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Norton Public Library
68 East Main Street • Norton, MA, 02766 • (508) 285-0265 • www.nortonlibrary.org
Summer Reading and Readsinma.org are sponsored by your local library, the
Massachusetts Library System, the Boston Bruins, and the
Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners.
Our Generous Sponsors:
Please remember to thank these sponsors for making our
summer program possible by providing space, materials,
events, coupons, prizes, or sharing their talents!
Anna Biron
Berry Frozen Yogurt & Smoothies
The Big E
Boston Bruins
Boston Superheroes
Chris Cardone
Daggett-Crandall-Newcomb Home
DJ Bobby Downey
Emalee Johnson, Ava Anderson consultant
Friends of the Norton Public Library
Great Woods Mandarin
H.A.Y. Parent Advisory Board
J.C.S. Parents Organization
Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners
Massachusetts Library System
Miller Construction
MOMS Club of Norton
North Easton Savings Bank
Norton Community Lions Club
Norton Cultural Council
Norton Fire Department
Norton Medical Center
Norton Police Department
Norton Subway
Pawtucket Red Sox
Red Dragon Martial Arts
Roche Bros.
Self-Help Inc. CFCE Program
The Swallow’s Nest Custom Picture Framing
Sweet Stuff Bake Shop
The Chateau
The Norton Public Schools’ Awesome Reading Teachers
Trinity Bar & Restaurant
Wendell’s Pub
Wildberry Crafts American Girl Doll Clothes
Wrapped in Enchantment Handcrafted Jewelry
Printed on July 7, 2015
Summer
reading is not
just for kids!
Here’s how grownups can join in on the fun:
Track your reading
Adults can register online at www.readsinma.org/norton to
share what they read over the summer and contribute reviews
for other readers. Audiobooks, ebooks, magazines—all reading
counts.
2015 Summer Concert Series
Tuesdays @ 7:oo pm
Bring a blanket or chairs, a picnic if you like, and
come enjoy music under the stars.*
July 7 Java Jive
Our kick-off concert is with the popular and versatile trio - with a twist. They have
added an extremely talented female vocalist, Carolynne Brown, as Tom Madden
has retired from the group. With three keyboards, two trumpets, and exceptional
vocals, the trio performs current hits, classic rock, Motown, swing, R & B and
more. Sponsored by the North Easton Savings Bank.
July 14 Timmy Brown
Play Library Bingo
In addition, complete a Library Bingo card to
be entered into weekly raffles for great gift
certificates donated by local businesses. Find
the entry sheet at the library or
at www.nortonlibrary.org/bingo
Save your receipts
Each time you check out materials at the library you’ll receive a
raffle ticket at the bottom of your receipt. Use them at the
library to enter the grand prize raffles that will be pulled at the
end of the summer!
Attend a program
We have a schedule full of events: concerts, Book Cooks,
crafts, movies, lectures, yoga and more!
Don’t miss Norton’s own up-and-coming pop/country artist! Just 23 years old, this
country singer, songwriter and performer has auditioned for “The Voice,” “Rising
Star,” and “America’s Got Talent”. This past year Timmy made it all the way
to Hollywood and was a contestant on Season 14 of “American Idol". Sponsored
by Miller Construction.
July 21 Marc Berger
This American roots songwriter will perform a concert of songs from his critically
acclaimed album RIDE –accompanied by his guitar wizard amigo, Rich DePaolo.
Marc Berger, American West singer, has performed all around the country,
including South by Southwest, and has opened shows for Bob Dylan and other
national acts. Sponsored by Roche Bros.
July 28 Four Guys in Tuxes
Join us for an all-request musical event! Four Guys in Tuxes is a vocal/
instrumental group that commands a huge repertoire of songs. Sponsored by
Norton Medical Center.
*Concerts are held whatever the weather. If the weather is not cooperative, the
concert will be inside the library community room.
EVENTS FOR
ADULTS
Cardmaking Class - 1:00 July 7
Push the envelope--turn boring to brilliant! Local artist Betty Saccocia will
demonstrate how to create beautiful handmade cards. Participants will leave with
two completed cards and envelopes ready to send! Registration begins 6/30.
