Feb. 1

HTML/CSS Website Workshop for Kids

Morrill Memorial Library

11 a.m.

Code Creations works to engage creativity in computer science by providing community-based classes to encourage creations in computer science. This three-session program will teach students how to design their own websites using HTML and CSS styling to add elements that make up the website interface. It will also teach students how to code their own websites using codepen.io, where we teach them how to make functional buttons, pop-up’s images, and so much more! It is requested that students bring in their own computers for the session classes, but the library does provide them for students to use. For 4th-6th graders. Participants must register for all 3 classes. 

VFW Meat Raffle

Norwood V.F.W. Post 2452, 193 Dean St.

2-5 p.m.

The price for each Drawing is $2 or a pre-buy during the week for $20.Ten Drawings are conducted each Saturday. The winners of the pre-buys need not be present to win. The prizes are generous portions of meat and chicken. The drawings also include a 50/50 money raffle. A separate Winner Takes All Raffle is conducted at the end for an additional $5. Open to the public. The Norwood VFW is looking for new members. Veterans of the Gulf War, and personnel who have served overseas in Iraq and Afghanistan are welcome to visit the post at any time or come to one of the monthly meetings which are held on the fourth Wednesday of each month through May (except December).

Feb. 2

American Red Cross Blood Drive

Ferrari of New England, 441 Bos.-Prov. Hgwy. (Rte. 1)

9 a.m.-2 p.m.

Winter Concert Series

Norwood High School

2 p.m.

One of Norwood’s favorites, The Roy Scott Big Band, will be playing all the classic hits! Free admission. 

Feb. 3

5 Alive: Explore the Senses!

Morrill Memorial Library

9:30 a.m.

Join Miss Kate at the library for this interactive sensory program to introduce kids to different textures, sounds and sights (and maybe even smells!). We’ll read a short story on our theme of the week and then have 2-4 sensory activities to try out. For toddlers and preschoolers. To register, visit www.norwoodlibrary.org/morrillcalendar/, or call the reference desk at 781-769-0200, x2.

Feb. 4

Girls Who Code Club

Morrill Memorial Library

3:30 p.m.

Join Miss Dina for the Girls Who Code club! This is a beginner-friendly coding program that is open to all genders, though it is highly recommended for girls and non-binary students in grades 3-5. Every week, participants will learn about a different female coder in the field of computer science, read passages from the Girls Who Code manual, complete hands-on activities, and learn some beginner coding techniques using Scratch. For grades 3-5. Register with the email address the club member will use to access the Girls Who Code HQ. Once registered, you’ll receive an email asking you to create an account and join the club through Girls Who Code HQ. Registrants must plan to attend ALL sessions of Girls Who Code Club, also on Feb. 11, and Feb. 18. To register, visit www.norwoodlibrary.org/morrillcalendar/, or call the reference desk at 781-769-0200, x2.

Let’s Talk: Helping Your Child Find Their Voice

Morrill Memorial Library (Virtual)

6:30 p.m.

This workshop will help participants identify early language milestones and recognize potential red flags, clarify myths and misunderstandings related to language development, and learn some tips and tricks for supporting children on their language-learning journey. To register, visit www.norwoodlibrary.org/morrillcalendar/, or call the reference desk at 781-769-0200, x2.

Feb. 6

Library Art School

Morrill Memorial Library

3:30 p.m.

Welcome to Library Art School! Each week, Miss Nicole will talk about a different artist, show their art, and try out a project based on their methods and style. Learn about some of the art you see all around you - on t-shirts, bags, books, and other media. Have you seen “Starry Night” and wondered about who painted it and why? Come to Library Art School and find out! For ages 8-12 years old. To register, visit www.norwoodlibrary.org/morrillcalendar/, or call the reference desk at 781-769-0200, x2.

Feb. 7

Sensory-Friendly Art Classes for Adults

Morrill Memorial Library

10:30 a.m.

Join the art instructor Stephanie Enloe for sensory-friendly art classes for adults, a program specially designed for adults with different levels of cognitive abilities. 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. To register, visit www.norwoodlibrary.org/morrillcalendar/, or call the reference desk at 781-769-0200, x2.

