Norfolk brief: Friday, October 2, 2026

Norfolk library's Lord of the Rings scavenger hunt wraps up at the circulation desk today

Norfolk library's Lord of the Rings scavenger hunt wraps up at the circulation desk today.

Planning Board backs data center moratorium bylaw. Norfolk's Planning Board spent Monday's hearing rewriting its proposed data center moratorium bylaw after a member warned the draft read as though allowing the facilities were already decided. The amended measure now heads to the November 10 Special Town Meeting warrant.Norfolk News

Library's Lord of the Rings scavenger hunt ends today. Norfolk Public Library's Lord of the Rings themed scavenger hunt runs through today, sending patrons to the Circulation Desk for a checklist and stickers to track down creatures from Middle-earth hidden around the building.Norfolk Public Library

Mon, Oct 5: Library hands out free book bundles Monday. Norfolk Public Library gives out free book bundles, each with a personalized book pick, snack and craft, from the lobby starting Monday, October 5, for students from pre-K through grade 12.Norfolk Public Library
Tue, Oct 6, 4:00 p.m.: Library's Leaf Bug Art craft set for Tuesday. Norfolk Public Library hosts a Leaf Bug Art craft for children ages 5 to 8 on Tuesday, October 6, from 4 to 4:30 p.m., using real leaves gathered outside the library.Norfolk Public Library