May 2024

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Wednesday, May 1All DayNorwell Public LibraryNorwell Public Library64 South Street, Norwell, MA, 02061

Take and Make: Umbrella Craft

Take and Make: Umbrella Craft This month's take and make is a Paper Umbrella Craft. Those who register will have their craft kits put to the side for pick up at the circulation desk. This craft is intended for Teens. Adults and Children are welcome to sign up, but children will need assistance in assembly.…Learn More
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Wednesday, May 1All DayNorwell Public LibraryNorwell Public Library64 South Street, Norwell, MA, 02061

Take and Make: Umbrella Craft

Take and Make: Umbrella Craft This month's take and make is a Paper Umbrella Craft. Those who register will have their craft kits put to the side for pick up at the circulation desk. This craft is intended for Teens. Adults and Children are welcome to sign up, but children will need assistance in assembly.…Learn More

Thursday, May 23:00—4:00 PMNorwell Public LibraryNorwell Public Library64 South Street, Norwell, MA, 02061

Basic Technology Help

 One-on-One Help Have a question about email, the internet, using your phone, using library eBooks, or streaming movies through Kanopy? Bring your device or use the computer here at the library.   No appointment needed.
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Wednesday, May 1All DayNorwell Public LibraryNorwell Public Library64 South Street, Norwell, MA, 02061

Take and Make: Umbrella Craft

Take and Make: Umbrella Craft This month's take and make is a Paper Umbrella Craft. Those who register will have their craft kits put to the side for pick up at the circulation desk. This craft is intended for Teens. Adults and Children are welcome to sign up, but children will need assistance in assembly.…Learn More
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Wednesday, May 1All DayNorwell Public LibraryNorwell Public Library64 South Street, Norwell, MA, 02061

Take and Make: Umbrella Craft

Take and Make: Umbrella Craft This month's take and make is a Paper Umbrella Craft. Those who register will have their craft kits put to the side for pick up at the circulation desk. This craft is intended for Teens. Adults and Children are welcome to sign up, but children will need assistance in assembly.…Learn More

Saturday, May 410:00 AM—4:00 PMMeeting RoomNorwell Public Library64 South Street, Norwell, MA, 02061

South of Boston Board Game Meetup

South of Boston Board Game Meetup The Norwell Public Library is excited to host the South of Boston Board Game Meetup on Saturday from 10:00 a. m. -4:00 p. m. The group began as an inclusive community of board gamers in the South Shore area and beyond. Their goal is to bring people together to share their love of board games in a welcoming and friendly environment.…Learn More
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Wednesday, May 1All DayNorwell Public LibraryNorwell Public Library64 South Street, Norwell, MA, 02061

Take and Make: Umbrella Craft

Take and Make: Umbrella Craft This month's take and make is a Paper Umbrella Craft. Those who register will have their craft kits put to the side for pick up at the circulation desk. This craft is intended for Teens. Adults and Children are welcome to sign up, but children will need assistance in assembly.…Learn More
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Wednesday, May 1All DayNorwell Public LibraryNorwell Public Library64 South Street, Norwell, MA, 02061

Take and Make: Umbrella Craft

Take and Make: Umbrella Craft This month's take and make is a Paper Umbrella Craft. Those who register will have their craft kits put to the side for pick up at the circulation desk. This craft is intended for Teens. Adults and Children are welcome to sign up, but children will need assistance in assembly.…Learn More
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Wednesday, May 1All DayNorwell Public LibraryNorwell Public Library64 South Street, Norwell, MA, 02061

Take and Make: Umbrella Craft

Take and Make: Umbrella Craft This month's take and make is a Paper Umbrella Craft. Those who register will have their craft kits put to the side for pick up at the circulation desk. This craft is intended for Teens. Adults and Children are welcome to sign up, but children will need assistance in assembly.…Learn More

Tuesday, May 7All DayNorwell Public LibraryNorwell Public Library64 South Street, Norwell, MA, 02061

May Exhibit: Margot Cheel: Fine Art Aerial Photography - South Shore & Cape Seascapes