Feb. 8

Blessing Boutique Thrift Shop

First Baptist Church, 71 Bond St.

10 a.m.-12 noon

The boutique has been reorganized to give shoppers a new experience for browsing!  Still offer all the wonderful things you’re looking for, and at great prices, too. Pick up some fancy decorations for Valentine’s Day!

Seed Packing Party

Morrill Memorial Library

10-11:30 a.m.

Norwood Seed Library is having a seed packing party and you’re invited! The library needs to stock the seed library with a wide variety of seeds to get ready for the upcoming planting season, so they figured they’d make it a social event. Pack a variety of seeds, and have impromptu gardening conversations with fellow seed packers. To register, visit www.norwoodlibrary.org/morrillcalendar/, or call the reference desk at 781-769-0200, x2.

VFW Meat Raffle

Norwood V.F.W. Post 2452, 193 Dean St.

2-5 p.m.

The price for each Drawing is $2 or a pre-buy during the week for $20.Ten Drawings are conducted each Saturday. The winners of the pre-buys need not be present to win. The prizes are generous portions of meat and chicken. The drawings also include a 50/50 money raffle. A separate Winner Takes All Raffle is conducted at the end for an additional $5. Open to the public. The Norwood VFW is looking for new members. Veterans of the Gulf War, and personnel who have served overseas in Iraq and Afghanistan are welcome to visit the post at any time or come to one of the monthly meetings which are held on the fourth Wednesday of each month through May (except December).

Puzzle Race!

Morrill Memorial Library

2:30-4 p.m.

Love doing puzzles? Want to test your speed against others? Join a friendly puzzle face-off against other teams!

Up to 4 teams will compete, with a maximum of 4 people per team. Families are welcome to come as a team; children aged 10+ will count as a team member. One puzzle per team.

Puzzles will be 500 pieces and have same design

Race will kick off at 2:30pm and will end at 4pm. Please plan on arriving by 2:25pm at the latest. The team with the most completed puzzle by the end of the race will be the winner.

This program is free and open to all, but note that the difficulty level of the puzzle design is most suitable for tweens, teens and adults. Only one team member registers for the whole team. 

Feb. 9

Winter Concert Series

Norwood High School

2 p.m.

Dan Gable and the Abletones return for an afternoon of great music! Free admission. 

Feb. 10

5 Alive: Explore the Senses!

Morrill Memorial Library

9:30 a.m.

Join Miss Kate at the library for this interactive sensory program to introduce kids to different textures, sounds and sights (and maybe even smells!). We’ll read a short story on our theme of the week and then have 2-4 sensory activities to try out. For toddlers and preschoolers. To register, visit www.norwoodlibrary.org/morrillcalendar/, or call the reference desk at 781-769-0200, x2.

Monday Movie Matinee: ‘Blind Ambition’

Morrill Memorial Library

1 p.m.

Blind Ambition portrays an inspiring and joyous journey of four Zimbabwean refugees working in South Africa, who through sheer perseverance, make their way to become their nation’s champion team in the World Wine Tasting Championship - essentially the Olympics of wine.

Feb. 11

Women’s Business Networking Meeting

Norwood Civic Center

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]. 

Trivia Night at the Library

Morrill Memorial Library

7 p.m.

Register as a team of up to 4 people, or test your mettle and play solo. Questions will range widely in subject and increase in difficulty with each new round. Trivia questions are geared toward adults in content and challenge rating; this event is recommended for players 16 and older. To register, visit www.norwoodlibrary.org/morrillcalendar/, or call the reference desk at 781-769-0200, x2.

Norwood Toastmasters

Norwood Civic Center, Lydon Suite

6:45 p.m.

The Norwood Toastmasters Club helps develop communication and leadership skills for its members and the community at every ability level. Guests are always welcome to come and see how it works! Meetings are held on the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month. For more information, visit https://norwoodtoastmaster.toastmastersclubs.org/.

Feb. 12

Norwood Junior Woman’s Club

Conrads, Norwood

7:30 p.m.

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. It is an easy-going, fun group and by joining it doesn’t require a big commitment. Monthly meetings are held on the second Wednesday of each month. For more information, email [email protected] or visit their website at Norwoodjwc.org. All welcome to any meeting.

