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SUMMARY:Find Your Joy during National Library Week
DESCRIPTION:National Library Week at Norway Memorial Library \nThe American Library Association’s (ALA) National Library Week theme for 2026 is “Find Your Joy.” The theme is based on a new book by Mychal Threets\, “I’m So Happy You’re Here: A Celebration of Library Joy.” Threets is an award-winning librarian\, new host of the children’s program “Reading Rainbow\,” and honorary chair of ALA’s National Library Week\, April 19-25\, 2026. The week celebrates the essential role libraries and library professionals play in community life. \nNorway Memorial Library has planned the following activities: \nOn Tuesday\, April 21\, add to the community joy board by adding a note\, a drawing\, or responding to a prompt such as “a small thing that makes my day better is…”\, “I feel happiest when…”\, or “I find joy at the library when…” The joy board and supplies to add to it will be available beginning Monday\, April 13. \nOn Wednesday\, April 22\, Library Outreach Day\, the public is invited to take a break in the library. From 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.\, coffee and cookies will be available. \nThursday\, April 23\, is Library Advocacy Day. Learn about how you can be an advocate for libraries. One of the best ways to advocate for libraries is to get a library card. \nOn Friday\, April 24\, the library will hold a “Find your (Almond) Joy in the Library” scavenger hunt. To participate\, library visitors will choose a slip of paper with the location of a library item on it. They will find the corresponding item\, remove the note they find inside\, and bring it to the information desk\, where they will receive a sweet treat. The scavenger hunt will continue while supplies last. \nFirst observed in 1958\, National Library Week is an annual observance by the American Library Association and libraries across the country each April. \nNorway Memorial Library is at 258 Main Street\, Norway\, Maine. For more information\, call 207-743-5309\, ask at the information desk.
URL:https://norwaymemoriallibrary.org/event/find-your-joy-during-national-library-week/
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SUMMARY:Morning Book Club 2026
DESCRIPTION:2026 Morning Book Club Dates and Book Selections \n9:00 am on the third Tuesday of the month \nTuesday\, January 20\, 2026 at 9:00 am: Fourteen Days: A Collaborative Novel edited by Margaret Atwood and Douglas Preston \n \nTuesday\, February 17\, 2026 at 9:00 am: Redhead by the Side of the Road by Anne Tyler \n \nTuesday\, March 17\, 2026 at 9:00 am: Antarctica: stories by Claire Keegan \n \nTuesday\, April 21\, 2026 at 9:00 am: Anita de Monte Laughs Last by Xochiti Gonzalez \n \nTuesday\, May 5\, 2026 at 9:00 am: Rosarita by Anita Desai \n \nTuesday\, June 16\, 2026 at 9:00 am: Shutter by Ramona Emerson \n \nOpen to adults who enjoy reading and talking about books with others. There is no need to register in advance. Attend in person\, or email norlib@norwaymemoriallibrary.org to request the Zoom link to join remotely.