May Exhibit: Margot Cheel: Fine Art Aerial Photography - South Shore & Cape Seascapes Photographer and Pilot, Margot Cheel invites you to see the world from a unique perspective.  Margot Cheel is an award-winning photographer, pilot, and arts educator. She invites you to see the world from a unique perspective. Her photography has been chosen for juried exhibitions throughout New England, and has appeared in numerous publications and on TV (Boston’s Channel 5 – “Chronicle.…Learn More

Tuesday, May 711:00 AM—12:00 PMMeeting RoomNorwell Public Library64 South Street, Norwell, MA, 02061

Qi Gong - Tai Chi

Qi Gong - Tai ChiTai Chi at the Norwell Public Library Tai chi has been proven through medical studies to benefit the body in many tangible ways. The slow graceful movements help reduce the risk of falling & ease arthritic joint pain. Incorporating mindful breathing & exercise techniques help to bring a sense of calmness to our minds, enhances our focus and develops a greater sense of self-awareness.…Learn More

Tuesday, May 76:30—7:30 PMMeeting RoomNorwell Public Library64 South Street, Norwell, MA, 02061

Mindful Yoga for Everyone

Mindful Yoga for EveryoneThis 60-minute yoga practice offers a gentle mix of Hatha yoga-based styles, including breathwork and meditation to stimulate the energy systems in the body while at that same time bringing calm to the mind. Mindfulness practices based on the 7 attitudes from Jon Kabat-Zinn are woven throughout the class to facilitate the connection of the mind, breath, body, and spirit.…Learn More

Tuesday, May 76:30—7:30 PMWork ShopNorwell Public Library64 South Street, Norwell, MA, 02061

Craft: Knitting

Craft: Knitting  This group is for all knitters, beginners, and experts alike!😊 crochet and other crafts are welcome! We have a selection of yarn and kits for beginners. Drop-ins welcome! Registration is optional.…Learn More
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Wednesday, May 1All DayNorwell Public LibraryNorwell Public Library64 South Street, Norwell, MA, 02061

Take and Make: Umbrella Craft

Take and Make: Umbrella Craft This month's take and make is a Paper Umbrella Craft. Those who register will have their craft kits put to the side for pick up at the circulation desk. This craft is intended for Teens. Adults and Children are welcome to sign up, but children will need assistance in assembly.…Learn More

Wednesday, May 86:30—7:30 PMMeeting RoomNorwell Public Library64 South Street, Norwell, MA, 02061

Unlikely Friends: Tales from Refugee Campuses on Lesvos

Unlikely Friends: Tales from Refugee Campuses on LesvosPlease join Kathy Berry, a self-proclaimed humanitarian, at the Norwell Public Library for her presentation, “Unlikely Friends: Tales from Refugee Campuses on Lesvos. ” Treating herself to her first trip to Greece in 2017, she explored the country for a couple of weeks; then spent three weeks volunteering at a Refugee Campus on the island of Lesvos.…Learn More
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Wednesday, May 1All DayNorwell Public LibraryNorwell Public Library64 South Street, Norwell, MA, 02061

Take and Make: Umbrella Craft

Take and Make: Umbrella Craft This month's take and make is a Paper Umbrella Craft. Those who register will have their craft kits put to the side for pick up at the circulation desk. This craft is intended for Teens. Adults and Children are welcome to sign up, but children will need assistance in assembly.…Learn More

Thursday, May 93:00—4:00 PMNorwell Public LibraryNorwell Public Library64 South Street, Norwell, MA, 02061

Basic Technology Help

 One-on-One Help Have a question about email, the internet, using your phone, using library eBooks, or streaming movies through Kanopy? Bring your device or use the computer here at the library.   No appointment needed.
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Wednesday, May 1All DayNorwell Public LibraryNorwell Public Library64 South Street, Norwell, MA, 02061

Take and Make: Umbrella Craft

Take and Make: Umbrella Craft This month's take and make is a Paper Umbrella Craft. Those who register will have their craft kits put to the side for pick up at the circulation desk. This craft is intended for Teens. Adults and Children are welcome to sign up, but children will need assistance in assembly.…Learn More
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Wednesday, May 1All DayNorwell Public LibraryNorwell Public Library64 South Street, Norwell, MA, 02061

