September 2019

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Monday, September 2Library Closed

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Tuesday, September 36:30—9:00 PMSimoni RoomMorrill Memorial Library33 Walpole St., Norwood, MA, 02062

Scrabble for Adults

ScrabbleDrop-in Scrabble for Adults meets Tuesday evenings year-round. Scrabble boards, dictionaries, and score sheets are provided. Players of all ability levels are welcome. There is an annual tournament with prizes held in the spring. For more information please call the Adult Services Dept.…Learn More
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Thursday, September 56:00—8:00 PMTrustees RoomMorrill Memorial Library33 Walpole St., Norwood, MA, 02062

Learn to Crochet

Photo-of-a-crochet-hookHave you ever wanted to learn to crochet but don't have the tools and aren't sure who to ask? This program is for you! Carla Howard and Marg Corjay will lead a workshop on how to crochet. The class will work together on the same project, and all materials will be provided in a kit for $5.…Learn More
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Saturday, September 711:00 AM—3:00 PMOff SiteMorrill Memorial Library33 Walpole St., Norwood, MA, 02062

Henna at Norwood Day!

photo-of-henna-at-Norwood-DayNorwood Day will be held in Norwood’s town center on Saturday, September 7, 2019 from 11 am to 3 pm. Remember to stop by the Morrill Memorial Library to pick up a Norwood Day button before the event--buttons are $3 in advance, $5 if purchased on Norwood Day, and help support activities and allow for free food tasting, kiddie rides, trolleys, rock climbing, racing and more.…Learn More
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Monday, September 910:00—11:00 AMChildren's Program RoomMorrill Memorial Library33 Walpole St., Norwood, MA, 02062

CFCE Story Time

Ages 2. 9 and aboveJoin Miss Kate for this fun, interactive story time geared toward preschoolers! We'll read silly stories and sing silly songs. This program is sponsored by the Coordinated Family and Community Engagements Grant (CFCE).  
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Tuesday, September 106:30—9:00 PMSimoni RoomMorrill Memorial Library33 Walpole St., Norwood, MA, 02062

Scrabble for Adults

ScrabbleDrop-in Scrabble for Adults meets Tuesday evenings year-round. Scrabble boards, dictionaries, and score sheets are provided. Players of all ability levels are welcome. There is an annual tournament with prizes held in the spring. For more information please call the Adult Services Dept.…Learn More
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Wednesday, September 116:30—8:30 PMSimoni RoomMorrill Memorial Library33 Walpole St., Norwood, MA, 02062

Sustainability Series: "Our Communities: Collaborations That Work"

photo-of-two-people-holding-handsThe Fall 2019 Sustainability Series will begin with the program, "Our Communities: Collaborations That Work. " Take advantage of this unique opportunity to learn about the smaller communities within Norwood, including how to create communities, attract members, join a community without becoming overwhelmed, and keep a community strong and cohesive.…Learn More
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Monday, September 1610:00—10:45 AMSimoni RoomMorrill Memorial Library33 Walpole St., Norwood, MA, 02062

Music with Miss Tina

Music with Miss TinaAges 2. 9 and upCome enhance your child's language skills through singing and improve motor skills through dancing and more.   This program is sponsored by the Coordinated Family and Community Engagement (CFCE) grant.   Please contact Beverly Boudreau at bboudreau@norwood.…Learn More

Monday, September 167:00—8:00 PMSimoni RoomMorrill Memorial Library33 Walpole St., Norwood, MA, 02062

Meditation for Beginners

photo-of-woman-meditating-by-waterA volunteer from the Isha Foundation will lead a Meditation for Beginners class for those 16 and over. The Isha Foundation is an international non-profit dedicated to achieving well-being through yoga and meditation. Come and discover Isha Kriya, a simple practice to help you learn to meditate.…Learn More
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Tuesday, September 179:30—10:00 AMSimoni RoomMorrill Memorial Library33 Walpole St., Norwood, MA, 02062

Toddler Time (Session 1)

Toddler Time (Session 1)Join Miss Nicole for this fun, active story time for our wiggle worms! We'll read short stories, sing songs, and incorporate movement activities into this 20-30 minute program. No registration required.  

