Peruvian Dance Group: Pumawari Tusuy

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.

Mimi Desir: Exhibit and Presentation

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

Mama Steph Concert

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.

Exhibit: Massachusetts South Shore Woodturners

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

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.

Baby Play Group

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

Storytime with Marissa

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. 

Take and Make Heart Hedgehog Magnet

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

Read to a Dog: Spider

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

Drop-in Valentines

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

Music Makers with Miss Bethany

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

Read to a Dog: Skipper

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

Tooth Fairy Storytime

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.

Presidential Scavenger Hunt

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!

Tai Chi

Join us for Tai Chi at the library!

Basic Technology Help

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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

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.

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.

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

Literary Circle Book Group

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.

NPL Evening Book Group

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 .

5th Annual Norwell Cares Continues 

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.