Karaoke with John Russo - 10:30 July 10
Warm up your vocal chords and join us at the library in one of the world's most
popular leisure activities. Bring out your inner Frank Sinatra or Peggy Lee with
music from the past (mainly 40's-70's) and come be a part of the fun!
Breakfast with Heroes - 10:30 July 13
Going to Extremes - 3:00 July 30
An adventure travel journalist for The Boston Globe, The Washington Post, The
Philadelphia Inquirer and Huffington Post, and the author of ten books, Peter
Mandel hunts his stories and photos in the world's far corners, including
Antarctica, India, Egypt, Patagonia, the fjords of Norway, the mountain pathways
of Japan, and the deserts of Africa. Program sponsored by a generous donor.
Altered Books Craft - 4:00 August 3
In this class, the library's own Kathy Trepanier will teach you how to turn a
discarded book into a work of art! Transform an old book into a personalized
keepsake picture frame with ribbon, lace, buttons, beads, and other decorative
elements. Signup is required and will begin three weeks before the event on
7/13. At the time of signup, you must provide the picture that you wish to
use for your project and select a book for your frame so that it may be
precut prior to the class.
Local veterans are invited to join us for "Breakfast with Heroes" as we show our
appreciation for their service! Advanced registration is required and can be obtained
by contacting Norton Veterans' Agent Estelle Flett at 285-0274.
Cardmaking Class - 1:00 August 4
A Fireman of 1899 - 10:30 July 16
Book Cooks - 6:00 August 4
Retired firefighter William Moss presents an entertaining and educational first
person narrative in A Fireman of 1899: His Life & Job! Journey back in time as he
introduces audiences to the challenges of 19th century firefighters, both in their
personal and professional lives. Learn about the typical day of work and the most
important firefighting tools of the time. Program and refreshments sponsored by the
Friends of the Norton Public Library.
Movie: To Kill A Mockingbird - 10:30 July 17
1962, 130 minutes, NR
See description for July 7. Registration begins 7/21.
Let's get wild with food! This year's Book Cooks is inspired by the memoir
Wild by Cheryl Strayed. Chef Anna Biron will help us "Escape the Ordinary" with a
hands-on cooking program; afterward we'll enjoy the fruits of our labor. This
program will be held at the Daggett-Crandall-Newcomb Home. Registration begins
7/21; limited to 25 participants. This program is supported by a grant from the
Norton Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Massachusetts
Cultural Council, a state agency, and Chef Anna Biron.
“The Bridgewater Triangle” 6:30 August 11
1934, 93 minutes, NR
The Bridgewater Triangle sits within the Southeastern portion of Massachusetts,
and includes a number of locations known for unexplained occurrences. The firstever feature-length documentary on the subject, The Bridgewater
Triangle explores the history of this fascinating region. The film features a number
of local residents providing first-hand accounts of unexplained occurrences. In
addition, an all-star assembly of paranormal researchers, folklorists and authors
provide expert analysis regarding the many mysteries of the triangle.
Galapagos Islands - 10:30 July 24
Yoga with Lisa Cohen - 10:30 August 10
Getting Into Genealogy - 10:30 July 20
Grow your family tree! Learn the basics of genealogical research from Kathleen
Rubano, President of the Bristol County Chapter of the MSOG.
Movie: The Thin Man - 10:30 July 23
Norton local & world traveler Dana Zaiser will take us along on an armchair
adventure to the Galapagos Islands. This talk will focus on his recent trip to explore
the unique wildlife of the Islands. The Galapagos were made famous during Charles
Darwin's voyage on the Beagle; his experiences there informed his theory of
evolution. Full color photographs will illustrate this lively talk.
Join us for a free Kripalu yoga course for beginners. No prior yoga experience is
needed. Students should wear loose fitting clothing and bring a yoga mat or beach
towel and bottled water. Additional yoga props will be provided, including yoga
straps, blankets, and blocks. Registration begins 7/27.
