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The Library is looking for volunteers in grades 4-12 to help make the Children's Room more awesome by redecorating the back wall bulletin board!
The American Red Cross will be here for a community Blood Drive at the Norton Public Library. Double Red Cell Procedure Available!
"Not all heroes wear capes. Every 2 seconds someone needs blood. Every donation you give helps us do more of what we do. Thank you!"
For an appointment please call 1-800-RED CROSS (733-2767) or visit redcrossblood.org
The circus is coming to town! Kevin O'Keefe of Circus Minimus brings us the "One-Man Circus in-a-Suitcase" show, a whimsical celebration of the imagination. From O'Keefe's suitcase an entire circus emerges: tent, band, lights, boisterous ringmaster Steve Fitzpatrick, the incredible Bumbilini Family, and Magician Clyde Zerbini.
All ages welcome.
Sponsored by the Friends and a grant from the Norton Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency.
Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast” is a live-action re-telling of the studio’s animated classic which refashions the classic characters from the tale as old as time for a contemporary audience, staying true to the original music while updating the score with several new songs. “Beauty and the Beast” is the fantastic journey of Belle, a bright, beautiful and independent young woman who is taken prisoner by a beast in his castle. Despite her fears, she befriends the castle’s enchanted staff and learns to look beyond the Beast’s hideous exterior and realize the kind heart and soul of the true Prince within.
2017; 129 minutes; PG
Walt Disney Pictures
Join this group of those who want to share and/or compare knitting and crocheting projects. From beginner to expert participants are welcome. The group also knits/crochets for charities.
A married couple who work as zoo caretakers help save Jews from the Holocaust. Based on a true story and the subject of the bestselling book by Diane Ackerman.
2017; 124 min; PG-13
Focus Features
Join this group of those who want to share and/or compare knitting and crocheting projects. From beginner to expert participants are welcome. The group also knits/crochets for charities.
Create and donate! Local artist Betty Saccocia will demonstrate how to create beautiful handmade cards. Participants will have the opportunity to create two cards--one to keep and one to donate to a military hero through Operation Gratitude! Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.
Learn more about Operation Gratitude here.
Registration is required and begins on June 22. Please sign up in our registration book near the front desk or by phone (508-286-2695) or email (amanda.viana@sailsinc.org). Phone and email registrations are finalized once you have received a confirmation from the library.
Dance party! Are you interested in a fun workout for everybody and every body? Zumba instructor Kelley Brophy will lead this free Zumba class for teens-seniors. Join us for one or all of the classes! No registration required.
How Zumba® works: We take the "work" out of workout, by mixing low-intensity and high-intensity moves for an interval-style, calorie-burning dance fitness party. Once the Latin and World rhythms take over, you'll see why Zumba® Fitness classes are often called exercise in disguise. Super effective? Check. Super fun? Check and check.
Play Wii games, eat snacks, and hang out with friends! All ages welcome.
Video games will be rated E or E10+ and board games will be available for all ages.
Learn the story of Dave the Potter, a slave who sent messages on each piece of pottery he made. Participants will listen to his story and learn a few simple techniques for making a pot. Each child will make a piece to take home.
Ages 4 and up. Registration is required and begins on June 27. Please sign up in our registration book near the front desk or by phone (508-286-2696) or email (mruhl@sailsinc.org). Phone and email registrations are finalized once you have received a confirmation from the library.
Presented by Marsha Wright from Self Help Inc.’s CFCE.
Calling all builders! Wouldn't it be awesome to have hundreds and hundreds of different pieces to choose from for your LEGO creations? Drop in to hang out with friends and build with our huge LEGO collection.
Build anything you can dream up, or take on this week's LEGO challenge: "Build a Better World!"
All ages. No registration required.
They're back! Four in a Row is joining us again this summer for a fun concert in the Library Park. This 50's/60's rock and roll band has a wide range of covers and originals. They play Beatles music and 50's music, as well as some modern music and originals. Don't miss this talented young group!
Sponsored by North Easton Savings Bank.
