History of Maritime Knitting

Join the Norfolk knitting circle at the library on Friday, Nov. 3, at 3:30 p.m., for Rebecca Bayreuther Donohue’s presentation on “Knit So As to Turn Water: The History of New England’s Maritime Knitting.” Please visit the Norfolk Library website or call 860-542-5075 ext. 2 to register.

Rewilding New England Forests

Aton Forest President Billy Gridley will moderate a panel discussion at the Hub on “Forever Wild: Rewilding New England” on Wednesday, Nov. 8, at 6 p.m. Panelists will be Jon Leibowitz of the Northeast Wilderness Trust and Prof. Susan Masino. Please register at norfolkfoundation.net/hub-events.

Classic Crawford Film Series

Robert Dance, author of a new book on Joan Crawford, will introduce two classic Crawford films to be shown on Fridays at 7 p.m. at the Norfolk Library: “Sudden Fear” on Nov. 10 and “Whatever Happened to Baby Jane” on Dec. 1. Register at norfolklibrary.org or call 860-542-5075.

Norfolk Ambulance Demonstration

On Saturday, Nov. 11, from 4 to 6 p.m., the Norfolk Lion’s Club Ambulance will give a demonstration at the Hub of a mock ambulance call. EMTs will assess, treat and transport a (mock) patient, teach basic first aid and CPR skills and explain what to expect with a 911 call. Please register at norfolkfoundation.net.

Jazz at the Library

Don’t miss an evening of jazz/world music by the Dinuk Wijeratne Trio on Sunday, Nov. 12, at 4:30 p.m. The trio includes Wijeratne on piano, Norfolk’s own Nick Halley on drums and Jon Suters on bass. Visit the library website or call 860-542-5075 to register.

Killers of the Flower Moon

Between 1918 and 1931, 60 members of the Osage tribe were murdered in Oklahoma. David Grann’s book “Killers of the Flower Moon” details the FBI investigation. Join in a book discussion on Monday, Nov. 13, at 6 p.m., at the Norfolk Library. Library copies are available. Please call 860-542-5075 to reserve a book and to register.

Stargazing

Bundle up and stargaze with GMF and the library on Tuesday, Nov. 14, at 7 p.m. All ages are welcome to use the telescopes and chart the skies. Meet at the GMF East Gate. Please register on the Norfolk Library website. Poor sky conditions will cancel event.

Life Stories with Laurie Lisle

Thinking about writing family stories or memories of life experiences? On Thursday, Nov. 16, at 5 p.m., at the Norfolk Library, Laurie Lisle will share insights about writing a memoir. Lisle is the author of six books and has taught and lectured extensively. Register at norfolklibrary.org or call 860-542-5075

Hemlock Woolly Adelgid Talk

Aton Forest will host a talk at the Hub on “Managing Hemlock Woolly Adelgid: Lessons from New York” with guest speaker Budd Veverka of the Mianus River Gorge Preserve on Saturday, Nov. 18, from 2:30 to 4 p.m. Register at norfolkfoundation.net/hub-events.

Hong Kong Foreign Correspondents 

On Sunday, Nov. 19, at 4 p.m., at the Norfolk Library, Mark Erder and Keith B. Richburg will discuss their experiences as foreign correspondents in Hong Kong, following the screening of the BBC documentary film “Of All the Gin Joints.” produced by Erder. Please register at norfolklibrary.org or call 860-542-5075.

Blood Pressure Check Drop-In

Stop by the Hub anytime between 10:30 and 11:45 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 22 to have your blood pressure checked by the nurses from Visiting Nurse & Hospice of Litchfield County. The check includes blood pressure, heart rate and pulse oximetry analysis.

Land Trust Hike

The Norfolk Land Trust will host its annual Black Friday hike at Pine Mountain Preserve on Friday, Nov. 24, at 1 p.m. Meet at the trailhead kiosk. Inclement weather cancels the hike. For more information, email norfolklandtrustct@gmail.org.

Mindfulness Series with Miranda Lee

Miranda Lee continues her Mindfulness classes in November with the theme The Benefits of Gratitude. Sponsored by the library, this course is offered via Zoom from 9:15 to 10 a.m. on Fridays. Please visit norfolklibrary.org to register for the Zoom link.

Annual Library Carol Sing

Welcome the holidays at the Norfolk Library Annual Carol Sing on Saturday, Nov. 25, at 5 pm. Refreshments will be served, followed by the lighting of the tree on the green and a visit by Santa Claus on the fire engine.

Indoor Holiday Market

The Norfolk Farmers Market’s Holiday Market will be held at Battell Chapel on Saturday, Dec. 2, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be food and artisan vendors, poinsettia plants for sale, live music and a catered lunch to benefit the food pantry.