Summer Book Discussion - 6:00 July 27
1993, 104 minutes, PG-13
Our annual Summer Book Discussion will be led by the Library's Information
Services Librarian, Amanda Viana. This year we will be discussing Wild by Cheryl
Strayed, in keeping with the summer's theme: Escape the Ordinary!
Movie: Heart and Souls - 10:30 August 12
Mon
Green = Events for Youth
Specific age requirements in ( )
Tue
Wed
= Registration required. Sign-up sheets will be available in
the library two weeks prior to an event. We are unable to
take registrations by phone or email.
Thu
Fri
July 2
July 3
1:00 Knot Just Knitting
Orange = Events for Adults
Purple = Concerts & movies  = Door prizes will be raffled off at this event.
July 6
5:30 Magic with Scott Jameson
Library Closed for
Independence Day
July 7
July 8
July 9
July 10
1:00 Cardmaking
10:30-1:00 Cards for Heroes
& Superhero Photobooth
1:00 Knot Just Knitting
10:30 Karaoke with
John Russo
4:00 Photobooth Makers(9-15)
7:00 Java Jive Concert
July 13
July 14
July 15
July 16
July 17
10:30 Breakfast with Heroes
1:00 Superhero Training(4-10)
10:30 Toe Jam Puppet Band
10:30 “A Fireman of 1899”
1 Superhero Training(4-10)
1:00 Knot Just Knitting
10:30 Movie: To Kill a
Mockingbird (NR)
1:00 Superhero Training(4-10)
4:30 Lego Club
7:00 Timmy Brown Concert
3:00 Movie: The Duff (PG-13)
July 20
July 21
July 22
July 23
July 24
10:30 Getting into Genealogy
1:00 “Wild Heroes” Animal Show
10:30 Fairy Houses(3-5)
10:30 Movie: The Thin Man
1:00 Fairy Houses(6+)
4:00 Mini Book Craft(9-15)
10:30 “Galapagos
Islands”
4:00 Movie: McFarland USA (PG)
7:00 Marc Berger Concert
July 27
July 28
July 29
10:30 Music & Movement (0-5)
1:00 Movie: Batman vs. Robin 11-12 Superhero Photobooth
1:00 Knot Just Knitting
(PG-13)
July 30
4:00 Super Cold Science (5+)
3:00 Civil Rights Heroes(6-10)
6:00 Summer Book Discussion 
7:00 Four Guys in Tuxes Concert
August 3
August 4
August 5
August 6
10:30 Lego Club
1:00 Cardmaking
10:30 Movie: Big Hero 6 (PG)
10:30 Ed the Wizard
4:00 Altered Books Craft
6:00 Book Cooks
1:00 Movie: Insurgent (PG-13) 1:00 Knot Just Knitting
July 31
1:00 Knot Just Knitting
3:00 “Going to Extremes”
August 7
3:00 Puppetry(6-9)
August 10
August 11
August 12
10:30 Yoga with Lisa Cohen
4:00 Movie: Ruby Bridges (NR)
10:30 Movie: Heart and Souls 10:30 Music & Movement(0-5)
5:00-6:00 Superhero Photobooth 6:30 “Bridgewater Triangle”
Documentary
(PG-13)
August 13
1:00 Knot Just Knitting
3:00 Puppetry(6-9)
August 14
11:00-1:00
Finale Block Party!
Superhero Photobooth
Events for Children and Youth
Equip your super-costume and drop in to take a pic in
our awesome photobooth, available at these times:
July 8 10:30-1:00
July 30 11:00-Noon
Aug. 10 5:00-6:00
Magic with Scott Jameson — July 6 at 5:30
Don’t miss the extraordinary magic and juggling that will have you
perched on the very edge of your seat. Sponsored by the Norton
Cultural Council and the Norton MOMS Club.
Photobooth Makers — July 7 at 4:00
Youth ages 9-15 will collaborate on construction of two superhero
photobooths for Library events. Registration opens June 21.
Cards for Heroes — July 8 at 10:30
Mini Book Craft — July 21 at 4:00
Youth ages 9-15 will create book pendants or keychains to take home.
Registration opens July 7.