Join us for a free yoga course for beginners using Yoga Tune Up® Therapy Balls and healthy movement to create positive change in your body!
- Improve flexibility and posture
- Enhance the way you breathe to release stress
- Reduce pain
Classes appropriate for all levels no yoga experience necessary!
Students should wear loose fitting clothing and bring a yoga mat or beach towel and bottled water. Karen Damiecki is a local passionate yoga instructor who has also been certified by the Yoga Alliance to be a teacher trainer.
Registration is required and begins on June 28. Please sign up in our registration book near the front desk or by phone (508-286-2695) or email (amanda.viana@sailsinc.org). Phone and email registrations are finalized once you have received a confirmation from the library.
Paint like Kandinsky! Create abstract works of art in the style of this famous artist with painting teacher Sandy Churchill.
Ages 5 and up. Registration is required and begins on June 29. Please sign up in our registration book near the front desk or by phone (508-286-2696) or email (mruhl@sailsinc.org). Phone and email registrations are finalized once you have received a confirmation from the library.
Sponsored by the Friends.
Join this group of those who want to share and/or compare knitting and crocheting projects. From beginner to expert participants are welcome. The group also knits/crochets for charities.
Members of the Taunton Area Vietnam Veterans Association will share a slideshow presentation and memories of their experiences during the Vietnam War. They will also bring military memorabilia as well as items from their time in Vietnam, including a Montagnard crossbow and sword, scrapnel from a 122mm rocket, and a piece of a Skycrane helicopter.
The Taunton Area Vietnam Veterans Association is a non-profit organization. Based in Taunton Massachusetts, it was officially founded in January of 1983 by five Vietnam Veterans and one Korean Veteran. Many months prior to this date a great deal of time was spent on writing a list of purposes around which the group was built.The following is a list of the TAVVA's purposes and goals: To improve the conditions for Vietnam Veterans, to promote positive education for all on Vietnam and its Veterans, to assist the needs of our members and their families whenever possible, to provide Vietnam Veterans representation at area meetings and ceremonies when required or requested, and to insure the continuing remembrance of our fallen brothers and sisters and those still listed as M.I.A.'s.
In this program presented by the Museum of Science, create an air rocket that launches across the room and engineer a way for a payload to return safely to Earth! This hands-on workshop explores the science behind rockets and space exploration. Use your imagination to plan, build, and test your own design.
Open to children entering grades K-12. Registration is required and begins on July 3. Sign up in our registration book near the front desk or by phone (508-286-2696) or email (mruhl@sailsinc.org). Please indicate the number of children and adults planning to attend; younger children will need some adult help. Phone and email registrations are finalized once you have received a confirmation from the library. Two sessions will be offered: one at 4:00 and another at 5:00. Please sign up for one session only.
Allergen information: latex balloons will be used in the program.
Sponsored by the Museum of Science, Boston.
In this program presented by the Museum of Science, create an air rocket that launches across the room and engineer a way for a payload to return safely to Earth! This hands-on workshop explores the science behind rockets and space exploration. Use your imagination to plan, build, and test your own design.
Open to children entering grades K-12. Registration is required and begins on July 3. Sign up in our registration book near the front desk or by phone (508-286-2696) or email (mruhl@sailsinc.org). Please indicate the number of children and adults planning to attend; younger children will need some adult help. Phone and email registrations are finalized once you have received a confirmation from the library. Two sessions will be offered: one at 4:00 and another at 5:00. Please sign up for one session only.
Allergen information: latex balloons will be used in the program.
Sponsored by the Museum of Science, Boston.
Calling all builders! Wouldn't it be awesome to have hundreds and hundreds of different pieces to choose from for your LEGO creations? Drop in to hang out with friends and build with our huge LEGO collection.
Build anything you can dream up, or take on this week's LEGO challenge: Build a cool vehicle!
All ages. No registration required.
Big Ryan's Tall Tales will feature original stories, puppets, music, movement, and a whole lot of fun!
Geared toward toddlers and their caregivers, but all are welcome.
