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Veterans Day, November 11, 2021
On this day, we honor all current and former members of the Armed Services. Our country’s greatness is built on the foundation of your courage and sacrifice.
Thank you for your service! |
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Before you make a trip to the Library to donate books, please call 781-659-2015 to find out if donations are currently being accepted.
Depending on the availability of volunteers, the Friends are not always able to accept book donations. If you would like to volunteer to help, attend the next Friends meeting or contact Friends President Penny Wilson at ppww@comcast.net. |
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Live Well Age Well Educational Series TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 16 6:30—8:30 PM Meeting Room Norwell Public Library 64 South Street, Norwell, MA, 02061 “TOUGH CONVERSATIONS: CHOOSING YOUR CARE GOALS AND PLANNING FOR THE END-OF-LIFE”
Whether you’ve received a difficult diagnosis or are experiencing natural decline, it’s important to think about and communicate your personal care goals and end-of-life wishes. Learn about care options and having those important conversations. To register, call the COA: 781-659-7878. |
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Scrabble Night Tuesday, November 2
6 - 7:30 pm
Workshop Bring a friend or make a new one and enjoy a game (or more) of Scrabble! Several games are available. Registration is required. |
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Tai Chi at the Library Classes are held on Tuesdays from 11 am - 12 noon in the Meeting Room. Beginners are welcome. Wear loose comfortable clothing. Registration is required and opens two weeks before each class. To Register for Tuesday, November 9th, click here. To Register for Tuesday, November 16th, click here. To Register for Tuesday, November 23rd, click here. To Register for Tuesday, November 30th, click here. Funded by the Friends of the Norwell Public Library. Donations to the Friends are greatly appreciated. |
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NPL Book Group Discussions Wednesday, November 17th at 6:30 PM or Thursday, November 18th at 10:30 AM Killers of the Flower Moon : the Osage Murders and the Birth of the FBI by David GrannThe best-selling author of The Lost City of Z presents a true account of the early 20th-century murders of dozens of wealthy Osage and law-enforcement officials, citing the contributions and missteps of a fledgling FBI that eventually uncovered one of the most chilling conspiracies in American history. |
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Movie Matinee Thursday, November 18
2 - 3:30 pm
Meeting Room Join us for a free matinee screening of The Station Agent. Synopsis: The Station Agent is a 2003 American independent comedy-drama film written and directed by Tom McCarthy. It stars Peter Dinklage as a man who seeks solitude in an abandoned train station in the Newfoundland section of Jefferson Township, New Jersey. Though he tries to maintain a life of solitude, he is soon entangled with an artist who is struggling with a personal tragedy and an overly friendly Cuban hot-dog vendor. Registration is required. |
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Book Discussion: Stamped: Racism, Antiracism, and You Tuesday, December 14 6:00pm - 8:00pm Norwell Public Library Meeting Room
In collaboration with Norwell's All Are Welcome Committee, the library is hosting a discussion of the book Stamped: Racism, Antiracism, and You. Copies of the book are available for checkout at the library. Register here. |
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Teen Advisory Group (TAG) Meetings every Third Thursday of the month, beginning November 18 3pm-4pm TAG is back! All teens ages 13-18 are welcome! Are you interested in being involved with and making a difference in your community? Completing requirements for service and volunteer hours? Gaining experience for college applications and resumes? Having fun and meeting new people? If you answered yes to any of these questions, please consider joining TAG.TAG meets monthly with the teen librarian. New members are always welcome. Interested teens can contact teen librarian Emily Goodwin, egoodwin@ocln.org or fill out this google form. |
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Take and Make: Pompom Coaster
Pickup Monday, November 8 - Sunday, November 14
during library hours
Pick up a take and make bag with supplies and instructions to make your own colorful pompom coaster. Registration is required beginning November 1. To reserve your kit, click here. |
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Dino-vember Scavenger Hunt
All month long Children's Room Find prehistoric creatures hidden all around the children's room. No registration required. |
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Music and Movement with Jessica
Wednesdays November 3, 10, & 17 10:30-11am
Staff Parking Lot
A musical filled storytime for ages 0-5 featuring stories, songs and movement with Jessica.