URL:https://norwaymemoriallibrary.org/event/winter-2026-morning-book-club-2/2026-04-21/
LOCATION:Norway Memorial Library
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T170000
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SUMMARY:National Library Week
DESCRIPTION:April 19-25\, 2026 \nNational Library Week at Norway Memorial Library \nThe American Library Association’s (ALA) National Library Week theme for 2026 is “Find Your Joy.” The theme is based on a new book by Mychal Threets\, “I’m So Happy You’re Here: A Celebration of Library Joy.” Threets is an award-winning librarian\, new host of the children’s program “Reading Rainbow\,” and honorary chair of ALA’s National Library Week\, April 19-25\, 2026. The week celebrates the essential role libraries and library professionals play in community life. \nWe’ll be getting started on our celebrations on Tuesday\, April 21 as we are closed Sunday\, April 19 as usual\, and will be closed on Monday\, April 20 too\, for the Patriots’ Day Holiday. \nNorway Memorial Library has planned the following activities: \nOn Tuesday\, April 21\, add to the community joy board by adding a note\, a drawing\, or responding to a prompt such as “a small thing that makes my day better is…”\, “I feel happiest when…”\, or “I find joy at the library when…” The joy board and supplies to add to it will be available beginning Monday\, April 13. \nOn Wednesday\, April 22\, Library Outreach Day\, the public is invited to take a break in the library. From 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.\, coffee and cookies will be available. \nThursday\, April 23\, is Library Advocacy Day. Learn about how you can be an advocate for libraries. One of the best ways to advocate for libraries is to get a library card. \nOn Friday\, April 24\, the library will hold a “Find your (Almond) Joy in the Library” scavenger hunt. To participate\, library visitors will choose a slip of paper with the location of a library item on it. They will find the corresponding item\, remove the note they find inside\, and bring it to the information desk\, where they will receive a sweet treat. The scavenger hunt will continue while supplies last\, right into Saturday to wrap up the week if they hold out that long! \nFirst observed in 1958\, National Library Week is an annual observance by the American Library Association and libraries across the country each April. \nNorway Memorial Library is at 258 Main Street\, Norway\, Maine. For more information\, call 207-743-5309\, ask at the information desk\, or visit www.norwaymemoriallibrary.org.
URL:https://norwaymemoriallibrary.org/event/national-library-week/
LOCATION:Norway Memorial Library
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260422T103000
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SUMMARY:Special Earth Day story time with local author Norma K. Salway
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, April 22\, 2026\, 10:30 am-12:00 noon \nGoing Green with Grandma \nA special Earth Day story time with local author\, Norma K. Salway \nBring the family and celebrate Earth Day with local author Norma K.Salway. Salway will read her newest book\, Going Green with Grandma\, and offer two activities from the book- making a Go Green bag\, and\, for children 8 and up\, making a draft dodger to take home. \nSalway wrote and illustrated the book about visits to her Grandma Alice’s cozy country home. In the book\, Grandma and Norma discover simple\, fun ways to care for the earth by reusing treasures\, saving energy\, composting\, and recycling. \nThis program is for children and their caregivers. It is free to attend. Books will be available for purchase. Norway Memorial Library is located at 258 Main St\, Norway\, ME. Call 207-743-5309 ext. 4 for more information or visit www.norwaymemoriallibrary.org.
URL:https://norwaymemoriallibrary.org/event/special-earthday-storytime-with-local-author-norma-k-salway/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T200000
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SUMMARY:River Bridges a reading of a new collection of poetry by Lisa Moore
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, April 23\, 2026 \n6:30 pm \nto celebrate National Poetry Month: \nRIVER  BRIDGES \na reading of a new collection of poetry \nby LISA MOORE \n \ncover art by Judy Schneider \nIn her eighth 5-year collection\, Moore explores the bridges between past and present\, life and death\, personal history and art. She will read this collection from cover to cover\, take questions\, and accept donations for copies that fully benefit Norway Memorial Library.
URL:https://norwaymemoriallibrary.org/event/river-bridges-a-reading-of-a-new-collection-of-poetry-by-lisa-moore/
LOCATION:Norway Memorial Library
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T193000
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SUMMARY:Family Recipe Potluck and Storytelling Night
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, April 30\, at 6:00 pm \nFamily Recipe Potluck and Storytelling Night \n     This twist on a cookbook discussion invites each attendee to prepare a family dish at home and bring it along with a copy of their recipe (unless it is a family secret) to the library to share potluck-style. Guests are invited to share the story behind the dish as a fun way to connect food\, memory\, and culture. Participants may also bring containers to take away samples. \nTo register or for more information\, please stop by the library’s information desk or call 743-5309\, ext. 1. This event requires a minimum of five registrants by Thursday\, April 23. Norway Memorial Library is located at 258 Main Street\, Norway\, Maine.