This program is supported by a grant from the Norton Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency.
In the spirit of fun that made The LEGO Movie a worldwide phenomenon, LEGO Batman stars in his own big screen adventure. But there are big changes brewing in Gotham, and if he wants to save the city from the Joker's hostile takeover, Batman may have to drop the lone vigilante thing, try to work with others and maybe, just maybe, learn to lighten up.
2017; 104 minutes; rated PG
Warner Bros.
Join this group of those who want to share and/or compare knitting and crocheting projects. From beginner to expert participants are welcome. The group also knits/crochets for charities.
Learn tai chi with instructor Kelley Brophy! Originally developed for self-defense, tai chi has evolved into a graceful form of exercise that's now used for stress reduction and a variety of other health conditions. Often described as meditation in motion, tai chi promotes serenity through gentle, flowing movements. Tai chi is an ancient Chinese tradition that, today, is practiced as a graceful form of exercise. It involves a series of movements performed in a slow, focused manner and accompanied by deep breathing. Tai chi is low impact and puts minimal stress on muscles and joints, making it generally safe for all ages and fitness levels.
Harvard Women's Health Watch: The Health Benefits of Tai Chi
From Lucasfilm comes the first of the Star Wars standalone films, “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story,” an all-new epic adventure. In a time of conflict, a group of unlikely heroes band together on a mission to steal the plans to the Death Star, the Empire’s ultimate weapon of destruction. This key event in the Star Wars timeline brings together ordinary people who choose to do extraordinary things, and in doing so, become part of something greater than themselves.
2016; 133 minutes; PG-13
Walt Disney Pictures
Get excited about the fundamental principles of engineering and physics! Learn about design, construction, motion, and stability in this hands-on workshop presented by the Children's Museum in Easton. Experiment with a range of different materials as you solve fun engineering problems.
Grades K-5. Registration is required and begins on July 11. Please sign up in our registration book near the front desk or by phone (508-286-2696) or email (mruhl@sailsinc.org). Phone and email registrations are finalized once you have received a confirmation from the library.
This program is supported by a grant from the Norton Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency.
Come join us for a fun and engaging paint night! Painters of all levels are welcome to learn to paint in the style of 20th century artist Georgia O'Keeffe. All materials will be provided (including paints, brushes, watercolor canvas, etc.).
Sandy Churchill teaches “Paint with the Masters” classes to budding artists, including enrichment classes, homeschool programs, and library classes. While she has taught classes in the style of Van Gogh, Lichenstein, Klimt, Seurat, and Matisse, Monet remains a personal favorite!
This is the second in a series of three classes designed to introduce adults to the styles of fine artists and foster hands-on creation of individual paintings inspired by the masters.
Please note this program is for adults only. Registration is required and begins on July 11. Please sign up in our registration book near the front desk or by phone (508-286-2695) or email (amanda.viana@sailsinc.org). Phone and email registrations are finalized once you have received a confirmation from the library.
This program is supported by a grant from the Norton Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency.
Join us for a free yoga course for beginners using Yoga Tune Up® Therapy Balls and healthy movement to create positive change in your body!
- Improve flexibility and posture
- Enhance the way you breathe to release stress
- Reduce pain
Classes appropriate for all levels no yoga experience necessary!
Students should wear loose fitting clothing and bring a yoga mat or beach towel and bottled water. Karen Damiecki is a local passionate yoga instructor who has also been certified by the Yoga Alliance to be a teacher trainer.
Registration is required and begins on June 28. Please sign up in our registration book near the front desk or by phone (508-286-2695) or email (amanda.viana@sailsinc.org). Phone and email registrations are finalized once you have received a confirmation from the library.
Meet us outside in the Library Park for a Storywalk for all ages from 10-11. This fun activity combines a children's story with an outdoor walking route.
After the Storywalk, let’s sing, dance, and move to the groove at Music & Movement from 11:15 to 12. We will sing, dance, use props, and even play with instruments! Ages 0-5.
This program is presented by Marsha Wright from Self Help Inc.’s CFCE.
