Norton Library this Week: Dinosaurs, Dennis Lehane and Brunches

Here's a look at what's going on at the Norton Library this week.

Tuesday August 6, 2013  

10:30 a.m. Digging Up Dinosaurs & Fossils        
Intrepid fossil hunter Paulette Morin will introduce kids ages 5-12 to the wonders of dinosaurs and our prehistoric past. Get a hand-on look at over 100 fossils and dino bones!

Sponsored by the Henry A. Yelle School PTA and the Norton Cultural Council.
      Location: Community Room

  2:30 p.m. Teen Face Painting Class        

Learn to paint faces like a pro!  Participants are encouraged (but not required) to sign up with a friend, as we will be practicing on each other!  

Open to students entering grades 6-12 in the fall.  

Please register in advance, as space is limited. 

Location: Community Room  

6:30 p.m. Book Discussion with Chris Cormier Hayes        

Chris Cormier Hayes of Simmons College will lead a discussion of Dennis Lehane’s Live by Night, 2013 Edgar Award winner for Best Novel. In the sensational and dangerous era of Prohibition, Joe Coughlin defies his family legacy of police work and becomes involved in the underground world of illegal distilleries, speakeasies and organized crime. But for Joe, this thrilling lifestyle will carry a heavy price. Sponsored by the Friends of the Norton Public Library.

    Location: Community Room

Wednesday August 7, 2013  

12 p.m. Lunch Bunch        
Each Wednesday at noon, bring a peanut-free bagged lunch and listen to stories read by Norton “celebrities.” Meet us in the library park (rain location: library community room).
  Today's Guest Reader:  Norton Kindergarten teachers     Location: Library Park Thursday August 8, 2013  

10:30 a.m. Summer Storytime        
Join Librarians Ms. Leslianne or Ms. Lee for these drop-in storytimes for ages 0-5. We’ll read stories about digging gardens, digging dinosaur bones, trucks that dig and dogs that dig. A small craft project will follow.
      Location: Community Room  

 1 p.m.  -  2:30 p.m. Knot Just Knitting        
Join this group of those who want to  share and/or compare knitting and crocheting projects.  From beginner to expert participants are welcome. The group also knits/crochets for charities.
    Location: Community Room   3 p.m. Flapper Craft         Make a flapper headpiece worthy of a speakeasy!
Pre-registration is required and will begin July 25.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Norton Public Library.
      Location: Community Room