URL:https://norwaymemoriallibrary.org/event/family-recipe-potluck-and-storytelling-night/
LOCATION:Norway Memorial Library
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T183000
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SUMMARY:Pontine Theater's production of "The Flat Iron Lot" by Alice Brown
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, May 7\, 2026\, 6:30 pm\, with doors opening at 6:00 pm \n“The Flat Iron Lot” \nPontine Theatre’s spring 2026 production of Alice Brown’s short story \nThe Friends of Norway Memorial Library will host the Pontine Theatre for their spring 2026 production of Alice Brown’s short story “The Flat Iron Lot” at Norway Memorial Library on Thursday\, May 7\, 2026\, at 6:30 pm\, with doors opening at 6:00 pm.  The library is located at 258 Main St.\, in Norway\, ME. This event is free to attend\, though donations to the Friends of the library are welcome. \nPontine Theatre is located in Portsmouth\, New Hampshire. Co-Artistic Directors and performers Marguerite Mathews and Greg Gathers\, search out rich\, historical literary gems and bring them to life for audiences throughout the region. Their shows often feature antique stage techniques\, including rolling panoramas\, puppetry\, and toy theatre figures. Mr. Gathers creates all the props and sets used in the theatre’s productions. \n“The Flat Iron Lot” was written by Alice Brown in 1899. Set in the fictional town of Tiverton\, NH\, it chronicles a rural New England community’s celebration of its 250th birthday. With fits and starts\, contention and compromise\, the residents organize historical reenactments\, a grand parade\, and speeches from civic leaders and the town’s beloved\, unofficial historian. In the end\, the townspeople enjoy a reinvigorated sense of civic pride and appreciation for their shared heritage. The story is an apt microcosm of the ambitions\, struggles\, and ideals of our national observance of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. \nThe Friends of Norway Memorial Library is a membership organization with a volunteer board of directors raising funds through membership fees\, used book sales\, and other efforts to enhance library programs and services. To join the Friends of Norway Memorial Library\, complete a membership form at the library. To learn more about serving on the Friends of NML board of directors\, speak with Beth Kane\, Norway Memorial Library director. \nFor more information\, call 207-743-5309 or visit www.norwaymemoriallibrary.org. \n 
URL:https://norwaymemoriallibrary.org/event/pontine-theaters-production-of-the-flat-iron-lot-by-alice-brown/
LOCATION:Norway Memorial Library
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T183000
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SUMMARY:Dr. Shanee A. Stephakoff presents "Dreams Decoded: Bridging Ancient Wisdom and Contemporary Insights"
DESCRIPTION:Please join Dr. Shanee A. Stepakoff as she presents Dreams Decoded: Bridging Ancient Wisdom and Contemporary Insights  \nThursday\, May 14\, 2026\, 6:30 pm at Norway Memorial Library \nDr. Shanee A. Stepakoff is a professional dream interpreter\, a licensed clinical psychologist\, writer/poet\, registered biblio/poetry therapist\, summa cum laude graduate of the University of Maine at Farmington (BA\, 2020)\, and currently a PhD candidate in literature at the University of Rhode Island. She will present a variety of dream interpretation methods used in ancient civilizations\, including those from Mesopotamia\, ancient Egypt\, ancient Greece\, and China. She will then describe a range of contemporary methods for working with dreams in psychotherapy\, which she has used in her psychotherapy practice. These methods are primarily informed by Jungian theory\, but also draw upon a few ideas from Freud – some that she considers obsolete and others that she believes remain valid. Next\, she will discuss some commonalities and resonances between the approaches derived from ancient wisdom and those used in psychotherapy. She will then invite questions and discussion. The aim is to deepen and enrich our understanding of dreams and to explore some ways that working with dreams can improve our daily lives. \nNorway Memorial Library is located at 258 Main Street\, Norway\, Maine. For more information\, please call the library at 743-5309
URL:https://norwaymemoriallibrary.org/event/dr-shanee-a-stephakoff-presents-dreams-decoded-bridging-ancient-wisdom-and-contemporary-insights/
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SUMMARY:Morning Book Club 2026
DESCRIPTION:2026 Morning Book Club Dates and Book Selections \n9:00 am on the third Tuesday of the month \nTuesday\, January 20\, 2026 at 9:00 am: Fourteen Days: A Collaborative Novel edited by Margaret Atwood and Douglas Preston \n \nTuesday\, February 17\, 2026 at 9:00 am: Redhead by the Side of the Road by Anne Tyler \n \nTuesday\, March 17\, 2026 at 9:00 am: Antarctica: stories by Claire Keegan \n \nTuesday\, April 21\, 2026 at 9:00 am: Anita de Monte Laughs Last by Xochiti Gonzalez \n \nTuesday\, May 5\, 2026 at 9:00 am: Rosarita by Anita Desai \n \nTuesday\, June 16\, 2026 at 9:00 am: Shutter by Ramona Emerson \n \nOpen to adults who enjoy reading and talking about books with others. There is no need to register in advance. Attend in person\, or email norlib@norwaymemoriallibrary.org to request the Zoom link to join remotely.