Take and Make: Umbrella Craft

Take and Make: Umbrella Craft This month's take and make is a Paper Umbrella Craft. Those who register will have their craft kits put to the side for pick up at the circulation desk. This craft is intended for Teens. Adults and Children are welcome to sign up, but children will need assistance in assembly.…Learn More

Saturday, May 112:00—3:30 PMMeeting RoomNorwell Public Library64 South Street, Norwell, MA, 02061

On Stage and Screen: David Won, tenor; Timothy Steele, piano

On Stage and Screen: David Won, tenor; Timothy Steele, pianoDo you like Broadway and Movies?  The library is hosting a wonderful concert featuring local professional recitalist and concert tenor singer, David S. Won and professional vocal coach and pianist, Timothy Steele. Come hear classic songs including Speak Softly, Love from The Godfather Moon River from Breakfast at Tiffany’s, Bring Him Home from Les Miserables Maria from West Side Story and many more!​Sponsored by the Friends of NPL Bios: David Won, TenorTenor David Won is a popular recitalist and concert singer based in the Greater Boston area.…Learn More
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Wednesday, May 1All DayNorwell Public LibraryNorwell Public Library64 South Street, Norwell, MA, 02061

Take and Make: Umbrella Craft

Take and Make: Umbrella Craft This month's take and make is a Paper Umbrella Craft. Those who register will have their craft kits put to the side for pick up at the circulation desk. This craft is intended for Teens. Adults and Children are welcome to sign up, but children will need assistance in assembly.…Learn More
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Wednesday, May 1All DayNorwell Public LibraryNorwell Public Library64 South Street, Norwell, MA, 02061

Take and Make: Umbrella Craft

Take and Make: Umbrella Craft This month's take and make is a Paper Umbrella Craft. Those who register will have their craft kits put to the side for pick up at the circulation desk. This craft is intended for Teens. Adults and Children are welcome to sign up, but children will need assistance in assembly.…Learn More
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Wednesday, May 1All DayNorwell Public LibraryNorwell Public Library64 South Street, Norwell, MA, 02061

Take and Make: Umbrella Craft

Take and Make: Umbrella Craft This month's take and make is a Paper Umbrella Craft. Those who register will have their craft kits put to the side for pick up at the circulation desk. This craft is intended for Teens. Adults and Children are welcome to sign up, but children will need assistance in assembly.…Learn More

Tuesday, May 1411:00 AM—12:00 PMMeeting RoomNorwell Public Library64 South Street, Norwell, MA, 02061

Qi Gong - Tai Chi

Qi Gong - Tai ChiTai Chi at the Norwell Public Library Tai chi has been proven through medical studies to benefit the body in many tangible ways. The slow graceful movements help reduce the risk of falling & ease arthritic joint pain. Incorporating mindful breathing & exercise techniques help to bring a sense of calmness to our minds, enhances our focus and develops a greater sense of self-awareness.…Learn More

Tuesday, May 146:30—7:30 PMMeeting RoomNorwell Public Library64 South Street, Norwell, MA, 02061

Mindful Yoga for Everyone

Mindful Yoga for EveryoneThis 60-minute yoga practice offers a gentle mix of Hatha yoga-based styles, including breathwork and meditation to stimulate the energy systems in the body while at that same time bringing calm to the mind. Mindfulness practices based on the 7 attitudes from Jon Kabat-Zinn are woven throughout the class to facilitate the connection of the mind, breath, body, and spirit.…Learn More
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Wednesday, May 1All DayNorwell Public LibraryNorwell Public Library64 South Street, Norwell, MA, 02061

Take and Make: Umbrella Craft

Take and Make: Umbrella Craft This month's take and make is a Paper Umbrella Craft. Those who register will have their craft kits put to the side for pick up at the circulation desk. This craft is intended for Teens. Adults and Children are welcome to sign up, but children will need assistance in assembly.…Learn More