Join this group of those who want to share and/or compare knitting and crocheting projects. From beginner to expert participants are welcome. The group also knits/crochets for charities.
After being diagnosed with an autoimmune disease, journalist and filmmaker Shannon Harvey travelled the world in search of the missing link in healthcare. From interviewing world leading scientists to meeting people with remarkable stories of recovery from severe back pain, heart disease, infertility, cancer and multiple sclerosis, this documentary delves into the link between our mind and body. The film includes an internationally recognized line up of scientists including Dr. Herbert Benson, researchers including Dr. Dean Ornish, writers including Dr. Jon Kabat-Zinn and renowned medical doctors including Dr. Andrew Weil. The film also features compelling true stories of recovery such as Professor George Jelinek, a Professor of Emergency Medicine who has recovered from multiple sclerosis, and Dr. Ian Gawler who recovered from an aggressive bone cancer against the odds. The Connection is a film that proves we have more influence on our health outcomes than we ever thought possible.
2014; 75 min; NR
After the film, stick around for a Q&A session with Stress Management and Wellness Coach, Health Educator, and Personal Trainer Kelley Brophy!
Dance party! Are you interested in a fun workout for everybody and every body? Zumba instructor Kelley Brophy will lead this free Zumba class for teens-seniors. Join us for one or all of the classes! No registration required.
How Zumba® works: We take the "work" out of workout, by mixing low-intensity and high-intensity moves for an interval-style, calorie-burning dance fitness party. Once the Latin and World rhythms take over, you'll see why Zumba® Fitness classes are often called exercise in disguise. Super effective? Check. Super fun? Check and check.
Henry Lappen will entertain and amaze fans of all ages with his juggling, miming, and stilt-walking! Join us for this interactive show and you may even pick up some juggling skills yourself.
Weather permitting, this program will be held outside in the Library Park.
Sponsored by the Friends and a grant from the Norton Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency.
Calling all builders! Wouldn't it be awesome to have hundreds and hundreds of different pieces to choose from for your LEGO creations? Drop in to hang out with friends and build with our huge LEGO collection.
Build anything you can dream up, or take on this week's LEGO challenge: Build an animal or imaginary creature!
All ages. No registration required.
Led by instructor Kim Larkin of Klassic Kreations, this educational, hands-on program presents the history and health benefits of essential oils. From the ancient societies of the Mediterranean, East Asia, and India to modern chemistry, essential oils have been shown to improve health and wellness.
Class participants will have the opportunity to make bath salts, a dream pillow, and soap balls to take with them. Instrumental music and herbal teas set the mood for an evening of education, creativity, and relaxation.
Please note this program is for adults and is limited to 25 participants. Registration is required and begins on July 18. Please sign up in our registration book near the front desk or by phone (508-286-2695) or email (amanda.viana@sailsinc.org). Phone and email registrations are finalized once you have received a confirmation from the library.
This program is supported in part by a grant from the Norton Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency and the Friends of the Norton Public Library.
Create and donate! Local artist Betty Saccocia will demonstrate how to create beautiful handmade cards. Participants will have the opportunity to create two cards--one to keep and one to donate to a military hero through Operation Gratitude! Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.
Learn more about Operation Gratitude here.
Registration is required and begins on July 19. Please sign up in our registration book near the front desk or by phone (508-286-2695) or email (amanda.viana@sailsinc.org). Phone and email registrations are finalized once you have received a confirmation from the library.
Join this group of those who want to share and/or compare knitting and crocheting projects. From beginner to expert participants are welcome. The group also knits/crochets for charities.
Let's learn about our favorite star! Later this month there will be a solar eclipse, the first one visible in the United States in 38 years! Participants will learn a variety of facts about the sun through videos, books, and activities. Each family will receive a packet of information about the upcoming eclipse.
Grades K-4. Registration is required and begins on July 20. Please sign up in our registration book near the front desk or by phone (508-286-2696) or email (mruhl@sailsinc.org). Phone and email registrations are finalized once you have received a confirmation from the library.
