Oct. 3

Norwood Farmers Market

Town Common, 2-6 p.m.

The fall harvesting season means delicious and fresh local produce! the Market’s 4 farmstands will also be offering a variety of fall seasonal options! There will also be a huge variety of vendors, including bakeries, fish, artisans, sports cards, non-profit organizations, specialty foods, and more! Stay up to date on all the happenings at the Norwood Farmers Market and learning more about vendors by following their Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/Norwoodmafarmersmarket.

Oct. 4

Norwood’s Old Parish Cemetery: Author Talk and Documentary

Morrill Memorial Library

6:30 p.m.

Local author and Old Parish Preservation Volunteers founding member Patricia Fanning will discuss her new book, Old Parish Cemetery of Norwood, Massachusetts.

Founded in 1741 as the burial ground for the Second Parish of Dedham, the Old Parish Cemetery encapsulates the history of Norwood. In addition to remarks by the author, a short documentary about the Old Parish Preservation Volunteers, produced by Norwood residents Maura and Kate Smith, will be shown. Copies of the book will be available for purchase at the event. All proceeds from the sales will go toward the continued preservation of Old Parish Cemetery. To register, visit norwoodlibrary.org/morrillcalendar/ or call the Reference Desk at 781-769-0200, x2.

Banned in the USA: A History of Censorship, Book Bans, and First Amendment Freedoms

Morrill Memorial Library (Virtual)

7 p.m.

Censorship is on the rise within the United States and right here in Massachusetts – through individual challenges to titles held by school and public libraries, and a proliferation of legislative action across the country to shape and limit the content of school libraries and course curriculum. Join Jocelyn Kennedy, a lawyer and librarian, to explore the history of government censorship within the United States, discuss the legal limits of censorship, and develop an understanding of the role the first amendment plays in protecting the freedom to read. To register, visit norwoodlibrary.org/morrillcalendar/ or call the Reference Desk at 781-769-0200, x2.

Oct. 5

Tales from the Restricted Section: Book Banning & Censorship in America

Morrill Memorial Library, 7 p.m.

According to the American Library Association, there were 45 book challenges in Massachusetts in 2022 affecting 57 titles. That’s more than the past 9 years (2013-2021) combined, which totaled 38 challenges. Nationwide, ALA reported 1,270 book challenges in 2022, up significantly from 350 in 2019. Join Norwood librarians Dina and Heath to learn more about how we got to this point, what kinds of books are under fire (and why), and how we can fight back against censors and book bans. To register, visit norwoodlibrary.org/morrillcalendar/ or call the Reference Desk at 781-769-0200, x2.

Sewstainability StashShare: 

Drop-Off, Morrill Memorial Library, 7:30-8:45 p.m.

This is the first chance to drop off supplies and equipment. No money changing hands, no trades to be made. Just bring what you have in your too-big stash of crafting and sewing equipment and materials. We put them out on tables during the event for people to “shop.” 

Oct. 6

Sewstainability StashShare: 

Drop-Off, Morrill Memorial Library, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.

This is the first chance to drop off supplies and equipment. No money changing hands, no trades to be made. Just bring what you have in your too-big stash of crafting and sewing equipment and materials. We put them out on tables during the event for people to “shop.”

Oct. 7

Old Parish Cemetery Volunteer Work Day,Old Parish Cemetery, 480 Washington St. (rear), (by Railroad Ave.)

8:30-1030 a.m.

Join in to help preserve Norwood’s history. All are welcome.

Sewstainability StashShare

Morrill Memorial Library

10 a.m.-2 p.m.

There is always an abundance, and a lot of people join in. Bring a bag when you come, because you’ll find some things you can’t resist!

Oct. 8

Pumpkin Float & Lantern Walk

6-8 p.m.

It’s the Third Annual Norwood Pumpkin Float at the Hawes Pool! The Norwood Recreation Department is looking for local families and groups to carve a pumpkin for the event and then set them afloat! The Cub Scouts will have a small camp fire to make s’mores! FREE to all.

Oct. 10

Women’s Business Networking Meeting, 8 a.m.

The Women’s Business Networking (WBN) group is a non-profit organization for women in business or residents of Norwood and surrounding towns. The group meet two mornings per month and in addition to providing referral business, the women share and support business ideas and community events/fundraisers. If you would like more information about the organization, call 781-799-7068, or email [email protected].

Norwood Woman’s Club Meeting

Knights of Columbus Hall, 572 Nichols St., 12:30 p.m.

Dan Clark “The Singing State Trooper” will entertain. A light lunch will be served.  Guests are welcomed.  Yearly dues are now $35 as the club is providing sandwiches. We are asking everyone to bring one item for the Ecumenical Food pantry to each meeting.  Any questions please call Trina at 781-762-8173.

