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Thursday, September 16:00—7:30 PMSimoni RoomMorrill Memorial Library33 Walpole St., Norwood, MA, 02062
IN-PERSON: Adult SRP End-of-Summer Party
Calling all participants in our Adult Summer Reading Badge Program! We will be holding an in-person, end-of-summer party to celebrate everyone who took part, chat about the books we read and the experiences we had, pick up the badges we earned, and do the drawing for our grand prizes! Prizes this year include gift cards to a few of Norwood's great local food spots: Olivadi, Boston Beef, Thai Boo Cuisine, and Daddy's Dairy.…Learn More2
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Tuesday, September 6All DayOff SiteMorrill Memorial Library33 Walpole St., Norwood, MA, 02062
Teen Take and Make: Zines
Ages 12-17Take and Make craftThe theme for our first ever Teen Take and Make craft is zines! This is a passive craft, meaning that you have the whole month of September to pick up your Take and Make kit and create your craft. Each Take and Make kit will come with a printed tutorial on how to make different kinds of zine booklets, an FAQ sheet with questions and resources about zines, paper to make into a zine booklet, and various stickers and supplies you can use in your zine.…Learn More7
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Thursday, September 87:00—8:00 PMVirtualMorrill Memorial Library33 Walpole St., Norwood, MA, 02062
VIRTUAL: Climate Change: What it means for New England
The Morrill Memorial Library is partnering with the Ashland Library and other Massachusetts libraries to bring a virtual program to our communities on Thursday, September 8 at 7:00pm via Zoom. Quentin Prideaux presents the basic science of climate change and its effect on New England.…Learn More
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Saturday, September 1010:30 AM—2:30 PMOff SiteMorrill Memorial Library33 Walpole St., Norwood, MA, 02062
Henna at Norwood Day!
Visit our booth at Norwood Day to score some free henna from Noureen Designs! Come early and skip the wait, our booth is busier in the afternoon. See you Saturday September 10, 2022 from 10:30-2:30!11
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Monday, September 197:00—8:00 PMVirtualMorrill Memorial Library33 Walpole St., Norwood, MA, 02062
VIRTUAL The Family Roe: An American Story, with Joshua Prager
Join the Morrill Memorial Library, Newton Free Library, and Investigative Journalist Joshua Prager on Monday, September 19 at 7:00 pm for a virtual talk on Joshua's deeply researched book, The Family Roe: An American Story. With abortion rights poised to fall, The Family Roe, which was named a finalist for the 2022 Pulitzer Prize, offers extraordinary insight into the Supreme Court’s most divisive case and its plaintiff, Norma McCorvey.…Learn More20
Tuesday, September 209:30 AM—2:30 PMSimoni RoomMorrill Memorial Library33 Walpole St., Norwood, MA, 02062
Lifeworks Inc -CPR training
Tuesday, September 2010:00—10:30 AMChildren's Program RoomMorrill Memorial Library33 Walpole St., Norwood, MA, 02062
Sensory Station
Ages 2 and upRegistration RequiredGet ready to explore the 5 senses! Miss Kate will read a book and kids can participate in several themed sensory activities. This program has the potential to be a little messy so make sure you dress to play and have fun!!!Questions? Email the staff at norchild@minlib.…Learn More
Tuesday, September 202:30—4:30 PMChildren's Program RoomMorrill Memorial Library33 Walpole St., Norwood, MA, 02062
Lego Club
Join us Tuesday afternoons for tons of Lego fun! We will be putting out lots of Legos for kids to build with, giving them space for their imaginations to run free!This is an after-school drop in program, no registration required. Children under 10 need adult supervision.Tuesday, September 207:00—8:00 PMVirtualMorrill Memorial Library33 Walpole St., Norwood, MA, 02062
[VIRTUAL] Sustainability Series - Climate Conscious Gardening: Building Sustainable Landscapes
The Morrill Memorial Library, Progress Norwood, and TogetherYes will kick off the Fall 2022 Sustainability Series with virtual visit from Kristen Nicholson of Blue Stem Natives. Join us via Zoom on Tuesday, September 20 at 7:00 pm for this very practical talk and Q&A!Having just experienced the 4th hottest and driest summer on record, many gardeners are looking forlornly at their parched landscapes and wondering if they are going to be able to enjoy gardening again as these climate trends continue.…Learn More21
