Programs and Book Groups
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Book Groups
All Booked Up
Location: This group will meet in person at the Council on Aging
3rd Tuesday of the month, 2pm
All meetings are at 2pm in person at the Council on Aging on Medway Branch. Open to all adults 18+. Registration is not required. For more information contact Sarah, [email protected] or Courtney, [email protected]
April 16th: Diamond Eye by Kate Quinn
May: No meeting
June 5th @ Norfolk Public Library, 1:30pm: The Lioness of Boston by Emily Franklin*
*We will be taking a trip to the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum on 6/24 to go along with reading the Lioness of Boston. Get more information here.
Page Turners Book Club
Location: This group will meet in person in the Schoolhouse
Last Tuesday of the Month at 1pm
The reading selections are mostly fiction choices–with a sprinkling of non-fiction with an emphasis on books appealing to an many tastes as well as those with interesting points of discussion. 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]
April 30th: Wrong Place Wrong Time by Gillian McAllister
May: No meeting
June 5th @ 1:30pm: The Lioness of Boston by Emily Franklin*
*We will be taking a trip to the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum on 6/24 to go along with reading the Lioness of Boston. Get more information here.
Read It and Eat It
Location: This group will meet in person in the Community Room
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 contact Sarah, [email protected]
April 25th: Yossy Arefi and Molly Gilbert
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
Author Talk with Virginia Rafferty
Thursday,
April 4th, 7:00-8:00pm, Community Room
Registration is required Click here to register.
Join author Virginia Rafferty for her talk on Eastern European immigration between 1882 and 1912. Virginia will be integrating her family history and the research that culminated in her three
published novels, The House on Peace Street, The Road to Lattimer and Family Secrets..Hidden in the Shadows of Time.
Declutter Your Home
Tuesday, April 9th, 6:30-7:30pm, Community Room
Registration is required. Click here to register.
Is there a best way to declutter and organize your home? It all depends upon the time you can give to decluttering as well as your energy, attention level, and decision-making skills. We’ll discuss
the pros and cons of the most popular methods for decluttering and how to figure out what will work best for your situation.
Puzzle Swap
Wednesday, April 24th, 10:30am-12:00pm, Community Room
Registration is not required.
Do you love doing puzzles but don’t want to keep buying new ones? Bring your gently used puzzle(s) to the library to exchange for a “new to you” puzzle. Puzzles are a great rainy or lazy day activity for all ages.
Declutter with Peace and Purpose
Tuesday, May 7th, 6:30-7:30pm, Community Room
Registration is required. Click here to register.
Decluttering isn’t just about randomly getting rid of stuff because you haven’t used it in the past six months. Instead, clearing clutter creates space in your home for the activities you want to do
and creating order in your home also saves you time, money, and stress! Learn what steps to take…in what order…and eliminate overwhelm and doubt in favor of calm, intentional decluttering.
Meditation Session
Tuesday, May 14th, 6:30-7:15pm, Community Room
Registration is not required but is appreciated! Click to register.
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.
This program is best for Teens and Adults.
Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum Trip
Monday, June 24th, 9:30am-4:00pm, Museum
Registration is required. Click to register.
Join us for a trip to the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum to coincide with our book groups reading The Lioness of Boston by Emily Franklin. This trip is open to all, you do not need to be in
either book group to attend, but feel free to join us on 6/4 at 1:30pm at the library to talk about the book!
Cost
$50 per person payable to NPL by Saturday 5/25 (this includes transportation as well as admission into the museum)
Itinerary
9:30am: Depart from NPL parking lot
11:00am: Arrive at Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum and take yourself on a self-guided tour and then grab some lunch
3:00pm: Depart from Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum
4:00pm: Arrive back at NPL
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.
2nd & 4th Mondays, 6:00-7:00pm, Lounge, Registration is appreciated from new members.
Whether you’re looking for feedback, a space to share your work, accountability for adding to your word count, or just to meet up with other creative people, this is the spot for you! All forms of writing are welcome.
April 8th, April 22nd, May 13th
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.
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].
