June 5

Mental Health Workshop: Serving Yourself While Serving Others

Morrill Memorial Library

6:30 p.m.

The Morrill Memorial Library is partnering with the Norwood Health Department to bring psychologist, Dr. Ebony Butler for this mental health and self-care workshop. Are you a caregiver, in a service role, or feeling the strain of caring for others? Dr. Ebony Butler will provide psychoeducation and useful tips to improve mental health and self-care, especially for those who serve others. It is not uncommon for your own mental health to be neglected when you’re serving others. But, during this time, it is imperative that we take a break and prioritize our own mental health and self-care. To register, visit www.norwoodlibrary.org/morrillcalendar/, or call 781-769-0200.

June 6

Gender Equality & the Carter Administration

Morrill Memorial Library (Virtual)

2 p.m.

Explore the state of Women’s Rights issues in the 1970s, the Equal Rights Amendment of 1972, and the Constitutional means the Carter administration embraced to address gender inequality. The discussion will be guided by relevant primary sources of the National Archives and the Carter Library, with opportunities for attendees to weigh in with their perspectives. Led by Joshua Montanari, Education Specialist at the Jimmy Carter Presidential Library. To register, visit www.norwoodlibrary.org/morrillcalendar/, or call 781-769-0200.

June 7

Sensory Stations

Morrill Memorial Library

10 a.m.

Get ready to explore the 5 senses! Miss Nicole will read a book and kids can participate in several themed sensory activities. This program has the potential to be a little messy so make sure you dress to play and have fun!!! For ages 2 and up. To register, visit www.norwoodlibrary.org/morrillcalendar/, or call 781-769-0200.

Nurturing Early Literacy: Hooray for K!

Morrill Memorial Library

6:30 p.m.

Parents and caregivers of kids under 5 are invited to participate in Hooray for K!, a series of 3 in-person workshops at the Morrill Memorial Library to learn how to prepare their child for kindergarten. It’s never too early to start learning! Parents will learn how to build the preliteracy skills kids need to become successful readers and writers, with a focus fine and gross motor activities. For parents of kids under 5 years old. To register, visit www.norwoodlibrary.org/morrillcalendar/, or call 781-769-0200.

June 9

Trivia Night: Pride Month

Morrill Memorial Library

7 p.m.

This month, the library will be celebrating PRIDE Month with questions involving LGBTQIA+ history and culture. Play solo or organize a team! For security purposes, participants’ videos will be disabled, so no need to worry about having a working webcam to play. The ability to view slides on a screen is all you need for this fantastic trivia fun! Please note that trivia questions are geared towards adults in terms of difficulty. To register, visit www.norwoodlibrary.org/morrillcalendar/, or call 781-769-0200.

June 10

46th Annual Art in the Park

Town Common

10 a.m.-3 p.m.

The Norwood Art Association will be hosting their 46th Annual Art in the Park Show and Sale! Categories will include oils, acrylics, watercolors, pastels, mixed media, photography and drawing. Also included in the event will be vendor tables with textile, art, glasswork, pottery, sculpture, jewelry and wood art. There will also be a bin work around the gazebo with unframed originals, photographs, and prints. There will be a Kids’ Table with projects and also face painting, provided by students from Norwood High School, from 11 a.m.–3 p.m. Live acoustic music will be provided by a local musician. Rain date, June 11.

June 13

Women’s Business Networking Meeting

Workspaces Norwood, 66 Winter St.

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].

The Adventures of Two Grannies on the Road

Morrill Memorial Library (Virtual)

10:30 a.m.

They’re not ready for the rocking chair yet! Two young-at-heart grandmothers will share their love of exploration and adventure, showing that they can be business owners, wives, grandmothers, and still have fun! Join “Grannies” Beth Sobiloff and Marcia Rothwell as they share stories and reflect on their adventures touring all over the Commonwealth. Whether it is a restaurant, a statue, a historic building, library, museum, art, llamas, farms, mountains or the sea, they have visited it all and have gotten to know the people who live there. Come hear their story about how they’ve reinvented themselves later in life, and are living their retirement years to the fullest! To register, visit www.norwoodlibrary.org/morrillcalendar/, or call 781-769-0200.

Bert & Lou: The Story of the Herbert Hoover Family

Morrill Memorial Library (Virtual)

2 p.m.

Learn about the life of the 31st President of the United States, Herbert Hoover, and his wife Lou Henry Hoover. Born in Iowa, the Hoovers would become world travelers and spend much of their lives in public service, helping provide food relief to millions of people around the world. The presentation will include film clips of home movies created by Lou and the first known color moving images of the White House. Led by Craig G. Wright, Supervisory Archivist at the Herbert Hoover Presidential Library. To register, visit www.norwoodlibrary.org/morrillcalendar/, or call 781-769-0200.