Feb. 13

Sensory-friendly Monthly Movie

The February movie in the Sensory-friendly Monthly Movie series is Disney’s Inside Out 2, rated PG. To register, visit www.norwoodlibrary.org/morrillcalendar/, or call the reference desk at 781-769-0200, x2.

Seed Packing Party

Morrill Memorial Library

6:30-7:30 p.m.

Norwood Seed Library is having a seed packing party and you’re invited! The library needs to stock the seed library with a wide variety of seeds to get ready for the upcoming planting season, so they figured they’d make it a social event. Pack a variety of seeds, and have impromptu gardening conversations with fellow seed packers. To register, visit www.norwoodlibrary.org/morrillcalendar/, or call the reference desk at 781-769-0200, x2.

Library Art School

Morrill Memorial Library

3:30 p.m.

Welcome to Library Art School! Each week, Miss Nicole will talk about a different artist, show their art, and try out a project based on their methods and style. Learn about some of the art you see all around you - on t-shirts, bags, books, and other media. Have you seen “Starry Night” and wondered about who painted it and why? Come to Library Art School and find out! For ages 8-12 years old. To register, visit www.norwoodlibrary.org/morrillcalendar/, or call the reference desk at 781-769-0200, x2.

Feb. 14

Sensory-Friendly Art Classes for Adults

Morrill Memorial Library

10:30 a.m.

Join the art instructor Stephanie Enloe for sensory-friendly art classes for adults, a program specially designed for adults with different levels of cognitive abilities. 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. To register, visit www.norwoodlibrary.org/morrillcalendar/, or call the reference desk at 781-769-0200, x2.

Feb. 15

VFW Meat Raffle

Norwood V.F.W. Post 2452, 193 Dean St.

2-5 p.m.

The price for each Drawing is $2 or a pre-buy during the week for $20.Ten Drawings are conducted each Saturday. The winners of the pre-buys need not be present to win. The prizes are generous portions of meat and chicken. The drawings also include a 50/50 money raffle. A separate Winner Takes All Raffle is conducted at the end for an additional $5. Open to the public. The Norwood VFW is looking for new members. Veterans of the Gulf War, and personnel who have served overseas in Iraq and Afghanistan are welcome to visit the post at any time or come to one of the monthly meetings which are held on the fourth Wednesday of each month through May (except December).

Feb. 16

Winter Concert Series

Norwood High School

2 p.m.

The winter concert series closes out with the music of Silver Spears. Don’t miss out on this fantastic performance! Free admission.  

Feb. 19

Turn the Page Book Group: ‘The Heaven and Earth Grocery Store’

Morrill Memorial Library

10 a.m.

Join Patty Bailey and other local readers for a friendly and informal discussion of the novel The Heaven and Earth Grocery Store, by James McBride.  

“In 1972, when workers in Pottstown, Pennsylvania, were digging the foundations for a new development, the last thing they expected to find was a skeleton at the bottom of a well. Who the skeleton was and how it got there were two of the long-held secrets kept by the residents of Chicken Hill, the dilapidated neighborhood where immigrant Jews and African Americans lived side by side and shared ambitions and sorrows. New members welcome! To register, visit www.norwoodlibrary.org/morrillcalendar/, or call the reference desk at 781-769-0200, x2.

Turn the Page Book Group: ‘The Heaven and Earth Grocery Store’

Morrill Memorial Library (Virtual)

6:30 p.m.

Join Patty Bailey and other local readers for a friendly and informal discussion of the novel The Heaven and Earth Grocery Store, by James McBride.  

“In 1972, when workers in Pottstown, Pennsylvania, were digging the foundations for a new development, the last thing they expected to find was a skeleton at the bottom of a well. Who the skeleton was and how it got there were two of the long-held secrets kept by the residents of Chicken Hill, the dilapidated neighborhood where immigrant Jews and African Americans lived side by side and shared ambitions and sorrows. New members welcome! To register, visit www.norwoodlibrary.org/morrillcalendar/, or call the reference desk at 781-769-0200, x2.