Wednesday, September 2110:00—11:30 AMSimoni RoomMorrill Memorial Library33 Walpole St., Norwood, MA, 02062
IN PERSON-Turn the Page Book Group-Educated
Please join us for our in-person Turn the Page Book Group meeting. We will be discussed Educated, a memoir written by Tara Westover. Copies of the book in regular, large print and audiobook are available at the circulation desk. This registration page is the the morning, in-person session; to sign up the the evening, virtual session, please click here.…Learn MoreWednesday, September 2110:00—10:30 AMChildren's Program RoomMorrill Memorial Library33 Walpole St., Norwood, MA, 02062
Alphabet Story Time
All agesRegistration RequiredKids of all ages are encouraged to join Miss Nicole for an alphabet themed story time! We'll read books, sing songs, and move around all while working on the letter of the day. Questions? Email the staff at norchild@minlib.…Learn MoreWednesday, September 212:30—4:30 PMChildren's Program RoomMorrill Memorial Library33 Walpole St., Norwood, MA, 02062
Crafty Kids Art Spot
Every Wednesday, drop in to the Art Spot! We will put out art materials and some simple art projects - coloring, how-to-draw sheets, etc. - and you do the rest! This is an after school drop in program, and no registration is required. Children under 10 should be supervised by an adult.Wednesday, September 216:30—8:00 PMVirtualMorrill Memorial Library33 Walpole St., Norwood, MA, 02062
VIRTUAL: Turn the Page Book Group-Educated
Please join us for our virtual Turn the Page Book Group Meeting. We will be discussing Educated, a memoir written by Tara Westover. Copies of the book are available in regular, large print and audio at the circulation desk. This registration page is for the evening, virtual event; to sign up the the morning, in-person event, please click here.…Learn More22
Thursday, September 2210:00—11:00 AMSimoni RoomMorrill Memorial Library33 Walpole St., Norwood, MA, 02062
Babes and Books
Infants to PrewalkersRegistration requiredBabies and their caregivers can join Miss Dina for a short story time and social/play time! This is a great way to meet other families with little ones in Norwood. Questions? Email the staff at norchild@minlib.…Learn MoreThursday, September 221:00—2:00 PMVirtualMorrill Memorial Library33 Walpole St., Norwood, MA, 02062
VIRTUAL: The Building of Route 128: The Road we Love to Hate
The Morrill Memorial Library is partnering with the Ashland Library and other Massachusetts libraries to bring an afternoon virtual program to our communities on Thursday, September 22 at 1:00pm via Zoom. David Kruh, author of "Building Route 128", will present the complete story of Route 128, from its beginning in the 1920s as an ad hoc collection of two-lane roads that formed a rough arc 15 miles from Boston, through the construction of the divided highway in the 1950s, and then how one man’s vision became the catalyst for the fantastic growth around the highway.…Learn MoreThursday, September 222:30—4:30 PMChildren's Program RoomMorrill Memorial Library33 Walpole St., Norwood, MA, 02062
Switch Club
Join us Thursday afternoons for some video games in the Children's room! We will set up the Switch and have a few games to choose from. Kids will be playing together in multiplayer mode, so come prepared to play with others or bring a friend!This is a drop in program, and no registration is required.…Learn More
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Saturday, September 2410:00 AM—2:00 PMSimoni RoomMorrill Memorial Library33 Walpole St., Norwood, MA, 02062
Sewstainability StashShare
Come to the Morrill Memorial Library’s Simoni Room on Saturday, September 24, 2022 between the hours of 10:00am and 2:00pm for Sewstainability’s (semi)annual StashShare. At this event, people share with one another rather than having to buy sewing/needlework and crafting materials and equipment.…Learn More25
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Monday, September 267:00—8:00 PMVirtualMorrill Memorial Library33 Walpole St., Norwood, MA, 02062
[Virtual] Genealogy Series: Getting Started in Genealogy