URL:https://norwaymemoriallibrary.org/event/winter-2026-morning-book-club-2/2026-05-19/
LOCATION:Norway Memorial Library
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260521T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260521T193000
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SUMMARY:Molly Donlan presents Mundane Magic
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, May 21\, 23026\, 6:30 pm \nMundane Magic with Molly Donlan at Norway Library \nNorway Memorial Library welcomes Molly Donlan\, author of “Mundane Magic: A Lazy Witch’s Guide to Hacking Your Brain\, Building a Daily Practice\, and Getting Stuff Done” (Rodale Books\, 2026)\, on Thursday\, May 21\, 23026\, 6:30 pm. \n“Mundane Magic” is about turning everyday chores into moments of intention\, presence\, and enchantment. Instead of avoiding the mess until it becomes overwhelming\, learn how to transform tasks like sweeping\, laundry\, and decluttering into low-effort rituals that actually support your energy\, focus\, and nervous system. At its core\, Mundane Magic is about reclaiming joy\, creativity\, and a sense of connection—without adding to your to-do list. \nMolly Donlan is a Reiki master teacher\, crystal healing expert\, yoga teacher\, and co-host of the “Demystify Magic” podcast. She emphasizes the importance of trauma-informed care while teaching Magic through a blend of science and spirituality. \nHer presentation is engaging\, practical\, and accessible. It will include a short reading from the book\, learning a few low-effort rituals to try at home\, plus time for Q&A. Attendees leave with concrete practices for stress relief\, focus\, and everyday well-being. \nThis program is free to attend.  Doors open at 6:00 pm. For more information\, call 207-743-5309 or visit www.norwaymemoriallibrary.org.
URL:https://norwaymemoriallibrary.org/event/molly-donlan-presents-mundane-magic/
LOCATION:Norway Memorial Library
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260616T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260616T100000
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SUMMARY:Morning Book Club 2026
DESCRIPTION:2026 Morning Book Club Dates and Book Selections \n9:00 am on the third Tuesday of the month \nTuesday\, January 20\, 2026 at 9:00 am: Fourteen Days: A Collaborative Novel edited by Margaret Atwood and Douglas Preston \n \nTuesday\, February 17\, 2026 at 9:00 am: Redhead by the Side of the Road by Anne Tyler \n \nTuesday\, March 17\, 2026 at 9:00 am: Antarctica: stories by Claire Keegan \n \nTuesday\, April 21\, 2026 at 9:00 am: Anita de Monte Laughs Last by Xochiti Gonzalez \n \nTuesday\, May 5\, 2026 at 9:00 am: Rosarita by Anita Desai \n \nTuesday\, June 16\, 2026 at 9:00 am: Shutter by Ramona Emerson \n \nOpen to adults who enjoy reading and talking about books with others. There is no need to register in advance. Attend in person\, or email norlib@norwaymemoriallibrary.org to request the Zoom link to join remotely.
URL:https://norwaymemoriallibrary.org/event/winter-2026-morning-book-club-2/2026-06-16/
LOCATION:Norway Memorial Library
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