FEBRUARY Events at NPL
Join us for a month of fun and educational programming!
Community Art Exhibit: In Gratitude
In honor of Black History Month, artist and community builder Laura Di Piazza will display several prints of collages of and hand-lettered quotes by Black American Leaders, including Shirley Chisholm, June Jordan, James Baldwin, Octavia Butler, and more.
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.
Thursday, February 6, 3:30-4:30pm | Meet in the community room
Super Smash Bros Tournament*
The time has come. Show off your skills. Win bragging rights and your name on the Super Smash trophy to be displayed in the youth services department. Please sign up at the youth services desk with Erin or Patti.
Wednesday February 12, 2:30pm-4:30pm | Meet in the community room
Make It: Embroidery*
Learn a few basic stitches to get you started or bring a project you’re already working on!
Wednesday, February 19, 2:30pm-4pm | Meet in the community room
SING-ALONG Movie Event*
Wear your green or pink and enjoy a community showing of the first half of this popular Broadway musical on the big screen! This movie is rated PG. Kids in 4th grade and under must be accompanied by an adult and themes may not be suitable for this age group.
Wednesday, February 26, 2:30pm-5:15pm | Meet in the community room
LEGO Tuesday*
Create what you want or participate in our weekly challenges. Creations will be displayed in the library 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, February 4-25 3:30pm-4:30pm | Meet in the community room
SPECIAL PROGRAMS
February might be the shortest month but it’s tall on patron love here at NPL and there is something for patrons of all ages. Pick up your bingo card – and start earning entries towards end-of-month prizes for kids and adults.
*Qualifies for an entry on Midwinter Warm Up
Adult Prizes:
Gift Certificate to the Norwich Bookstore
Cards Against Humanity: Family Edition
Midwinter Warm Up goodie basket
Kids Prizes:
Gift Certificate to the Norwich Bookstore
Gift Certificate to Dan & Whits
Midwinter Warm Up goodie basket
Read more about Midwinter Warm Up HERE.
Community Crafting & Mending Cafe*
A community skills exchange AND a fun social gathering – all are welcome to come with a project to work on – whether repairing a beloved garment or crafting something new. The library provides guidance, sewing machines, assorted mending and sewing supplies, a cozy space, and hot tea. You bring your projects, questions, and your good company! All ages welcome.
Questions? Email lisa.milchman@norwichlibrary.org.
Saturday, February 8, 1- 3PM | Meet in the Community Room | Drop-in
MAC and CHEESY Palentine’s Day Potluck Celebration HAS BEEN CANCELED
Make your best mac and cheese to share with others and taste test all of the other mac and cheeses, too! Very cheesy awards will be presented. Chefs: please bring a recipe or an ingredient list for tasters, a utensil for serving, and your dish should be in a crockpot. The library will provide small cups and utensils for tasters.
MAC and CHEESY Palentine’s Day Potluck Celebration HAS BEEN CANCELED
Dungeons & Dragons Day*
Interested in learning more about Dungeons & Dragons, wanting to meet people for your next campaign, or just wanting a space to play? Create some characters, have an encounter, roll some dice, be part of group story telling! All ages welcome!
Saturday, February 22, 10:30-2:30 | Community Room
Enjoy live music in the cozy library Community Room during the cold months of winter!
February– Introduction to Caribbean Steel Pan
“The Caribbean Steelpan: making music from oil drums”
The steelpan is Trinidad and Tobago’s national instrument with origins steeped in history and human ingenuity. It is recognized as one of the only major acoustic musical instruments created in the 20th century. Two Norwich members of the Panhandlers Steel Band will lead a multimedia talk about the steelpan (using live music, videos, audio clips and a hands-on-pan opportunity). They will trace its origins and development from the 1700’s through the 1930’s & 40’s, when pioneers and innovators (fueled by wartime-discarded 55 gallon drums) continued to transform the pan into the legitimate musical instrument which flourishes today.
Friday, February 28, 4-5 PM | In the community room | Drop-in
Legos After Dark*
This is a special Lego event for our older builders. Pizza will be provided! Please RSVP here. Must be in 5th grade and up to attend.
Thursday, February 27, 5:30pm-7:00pm | Meet in the community room
The Peeps are Coming . . .
With something new. In honor of our 11th annual diorama contest (with a little March Madness twist), we are having you choose the theme. In the month of February we are gathering your ideas for NPL Peeps themes in preparation for a bracket face-off come March!
Make your suggestions HERE!
Look for our Peeps theme collection sites in the library during the month of February, as well!
Neighborhood Forest
NPL is partnering with Neighborhood Forest for the second year to bring FREE trees to local families.
Trees provided through this program are native to our area so that they have the best chance of thriving in our climate. Sign up by March 15. Trees will be delivered to the library for distribution around Earth Day, April 22.
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 February 5-26 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.
Fridays, February 7-28 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
NPL Writing Group
NPL’s friendly monthly writing group! Whether you’re a seasoned writer or just interested in dabbling, come on by. NPL staff will facilitate playing with writing prompts, discussing great writing, and sharing as we go.
Register HERE to reserve your spot for our February gathering (you can indicate on the form if you are interested in having an excerpt of your own writing workshopped during the session).
The group will meet every third Wednesday of the month. Monthly participation is encouraged, but there’s no commitment. New members are always welcome!
Wednesday, February 19, 12:30-2 | Meet in the community room
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 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
*Qualifies for an entry on Midwinter Warm Up