The Morrill Memorial Library is kicking off our fall genealogy series with a Zoom presentation, "Getting Started in Genealogy" by Ann Lawthers, genealogist at American Ancestors/NEHGS, on Monday, September 26 at 7:00pm. So, you want to find out about your family history.…Learn More27
Tuesday, September 2710:00—10:30 AMChildren's Program RoomMorrill Memorial Library33 Walpole St., Norwood, MA, 02062
CANCELED - Sensory Station
Ages 2 and upRegistration RequiredGet ready to explore the 5 senses! Miss Kate will read a book and kids can participate in several themed sensory activities. This program has the potential to be a little messy so make sure you dress to play and have fun!!!Questions? Email the staff at norchild@minlib.…Learn More
Tuesday, September 272:30—4:30 PMChildren's Program RoomMorrill Memorial Library33 Walpole St., Norwood, MA, 02062
Lego Club
Join us Tuesday afternoons for tons of Lego fun! We will be putting out lots of Legos for kids to build with, giving them space for their imaginations to run free!This is an after-school drop in program, no registration required. Children under 10 need adult supervision.Tuesday, September 277:30—9:00 PMOff SiteMorrill Memorial Library33 Walpole St., Norwood, MA, 02062
Titles on Tap Book Group - A Darker Shade of Magic
Join us for the September meeting of Titles on Tap. We'll meet at Napper Tandy's in Norwood, in the left-hand-side bar, on Tuesday 9/27 at 7:30 pm. The September title will be A Darker Shade of Magic by V. E. Schwab. Copies are available to pick up at the Reference Desk, the audiobook version is available through hoopla or through Libby, and a very limited number of ebook copies are available through Libby.…Learn More28
Wednesday, September 2810:00—10:30 AMSimoni RoomMorrill Memorial Library33 Walpole St., Norwood, MA, 02062
Alphabet Story Time
All agesRegistration RequiredKids of all ages are encouraged to join Miss Nicole for an alphabet themed story time! We'll read books, sing songs, and move around all while working on the letter of the day. Questions? Email the staff at norchild@minlib.…Learn More
Wednesday, September 281:00—3:00 PMSimoni RoomMorrill Memorial Library33 Walpole St., Norwood, MA, 02062
[IN PERSON] Sensory-Friendly Friday Movie at the Library- New date Wednesday 9/28
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The Morrill Memorial Library is offering an in-person sensory-friendly movie on the 4th Friday of the month for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. New date: Wednesday, September 28, 2022. This schedule change is for September only.…Learn MoreWednesday, September 282:30—4:30 PMChildren's Program RoomMorrill Memorial Library33 Walpole St., Norwood, MA, 02062
Crafty Kids Art Spot
Every Wednesday, drop in to the Art Spot! We will put out art materials and some simple art projects - coloring, how-to-draw sheets, etc. - and you do the rest! This is an after school drop in program, and no registration is required. Children under 10 should be supervised by an adult.29
Thursday, September 2910:00—11:00 AMSimoni RoomMorrill Memorial Library33 Walpole St., Norwood, MA, 02062
Babes and Books
Infants to PrewalkersRegistration requiredBabies and their caregivers can join Miss Dina for a short story time and social/play time! This is a great way to meet other families with little ones in Norwood. Questions? Email the staff at norchild@minlib.…Learn MoreThursday, September 292:30—4:30 PMChildren's Program RoomMorrill Memorial Library33 Walpole St., Norwood, MA, 02062
Switch Club
Join us Thursday afternoons for some video games in the Children's room! We will set up the Switch and have a few games to choose from. Kids will be playing together in multiplayer mode, so come prepared to play with others or bring a friend!This is a drop in program, and no registration is required.…Learn More
Thursday, September 297:00—8:00 PMVirtualMorrill Memorial Library33 Walpole St., Norwood, MA, 02062
[Virtual] Genealogy Series: Irish Genealogy Databases
The Morrill Memorial Library continues our fall genealogy series with a Zoom presentation, "Irish Genealogy Databases" by Michael Brophy, professional genealogical researcher, on Thursday, September 29 at 7:00pm. Information about our Irish ancestors is exploding on the internet.…Learn More30