Wednesday, May 156:30—7:45 PMMeeting RoomNorwell Public Library64 South Street, Norwell, MA, 02061

Going to Extremes: Adventure Travel Presentation

Going to Extremes: Adventure Travel Presentation A nationally-known adventure travel journalist for The Boston Globe, The Washington Post, National Geographic, and The Providence Journal, Peter Mandel hunts his stories and photos in the world's far corners, including Antarctica, India, Egypt, Patagonia, the fjords of Norway, the mountain pathways of Japan, and the deserts of Africa.…Learn More
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Wednesday, May 1All DayNorwell Public LibraryNorwell Public Library64 South Street, Norwell, MA, 02061

Take and Make: Umbrella Craft

Take and Make: Umbrella Craft This month's take and make is a Paper Umbrella Craft. Those who register will have their craft kits put to the side for pick up at the circulation desk. This craft is intended for Teens. Adults and Children are welcome to sign up, but children will need assistance in assembly.…Learn More

Thursday, May 163:00—4:00 PMWork ShopNorwell Public Library64 South Street, Norwell, MA, 02061

Skipper the Therapy Dog

Skipper the Therapy DogTake a break from the stress of life and relax with therapy dog, Skipper. No registration is required.  You can follow Skipper on Instagram.

Thursday, May 163:00—4:00 PMNorwell Public LibraryNorwell Public Library64 South Street, Norwell, MA, 02061

Basic Technology Help

 One-on-One Help Have a question about email, the internet, using your phone, using library eBooks, or streaming movies through Kanopy? Bring your device or use the computer here at the library.   No appointment needed.
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Wednesday, May 1All DayNorwell Public LibraryNorwell Public Library64 South Street, Norwell, MA, 02061

Take and Make: Umbrella Craft

Take and Make: Umbrella Craft This month's take and make is a Paper Umbrella Craft. Those who register will have their craft kits put to the side for pick up at the circulation desk. This craft is intended for Teens. Adults and Children are welcome to sign up, but children will need assistance in assembly.…Learn More
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Wednesday, May 1All DayNorwell Public LibraryNorwell Public Library64 South Street, Norwell, MA, 02061

Take and Make: Umbrella Craft

Take and Make: Umbrella Craft This month's take and make is a Paper Umbrella Craft. Those who register will have their craft kits put to the side for pick up at the circulation desk. This craft is intended for Teens. Adults and Children are welcome to sign up, but children will need assistance in assembly.…Learn More

Saturday, May 182:00—3:00 PMMeeting RoomNorwell Public Library64 South Street, Norwell, MA, 02061

The Magic of Butterflies: with Blake Dinius, Entomologist Educator

The Magic of Butterflies: with Blake Dinius, Entomologist Educator Want to reduce stress? Exercise more? Butterfly watching is a meditative experience that will get you out in nature and achieving those goals. You can find over 100 species of butterflies in Massachusetts. But, the key isn’t racing down the trail to get the to the end – You’ll find more butterflies if you slooooow down your pace and enjoy the moment.…Learn More
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Wednesday, May 1All DayNorwell Public LibraryNorwell Public Library64 South Street, Norwell, MA, 02061

Take and Make: Umbrella Craft

Take and Make: Umbrella Craft This month's take and make is a Paper Umbrella Craft. Those who register will have their craft kits put to the side for pick up at the circulation desk. This craft is intended for Teens. Adults and Children are welcome to sign up, but children will need assistance in assembly.…Learn More
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Wednesday, May 1All DayNorwell Public LibraryNorwell Public Library64 South Street, Norwell, MA, 02061

Take and Make: Umbrella Craft

Take and Make: Umbrella Craft This month's take and make is a Paper Umbrella Craft. Those who register will have their craft kits put to the side for pick up at the circulation desk. This craft is intended for Teens. Adults and Children are welcome to sign up, but children will need assistance in assembly.…Learn More

Monday, May 206:00—7:15 PMWork ShopNorwell Public Library64 South Street, Norwell, MA, 02061

