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There’s Still Time to Respond! Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the U.S. Census has adjusted its timeline of operations. You can still respond to the U.S. Census at https://2020census.gov or call 844-330-2020. From https://my2020census.gov: - It's quick and easy. The 2020 Census questionnaire will take about 10 minutes to complete.
- It's safe, secure, and confidential. Your information and privacy are protected.
- Your response helps to direct billions of dollars in federal funds to local communities for schools, roads, and other public services.
- Results from the 2020 Census will be used to determine the number of seats each state has in Congress and your political representation at all levels of government.
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The Day You Begin by Jacqueline WoodsonOther students laugh when Rigoberto, an immigrant from Venezuela, introduces himself but later, he meets Angelina and discovers that he is not the only one who feels like an outsider.
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Last Stop on Market Street by Matt de la PeñaA young boy rides the bus across town with his grandmother and learns to appreciate the beauty in everyday things. By the author of the celebrated picture book A Nation's Hope: The Story of Boxing Legend Joe Louis.
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Sit-In : How Four Friends Stood Up By Sitting Down by Andrea Davis PinkneyA picture book celebration of the 50th anniversary of the momentous Woolworth's lunch counter sit-in, when four college students staged a peaceful protest that became a defining moment in the struggle for racial equality and the growing Civil Rights Movement.
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Schomburg : The Man Who Built a Library by Carole Boston WeatherfordLuminous paintings and evocative poems by two of the literary world's top African-American scholars trace the efforts of Afro-Puerto Rican legal clerk Arturo Schomburg's efforts to curate a collection of African books, letters, music and art.
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So You Want to Talk About Race by Ijeoma OluoA current, constructive, and actionable exploration of today's racial landscape, offering straightforward clarity that readers of all races need to contribute to the dismantling of the racial divide. In So You Want to Talk About Race, Editor at Largeof The Establishment, Ijeoma Oluo offers a contemporary, accessible take on the racial landscape in America, addressing head-on such issues as privilege, police brutality, intersectionality, micro-aggressions, the Black Lives Matter movement, and the "N"word. Perfectly positioned to bridge the gap between people of color and white Americans struggling with race complexities, Oluo answers the questions readers don't dare ask, and explains the concepts that continue to elude everyday Americans.
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Between the World and Me by Ta-Nehisi CoatesThe author presents a history of racial discrimination in the United States and a narrative of his own personal experiences of contemporary race relations, offering possible resolutions for the future.
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The Hate U Give by Angie ThomasSixteen-year-old Starr Carter moves between two worlds: the poor neighborhood where she lives and the fancy suburban prep school she attends. The uneasy balance between these worlds is shattered when Starr witnesses the fatal shooting of her childhood best friend Khalil at the hands of a police officer. Khalil was unarmed. Soon afterward, his death is a national headline. Some are calling him a thug, maybe even a drug dealer and a gangbanger. Protesters are taking to the streets in Khalil's name. Some cops and the local drug lord try to intimidate Starr and her family. What everyone wants to know is: what really went down that night? And the only person alive who can answer that is Starr. But what Starr does or does not say could upend her community. It could also endanger her life.