Norwood Farmers Market-HarvestFest!

Town Common, 2-6 p.m.

From 3-5 p.m. the Norwood Farmers Market will be offering pumpkin decorating for the kids! There will also be inflatables, games, crafts, and more! The Market’s 4 farmstands will also be offering a variety of fall seasonal options as well as a huge variety of vendors, including bakeries, fish, artisans, sports cards, non-profit organizations, specialty foods, and more! Stay up to date on all events and vendors at the Norwood Farmers Market and learning more about vendors by following their Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/Norwoodmafarmersmarket.

Norwood Toastmasters Club

Norwood Civic Center, 7 p.m.

The Norwood Toastmasters Club, now in its 25th year, helps develop communication and leadership skills for members and the community at every level. Guests are always welcome. For more information, visit https://norwoodtoastmaster.toastmastersclubs.org/.

A Boston Harbor Islands Adventure: The Great Brewster Journal of 1891

Morrill Memorial Library

7 p.m.

Adventure back to 1891 and the Boston Harbor Islands as the Friends of the Boston Harbor Islands bring history to life. The guide for the evening will be historian and author, Marguerite Krupp. In 1891, four intrepid women from Lowell sailed to a remote island in Boston Harbor for a 17-day escape from New England’s prim-and-proper society. Calling themselves the Scribe, the Aristocrat, the Acrobat, and the Autocrat, the women rusticated in a cottage on Great Brewster Island, reveling in the chance to shed their identities of wife, mother, and daughter. Relive their sojourn through their remarkable journal, filled with observations, illustrations, photographs, and poetry. Copies of the book will be available for sale at the event. To register, visit  norwoodlibrary.org/morrillcalendar/ or call the Reference Desk at 781-769-0200, x2.

Oct. 11

Norwood Junior Woman’s Club Open House

Conrad’s Restaurant, 7:30 p.m.

OPEN HOUSE! Join the group for a drink and appetizers and see what they are all about! The Norwood Junior Woman’s Club is a women’s social group that serves the Norwood community by fundraising in order to give back locally to various programs, events, and families in need. Monthly meetings are held at 7:30 p.m., on the second Wednesday of each month, at Conrad’s Restaurant, Norwood. For more information you may email [email protected] or visit their website at Norwoodjwc.org. 

Oct. 13

Friends of the Library Book Sale

Morrill Memorial Library

2-4:30 p.m.

Join the Friends-only early bird sale. If you’re not already a Friend, you too can enjoy early access to the sale by signing up for membership when you come to the sale.

Oct. 14

Old Parish Cemetery Volunteer Work Day, Old Parish Cemetery, 480 Washington St. (rear), (by Railroad Ave.)

8:30-1030 a.m.

Join in to help preserve Norwood’s history. All are welcome.

Craft Affair of Norwood

Norwood High School

9 a.m.-2:30 p.m.

The 29th Craft Affair of Norwood always showcases an impressive vendor list, including sewn, crocheted, and knitted pieces, items for pets, jewelry, holiday decor, wreaths, stained glass, mirrors, paintings, bags, scarves, soap, painted glass, quilts, ornaments, hats and mittens, cards, hand towels, hair bows, ceramics, puzzle lights, decoupage plates, and much more. Also, the rows of raffles are a huge hit! Admission is $4 13 years old and up, $3 for seniors, free for under 12.

Friends of the Library Book Sale

Morrill Memorial Library

9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Visit the Friends of the Library semi-annual Book Sale! Come one, come all - the sale is open to the general public.

Blessings Boutique Thrift Shop

First Baptist Church, 71 Bond St., 

10 a.m.-noon

Get ready for fall with beautiful clothes for the whole family, home decor, books, all kinds of household items, and a whole lot more - all at great prices!!

Trunk or Treat

10:30-noon, DPW Lot

It’s the 12th Annual Trunk or Treat event! If you are interested in participating with a decorated trunk, email [email protected]. Candy donations are welcome and can be dropped off at the Civic Center. Teal Pumpkin Project will be located at most of the trunks. Cost: canned goods or $1 for the Norwood Food Pantry.

Oct. 17

Norwood Farmers Market

Town Common, 2-6 p.m.

Visit the Norwood Farmers Market for the last market of the season! This is the last chance to visit one of the most vibrant and fun farmers market in the area! In addition to delicious and fresh local produce, the Market’s 4 farmstands will also be offering a variety of fall seasonal options! The Market also hosts a huge variety of vendors, including bakeries, fish, artisans, sports cards, non-profit organizations, specialty foods, and more! Stay up to date on all the happenings at the Norwood Farmers Market and learning more about vendors by following their Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/Norwoodmafarmersmarket.