*We are hosting this OUTSIDE in the staff parking lot. Please bring a chair or blanket* Registration is required 2 weeks prior to each session for weather updates. Click here. |
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Take and Make: DIY Puzzles
Pickup Monday November 8- Sunday November 14
during library hours
Children's Room
Bring home a 28 piece blank puzzle to decorate. Registration is required beginning Nov 1 to reserve your kit, click here. Funded by the Friends of the Norwell Public Library |
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EcoTarium presents: Virtual Animal Adaptations
RESCHEDULED: Tuesday, November 9, 6:15pm
Zoom What structures and behaviors do animals exhibit that help them survive? Examine biofacts like pelts, skulls, and shells to conclude how form and function influence evolutionary success. Then meet a live animal to see adaptations up close. Ideal for elementary age students in grades 2-8. A raffle for a 4 pack of family tickets to the Ecotarium will be open to all registrants. This event is presented by the EcoTarium and Sponsored by T-Mobile. Registration is required to receive your Zoom link, click here. |
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Cooking Matters presents:
No More Mealtime Madness Holiday Edition
Tuesday, November 16
7 - 8:00pm Zoom This session will demonstrate a fun recipe for you and your kids to watch and try later at home. Cooking matters will introduce how to maintain a basic pantry, discuss ways to involve kids in meal planning to create more buy-in, and come up with ideas for balancing good parenting with healthy eating. Then show how to use all these skills to make the most of holiday meals! Join us on any device with an internet connection! Kids are welcome! All participants will receive a $10 Walmart e-gift card. Registration is required to receive your Zoom link beginning November 1, click here. |
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Mario Kart Deluxe 8 Tournament
Sunday November 21
2:00pm-3:00pm
Nintendo Online The library is hosting a Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Tournament for the Nintendo Switch. You can join us online for the event. You will need a copy of the game and a Nintendo Online account to play. Registration is required to receive your tournament link. The Winner receives a $15 GameStop gift card funded by the Friends of the Norwell Public Library. Registration is required starting Nov. 1 to receive your invite, Click here. |
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The Lincoln Highway by Amor TowlesIn June of 1954, 18-year-old Emmett Watson, released after serving 15 months for involuntary manslaughter, discovers that two friends from the work farm have hidden themselves in the trunk of the warden’s car and have hatched a different plan for Emmett’s future.
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Beautiful World, Where Are You by Sally RooneyFour young people pair up, break up, have wild flirtations and worry about their friendships and the world they live in while pondering their eroding youth, in the new novel from the best-selling author of Normal People.
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The Forest of Vanishing Stars by Kristin HarmelRaised in the unforgiving wilderness of eastern Europe after being kidnapped, a young German woman, in 1941, vows to teach a group of Jews fleeing the Nazi terror how to survive in the forest until she is betrayed as her past and present collide.
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In the Wild Light by Jeff ZentnerWhen his best friend, Delaney, gets them both full rides to an elite prep school in Connecticut, Cash must choose between his need to love and protect Delaney and his loyalty to his grandparents and their small Appalachian town.
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The Libby/OverDrive app makes it easier than ever to downloand e-books and e-audiobooks. New additions are continuously being made to NPL's OverDrive Collection. |
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Hoopla
Instantly borrow free e-audiobooks, e-books,
movies, music, and more, including content for children. No holds and no waiting. Enjoy up to 10 checkouts per month! |
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Kanopy, the popular on demand film streaming service. Free for NPL cardholders! |
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The world of music at your fingertips! Ad-free, and just free. All you need is your Norwell Public Library card.
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Consumer Reports: Expert reviews and ratings of consumer products, plus buying advice and comparisons. .
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Language is an adventure! Try learning a new language using Mango Languages, free with your Norwell Library Card! |
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Enjoy a delightful selection of animated, talking picture books through the Norwell Public Library's subscription to TumbleBooks. . |
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