November 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
Winter Market Sign Up
Calling all (kid and teen) makers and crafters! Sign up today for a space at NPL’s Winter Craft Market on Tuesday, December 10th from 5:30-7pm at the library. Space is limited, so please sign up HERE by 11/30. Contact Erin if you have questions! Sellers in 4th grade and below will need an adult to accompany them.
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.
Monday, November 4, 3:30-4:30 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. NO LEGO TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 26TH.
Tuesdays, November 5, 12, 19 3:30-4:30 PM | Meet in the community room
Library BINGO
Instead of letters and numbers we’re using popular characters to play BINGO! Play once or stay and play multiple times. This is a drop in program so it’s okay if you can’t make it right away. Winners get to pick a FREE BOOK!
Wednesday, November 6, 2:30-4:00 PM
Making Things: Air Dry Clay
Come make a little trinket tray, a small pinch pot, or whatever other little thing you can imagine. The amount of clay we each get will depend on how many of us attend, but everyone will get the chance to make something. Please arrive no later than 3:30pm if you’d like to make something. Take your creation home to dry or come the following week, Wednesday, November 20th from 2:30-4:00pm to paint your creation!
Wednesday, November 13, 2:30-4:00 PM
Moana Monday
In celebration of Moana 2 coming out 11/27, come watch the first one at the library. Dressing up and singing along is encouraged! The movie starts promptly at 3:30pm and will be finished at 5:15pm.
Monday, November 18, 3:30-5:15 PM
Special Programs
International Games Month
The Library is once again thrilled to be participating in the American Library Association’s Gaming Roundtable Initiative – International Game Month – with a full slate of Saturday events in November. All events will be in the Community Room and all ages welcome. Snacks provided.
Tabletop games including Chess with Matt Chan: Bring a game from home or play a game from the Library’s collection.
Saturday, November 2, 10:00 AM – NOON
Cooperative games: We all win when we work together! Bring a cooperative game from home or play one from the library’s collection.
Saturday, November 9, 1:00 – 2:30 PM
Role-playing games (RPG): Learn the basics of RPGs! Create a character, roll some dice, start an adventure!
Saturday, November 16, 10:00 AM – NOON
Game Extravaganza: Games and gaming for all ages. Last year’s popular game event returns! Visit with local game vendors and gaming places, see demos, and play new games. Pizza at noon.
Saturday, November 23, 11:00 AM – 1:30 PM
Pages in the Pub
Benefitting the Norwich Public Library – join us for a lively evening of discussing and celebrating books, with a panel of experts recommending their favorites of the moment. Just in time for holiday gifts!
Thursday, November 21, 7:00 – 8:00PM | The Norwich Inn Doors open at 6:30
Children’s Art Calendar
Thank you to everyone who submitted an art piece and voted for the Friends of NPL Calendar fundraiser! All art will be included throughout the calendar while the top-12 pieces will receive a monthly feature. Pre-order your calendar now by filling out the signup sheet at the circulation or youth services desk, or purchase them from the Kids Advisory Council volunteers at the Winter Craft Market on December 10th. 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.
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! STORYTIME WILL NOT MEET WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 27TH.
Wednesdays, November 6-20, 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. STORYTIME WILL NOT MEET FRIDAYS, NOVEMBER 8TH or 29TH.
Fridays, November 1, 15 and 22, 10:30-11:15 AM | 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
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 November 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, November 20, 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
