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Sunday, October 4, 2026

Friends of the Library holds monthly meeting as October library calendar fills with teen programs.

Coming up

• Mon, Oct 5: Library book bundles ready for pickup Monday. Norfolk Public Library is offering book bundles with a personalized book, snack and craft for students in grades pre-K through 12, available in the lobby the first Monday of every other month.Norfolk Public Library
• Mon, Oct 5, 4:30 p.m.: Minecraft game club meets Monday at library. Norfolk Public Library hosts a Java Edition Minecraft Game Club Monday from 4:30 to 6 p.m. for ages 10 to 16; players should bring a laptop, not a Chromebook.Norfolk Public Library
• Tue, Oct 6, 4:00 p.m.: Leaf bug art craft for kids ages 5 to 8. Children ages 5 to 8 can build a leaf bug picture from real leaves gathered outside the library Tuesday at 4 p.m.; registration is required.Norfolk Public Library
• Tue, Oct 6, 5:00 p.m.: Magic: The Gathering night for teens Tuesday. Norfolk Public Library runs a beginner-friendly Magic: The Gathering game night Tuesday from 5 to 7 p.m. for ages 10 and up, with help building a first deck.Norfolk Public Library
• Tue, Oct 6, 6:30 p.m.: Friends of the Library sets monthly meeting. The Friends of the Library holds its monthly meeting Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. in the Schoolhouse room, open to residents interested in supporting library programs.Norfolk Public Library
• Wed, Oct 7, 6:00 p.m.: Garden Club of Norfolk hosts event Wednesday. The Garden Club of Norfolk holds a community event Wednesday from 6 to 8:30 p.m. in the library's Community Room.Norfolk Public Library

Recent editions

• Friday, October 2, 2026 — Norfolk library's Lord of the Rings scavenger hunt wraps up at the circulation desk today
• Wednesday, September 30, 2026 — Norfolk Public Library hosts a candidate forum Friday ahead of the November 3 state representative election
• Tuesday, September 29, 2026 — Norfolk Planning Board moves toward data center moratorium as governor tightens permitting statewide
• Thursday, September 24, 2026 — Norfolk Public Library plans its first ever Baby Rave for toddlers on October 9