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Storywalk

Week of October 17


Walk the library grounds while reading a special Fall themed book. 

Kids

Child Reading a Book Outdoors in the Fall

Music & Movement

Wednesdays
10:30 am & 11:00 am

Join us for songs that will get you moving and grooving for ages 0-5. Registration is required. No music program on Oct 5 & 26 due to special programming.

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Child Reading a Book Outdoors in the Fall

Raising a Reader with Big Ryan

Mondays October 3, 17 & 24

10:30-11:15 am

Big Ryan's Tall Tales welcomes all parents and their children ages 3-5 to come to this 6 week series on making stories where language comes alive. This program is sponsored by the South Shore Community Action Council. Registration through their website is required.

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Baby Play Group

Thursdays
10:30-11:30 am

Songs and activities for          ages 0-24 months.  Registration required.

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Music Makers with Miss Bethany

Wednesday, October 5 at 10:00 am

Enjoy 30 minutes of bonding time with songs and stories presented by local south shore teacher and early childhood educator, Ms. Bethany for ages 0-5 and their caregivers. Registration is required. Generously funded by the Friends of the Norwell Public Library. 

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Little Bee Yoga

Thursdays October 6, 20 & 27 1:30-2:15 pm

Miss Christine from Little Bee Yoga Co. is so excited to be able to share the magic of yoga with her Norwell Public Library families again!! Partner with your little yogi in super fun poses, games, music, stories, breathing exercises, meditation, and guided relaxations that help to strengthen their bodies, minds, and souls.Classes are for ages 3-6 and their caregivers. Funded by the Friends of the Norwell Public Library

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Candy Bar Bingo

Saturday, October 8
10:00-11:00 am

Come by and play bingo to win candy bars. No registration required.

Child Reading a Book Outdoors in the Fall

Intro to Ukulele

Tuesday, October 18
6:30-7:00 pm

Learn how to play beginner chords with Jessica. Open to ages 9 and up. You must bring your own ukulele. Registration is required.

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Edible Bugs

Sunday, October 23
2:00-3:00pm

Eat bugs? What? Who would want to eat bugs? It may not be as wild as it sounds. Crabs, lobsters, and shrimp are closely related to insects, and we eat

them! In other countries, people love eating insects! 

Learn more about Edible Insects with Blake Dinius Entomologist Extension Educator at County Of Plymouth!  Open to Gr 3 and up. Registration is required.

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Movie Matinee: Coco

Monday, October 24
10:30 am

Drop by and watch Pixar's Coco. No registration required.

Child Reading a Book Outdoors in the Fall

Take and Make: Halloween Squishies

Monday
October 17-23 Pickup

Reserve your craft kit which includes 1 squishie and fabric paint. You can pick up the kit in the children's room during open hours all week long.  Registration is required.

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Toe Jam Puppet Band

Wednesday
October 26 10:30-11:30 am

They’re baaaack! The Toe Jam Puppet Band returns to help us celebrate the Halloween season! If you've never experienced a TJPB show, now is your chance! This variety show features interactive spooky songs, stories and puppets, and lots of silly voices for all ages. You’re sure to be dancing along!  Registration is required.

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Teens

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Intro to Paranormal Investigation

Wednesday, October 12th

6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Library Meeting Room

Do you believe in ghosts and ghouls? Learn about paranormal investigation with presenter, Joe Rainone of Paranormal New England. He will talk about his experience as a paranormal researcher, and share ghost stories. Paranormal New England has investigated over 100 haunted locations in New England. The group formed in 2017, and are all open-minded skeptics. Their scientific approach goes much deeper than looking for unexplained creaks and shadows (like you see on television).

This spooky event is geared toward teens and adults.

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Glow in the Dark Slime Ghosts

Monday, October 17
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Library Workshop

It's that spooky time of year. So, let's make some ghastly ectoplasm like slime- that glows in the dark, no less. As a participant you will be able to make two batches of glow in the dark slime with any colors you choose.

This slimy event is geared towards teens ages 12 and up.

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Adults

Holding a Mug of Cocoa in Front of Books

Scrabble

Tuesday, October 4th

6:00 - 7:30 pm

Join us for a fun night of Scrabble!

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Tai Chi

Tuesdays at 11:00 a.m.

Join us for Tai Chi at the Norwell Public Library!

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"Saving Seeds from Native Plants: the Whys, How's, What's, and When's" Lecture

Tuesday, October 11th

6:00 - 7:45 pm

Join us at the Norwell Public Library for the 3rd installment of the Norwell Farms "Norwell GROWS Native" Lecture Series!

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Dinner and a Movie

Tuesday, October 18th

5:45 - 7:45 pm

Join us for Dinner and a Movie! We'll be viewing Anthony Lucero's 2014 film East Side Sushi.

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A Musical Expedition with David Won and Timothy Steele

Wednesday, October 19th

7:00 - 8:00 pm

Join us for "A Musical Expedition" Concert with Tenor David Won and Pianist Timothy Steele!

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Make Halloween Cards

Thursday, October 27th

3:30 - 4:30 pm

Halloween is coming! Create fun handmade cards to send to family or friends. Learn how to make gate folding cards. All cards and Halloween collage images are provided. No art experience is needed!
Adults and teens are welcome! 

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Book Groups

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Reading Dangerously

Monday, October 3rd

6:30 - 7:30 pm

Reading Dangerously, a book group focusing on banned or challenged books, will meet the first Monday of each month. Open to adult and teen readers.


October 3 discussion: The Glass Castle by Jeanette Walls

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Literary Circle

Thursday, October 20th

10:30 - 11:30 am

Literary Circle reads Of Women and Salt by Gabriela Garcia.

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NPL Evening Book Group

Wednesday, October 26th

6:30 - 7:30 pm

Wednesday, October 26th

6:30 - 7:30 pm

NPL Evening Book Group reads and discusses Mrs. Dalloway by Virginia Woolf.

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