Tuesday, September 1710:30—11:00 AMSimoni RoomMorrill Memorial Library33 Walpole St., Norwood, MA, 02062

Toddler Time (Session 2)

Join Miss Kate for this fun, active story time for our wiggle worms! We'll read short stories, sing songs, and incorporate movement activities into this 20-30 minute program. No registration required.  

Tuesday, September 174:30—6:00 PMSimoni RoomMorrill Memorial Library33 Walpole St., Norwood, MA, 02062

Real Angels Foundation

Real Angels Foundation will be offering a home-seller's workshop. Please contact Real Angels Foundation for more information.

Tuesday, September 176:30—9:00 PMSimoni RoomMorrill Memorial Library33 Walpole St., Norwood, MA, 02062

Scrabble for Adults

ScrabbleDrop-in Scrabble for Adults meets Tuesday evenings year-round. Scrabble boards, dictionaries, and score sheets are provided. Players of all ability levels are welcome. There is an annual tournament with prizes held in the spring. For more information please call the Adult Services Dept.…Learn More

Tuesday, September 176:30—8:30 PMTrustees RoomMorrill Memorial Library33 Walpole St., Norwood, MA, 02062

Stitch Therapy

Stitch TherapyJoin stitchers of all types (knitters, crocheters, cross-stitchers, etc. ) for Stitch Therapy. Motivate yourself to start or finish a project or to learn a new craft by watching others. This is a casual group of stitchers helping stitchers.   No formal instruction is planned.…Learn More
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Wednesday, September 1810:00—11:00 AMSimoni RoomMorrill Memorial Library33 Walpole St., Norwood, MA, 02062

Turn the Page Book Group - The Good House

Good-house-book-coverThe Morrill Memorial Library’s monthly Turn the Page Book Group will meet again on Wednesday, September 18 at 10 am and 7 pm to discuss “The Good House” by Ann Leary, a humorous romance set in Boston. "The Good House tells the story of Hildy Good, who lives in a small town on Boston's North Shore.…Learn More

Wednesday, September 181:00—2:00 PMSimoni RoomMorrill Memorial Library33 Walpole St., Norwood, MA, 02062

Lunch & Learn : Library of Things

Library-of-Things-signCome to the Morrill Memorial Library on Wednesday, September 18th at 1:00 p. m. for another productive lunch break with Technology Librarian Brian DeFelice. The topic of this month’s Lunch & Learn workshop is Library of Things. Did you know that the library offers non-traditional items that you can check out with your library card? Come explore some of the great tools and gadgets that we have to offer, and learn how they work.…Learn More

Wednesday, September 187:00—8:00 PMSimoni RoomMorrill Memorial Library33 Walpole St., Norwood, MA, 02062

Turn the Page Book Group - The Good House

Good-house-book-coverThe Morrill Memorial Library’s monthly Turn the Page Book Group will meet again on Wednesday, September 18 at 10 am and 7 pm to discuss “The Good House” by Ann Leary, a humorous romance set in Boston. "The Good House tells the story of Hildy Good, who lives in a small town on Boston's North Shore.…Learn More
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Thursday, September 1910:00—11:00 AMChildren's Program RoomMorrill Memorial Library33 Walpole St., Norwood, MA, 02062

On My Own Pre-K Story Time

On My Own Pre-K Story TimeAges 3-5Registration RequiredJoin Miss Jane for this preschool story time! We'll read silly stories, learn silly songs and occasionally do a craft or have a special guest reader.  
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Saturday, September 2110:00 AM—2:00 PMSimoni RoomMorrill Memorial Library33 Walpole St., Norwood, MA, 02062

Annual Sewstainability Stash Share

Share-fabric-and-craft-supplies-photoCome to the Morrill Memorial Library’s Simoni Room on Saturday, September 21, 2019 from 10:00 AM-2:00 PM for Sewstainability’s annual ShashShare. At this event people share with one another rather than having to buy sewing/needlework and crafting materials and equipment.…Learn More
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Tuesday, September 249:30—10:00 AMSimoni RoomMorrill Memorial Library33 Walpole St., Norwood, MA, 02062

Toddler Time (Session 1)

Toddler Time (Session 1)Join Miss Nicole for this fun, active story time for our wiggle worms! We'll read short stories, sing songs, and incorporate movement activities into this 20-30 minute program. No registration required.  

