MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

July 8

2-4 Summer Reading Launch Party

July 9

10 :00 Storywa lk & Mus ic and Movement

1:00 Zumba Class

3:00 Movie—The Mustang

7:00 NoteAble Blend

Women’s Barbershop

Chorus Concert

July 10

10 :30 Fami ly Storytime

1:00 Wednesday

Crafternoon

July 11

1:00 Knot Just Knitting

3:30 Teen Meme Time

July 12

10 :30 Art in the Park

July 15

10:00 Movie—The

Public

12:30 Tai Chi Class

3:30 Teen Duct Tape

Crafts

6:30 Faces of Norton

Grand Opening

Reception

July 16

10 :30 Oak Kno l l : The So lar System

1:00 or 2:30 Cogniciti Brain

Health Workshop

6:00 Gary Hylander: 50th

Anniversary of the Moon

Landing

July 17

10 :30 SpaceCraft Storytime

1 :30 To P luto and Beyond

July 18

10:30 Scenic Iceland

Travelogue

1:00 Knot Just Knitting

5:00 Pokémon C lub

July 19

10:30 Teen

Improv

Troupe

July 22

10 :30 Astronaut Tra in ing

2:00 Zumba Class

July 23

1 :00 Giant Games Day

6:00 Your Time to Shine

with Kelley Brophy

July 24

10 :30 Fami ly Storytime

1:00 Wednesday

Crafternoon

July 25

10 :30 Ga laxy Craft

1:00 Knot Just Knitting

5:30 Essential Oils for

Allergy Relief and Pest

Control

July 26

10 :30 Art in the Park

July 29

1:00 Tai Chi Class

3:00 Bubb le Party

July 30

2:00 K ids ’ Jeopardy Tournament

7:00 Unlikely Strummers

Ukulele Concert

July 31

10 :30 SpaceCraft Storytime

Aug 1

10:30 ‘Hidden Figures’:

Women of NASA

1:00 Knot Just Knitting

3:30 Teen Jeopardy

Tournament

Aug 2

10:30 Teen

Improv

Troupe

Aug 5

2:00 Quidditch in

the Park

4:00 Teen Movie:

Captain Marvel

Aug 6

10 :30 Rockets : There and Back Aga in

1 1 :45 Rockets : There and Back Aga in

7:00 Timmy Brown Concert

Aug 7

10 :30 Fami ly Storytime

1:00 Wednesday

Crafternoon

Aug 8

1:00 Knot Just Knitting

6:00 Tidying up with the

KonMari Method

Aug 9

10 :30 Art in the Park

Aug 12

2:00 3-2- 1 B last Off !

3: 15 3-2- 1 B last Off !

Aug 13

10 :00 Storywa lk & Mus ic and Movement

2:00 Space Exp lorers

6:00 Summer Paint Night

Aug 14

10 :30 Creature Teachers w ith Norton MOMS C lub

Aug 15

10:30 LEGO Club + The LEGO Movie 2 1:00 Knot Just Knitting

5:00 Pokémon C lub

Aug 16

10 :30 M iss ion Complete : Fina le with Mag ic Fred

SUMMER 2019

N o r t o n Pu b l i c L i b ra r y

Norton Public Library ● 68 East Main Street, Norton, MA ● 508-285-0265 ● nortonlibrary.org

Library Hours

Monday 10-7

Tuesday 10-7

Wednesday 10-3

Thursday 10-7

Friday 10-2

6/17/19

Summer Reading is sponsored by your local library, the Massachusetts Library System,

the Boston Bruins, and the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners.

Indicates that registration is required for an event. Register at the Circulation Desk

or by phone two weeks prior to program unless otherwise noted.

Scenic Iceland Travelogue—July 18 at 10:30 Norton's own world traveler Dana Zaiser discusses his recent trip to Iceland. Prepare to be whisked away with videos and still photographs!

Your Time to Shine with Kelley Brophy—July 23 at 6:00 Kelley Brophy will present her recently released book "Your Time to Shine". We’ll begin with a half-hour Tai Chi class; afterwards join us for a half-hour Zumba Gold class.

Essential Oils for Allergy Relief & Pest Control—July 25 at 5:30 Have fun as you learn the power of essential oils. Make an essential oil allergy blend or bug and tick spray to keep.

Unlikely Strummers Concert in the Park—July 30 at 7:00 The Unlikely Strummers play family-friendly music that will make you want to sing--or dance—along! Sponsored by members of the band.

‘Hidden Figures’: Women of NASA—August 1 at 10:30 NASA Solar System Ambassador Pat Monteith will lead us through the journeys of Katherine Johnson and some of the other pioneering women and courageous female astronauts at NASA.

Timmy Brown Concert in the Park—August 6 at 7:00 Norton’s own Timmy Brown is back in town! Timmy’s style, energy and talent have made him a favorite. Sponsored by North Easton Savings Bank.

Tidying up with the KonMari Method—August 8 at 6:00 Learn the basic principles of the KonMari Method, the revolutionary way of organizing your home based on the best-selling book by Marie Kondo, The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up, with Cristin Condon.

Summer Paint Night with Sandy Churchill—August 13 at 6:00 Painters of all levels are welcome to learn to create summer scenes with acrylic paint on canvas. All materials provided.

Summer Reading Launch Party—July 8 from 2:00-4:00

Drop in for spectacular space activities, take snapshots in our cosmic

photo booth, and sign up for the summer reading program!

Ages 0-18.

Music & Movement with Storywalk—July 9 & Aug 13 at 10:00

Explore a story in Library Park, then head inside to move to the

groove! Presented by Marsha Wright of CFCE. All ages.

