Local library events
Storytimes and kids' library events near MORRILL MEMORIAL LIBRARY from the public library calendar.
33 WALPOLE ST., NORWOOD, MA 02062
Upcoming events
9:30 AM to 10:00 AM
Off Site, Morrill Memorial Library, 33 Walpole St., Norwood, MA, 02062
All agesNo registrationWeather permitting*Join us under the big shady tree in the field next to the Bond Street Tot Lot for this active outdoor story time! Please be sure to bring something to sit on like beach/picnic blanket or chairs as this storytime has a grassy floor.
10:00 AM to 11:30 AM
Off Site, Morrill Memorial Library, 33 Walpole St., Norwood, MA, 02062, Poirier Village Center, 82 Roosevelt Ave., Norwood, MA, 02062
Thursdays June 25th-August 13th, 2026 (7 weeks)NO PLAYGROUP ON THURSDAY JULY 2NDJoin Ms. Liz this summer at the Poirier Village Center for a fun and engaging 7 week 'Playful by Nature' playgroup featuring hands-on materials from the Boston Children’s Museum! Each child will receive a special activity kit to use during the session—and keep afterward!Designed for children ages 2–5 and their caregivers, this playgroup encourages curiosity, creativity, and connection with nature while providing opportunities to play, explore, and make new friends.
1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Simoni Room, Morrill Memorial Library, 33 Walpole St., Norwood, MA, 02062
The Morrill Memorial Library is offering an in-person sensory-friendly movie on the 2nd Thursday of the month for adults with different levels of cognitive abilities. Join us for our Sensory-friendly Thursday Movie at the Library! This program will be held in-person in the Simoni Room on July 9, 2026, from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm.
1:00 PM to 2:00 PM
Virtual
Get help finding and using Massachusetts legal information via ZoomEvery Weekday from 1PM to 2PM, patrons from anywhere in Massachusetts can Zoom one-on-one with a law librarian from the Trial Court Libraries of Massachusetts for legal information about whatever legal situation they may be experiencing - just remember, they can't give legal advice! Like their other reference services, they're happy to share law and case law, court forms and rules, information about court processes if available, and more! Find the Zoom links for upcoming Zoom with a Law Librarian dates.
2:00 PM to 3:30 PM
Children's Program Room, Morrill Memorial Library, 33 Walpole St., Norwood, MA, 02062
Teen ProgramChildren's Program RoomGrades 7-12Using colorful wool and a special barbed needle, you will sculpt a fun green carnivorous plant complete with fangs and a bright red tongue, all rooted in a real terra-cotta pot. This playful needle felting project is a great introduction to a unique, tactile craft and results in a finished piece that’s equal parts quirky, cute, and display-worthy.
6:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Simoni Room, Morrill Memorial Library, 33 Walpole St., Norwood, MA, 02062
Morrill Memorial Library is excited to bring to you a relaxing evening of adult coloring, but with a twist. Please join us for Reverse Coloring for Adults: Relax & Create on July 9, 2026 at 6:30PM in the Simoni Room. Program Description:Unwind and tap into your creativity with Reverse Coloring, a fun and relaxing art activity designed for adults! Unlike traditional coloring books, reverse coloring starts with the colors already on the page — your job is to draw the lines.
10:30 AM to 12:00 PM
Children's Program Room, Morrill Memorial Library, 33 Walpole St., Norwood, MA, 02062
Fridays | 10:30 AM – 12:00PMChildren's Program Room | Morrill Memorial LibraryStop by our weekly ASQ Café, held every Friday during programming weeks in the Children’s Program Room! The CFCE Program Coordinator will be available to help you complete the Ages & Stages Questionnaire (ASQ)—a quick and easy developmental screening tool for children ages 1 month-5 years old.
10:30 AM to 11:45 AM
Simoni Room, Morrill Memorial Library, 33 Walpole St., Norwood, MA, 02062
Morrill Memorial Library is excited to partner with Norwood-based Lifeworks Inc to bring a series of art classes called Sensory-friendly Art Classes for Adults to the library. The classes will be held weekly on Fridays from 10:30 am to 11:45 am in the Simoni Room.
1:00 PM to 2:00 PM
Virtual
Get help finding and using Massachusetts legal information via ZoomEvery Weekday from 1PM to 2PM, patrons from anywhere in Massachusetts can Zoom one-on-one with a law librarian from the Trial Court Libraries of Massachusetts for legal information about whatever legal situation they may be experiencing - just remember, they can't give legal advice! Like their other reference services, they're happy to share law and case law, court forms and rules, information about court processes if available, and more! Find the Zoom links for upcoming Zoom with a Law Librarian dates.
3:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Simoni Room, Morrill Memorial Library, 33 Walpole St., Norwood, MA, 02062
Simoni RoomGrades 7-12 Do you have a favorite fandom? Want to share your fandom with other teens? Join us every week on Friday afternoons for our Teen Fandom Friday program! Make crafts based around your favorite fandom or character, bring in a favorite piece of fandom memorabilia for show-and-tell, or use our projector to share a slideshow, playlist, piece of artwork, edit, or video from your fandom.
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Simoni Room, Morrill Memorial Library, 33 Walpole St., Norwood, MA, 02062
Teen ProgramSimoni RoomGrades 7-12Get crafty and creative at the library with our Morning Makerspace for teens! From 10am to 12pm, teens are invited to drop in and use our arts and crafts equipment to work on a current project, or to try something new! Our teen librarian, Miss Dina, will be on site to assist teens who might need assistance with crafting or using the library equipment.
2:30 PM to 4:00 PM
Simoni Room, Morrill Memorial Library, 33 Walpole St., Norwood, MA, 02062
Love doing puzzles? Want to test your speed against others? Come join us for a friendly puzzle face-off against other teams on Saturday July 11, 2026 from 2:30pm - 4pm in the Simoni Room. How does the race work?Up to 8 teams will compete, with a maximum of 4 people per team.
1:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Children's Program Room, Morrill Memorial Library, 33 Walpole St., Norwood, MA, 02062
Celebrate the joy of giving with this month’s Grab & Go kit featuring the book Bear Says Thank You by Michael Dahl. Families will enjoy reading along with Bear as he gathers supplies with his mom to create a special card and discovers the importance of showing appreciation.
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Simoni Room, Morrill Memorial Library, 33 Walpole St., Norwood, MA, 02062
Ages 2 and upDrop-in ProgramDrop in and let your imagination run wild at our open-ended building playtime! We’ll provide a variety of blocks, including LEGO, Duplo, Bristle Blocks, wooden blocks, and more, so kids can create anything they can dream up.
1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Simoni Room, Morrill Memorial Library, 33 Walpole St., Norwood, MA, 02062
Morrill Memorial Library is excited to continue our Monday Movie Matinee film series. The series will run from May -August, 2026. The films will be shown on the 2nd and 4th Monday of the month. Showtime at 1PM. If you love movies and want to immerse yourself in unforgettable cinematic experiences, Morrill Memorial Library is the place to be! Join us on the 2nd and 4th Monday afternoons from January through April to enjoy an eclectic mix of movies.
1:00 PM to 2:00 PM
Virtual
Get help finding and using Massachusetts legal information via ZoomEvery Weekday from 1PM to 2PM, patrons from anywhere in Massachusetts can Zoom one-on-one with a law librarian from the Trial Court Libraries of Massachusetts for legal information about whatever legal situation they may be experiencing - just remember, they can't give legal advice! Like their other reference services, they're happy to share law and case law, court forms and rules, information about court processes if available, and more! Find the Zoom links for upcoming Zoom with a Law Librarian dates.
2:30 PM to 3:30 PM
Children's Program Room, Morrill Memorial Library, 33 Walpole St., Norwood, MA, 02062
Children's Program RoomGrades 7-12Join us for our weekly Teen Anime Club at the library this summer! Every Monday afternoon, we'll meet in the Children's Program Room to watch anime and have snacks. Paper and drawing/coloring materials will also be provided.
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Children's Program Room, Morrill Memorial Library, 33 Walpole St., Norwood, MA, 02062
Children's Program RoomGrades 7-12Join us and make a cute lego plant figurine at the library! All lego kits will be provided by the library. Supplies are limited, and registration is required.
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Children's Program Room, Morrill Memorial Library, 33 Walpole St., Norwood, MA, 02062
Ages 3 and upDrop-in ProgramDrop in and get creative at Crafty Kids Club! Each week we’ll offer a fun, simple craft for kids to make using a variety of materials and tools. Families can stop by anytime between 10:00 and 12:00 and stay as long as they
10:00 AM to 11:30 AM
Off Site, Morrill Memorial Library, 33 Walpole St., Norwood, MA, 02062, Poirier Village Center, 82 Roosevelt Ave., Norwood, MA, 02062
PVC ‘Splash’ and Learn Summer SessionTuesdays June 23rd-August 11th, 2026 (8 weeks)Join us this summer for PVC Splash and Learn, a CFCE caregiver-and-child playgroup held at the Poirier Village Center for children ages 2–5! This free program offers a wonderful introduction to a school-like setting through play, socialization, hands-on activities, and teacher-led circle time in a fun and welcoming environment.