Mind-body Workshop Series 2 - Session 2: What is Mindfulness

Mind-body Workshop Series 2 - Session 2: What is MindfulnessSession 2: What is MindfulnessLearn how to use mindfulness beyond meditation practices. Understand what mindfulness is, what it means, how to practice it and why it matters. Series Summary Each of the 3 sessions in this series covers a topic related to understanding the mind-body connection and how to leverage that understanding to develop your own personal resilience to help you live with grace and ease.…Learn More
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Wednesday, May 1All DayNorwell Public LibraryNorwell Public Library64 South Street, Norwell, MA, 02061

Take and Make: Umbrella Craft

Take and Make: Umbrella Craft This month's take and make is a Paper Umbrella Craft. Those who register will have their craft kits put to the side for pick up at the circulation desk. This craft is intended for Teens. Adults and Children are welcome to sign up, but children will need assistance in assembly.…Learn More

Tuesday, May 21All DayNorwell Public LibraryNorwell Public Library64 South Street, Norwell, MA, 02061

May Exhibit: Margot Cheel: Fine Art Aerial Photography - South Shore & Cape Seascapes

May Exhibit: Margot Cheel: Fine Art Aerial Photography - South Shore & Cape Seascapes Photographer and Pilot, Margot Cheel invites you to see the world from a unique perspective.  Margot Cheel is an award-winning photographer, pilot, and arts educator. She invites you to see the world from a unique perspective. Her photography has been chosen for juried exhibitions throughout New England, and has appeared in numerous publications and on TV (Boston’s Channel 5 – “Chronicle.…Learn More

Tuesday, May 2111:00 AM—12:00 PMMeeting RoomNorwell Public Library64 South Street, Norwell, MA, 02061

Qi Gong - Tai Chi

Qi Gong - Tai ChiTai Chi at the Norwell Public Library Tai chi has been proven through medical studies to benefit the body in many tangible ways. The slow graceful movements help reduce the risk of falling & ease arthritic joint pain. Incorporating mindful breathing & exercise techniques help to bring a sense of calmness to our minds, enhances our focus and develops a greater sense of self-awareness.…Learn More

Tuesday, May 216:30—7:30 PMMeeting RoomNorwell Public Library64 South Street, Norwell, MA, 02061

The History of the Baker Chocolate Company: A Sweet History

The History of the Baker Chocolate Company: A Sweet HistoryIn 1765, Dr. James Baker of Dorchester stumbled upon Irishman John Hannon crying on the banks of the mighty Neponset River. Hannon, though penniless, possessed the rare skills required to create chocolate, a delicacy exclusive to Europe, and Baker, with pockets bursting, wished to make a name for himself.…Learn More
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Wednesday, May 1All DayNorwell Public LibraryNorwell Public Library64 South Street, Norwell, MA, 02061

Take and Make: Umbrella Craft

Take and Make: Umbrella Craft This month's take and make is a Paper Umbrella Craft. Those who register will have their craft kits put to the side for pick up at the circulation desk. This craft is intended for Teens. Adults and Children are welcome to sign up, but children will need assistance in assembly.…Learn More

Wednesday, May 226:00—7:30 PMMeeting RoomNorwell Public Library64 South Street, Norwell, MA, 02061

Margot Cheel: Fine Art Aerial Photography - South Shore & Cape Seascapes

Margot Cheel: Fine Art Aerial Photography - South Shore & Cape Seascapes Photographer and Pilot, Margot Cheel invites you to see the world from a unique perspective. For her presentation, she will take everyone on a “flight” over Boston’s South Shore, down to the Cape and Islands. The perspective from above will reveal the beauty, patterns, and changes of the land and seascapes.…Learn More
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Wednesday, May 1All DayNorwell Public LibraryNorwell Public Library64 South Street, Norwell, MA, 02061

Take and Make: Umbrella Craft

Take and Make: Umbrella Craft This month's take and make is a Paper Umbrella Craft. Those who register will have their craft kits put to the side for pick up at the circulation desk. This craft is intended for Teens. Adults and Children are welcome to sign up, but children will need assistance in assembly.…Learn More

Thursday, May 2310:30—11:30 AMWork ShopNorwell Public Library64 South Street, Norwell, MA, 02061