Family Storytime—July 10, 24 & Aug 7 at 10:30

Blast off with out-of-this-world stories, rhymes, and songs. All ages.

Art in the Park—July 12, 26 & Aug 9 at 10:30

A fun-filled morning of outdoor creativity and scientific exploration

in Library Park! Ages 3-11.

The Solar System—July 16 at 10:30

Learn what makes each planet unique, and design your own creature

to survive on one of these planets. Presented by Oak Knoll Audubon.

Ages 4-16.

SpaceCraft Storytime—July 17 & 31 at 10:30

Join Miss Ellen for starry stories and hands-on creativity. Ages 0-8.

To Pluto and Beyond—July 17 at 1:30

Join us to investigate the big questions about everyone’s favorite

dwarf planet, and craft your own planet to take home! Presented by

Marsha Wright of CFCE. Ages 5-10. Register online.

Pokémon Club—July 18 & Aug 15 at 5:00

Bring your Pokémon decks to play or trade. All ages.

Astronaut Training— July 22 at 10:30

Presented by Premier Martial Arts. Ages 4+.

Giant Games Day—July 23 at 1:00

Outdoor play in Library Park with giant versions of your favorite

board games and other fun activities! Ages 3+.

Galaxy Craft—July 25 at 10:30

Try “action painting” with unusual paint tools to create your own

solar system. Presented by Sandy Churchill . Ages 6-12.

Bubble Party—July 29 at 3:00

Join us in Library Park as Mr. Vinny (of Toe Jam Puppet Band fame)

shocks and amazes with his giant bubbles. If it rains, meet inside for

a mysterious shadow-show. All ages.

Kids’ Jeopardy Tournament—July 30 at 2:00

Gather a team of 2-4 people and test your knowledge of space

trivia to win prizes. Ages 8-11.

Rockets: There & Back Again— Aug 6 at 10:30 & 11:45

Engineer & launch your own space vehicles in this hands -on workshop on

physics & space travel . Presented by the Museum of Science. Ages 5+.

3-2-1 Blast Off! -Aug 12 at 2:00 & 3:15

Celebrate the 50th anniversary of the moon landing and discover the

mysteries of space. Presented by the Children’s Museum

in Easton. Ages 5-11.

Space Explorers—Aug 13 at 2:00

On this adventure into space, we’l l learn fun facts about planets and

constellations, and then craft our own to take home! Presented by

Marsha Wright of CFCE. Ages 5-10. Register online.

Creature Teachers —Aug 14 at 10:30

Meet l ive animals from all over the world, right here in Library Park!

Sponsored by Norton MOMS Club. All ages.

LEGO Club + The LEGO Movie 2—Aug 15 at 10:30

Join us to watch the 2019 film and build with our huge LEGO collection.

Rated PG. 107 minutes. Ages 5 and up.

Mission Complete! Finale with Magic Fred—Aug 16 at 10:30

Magic Fred casts his spell of surprise and delight over Library Park to

celebrate the end of a stellar season of reading. Ages 0-18.

Zumba Classes—July 9 at 1:00 & July 22 at 2:00 Are you interested in a fun workout for everybody and every body? Kelley Brophy will lead this free Zumba class for ages 13+.

Afternoon Movie: The Mustang —July 9 at 3:00 R; 96 mins.

NoteAble Blend Concert in the Park—July 9 at 7:00 This energetic women’s a cappella barbershop chorus will perform a variety of 4 part harmony songs.

Wednesday Crafternoons —July 10 & 24 & August 7 at 1:00 Looking for something fun, creative, and social to do? Join us as we gather to create fun and functional crafts.

Morning Movie: The Public —July 15 at 10:00 PG-13; 122 mins.

Tai Chi Classes—July 15 at 12:30 and July 29 at 1:00 Learn with Kelley Brophy! Often described as meditation in motion, tai chi promotes serenity through gentle, flowing movements.

Faces of Norton Preview & Artist Reception— July 15 at 6:30 Join us for a special early gallery showing and artist reception with artist Bob Perachio. Preview show will be available through 8/29.

Cogniciti Brain Health Workshop—July 16 at 1:00 or 2:30 Adults 50+ join us for a free one-hour workshop where you will receive a Brain Health Assessment as well as tips on how to stay brain healthy! Basic computer keyboard and mouse skills are required.

50th Anniversary of the Moon Landing—July 16 at 6:00 On the 50th anniversary of the Moon landing, Dr. Gary Hylander brings his engaging style to the story of NASA's Apollo missions.

PROGRAMS FOR ADULTS

PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN

Teen Meme Time—July 11 at 3:30

Launch meme culture into space and show off your creativity in

this chill workshop. Ages 12-18.

Teen Duct Tape Crafts—July 15 at 3:30

Freestyle your own creation with our colorful selection of duct

tape, or follow a pattern we provide! Ages 12-18.

Teen Improv Troupe—July 19 & Aug 2 at 10:30

Stretch your imagination and show off your acting chops with

creative theater games. Ages 10-18.

Teen Jeopardy Tournament—Aug 1 at 3:30

Gather a team of 2-4 people and test your knowledge of space

trivia to win prizes. Ages 12-18.

Quidditch in the Park— Aug 5 at 2:00

Presented by Mastermind Adventures. Ages 10-18.

Teen Movie: Captain Marvel—Aug 5 at 4:00

Rated PG-13. 127 minutes. Ages 12-18.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Library Supported by the Norton Cultural Council

PROGRAMS FOR TEENS

Indicates that registration is required for an event.

Register at the Circulation Desk or by phone two weeks

prior to program unless otherwise noted.