October Events at NPL
Join us for a month of fun and educational programming!
On Display: Flowers and Other Explorations
Flowers and Other Explorations is a collection of photographs by Rich Cohen. For the last several years Rich has been photographing flowers on a light box and creating richly detailed images that are often reminiscent of paintings. In addition to photographing flowers, he has hauled his camera around the world and into the woods surrounding his house.
Rich is a retired software engineer living in Norwich. He started photographing flowers indoors when the weather was too miserable to go outside. When traveling, he takes his SLR even though he is envious of all the people taking pictures on their phones and then putting the phones away in their pockets. But when he gets home and downloads the photos, he’s always happy he took a camera.
Friday, October 4 through Thursday, November 21 | Check the community room calendar here to make sure it is open when you visit!
Afterschool
Kids’ Advisory Board
Join the Kids Advisory Board to help plan programs, suggest new books, movies, and games to purchase and help with everything from straightening shelves to cleaning toys! For 5th grade and up.
Wednesday, October 2, 2:30-3:30 PM | Meet in the community room
LEGO Tuesdays
Create what you want or participate in our weekly challenges. Creations will be displayed in the youth services room each week and you’ll de-construct your masterpiece the following week. Snacks provided. This is a drop-in event. Children under 5th grade must be accompanied by a caregiver.
Tuesdays, October 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29, 3:30-4:30 PM | Meet in the community room
Making Things: Finger Knitting
Interested in participating in one of our craft fairs, but not sure what to make? Looking to learn a new craft or get ideas on new things to make if you’re already an expert? This month we’ll be learning finger knitting! From jewelry to wall art to coasters, we’ll send you home with patterns for you to explore at home after we learn together. This program is open to all ages including adults!
Wednesday, October 9 2:30-4pm | Meet in the community room
Reader’s Theater
Do you love acting? Join us for theater games followed by the fastest show turn-around ever. We’ll be picking roles randomly, rehearsing once, and performing (with scripts in hand!) all within one hour! Children should be able to read out loud fluently to be successful in this program. Please join us for our performance at 4:15pm!
Wednesday, October 30, 2:30-3:30pm
Special Programs
Friends of NPL – First Annual Children’s Art Calendar
Be a part of the first annual Children’s Art Calendar Fundraiser! Children are invited to create a piece of art on an 8½ x 11 (landscape orientation) piece of paper to be included in the calendar. Art can be dropped off at the library front desk from October 21st-26th. All patrons are invited to view the art show upstairs in the library from October 28th through November 2nd and to vote on their top 12 art pieces. All art will be included throughout the calendar while the top 12 pieces will receive a monthly feature. Calendar pre-orders will be available during the art show. Calendars will be available for purchase from the Kids Advisory Council volunteers at the Holiday Craft Fair on December 12th. Calendars make a great holiday gift for friends, family and loved ones. All funds raised go to supporting projects and programming at the Norwich Public Library.
Family Movie Saturday
We’ll be showing the latest movie all about emotions! Doors open at 3:20pm (after the library is closed) and we’ll be finished around 5:00pm. Children in 5th grade and up are welcome to attend by themselves. Children 4th grade and under must be accompanied by a caregiver who is at least 14 years old. Popcorn provided thanks to the Nugget!
Saturday, October 5, 3:30pm | Meet in the community room
MarioKart Tournament
Put your MarioKart skills to the test and go up against other fans. We’ll be playing double elimination to give us all a chance to play a little bit more regardless of our skill level. Snacks provided!
Friday, October 11, 1-3pm | Meet in the community room
Early Literacy
Storytime!
Join us for songs, stories, fingerplays, and activities designed to support your child’s early literacy development. We invite you to stay and play after storytime!
Wednesdays, October 2-30, 10:30 – 11:30 AM | Meet in the community room | For ages 4 and under, with a caregiver
Preschool Storytime
We’ll learn important social skills, listening comprehension, letter and number recognition and vocabulary all while having fun! Enjoy time with your child while building a foundation for reading success.
Note: We will not meet on Friday, October 4.
Fridays, October 11, 18, and 25 10:30-11:15am | Meet in the Community Room | For ages 3-5 years old with a caregiver. Younger siblings welcome though the content is geared towards 3-5 year olds.
Adult Programs
Fall Reading & Book Discussion Group
Tech Help
Did you get a new device recently? Can’t seem to get ebooks to download? Need to set up email or run a confusing update? We are here for you! Easily make an appointment and stop by on Thursday afternoons or at our new Friday time to let us troubleshoot all your tech-related challenges.
Thursdays, 1-4 PM & Fridays, 11 AM-1 PM | Call 802-649-1184 or email circulation.desk@norwichlibrary.org to make an appointment