Literary Circle Book Group: The Dictionary of Lost Words

Literary Circle Book Group: The Dictionary of Lost WordsWe will be reading:The Dictionary of Lost Words by Pip WilliamsIn 1901, the word ‘Bondmaid’ was discovered missing from the Oxford English Dictionary. This is the story of the girl who stole it. Esme is born into a world of words. Motherless and irrepressibly curious, she spends her childhood in the ‘Scriptorium’, a garden shed in Oxford where her father and a team of dedicated lexicographers are collecting words for the very first Oxford English Dictionary.…Learn More

Thursday, May 233:00—4:00 PMNorwell Public LibraryNorwell Public Library64 South Street, Norwell, MA, 02061

Basic Technology Help

 One-on-One Help Have a question about email, the internet, using your phone, using library eBooks, or streaming movies through Kanopy? Bring your device or use the computer here at the library.   No appointment needed.
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Wednesday, May 1All DayNorwell Public LibraryNorwell Public Library64 South Street, Norwell, MA, 02061

Take and Make: Umbrella Craft

Take and Make: Umbrella Craft This month's take and make is a Paper Umbrella Craft. Those who register will have their craft kits put to the side for pick up at the circulation desk. This craft is intended for Teens. Adults and Children are welcome to sign up, but children will need assistance in assembly.…Learn More
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Saturday, May 25Closed

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Monday, May 27Closed

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Tuesday, May 28All DayNorwell Public LibraryNorwell Public Library64 South Street, Norwell, MA, 02061

May Exhibit: Margot Cheel: Fine Art Aerial Photography - South Shore & Cape Seascapes

May Exhibit: Margot Cheel: Fine Art Aerial Photography - South Shore & Cape Seascapes Photographer and Pilot, Margot Cheel invites you to see the world from a unique perspective.  Margot Cheel is an award-winning photographer, pilot, and arts educator. She invites you to see the world from a unique perspective. Her photography has been chosen for juried exhibitions throughout New England, and has appeared in numerous publications and on TV (Boston’s Channel 5 – “Chronicle.…Learn More

Tuesday, May 2811:00 AM—12:00 PMMeeting RoomNorwell Public Library64 South Street, Norwell, MA, 02061

Qi Gong - Tai Chi

Qi Gong - Tai ChiTai Chi at the Norwell Public Library Tai chi has been proven through medical studies to benefit the body in many tangible ways. The slow graceful movements help reduce the risk of falling & ease arthritic joint pain. Incorporating mindful breathing & exercise techniques help to bring a sense of calmness to our minds, enhances our focus and develops a greater sense of self-awareness.…Learn More

Tuesday, May 285:30—8:00 PMMeeting RoomNorwell Public Library64 South Street, Norwell, MA, 02061

Dinner and a Movie: American Fiction

Dinner and a Movie: American FictionAmerican Fiction is a 2023 American comedy-drama film written and directed by Cord Jefferson in his feature directorial debut. Based on the 2001 novel Erasure by Percival Everett, it follows a frustrated novelist-professor who writes an outlandish satire of stereotypical "Black" books, only for it to be mistaken for serious literature by the liberal elite and published to high sales and critical praise.…Learn More
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Wednesday, May 296:30—7:30 PMMeeting RoomNorwell Public Library64 South Street, Norwell, MA, 02061

Author Talk: Peter Abrahams AKA Spencer Quinn

 Author Talk: Peter Abrahams AKA Spencer Quinn Peter Abrahams is an American author of crime fiction and suspense novels. Abrahams writes Echo Falls Mysteries and standalone novels under his own name as well as well as the Chet & Bernie Mysteries and under the pen name of Spencer Quinn. Stephen King has called Abrahams his “favorite American suspense novelist.…Learn More
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Thursday, May 303:00—4:00 PMNorwell Public LibraryNorwell Public Library64 South Street, Norwell, MA, 02061

Basic Technology Help

 One-on-One Help Have a question about email, the internet, using your phone, using library eBooks, or streaming movies through Kanopy? Bring your device or use the computer here at the library.   No appointment needed.
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