Unexpected Pairings and Inspiring Juxtapositions at the Haystack Book Festival: “Worthy and Unworthy Lives”
By David G. Troyansky The Haystack Book Festival, now in its seventh year, has established itself as a venue for exciting unmoderated conversations between authors of recent books. Sometimes the pairings almost create themselves. This year, for example, Jean Strouse and Susan Galassi both examine art and patronage, Hampton Sides’ book on Captain Cook and […]
Around the Green
The Matsiko World Orphan Choir: A Story of Hope and Resilience By Jude Mead The Matsiko World Orphan Choir brought their message of hope, resilience and the transformative power of music to an energized performance at the Norfolk Library on Aug. 21. For most of them, it was their first time performing in a library […]
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Calling Young Artists!The deadline for applications for the Battell Arts Foundation scholarships is Monday, Sept. 22. These grants are offered to Norfolk and Colebrook students in grades 3-12 who are pursuing an interest in the musical, visual, dramatic, literary and dance arts. Previous grants have supported art and cello lessons, instrument rental and ballet classes. Visit […]
Coloring the World With Legos
Alaina Hager, her son Wyoming Sierra, and her mother Diane Hager work together to design a speedy Lego vehicle at the Norfolk Library’s Summer Reading Program. The theme this year is Color My World. Eileen Fitzgibbons, the Children’s Services and Events Coordinator, invites children and their families to experience creativity in the world of color through art, science, nature, and […]
It’s Time for an Annual Tradition
It that time of year again—time to browse through an amazing selection of books, 75 percent of which are hardcover, all donated from Norfolk’s private libraries and others. The annual Norfolk Library Book Sale will take place on Saturday, Aug. 23, from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, Aug. 24 from 10:30 a.m. to […]
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Sidewalk SundayJoin us on Sunday, Aug. 3, on Station Place from 1 to 5 p.m. for a sidewalk filled with Norfolk artists, authors and organizations showcasing their talents! It’s Weekend in Norfolk’s new event, Sidewalk Sunday, with live music and special finds for everyone to enjoy. Terra String Quartet at the New Marlborough Meeting HouseThe […]
Read, Make Things, Have Fun!
The Norfolk Library has chosen a theme for this year’s summer reading program: “Color Our World.” Children and families are invited to meander down a path of art and creativity, embracing various ways that art, nature, science and movement can “color our world”—as demonstrated by Eli Strumolo, above. Children will receive a whimsical reading log […]
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“Always Proud” Pride PicnicPlease join friends and neighbors on Sunday, July 6, from 4 to 6 p.m. for a potluck picnic on the Town Green in celebration of Pride, which is never limited to a single month. There will be games, info, swag and general fun. 4-6 PM on the town green. Hosted by Church […]
Llamas at the Library
Students from Botelle Elementary met Alex, a two-year-old llama from Country Quilt Llama Farm, at the Norfolk Library’s Corner Club. Owner Debbie Labbe, who has shared her llamas for over 30 years, talked about llamas, answered questions, and read “Is Your Mama a Llama?” to the group. Kids took turns petting Alex and went home […]
Library Fills Kids’ Summer With Color
By Andra MossThe Norfolk Library has selected “Color Our World” as the theme for its 2025 Summer Reading Program. The program will run for seven weeks on Monday evenings, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., from June 16 to July 28. The program will explore design, art and science, encouraging young readers to connect with the […]
