Norton Public Library

Norton Public Library Lifelong learning and the hub of the community. The Norton Public Library was incorporated in 1886. Its new building, the L.G.

and Mildred Balfour Memorial, was dedicated in 1991. It offers the opportunity for growth, "individually and as a community drawn closer through the sharing of ideas." (Anne Hiltz, past President, Board of Directors)

06/18/2026

Due to the projected bad weather, Matt York will be performing Songs and Stories of Cash and Dylan inside the Library tonight.

Hey, sports fans! Blades the Bruin is coming to Norton!The Boston Bruins have teamed up with libraries across the Common...
06/17/2026

Hey, sports fans! Blades the Bruin is coming to Norton!

The Boston Bruins have teamed up with libraries across the Commonwealth to encourage kids and teens to keep reading over the summer. Norton Public Library is one of just 12 public libraries selected to receive a special summer reading visit from Bruins mascot Blades!

On Tuesday, August 4th at 11am, watch Blades act out a story then visit themed stations around the room: strike a pose for your Blades photo op, challenge yourself with hockey trivia, make a fan button, and more! Ideal for children ages 4 and up. Feel free to wear Bruins colors! No registration for this event; it's first come, first served, and we'll close the door when we reach the safe occupancy limits set by the Massachusetts State Building Code.

Summer reading is one of the best ways to help children and teens avoid the "summer slide" and maintain skills they've learned over the academic year. It also helps them grow the skills required for their next year in school. Studies have shown that children who read just four books over the summer fare better in the fall on reading comprehension tests than their peers who read one or no books.

The Boston Bruins have been teaming up with the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners (MBLC) since 2009 for the annual Summer Library Program, When You Read, You Score! Since then, millions of kids, teens, and adults have participated in this statewide program.

The Statewide Summer Library Program is sponsored by your local library, the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners, the Massachusetts Library System and the Boston Bruins.

Join us next Tuesday, June 23rd at 2:00 PM as we chat with Sana Javeri Kadri and Asha Loupy about "The Diaspora Spice Co...
06/16/2026

Join us next Tuesday, June 23rd at 2:00 PM as we chat with Sana Javeri Kadri and Asha Loupy about "The Diaspora Spice Co. Cookbook", which celebrates beautiful, simple, and seasonal cooking with 85 recipes adapted from India and Sri Lanka’s best family spice farms.

Join LIVE for a chance to win a copy of "The Diaspora Spice Co. Cookbook"! The giveaway link will be in the Resources area under the broadcast screen during the live event. Please ensure you are watching on our webpage for the chance to participate. Click here to register!

https://libraryc.org/nortonlibrary/164134

Have you ever wanted to bedazzle your favorite book to put on display? Next week instructor Dana Hourigan provides all t...
06/16/2026

Have you ever wanted to bedazzle your favorite book to put on display? Next week instructor Dana Hourigan provides all the sparkles and the guidance to help you turn your book into something extra special. Join us Tuesday, June 23rd at 1pm for our Adult class, and Wednesday, June 24th at 1pm for teens.

Register here for the adult class: https://norton-ma.whofi.com/calendar/event/424563?method=embed

Register here for the teen class: https://norton-ma.whofi.com/calendar/event/424564?method=embed

These programs are sponsored by the Friends of the Norton Public Library.

Calling all artists ages 10-100+! We need your help making beautiful mini paintings and zines this summer inspired by ou...
06/16/2026

Calling all artists ages 10-100+! We need your help making beautiful mini paintings and zines this summer inspired by our SummerLIFE theme: Plant a Seed, Read. Let the related themes of farming, gardening, and community inspire your creativity and help us create a sustainability-positive mini art show!

Click here to register and learn more about our mini art kits: bit.ly/4uYZFPP

Click here to register and learn more about our zine kits: bit.ly/4emPP5f

Mini Art Kits are sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Registration opens today for our "Write Like a Rebel! Calligraphy and the Founders" class with calligrapher Debby Reelit...
06/16/2026

Registration opens today for our "Write Like a Rebel! Calligraphy and the Founders" class with calligrapher Debby Reelitz! Register here: bit.ly/43C16Z2

In this class, Debby will demonstrate how people wrote during the colonial period. She'll share images of famous colonists, their desks and writing, from Phillis Wheatley to George Washington. You will get to create a signature for yourself that is inspired by signatures from colonial times--your very own "John Hancock."

This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Norton Public Library.

Reviews from other local libraries include:

“Calligraphy that inspired a nation: Learn to write like America’s founders was one of the best and most unique programs we have had at the Milford Public Library in a long time! Not only did all my teens love the program, but their parents were wanting to jump in, too! Highly recommend!”

“I had so much fun!”

“This is an excellent program! We hosted the presenter for this timely, hands-on presentation and class. The attendees thoroughly enjoyed themselves!”

Norton Public Library will be closed this Friday, June 19th, in observance of Juneteenth. We will reopen Saturday, June ...
06/15/2026

Norton Public Library will be closed this Friday, June 19th, in observance of Juneteenth. We will reopen Saturday, June 20th, at 9am. This will also be our last open Saturday until September 12th.

06/10/2026

Congratulations to NHS Class of 2026! We can't wait to see the amazing things you'll do next. Best wishes from NPL 💜

Ready to make an impact today? Norton Public Library is creating a herb garden and we need your help. If you have extra ...
06/09/2026

Ready to make an impact today? Norton Public Library is creating a herb garden and we need your help. If you have extra herbs on hand, or know someone who does, bring them to the library at any time. Please see the list below.

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68 E Main Street
Norton, MA
02766

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 7:30pm
Tuesday 9am - 7:30pm
Wednesday 9am - 3:30pm
Thursday 9am - 7:30pm
Friday 9am - 3pm
Saturday 9am - 3pm

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+15086225255

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