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Dinner & Movie 2/15 

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2/22

 Doreen Lang

Peruvian Dance Group: Pumawari Tusuy

Sunday, February 5

2:00 - 3:00pm

Pumawari Tusuy is a Cultural Association whose purpose is to promote Peruvian culture through dances, enhancing the traditions and customs of their country with a distinctive style. Pumawari Tusuy (Quechua) means: Dance smooth like a Vicuña and strong like a Puma.

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Mimi Desir: Exhibit and Presentation

Tuesday, February 14
6:00 - 7:00pm

For the month of February come see paintings by Mimi Desir. Register below for the  presentation about her work and process. 

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 Doreen Lang

Mama Steph Concert

Thursday, February 16

10:30 - 11:15am

South Shore musician Stephanie Chase is back for a 45 minute concert for ages 0-5 with a caregiver. Registration is required.
Location: Meeting Room.

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Exhibit: Massachusetts South Shore Woodturners

February - March

Check out the MSSW display. Located in the glass case by the Meeting Room. Specific items are on sale directly through the artists. To learn more about MSSW visit their website: https://msswt.org

Boston Bruins Annual PJ Drive

February 1 - March 15

Today is the beginning of the annual PJ Drive with the Boston Bruins! Please bring a NEW pair of kids pajamas to donate in our drop box! The drive runs through March 15.

Kids

Child Reading a Book Outdoors in the Fall

Baby Play Group

Thursdays in February
10:30 - 11:30am

Meet new parents in a space with age appropriate toys for ages 0-12 months.  Registration required. 

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Child Reading a Book Outdoors in the Fall

Storytime with Marissa

Mondays in February
10:30 - 11:00am

Ages 0-5 are welcome to join youth services librarian Marissa for 30 minutes of stories, participatory songs, and fingerplays that support early literacy. Registration is required and will be limited. Please sign up for each week you are interested in attending. 

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Take and Make Heart Hedgehog Magnet

Pick Up Week February 6-10 during library open hours

Pick up a kit to make a heart hedgehog magnet. Registration is required to reserve your kit.

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Child Reading a Book Outdoors in the Fall

Read to a Dog: Spider

Thursday, February 9
4:00 - 5:00pm

Drop in to read to therapy dog, Spider. No registration required.

Child Reading a Book Outdoors in the Fall

Drop-in Valentines

Tuesday, February 14
12:00pm - 5:00pm

Supplies will be available to make a valentine. No instruction provided, while supplies last. No registration required.

Child Reading a Book Outdoors in the Fall

Music Makers with Miss Bethany

Friday, February 17

10:30 - 11:00am

Join early educator Bethany Gavin for 30 minutes of music and early literacy. Registration is required.

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Child Reading a Book Outdoors in the Fall

Read to a Dog: Skipper

Thursday, February 22
3:00 - 4:00pm

During vacation week come by to read to Skipper, a therapy dog-in-training! Register for your 15-minute time slot.

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Child Reading a Book Outdoors in the Fall

Tooth Fairy Storytime

Friday, February 24
11:00 - 11:30am

Come for a special visit and storytime by the Tooth Fairy! Learn about brushing and what happens at the dentist, and get a goody bag! Registration required.

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Child Reading a Book Outdoors in the Fall

Presidential Scavenger Hunt

Through February 28 during open library hours

In honor of President's Day, see if you can find some of the U.S. leaders in the children's room. Complete the scavenger hunt and get a sticker!

Adults

Child Reading a Book Outdoors in the Fall

Tai Chi

Tuesdays at 11:00am

Join us for Tai Chi at the library!

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Homemade Cookie Exchange

Basic Technology Help

Thursdays 

3:00 - 4:00pm

One-on-one technology help: Have a question about email, the internet, using your phone, accessing library eBooks, or streaming movies through Kanopy? Bring your own device or use a library computer. No appointment needed.

Homemade Cookie Exchange

Virtual - The Challenges of Being a Debut Author featuring Chelsea Banning

Monday, February 6

7:00 - 8:00pm

Debut authors Laura Gao, Brian D. Kennedy, Jean Louise, and XiXi Tian to chat about the challenges and joys of getting your first book out in the world.

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Knitting Night

Craft: Knitting Night

Tuesday, February 7

6:00 - 7:30pm

This group is for all knitters - beginners and experts alike!😊 Crochet and other crafts are welcome! Yarn and needles will be available for use. Drop-ins welcome.

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Knitting Night

Craft: Make Valentine's Day Cards

Friday, February 10

2:30 - 4:15pm

Create fun ,handmade valentine cards to send to family or friends. All cards and collage images are provided. No art experience is needed!
Adults and teens are welcome! Please register.

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Knitting Night

Skipper the Therapy Dog

Thursday, February 16

3:00 - 4:00pm

Take a break from the stress of life and relax with therapy dog Skipper. Skipper will be visiting every third Thursday of the month. No registration is required. 

 Doreen Lang

The Empath's Survival Guide: Strategies For People Who Care Too Much

Saturday, February 25

3:00 - 4:00pm

Having empathy means our heart goes out to another, but for empaths, it goes much deeper - we actually feel others’ emotions, energy, and physical symptoms in our own bodies.

This program is led by 

Doreen Lang, Reiki and Intuitive Energy Healing, Speaker, Teacher and Author.

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Knitting Night

Mindful Yoga for Everyone

Monday, February 27

6:00 - 7:00pm

All levels are welcome, with a focus on beginners and advanced beginners. 

All you need is an open mind, yoga mat, a towel or blanket (to roll for support as needed), and water.


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Knitting Night

Academy Awards: The Good, the Bad, and the Outrageous with Frank Mandosa

Tuesday, February 28

6:30 - 7:30pm

Join Film Lecturer Frank Mandosa for his lecture on the Academy Awards just in time for Oscar season! 


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Book Groups

Literary Circle Book Group

Thursday, February 16 
10:30 - 11:30am

Literary Circle reads Final Revival of Opal & Nev by Dawnie Walton. An electrifying novel about the meteoric rise of an iconic interracial rock duo in the 1970s, their sensational breakup, and the dark secrets unearthed when they try to reunite decades later for one last tour.

Visit our online Goodreads group.

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NPL Evening Book Group

Tuesday, February 21 
6:30 - 7:30pm

NPL Evening Book Group will read and discuss Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents
by Isabel Wilkerson. Caste examines the unspoken caste system that has shaped America and shows how our lives today are still defined by a hierarchy of human divisions.


Check out our Goodreads group .

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5th Annual Norwell Cares Continues 

Tuesday, March 14 
11am - 1:00pm

Join us for an Intergenerational Book Discussion & Luncheon 
at Norwell High School. Book: Still Alice, "a compelling novel about a 50-year-old woman's sudden descent into early onset Alzheimer's disease, written by first-time author Lisa Genova, who holds a Ph.D in neuroscience from Harvard University." Copies of the book will be available at the circulation desk.

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