Democracy Talks: A Migrant Family’s Search for Home in MA

Morrill Memorial Library (Virtual)

7 p.m.

Join WBUR journalist Simón Rios as he shares his journey reporting on the plight of migrants in Massachusetts amidst changing shelter policies and shifting political climate. Rios is an award-winning bilingual reporter. At WBUR he covers the ways Greater Boston is changing, with an eye on demographics, immigration, and inequality. To register, visit www.norwoodlibrary.org/morrillcalendar/, or call the reference desk at 781-769-0200, x2.

Feb. 20

Library Art School

Morrill Memorial Library

3:30 p.m.

Welcome to Library Art School! Each week, Miss Nicole will talk about a different artist, show their art, and try out a project based on their methods and style. Learn about some of the art you see all around you - on t-shirts, bags, books, and other media. Have you seen “Starry Night” and wondered about who painted it and why? Come to Library Art School and find out! For ages 8-12 years old. To register, visit www.norwoodlibrary.org/morrillcalendar/, or call the reference desk at 781-769-0200, x2.

Feb. 21

Sensory-Friendly Art Classes for Adults

Morrill Memorial Library

10:30 a.m.

Join the art instructor Stephanie Enloe for sensory-friendly art classes for adults, a program specially designed for adults with different levels of cognitive abilities. 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. To register, visit www.norwoodlibrary.org/morrillcalendar/, or call the reference desk at 781-769-0200, x2.

COA Monthly Ballroom Dance

Norwood Senior Center, 275 Prospect St.

7-10 p.m.

Music will be provided by Dave Valero. Cost is $12 per person, which includes, coffee, tea, desserts, water, and door prizes. Newcomers of all ages welcome. For more information on Council on Aging events, visit their Facebook page at Friends Of The Norwood Council On Aging | Facebook.

Feb. 22

Blessing Boutique Thrift Shop

First Baptist Church, 71 Bond St.

10 a.m.-12 noon

Shop for some beautiful clothes, great items for the kitchen, puzzles, reading materials, home decor, jewelry, shoes, boots, and lots more!  Stop in and see for yourself!

VFW Meat Raffle

Norwood V.F.W. Post 2452, 193 Dean St.

2-5 p.m.

The price for each Drawing is $2 or a pre-buy during the week for $20.Ten Drawings are conducted each Saturday. The winners of the pre-buys need not be present to win. The prizes are generous portions of meat and chicken. The drawings also include a 50/50 money raffle. A separate Winner Takes All Raffle is conducted at the end for an additional $5. Open to the public. The Norwood VFW is looking for new members. Veterans of the Gulf War, and personnel who have served overseas in Iraq and Afghanistan are welcome to visit the post at any time or come to one of the monthly meetings which are held on the fourth Wednesday of each month through May (except December).

Feb. 24

5 Alive: Explore the Senses!

Morrill Memorial Library

9:30 a.m.

Join Miss Kate at the library for this interactive sensory program to introduce kids to different textures, sounds and sights (and maybe even smells!). We’ll read a short story on our theme of the week and then have 2-4 sensory activities to try out. For toddlers and preschoolers. To register, visit www.norwoodlibrary.org/morrillcalendar/, or call the reference desk at 781-769-0200, x2.

Monday Movie Matinee: ‘Hard Miles’

Morrill Memorial Library

1 p.m.

A prison social worker assembles a cycling team of teenage convicts and takes them on a transformative 1,000-mile ride. Inspired by the life of Greg Townsend and the Ridgeview Academy cycling team. To register, visit www.norwoodlibrary.org/morrillcalendar/, or call the reference desk at 781-769-0200, x2.

Feb. 25

Women’s Business Networking Meeting

Norwood Civic Center

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 Toastmasters

Norwood Civic Center, Lydon Suite

6:45 p.m.

The Norwood Toastmasters Club helps develop communication and leadership skills for its members and the community at every ability level. Guests are always welcome to come and see how it works! Meetings are held on the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month. For more information, visit https://norwoodtoastmaster.toastmastersclubs.org/.

Local Food, Climate Chaos, & You

Morrill Memorial Library

7 p.m.