Oct. 18

Turn the Page Book Group-‘The Stranger in the Woods’

Morrill Memorial Library

10 a.m.

This month’s discussion will be on the book ‘The Stranger in the Woods,’ a biography written by Michael Finkel. For questions, email Patty Bailey at [email protected] or call 781-443-8864.

Turn the Page Book Group-‘The Stranger in the Woods’

Morrill Memorial Library (Virtual)

6:30 p.m.

This month’s virtual discussion will be on the book ‘The Stranger in the Woods,’ a biography written by Michael Finkel. For questions, email Patty Bailey at [email protected] or call 781-443-8864.

Paint Night for Neponset Valley Humane Society

Muse Paint Bar, Patriots Place

6:30 p.m.

Enjoy a night out with friends, learn to paint a beautiful picture, (to take home), and help support the Neponset Valley Human Society through this fundraiser. To register, visit neponsethumane,org/nvhs-paint-night-2023.

Parking Fight!: An Author Talk w/ Henry Grabar

Morrill Memorial Library, 7 p.m.

The Morrill Memorial Library will host Henry Grabar, author of Paved Paradise: How Parking Explains the World. Join this evening to learn about how the pursuit of free parking came to dominate local politics, architecture, and the environment--and what we can do about it. To register, visit https://www.norwoodlibrary.org/morrillcalendar/ or call the Reference Desk at 781-769-0200, x2.

Oct. 20

Sensory-Friendly Art Classes for Adults

Morrill Memorial Library

10:30 a.m.

Join the art instructor Ms. Stephanie for sensory-friendly art classes for adults, a program specially designed for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Each week, Ms. Stephanie will guide participants to create one-of-a-kind art projects, often utilizing recycled/repurposed materials and items found in nature. Open to 18 and up. To register, visit norwoodlibrary.org/morrillcalendar/ or call the Reference Desk at 781-769-0200, x2.

October Monthly Ballroom Dance 

Norwood Senior Center

7-10 p.m.

The Friends of the Norwood Council on Aging will be sponsoring their monthly ballroom dance.

Music will be provided by Dave Valerio and the cost is $12 per person. Coffee, tea, desserts, and water are served. There will also be door prizes! Newcomer welcome! For more information on the “Friends’ and their status of events, visit their Facebook page at Friends Of The Norwood Council On Aging | Facebook

Oct. 21

Old Parish Cemetery Volunteer Work Day

Old Parish Cemetery, 480 Washington St. (rear), (by Railroad Ave.)

8:30-1030 a.m.

Join in to help preserve Norwood’s history. All are welcome.

Oct. 22

Stuart Plumer Author Series: Rajani LaRocca

Morrill Memorial Library, 3 p.m.

Join an in-person author talk with award-winning children’s and middle-grade author Rajani LaRocca. Rajani LaRocca is a physician and award-winning author of books for young people. She is the author of numerous other acclaimed novels and picture books, including Midsummer’s Mayhem, Seven Golden Rings, and more. She also co-hosts the STEM Women in KidLit Podcast. Rajani will start the event with a presentation, followed by Q & A with the audience. This program is recommended for ages 7+. To register, visit norwoodlibrary.org/morrillcalendar/ or call the Reference Desk at 781-769-0200, x2.

Oct. 24

Women’s Business Networking Meeting, 8 a.m.

The Women’s Business Networking (WBN) group is a non-profit organization for women in business or residents of Norwood and surrounding towns. The group meet two mornings per month and in addition to providing referral business, the women share and support business ideas and community events/fundraisers. If you would like more information about the organization, call 781-799-7068, or email [email protected].

Graphic Novel Club

Morrill Memorial Library, 3 p.m.

Do you love graphic novels? Come to our Graphic Novel Book Club! Every month, the group will meet and take turns talking about which graphic novels they have read. There will also be snacks and activities as well. There is no assigned book, just bring a smile and be ready to talk about your favorite graphic novel! For ages 6-11. To register, visit norwoodlibrary.org/morrillcalendar/ or call the Reference Desk at 781-769-0200, x2.

Norwood Toastmasters Club

Norwood Civic Center, 7 p.m.

The Norwood Toastmasters Club, now in its 25th year, helps develop communication and leadership skills for members and the community at every level. Guests are always welcome. For more information, visit norwoodtoastmaster.toastmastersclubs.org/.

The Changing Nature of Gender in the 21st Century w/ Dr Genny Beemyn

Morrill Memorial Library, 7 p.m.

