick anchor, yarn, spiders
From home: nothing!
Kids: Felt Monsters
We supply: Felt in various colors, googly eyes, stuffing, thread in various colors
From home: sewing needle or hot glue, other decorations as desired
November 9-14
Preschool: Turkey Paper Head Band
We supply: construction paper, feathers, googly eyes
From home: glue
Kids: Clothespin Turkeys
We supply: Clothespins, Brown paint, Googly eyes, Coffee filter, red and yellow craft foam
From home: Markers, Glue, Water, scissors
December 14-19
Preschool: Winter Picture Frame
We supply: everything!
From home: nothing!
Kids: Snowman Magnets
We supply: white pom poms, clothespin, googly eyes, construction paper, magnet
From home: glue, scissors
January 11-16
Preschool: Thumb Print Hanging Snowman
We supply: everything!
From home: nothing!
Kids: Scratch Art Bookmarks
We supply: Scratch-off bookmarks, ribbon, wooden stylus
From home: Nothing!
STEM Kits
Register for a STEM Kit on our event page or by clicking the kit below.
Pickup in Lobby during the 4th week of the month — bags will be labeled by last name.
Siblings registered with the same email/phone number, regardless of age group, will be bagged together.
Find tutorial videos here!
September 28 – October 3
Preschool: Cupcake Kaleidoscope
We supply: cupcake liner, sequence shapes, mirror paper, duct tape
From home: Nothing!
Kids: Marble Maze
We supply: cardboard base, straws, 2 marbles (use with caution if younger children are present)
From home: Hot glue or Tacky glue
October 26-31
Preschool: Halloween Sensory Bag
We supply: 1 sandwich baggie, baby oil, pumpkin shapes, glitter shapes, duct tape
From home: water, food coloring (optional)
Kids: Spiderweb Slime
This craft is VERY messy! Try doing this outside or cover your work space.
We supply: glue, liquid starch, plastic spiders
From home: nothing!
November 16-24
THIS WEEK IS EARLY TO ACCOMODATE FOR THE THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY! KITS WILL BE AVAILABLE MONDAY 11/16 THROUGH TUESDAY 11/24
Preschool: Counting Practice
We supply: pipe cleaners, pony beads, counting cards
From home: nothing!
Kids: Rock Candy
We supply: Wooden candy dowels, clothespins, instruction sheet
From home: sugar, water, a clear glass
December 28 – 31
Preschool:
Kids: Snowball Catapult
We supply: Tongue depressors, rubber bands, plastic spoon, pom poms
From home: other forms of snowballs (mini marshmallows, cotton balls, etc for experimentation)
January 11-16
Preschool:
Kids: Crystal Snowflakes
ATTENTION: Borax is used in this experiment. It is toxic if ingested. Please use caution if you choose to do this experiment.
We supply: Blue/white pipe cleaners, string, popsicle sticks, borax
From home: a clear glass, water
Story Times
This Week’s Story Times
11/9 Baby and Toddler Story Time
Past Story Times
available until 12/31
9/14 Baby and Toddler Story Time with Miss Meghan
9/16 Pajama Story Time with Miss Meghan
9/17 Multiage Story Time with Miss Courtney
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9/21 Baby and Toddler Time with Miss Meghan
9/23 PJ Story Time with Miss Meghan
9/25 Multiage Story Time with Miss Courtney
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9/28 Baby and Toddler Story Time with Miss Meghan
9/30 PJ Story Time with Miss Meghan
10/1 Multiage Story Time with Miss Courtney
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10/5 Baby and Toddler Story Time with Miss Meghan
10/7 PJ Story Time with Miss Meghan
10/8 Multiage Story Time with Miss Courtney
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10/14 PJ Story Time with Miss Meghan
10/15 Multiage Story Time with Miss Courtney
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10/19 Baby and Toddler Story Time with Miss Meghan
10/21 PJ Story Time with Miss Meghan
10/22 Multiage Story Time with Miss Courtney
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10/26 Baby and Toddler Time with Miss Meghan
10/28 Pajama Story Time with Miss Meghan
10/29 Multiage Story Time with Miss Courtney
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11/2 Baby and Toddler Story Time with Miss Meghan
11/4 Pajama Time with Miss Meghan
Questions? Please call Courtney Allen, Senior Youth Services Librarian, at (508) 528-3380 x5 or send an email to [email protected].