Morrill Memorial Library welcomes back Kerry Kokkinogenis, Local Food Program Manager for the Sustainable Business Network of Massachusetts. How can you impact climate chaos? Not all farming is created equal--especially in its impact on the local environment. Local farmers, fishers, and the food systems that support them are repairing much of the damage caused by industrial farming, industry, and other land use. In this talk, we will focus on hope and the many ways you can have a positive impact. Learn how you can support the local food system through purchasing choices, conversations, and advocacy with local, state, and federal legislators. To register, visit www.norwoodlibrary.org/morrillcalendar/, or call the reference desk at 781-769-0200, x2.

Titles on Tap Book Group

Napper Tandy’s, Norwood

Titles on Tap is sponsored by the Morrill Memorial Library, and meets at Napper Tandy’s in Norwood, in the left-hand-side bar. The January title will be ‘The Adventures of Amina Al-Sirafi,’ by S.A. Chakraborty. Titles on Tap is a social book group for readers in their 20s and 30s and for the young at heart. They go in for stories that are shaken, not stirred, and we don’t mind taking their love of lit outside the library walls.

Feb. 26

MassHire: Norwood Community Job Fair

Morrill Memorial Library

1-3 p.m.

Connect with employers from Norwood offering a variety of local job opportunities. Whether you’re looking to start a new career or take the next step in your journey, this is your chance to meet potential employers and explore what’s available in your community! This program is free and open to all. Registration is required. Please register with the MassHire directly at https://masshiremsw.com/event/2025-02-26-fair/, or call 781 269 5494. For more information, contact Rute Vales at [email protected].

Boston Beginnings: The Lives and Times of Martin and Coretta King

Morrill Memorial Library

6:30 p.m.

Celebrate Black History Month with the Morrill Memorial Library as they host Boston-based tour guide and award-winning educator, Joel Mackall. Before they became icons of the civil rights movement, Martin and Coretta King built the foundation of their partnership in Boston. Learn about their journeys to the city—Martin as a theology student at Boston University and Coretta as a music scholar at the New England Conservatory. Explore their courtship, marriage, and the city’s role in shaping their vision for justice and equality. To register, visit www.norwoodlibrary.org/morrillcalendar/, or call the reference desk at 781-769-0200, x2.

Feb. 27

Sensory-Friendly Lego Club for Adults

Morrill Memorial Library

12:30 p.m.

Join the L.E.A.D. students in this creative adventure. 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 different levels of abilities. To register, visit www.norwoodlibrary.org/morrillcalendar/, or call the reference desk at 781-769-0200, x2.

Library Art School

Morrill Memorial Library

3:30 p.m.

Welcome to Library Art School! Each week, Miss Nicole will talk about a different artist, show their art, and try out a project based on their methods and style. Learn about some of the art you see all around you - on t-shirts, bags, books, and other media. Have you seen “Starry Night” and wondered about who painted it and why? Come to Library Art School and find out! For ages 8-12 years old. To register, visit www.norwoodlibrary.org/morrillcalendar/, or call the reference desk at 781-769-0200, x2.

The Joy of Journaling w/ Local Author Jason Rubin

Morrill Memorial Library

7 p.m.

In a world of overwhelming digital content and social media apps that contort ideas and imagination into bite-size nuggets that are rarely insightful and never private, journaling is a creative and therapeutic hobby that allows for deep expression and rewarding escape. In this 90-minute, single-session workshop, local author Jason Rubin will inspire attendees to express themselves in writing using this low-tech/high-reward means of self-communication and healing. Learn the joy of journaling and become inspired to write by yourself, for yourself, as a gift to yourself! You’ll also have an opportunity to write your first journal entry during the workshop. Note: Participants should come to the workshop with a blank journal and pen or pencil, if possible. If this is a hardship, please let us know.

Feb. 28

Sensory-Friendly Art Classes for Adults

Morrill Memorial Library

10:30 a.m.

Join the art instructor Stephanie Enloe for sensory-friendly art classes for adults, a program specially designed for adults with different levels of cognitive abilities. 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. To register, visit www.norwoodlibrary.org/morrillcalendar/, or call the reference desk at 781-769-0200, x2.