1:00 PM to 2:00 PM
Virtual
Get help finding and using Massachusetts legal information via ZoomEvery Weekday from 1PM to 2PM, patrons from anywhere in Massachusetts can Zoom one-on-one with a law librarian from the Trial Court Libraries of Massachusetts for legal information about whatever legal situation they may be experiencing - just remember, they can't give legal advice! Like their other reference services, they're happy to share law and case law, court forms and rules, information about court processes if available, and more! Find the Zoom links for upcoming Zoom with a Law Librarian dates.
2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Children's Program Room, Morrill Memorial Library, 33 Walpole St., Norwood, MA, 02062
Children's Program Room Grades 7-12Join us at the library weekly to make a fun craft this summer! Every week, Miss Dina will demo how to make a new craft, and all materials will be available for teens to use on their craft.
2:30 PM to 4:30 PM
Off Site, Morrill Memorial Library, 33 Walpole St., Norwood, MA, 02062
We're excited to announce that the Farmers Market is returning to Norwood! The Morrill Memorial Library will be at the Farmers Market starting June 16th on the Norwood Town Common. Come see us at the library table from 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm. Please note that on 8/4, the library will be there from 2pm to 4pm.
7:00 PM to 8:15 PM
Simoni Room, Morrill Memorial Library, 33 Walpole St., Norwood, MA, 02062
The Morrill Memorial Library welcomes Wayne Miller, retired ATF Special Agent and author of Burn Boston Burn and Bang Boom Burn, for "Local True Crime Cases" on Tuesday, July 14 starting at 7:00pm in the Simoni Room. This presentation provides an inside look at some significant criminal cases in New England history.
10:00 AM to 11:30 AM
Simoni Room, Morrill Memorial Library, 33 Walpole St., Norwood, MA, 02062
Connect with Patty Bailey and fellow local readers for a friendly and informal conversation of The Beach at Summerly, a historical fiction novel written by Beatriz Williams. A captivating novel set in the summer of 1946 on Winthrop Island. The story follows Emilia Winthrop, known as Cricket, as she navigates the aftermath of World War II alongside the wealthy Peabody family.
10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Off Site, Morrill Memorial Library, 33 Walpole St., Norwood, MA, 02062, Poirier Village Center, 82 Roosevelt Ave., Norwood, MA, 02062
Join us for a weekly bilingual playgroup and story hour in English and Spanish. Ms. Gloria will lead the group in multilingual playtime, stories, songs, and crafts. This program is open to ALL and is a great first exposure to a new language!Acompáñenos en nuestro grupo de juego bilingüe y hora del cuento en Inglés y Español, que se llevan a cabo semanalmente.
10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Children's Program Room, Morrill Memorial Library, 33 Walpole St., Norwood, MA, 02062
Newborns, crawlers, and pre-walkers Join Miss Dina on Wednesday mornings for stories, songs, and play! Infants and their caregivers are welcome to come for the story time, and stay for the playgroup where the babies get to play and interact with each other.
12:00 PM to 2:00 PM
Simoni Room, Morrill Memorial Library, 33 Walpole St., Norwood, MA, 02062
Join us on Wednesday, July 15 from 12:00-2:00pm for Community Connections @ the Library, a monthly drop-in gathering hosted by Riverside Community Care on the third Wednesday of each month in the Morrill Memorial Library's Simoni Room. Each month highlights new ways to get connected, as well as focused help from a trusted local resource.
1:00 PM to 2:00 PM
Virtual
Get help finding and using Massachusetts legal information via ZoomEvery Weekday from 1PM to 2PM, patrons from anywhere in Massachusetts can Zoom one-on-one with a law librarian from the Trial Court Libraries of Massachusetts for legal information about whatever legal situation they may be experiencing - just remember, they can't give legal advice! Like their other reference services, they're happy to share law and case law, court forms and rules, information about court processes if available, and more! Find the Zoom links for upcoming Zoom with a Law Librarian dates.
6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
Simoni Room, Morrill Memorial Library, 33 Walpole St., Norwood, MA, 02062
Simoni RoomGrades 7-12Love movies? Love crafting? Come to the library to craft with friends and also watch a movie on the big screen! Every week we will be watching a new movie in the Simoni Room, with some light refreshments provided. This week, we will be watching "Little Shop of Horrors" (PG-13)What is a Craft Movie Night? This is an event where we will leave some of the lights on in the Simoni Room, and tables will be set up so teens can work on their crafts while enjoying a movie.