Super Cold Science — July 27 at 4:00
Be amazed by the bizarre science of temperature with the
Museum of Science’s Travelling Show. Ages 5+.Sponsored
Create a thank-you card for a local veteran and take a superhero photo! All ages.
by the H.A.Y. Parent Advisory Board.
Superhero Training Camp — July 13-15 at 1:00
Music & Movement July 28 & Aug. 13 at 10:30
Hone your super-skills! Learn awesome Karate techniques, test your powers in an
incredible obstacles course, and craft some heroic gear. Registration for the 3day series starts June 29. Ages 4-10. Sponsored by Red Dragon Martial Arts.
LEGO Club — July 13 at 4:30 & August 3 at 10:30
Build with thousands of Legos & Duplos of all shapes and sizes! All ages.
Toe Jam Puppet Band — July 15 at 10:30
Families of all ages will enjoy this zany and exuberant concert,
rain or shine. Sponsored by the Norton Cultural Council.
Fairy Houses in the Library Park
Ages 6+ July 20 at 1:00 PM
Ages 3-5 July 22 at 10:30 AM
Build tiny fairy houses using sticks, stones, bark, and other natural materials. Rain
or shine, except for thunderstorms. Registration opens July 6.
Wild Heroes Animal Show — July 21 at 1:00
Meet several of Animal World Experience’s creature friends and learn about the
special abilities that make them unique. Sponsored by the Norton Cultural Council.
Ages 0-5 are sure to enjoy Ms. Marsha’s energetic,
storytime, instrument time, and lots of singing and dancing.
Presented by Self-Help Inc.’s CFCE.
Civil Rights Heroes — July 28 at 3:00
Get to know Rosa, Ruby, Martin and more in this inspiring program with Ms.
Marsha from CFCE. Registration opens July 14. Ages 6-10.
Ed the Wizard — August 6 at 10:30
Experience the power of inspiration and learn how to become the hero of your
own story as we visit classes from Divination through Potions in this magic show
for all ages. Sponsored by the Norton Cultural Council and Solmonese School
Parents Organization.
The Art & Science of Puppetry — August 6 & 13 at 3:00
School-age children will make puppets and put on a show. Please
plan to attend all sessions. Register through our online calendar.
Finale Block Party
August 14 from 11:00-1:00
You won’t want to miss this! See following page for more info.
The Teen Summer Trivia Contest
It’s as easy as 1, 2, 3!
Read anything you like.
(Listening to audiobooks,
having someone read to you, or
reading aloud to someone else
counts too!)
Add a sticker to the “Every Hero
Has a Story” sheet for each
20 minutes you read.
Visit the library (with your
logsheet) between July 6 and
August 13, and get rewarded!
PRIZES include free books, a cookie
from Subway, a ticket to a Paw Sox
game, a mask to color, and more.
And your reading counts towards
the town-wide reading goal of
100,000 minutes!
Pre-readers and all
children in grades K-7 can join
the Summer Reading Program
to earn prizes for reading.
Pick up your “Every Hero Has
a Story” reading tracker sheet
at the Library if you don’t
already have one from school.
is open to students aged 12– 17. Visit the library to play each
week from July 6-August 14. New questions and prizes weekly.
Drawings will be held on Fridays.
Plus, throughout the summer reading program lucky teens will
find winning tickets hidden in YA fiction, non-fiction, and
audiobooks. The more you read, the better your chances!
Prizes include hardcover books, backpacks, hacky sacks,
valuable gift cards ranging from $10 to $50, and more.
Summer Reading Finale:
Block Party in the Library Park!
Friday, August 14 11am-1pm
Live Superheroes
Touch-a-Trucks
Balloon Sculptures
Awesome DJ
Bouncy House
Giant Bubbles
Face Painting
…and more!
Bring along a picnic lunch and enjoy a day of fun to
celebrate this year’s great Summer Reading Program.
Sponsored by the Jr. Friends of the Library, the Friends of the Library,
the Norton Fire and Police Departments, H. A. Yelle School Parent
Advisory Board, J. C. Solmonese Parent Organization, D.J. Bobby
Downey, Boston Superheroes, and Sweet Stuff Bakeshop. Thanks!