Presented by Marsha Wright from Self Help Inc.’s CFCE.
Rock out in the Library Park with this teen band from Attleboro, MA with covers of “You Really Got Me” by Van Halen, “Ain't it Fun” by Paramore, “Sweet Child O' Mine” by Guns N' Roses, and other hits!
Sponsored by School of Rock, Attleboro.
Learn tai chi with instructor Kelley Brophy! Originally developed for self-defense, tai chi has evolved into a graceful form of exercise that's now used for stress reduction and a variety of other health conditions. Often described as meditation in motion, tai chi promotes serenity through gentle, flowing movements. Tai chi is an ancient Chinese tradition that, today, is practiced as a graceful form of exercise. It involves a series of movements performed in a slow, focused manner and accompanied by deep breathing. Tai chi is low impact and puts minimal stress on muscles and joints, making it generally safe for all ages and fitness levels.
Harvard Women's Health Watch: The Health Benefits of Tai Chi
Decorate and construct a 3D paper house!
All ages welcome. No registration.
Join Jungle Jim as he leads us through the magical world of Minecraft in this hilarious show! Combining balloon artistry, magic, comedy and improv, Jim creates an entertaining experience for all ages. Activities include the Building Block Madness Tournament, a riveting Zombie Chase, the Balloon Firework Rocket extravaganza, and the incredible giant slime-ball creation!
Sponsored by the Friends and a grant from the Norton Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency.
Join us for a free yoga course for beginners using Yoga Tune Up® Therapy Balls and healthy movement to create positive change in your body!
- Improve flexibility and posture
- Enhance the way you breathe to release stress
- Reduce pain
Classes appropriate for all levels no yoga experience necessary!
Students should wear loose fitting clothing and bring a yoga mat or beach towel and bottled water. Karen Damiecki is a local passionate yoga instructor who has also been certified by the Yoga Alliance to be a teacher trainer.
Registration is required and begins on June 28. Please sign up in our registration book near the front desk or by phone (508-286-2695) or email (amanda.viana@sailsinc.org). Phone and email registrations are finalized once you have received a confirmation from the library.
Dr. Gary Hylander, PhD will once again entertain and enlighten us with American history. Though the Allies celebrated the end of World War II in Europe in May of 1945 (Victory in Europe, or V-E Day), reactions were tempered by awareness of the ongoing conflict in the Pacific.
Dr. Gary Hylander, PhD is a scholar and professor who has taught at Stonehill College and Framingham State University and lectured for many cultural and educational forums including the Norton Institute for Continuing Education (NICE).
Program and refreshments sponsored by the Friends of the Norton Public Library.
Join this group of those who want to share and/or compare knitting and crocheting projects. From beginner to expert participants are welcome. The group also knits/crochets for charities.
Calling all Summer Volunteers! Celebrate your hard work this summer with food, games, and friends. Thanks for your help with Summer Reading!
Open to all those in grades 4-12 who participated in this year's Summer Volunteer program.
Sun, fun, and giant bubbles in the Library Park with Mr. Vinny from Toe Jam Puppet Band! All ages welcome.
Sponsored by the MOMS Club of Norton.
Join this group of those who want to share and/or compare knitting and crocheting projects. From beginner to expert participants are welcome. The group also knits/crochets for charities.
Join in the fun at the Norton Library Pokemon Club!
Bring your Pokémon decks and trading cards--we will provide Pokémon playing mats. Fun for all ages and experience levels!
Participants are welcome to bring peanut-free snacks. Note: We will be playing the Trading Card Game, not the Pokemon video games.
Join this group of those who want to share and/or compare knitting and crocheting projects. From beginner to expert participants are welcome. The group also knits/crochets for charities.
Join this group of those who want to share and/or compare knitting and crocheting projects. From beginner to expert participants are welcome. The group also knits/crochets for charities.
The library will close at 1:00 PM on Wednesday, November 22, and reopen at 10:00 AM on Saturday, November 25 in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday.
The library will be closed on Monday, December 25 in observance of the Christmas holiday.