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Acorn TV brings world-class mysteries, dramas, and comedies from Britain and beyond to library patrons through a streaming video service. Watch Agatha Raisin, Doc Martin, Foyle's War, and many more! |
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Transform any screen into a live concert experience! With Qello concerts, choose from a huge collection of full length concert films and documentaries by your favorite musicians including Lady Gaga, Fleetwood Mac, Bruce Springsteen, and more! |
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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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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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Summer Reading: Imagine Your Story! From June 22 through July 3, families can register their elementary-age children for the Library’s Summer Reading Program using the online form at norwellpubliclibrary.org. Once registered, the child’s Summer Reading kit will be readied for pick-up at our Hanover location. Each kit contains a Reading Log; a Book BINGO Card with stickers; a Bookmark; a Fun-to-Color Play Mask; a Raffle Ticket; and a Voucher for a free Kiddie Cone at Dairy Queen, Hanover (while supply lasts). All participation is optional! Our mission is to excite children about reading, as an integral part of a relaxing, enjoyable summer. Be sure to check the library calendar for fun virtual programs and activities! After July 3, children may be registered for the Summer Reading Program by calling the Library: 781-659-2015. A Raffle Drawing from tickets returned with the completed Book BINGO card will be held on August 21. Raffle Prize: an Imagine Your Story Book Bag to 10 lucky winners! *The Massachusetts Summer Library Program is sponsored by Norwell Public Library, the Massachusetts Library System, the Boston Bruins, and the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners. |
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Virtual PreK-K Storytimes with Miss Nancy Join Miss Nancy via Zoom this summer for a weekly story time on Wednesdays at 10:30 AM, July 1 - August 19. Registration begins soon; please check the Library Calendar and register for only those programs you are able to attend. An email will be required. |
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Teen Summer Reading Teens can register for our Summer Reading Program beginning June 22nd at norwellpubliclibrary.org and we'll mail you a free Dairy Queen ice-cream cone voucher*! NPL will soon be offering Curbside/Lobby Pickup which will allow you to place holds on print materials and pick them up in the library's lobby. Or you can use Libby/OverDrive to read ebooks and audiobooks by downloading the app to your device . Each time you read a book, fill out a Book Review Form which can be found on the library's website to enter our end-of-summer raffle for Dunkin Donuts gift cards. Stay tuned for our lineup of virtual teen programs throughout the summer. |
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During Kentucky's Great Depression, Pack Horse Library Project member Cussy Mary Carter, a young outcast, delivers books to the hillfolk of Troublesome Creek, hoping to spread learning in these desperate times, but not everyone is keen on her or the Library Project.Registration is required. Attend on either Thursday, June 18th at 10:30 am or Wednesday, June 24th at 6:30 pm. Click here to register. Discussion will be by remote participation via Zoom. Please note: It is important to include your email when you register so that you will be invited to the Zoom meeting. If you are new to Zoom, you can view a tutorial on how to join a Zoom meeting here. Moderator: Diane Rodriguez, Adult Services Librarian
Find the book in Hoopla here:
https://www.hoopladigital.com
For questions or help, please email drodriguez@ocln.org |
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Camino Winds by John GrishamThe best-selling author of Fair Warning presents a follow-up to Camino Island that finds novelist Mercer Mann’s continued efforts to find literary inspiration in the idyllic region complicated by mysterious intrigues.
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Big Summer : a novel by Jennifer WeinerA woman confronts the dynamics of friendship and forgiveness while visiting Cape Cod to attend an old friend's increasingly disastrous wedding. By the best-selling author of Good in Bed and Mrs. Everything.
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Untamed by Glennon DoyleAn activist, speaker and philanthropist offers a memoir wrapped in a wake-up call that reveals how women can reclaim their true, untamed selves by breaking free of the restrictive expectations and cultural conditioning that leaves them feeling dissatisfied and lost.
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NoveList Plus NoveList Plus is a trusted source of expert read-alike recommendations.
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NoveList K-8 Plus NoveList K-8 Plus is a trusted source of read-alike recommendations specifically for younger readers. It helps kids find books that are just right for their reading level and interests.
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NPL would like to introduce you to What Should I Read Next, a new reader’s advisory service offered by the Norwell Public Library. With this service you will receive personalized reading recommendations with suggested authors and titles compiled by NPL Librarians! All you have to do is fill out the What Should I Read Next Form, so we can get a better sense of what books you would enjoy. Within a week you’ll receive an email with your personalized reading recommendations. This service is free and confidential. If you have any questions, please email us at noref@ocln.org or call us at 781-659-2015. |
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Sign up for an e-card! If you don't have a library card, you can register for an e-card here. An e-card will allow you to access NPL e-resources as well as OCLN shared content, including Libby/OverDrive, RBDigital magazines, The New York Times, and Newsbank. Library staff will monitor e-card registrations and update them with a Norwell barcode. It is important that you provide your email address when you register for an e-card so that we can send you your new barcode! |
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