The last decade has seen a generational shift in how gender is lived and viewed. Refuting the common assumption that gender can be reduced to the binary of female and male, many members of Gen Z identify as nonbinary and are challenging society to recognize more than two genders. This presentation will discuss the development of these changes, why they are important, and how people can be supportive of this movement. To register, visit norwoodlibrary.org/morrillcalendar/ or call the Reference Desk at 781-769-0200, x2.

Oct. 24

Titles on Tap Book Group

Napper Tandy’s, 7:30 p.m.

This is a book group hosted by the Morrill Memorial Library, and held at Napper Tandy’s, in Norwood. The October title has yet to be announced. Titles on Tap is a social book group for readers in their 20s and 30s and for the young at heart. This group prefers stories that are shaken, not stirred, and taking love of lit outside the library walls. Titles on Tap meets once a month in the left-hand bar of Napper Tandy’s to eat, drink, be merry, and discuss the latest reading selection. Please email Liz with any questions, [email protected].

Oct. 26

Sensory-Friendly Lego Club for Adults

Morrill Memorial Library

12;30 p.m.

Morrill Memorial Library partners with the L.E.A.D. program affiliated with Norwood High School to host a Sensory-friendly Lego Club for Adults. Just bring your imagination, the library will provide the Legos. The Club is free, inclusive, and open to anyone ages 18+. It is specially designed for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. To register, visit norwoodlibrary.org/morrillcalendar/ or call the Reference Desk at 781-769-0200, x2.

Weathering the Storm: Big Storm Stories from Norwood & Beyond

Morrill Memorial Library

7 p.m.

You’ve heard of the Moth Radio Story Hour--now, join in for the Morrill Memorial Library Storm Story Hour! Do you have a yarn to spin about your experience during the blizzard of 1978? The ice storms of 1998 or 2010? How about the Great Norwood Flood of 2020? Your neighbors want to hear them all! Join your neighbors and Town staff members to trade tales of adventure, woe, comradery, and probably way too much water and snow at this evening of storytelling, themed around the storms we have lived and maybe even worked through. Come prepared with a story of your own to share, or just come to listen and share a hot beverage. Light refreshments will be available. Assistant Director of Community Development Holly Jones, Chief William Brooks of the Norwood Police Department, and Town Engineer Mark Ryan will all be in attendance to talk about their experiences. To register, visit https://www.norwoodlibrary.org/morrillcalendar/ or call the Reference Desk at 781-769-0200, x2.

Oct. 27

Sensory-Friendly Art Classes for Adults

Morrill Memorial Library

10:30 a.m.

Join the art instructor Ms. Stephanie for sensory-friendly art classes for adults, a program specially designed for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Each week, Ms. Stephanie will guide participants to create one-of-a-kind art projects, often utilizing recycled/repurposed materials and items found in nature. Open to 18 and up. To register, visit norwoodlibrary.org/morrillcalendar/ or call the Reference Desk at 781-769-0200, x2.

Sensory-Friendly Friday Movie at the Library

Morrill Memorial Library, 1 p.m.

The October movie in theSensory-friendly Friday movie series is Disney’s Coco, rated PG. The Morrill Memorial Library and Lifeworks Inc of Norwood we will be partnering to show a movie in a sensory-friendly and inclusive environment on the last Friday of the month. This event is recommended for attendees aged 18 and up. To register, visit norwoodlibrary.org/morrillcalendar/ or call the Reference Desk at 781-769-0200, x2.

Oct. 28

Old Parish Cemetery Volunteer Work Day

Old Parish Cemetery, 480 Washington St. (rear), (by Railroad Ave.)

8:30-1030 a.m.

Join in to help preserve Norwood’s history. All are welcome.

Blessings Boutique Thrift Shop

First Baptist Church, 71 Bond St.

10 a.m.-noon

The thrift shop offers all kinds of great things at even greater prices!  Come in and treasure hunt! You will love what you find!

Oct. 30

Let’s Talk About It! Discussion Group

Morrill Memorial Library, 7 p.m.

The Morrill Memorial Library has launched Let's Talk About It!, a new monthly discussion group for community members interested in taking part in challenging but civil conversations, learning about misinformation and bias in reporting, sharpening their media literacy skills, and exploring new ways of thinking about different perspectives. The group will meet monthly on a Monday evening at 7:00pm in the Simoni Room, to talk about a pre-selected topic.

Every month, group members will receive a short list of materials about a pre-selected topic to review. Then, during our meeting, will talk about how to analyze information about that topic in context. This month’s topic is Stranger Danger and Urban Legends. To register, visit https://www.norwoodlibrary.org/morrillcalendar/ or call the Reference Desk at 781-769-0200, x2.