Tuesday, September 2410:30—11:00 AMSimoni RoomMorrill Memorial Library33 Walpole St., Norwood, MA, 02062

Toddler Time (Session 2)

Join Miss Kate for this fun, active story time for our wiggle worms! We'll read short stories, sing songs, and incorporate movement activities into this 20-30 minute program. No registration required.  

Tuesday, September 246:30—9:00 PMSimoni RoomMorrill Memorial Library33 Walpole St., Norwood, MA, 02062

Scrabble for Adults

ScrabbleDrop-in Scrabble for Adults meets Tuesday evenings year-round. Scrabble boards, dictionaries, and score sheets are provided. Players of all ability levels are welcome. There is an annual tournament with prizes held in the spring. For more information please call the Adult Services Dept.…Learn More

Tuesday, September 247:00—8:30 PMTrustees RoomMorrill Memorial Library33 Walpole St., Norwood, MA, 02062

Norwood Conversations

Norwood Conversations group meeting, all are welcome. Our topic this month: "Should Trump be Impeached?" Please join the discussion!

Tuesday, September 247:30—9:00 PMOff SiteMorrill Memorial Library33 Walpole St., Norwood, MA, 02062

Titles on Tap Book Group

City-and-the-city-book-coverJoin us on Tuesday September 24 at 7:30 pm at Napper Tandy's in Norwood. Our September title is "The City and the City," by China Mieville. Titles on Tap is a social book group for readers in their 20s and 30s and for the young at heart. We go in for stories that are shaken, not stirred, and we don’t mind taking our love of lit outside the library walls.…Learn More
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Wednesday, September 2510:30—11:00 AMChildren's Program RoomMorrill Memorial Library33 Walpole St., Norwood, MA, 02062

Alphabits (Morning Session)

Alphabits (Morning Session)Ages 3-5Preschoolers can join Miss Nicole to this fun, interactive program to help them learn the letters of the alphabet. Each week we will present books, songs, activities and music featuring two different letters of the alphabet.  

Wednesday, September 256:30—7:00 PMChildren's Program RoomMorrill Memorial Library33 Walpole St., Norwood, MA, 02062

Alphabits (Evening Session)

Alphabits (Evening Session)Ages 3-5Preschoolers can join Miss Kate for this fun, interactive program to help them learn the letters of the alphabet. Each week we will present books, songs, activities and music featuring a different letter of the alphabet.  

Wednesday, September 257:30—9:00 PMOff SiteMorrill Memorial Library33 Walpole St., Norwood, MA, 02062

Friends of the Library Monthly Meeting

Join us at Napper Tandy's at 46 Day St. in Norwood for our monthly open meeting of the Friends of the Library.  
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Thursday, September 2610:00—11:00 AMChildren's Program RoomMorrill Memorial Library33 Walpole St., Norwood, MA, 02062

On My Own Pre-K Story Time

On My Own Pre-K Story TimeAges 3-5Registration RequiredJoin Miss Jane for this preschool story time! We'll read silly stories, learn silly songs and occasionally do a craft or have a special guest reader.  

Thursday, September 266:30—7:30 PMChildren's Program RoomMorrill Memorial Library33 Walpole St., Norwood, MA, 02062

Kids' Paint Nite

Kids' Paint NiteAges 8-12Registration requiredJoin Miss Nicole for this fun kid's paint night! Kids will learn how to create a basic painting using geometric shapes and other easy techniques. No artistic skill required! Spots are limited.  

Thursday, September 267:00—8:15 PMSimoni RoomMorrill Memorial Library33 Walpole St., Norwood, MA, 02062

Banned: A History of Censorship in Boston

Banned-in-Boston-book-coverCelebrate Banned Books Week 2019 at the Morrill Memorial Library with a program by author Neil Miller, of Tufts University, on Thursday September 26 at 7:00 pm. First established in 1878, and very much alive into the 1940s and ‘50s, the New England Watch and Ward Society functioned as the region’s “moral guardian.…Learn More
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Friday, September 2712:15—1:00 PMSimoni RoomMorrill Memorial Library33 Walpole St., Norwood, MA, 02062

Gentle Fitness Fridays (4 session-series)

photo-of-person-in-chair-ready-to-exerciseJoin fitness instructor Eileen Smith for 45 minutes of low-impact exercise that targets all the major muscle groups. Eileen will lead us in gentle exercises that can also be done at home. This series of four classes is open to adults and young adults of all fitness levels.…Learn More
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