Norwood Farmers Market-Opening Day!

Town Common

2-6 p.m.

The Norwood Farmers Market officially opens for the season! The town common will be hopping with a variety of vendors, including farm stands, bakeries, fish, baseball cards, non-profit organizations, specialty foods, and more! There will be games for the kids and music. Meet your neighbors, purchase a fresh dinner, and have some fun!

June 14

A Celebration of Massachusetts Libraries: A History of Libraries in the Bay State

Morrill Memorial Library (Virtual)

7 p.m.

From the early days of European settlement to the present, Boston and Massachusetts have been friendly to the printed word. In fact, the first printing press in British North America arrived at Harvard in 1636. Libraries -- private, public, and academic -- quickly followed. Massachusetts author and historian Alan Earls will present a slideshow and discussion of some of the important milestones, architectural gems, and key figures in this story as well as an overview of just how richly endowed we are with libraries of all kinds today. Highlights include Ben Franklin’s gift to found the first free public library in Franklin; the first library for industrial workers; the first children’s library; and the first tax-payer funded town and city libraries, as well as pioneering cataloging systems, philanthropists, architects, and more. To register, visit www.norwoodlibrary.org/morrillcalendar/, or call 781-769-0200.

Norwood Junior Woman’s Club Meeting

Conrad’s

7:30 p.m.

For more information, email [email protected] or visit their website at Norwoodjwc.org. The NJWC is sponsored by the General Federation of Woman’s Clubs, one  of the largest and oldest women’s volunteer service organizations. New members always welcome.

June 15

Your Story Begins Writing Workshop

Morrill Memorial Library

6:30 p.m.

Join a transformative writing workshop that will ignite your creativity and hone your writing skills! Whether you are a seasoned writer or just starting out, this workshop is designed to help you tell a story from your life and leave a legacy for loved ones. Don’t miss this opportunity to take your writing to the next level and bring your stories to life. Open to 18 and up. To register, visit www.norwoodlibrary.org/morrillcalendar/, or call 781-769-0200.

June 16

Monthly Ballroom Dance 

Norwood Senior Center, 275 Prospect St.

7-10 p.m.

The Friends of the Norwood Council on Aging will be sponsoring the June monthly dance, with music by Dave Valerio. Cost is $12 per person and includes coffee, tea, desserts, and water. There will also be door prizes! Newcomers welcome. For more information on the Friends of the Norwood Council on Aging, visit their Facebook page.

June 17

Juneteenth Celebration

Norwood Town Common

12:30-3:30 p.m.

This year’s Juneteenth is FREEDOM. Activities on the Common will include events for kids, a dj, singers, poetry readings, dance, artwork, and possibly a dramatic performance. Currently scheduled for entertainment are the Mathematics, Trend N Motion, a songstress from Norwood High School, a melodic performance from the Coakley Middle School chorus, and much more! Bring an appetite as mouth-watering food will be available and possibly a beer garden. Informational vendors will also be present to share their with the community.

June 20

A Trip To Scotland: Finding the Underwater Gannet in the Shetland Islands

Morrill Memorial Library (Virtual)

10:30 a.m.

Follow Ken Carlson’s journey to the Shetland Islands in Scotland as he searched for a way to photograph the graceful Northern Gannet seabird diving underwater to fish. Not being a scuba diver made this a challenge, but Carlson finds a way after following up on a clue. Carlson is a nature, landscape and Fine Art photographer living in Harrington, Maine, after living and practicing veterinary medicine in Ipswich for 43 years. To register, visit www.norwoodlibrary.org/morrillcalendar/, or call 781-769-0200.

Interrogating Presidential Photos

Morrill Memorial Library (Virtual)

2 p.m.

Since John F. Kennedy, most Presidents have had an official photographer, resulting in a wealth of primary source material. But what can Americans of all ages learn by taking a deeper look, past the subject matter and into the backgrounds and material culture represented in these photos, to learn more about how the lives of our leaders are presented? Led by Richard Weld, Education Specialist for the Gerald Ford Presidential Library and Museum. To register, visit www.norwoodlibrary.org/morrillcalendar/, or call 781-769-0200.

Norwood Farmers Market

Town Common

2-6 p.m.

Visit the town common to check out a variety of vendors, including farm stands, bakeries, fish, baseball cards, non-profit organizations, specialty foods, and more! There will be games for the kids and music. It’s all happening on Tuesdays on the town common!

Out of the Shadows, and Into the Spotlight: Hollywood’s History with LGBTQIA+ Experience

Morrill Memorial Library

7 p.m.

Join Frank Mandosa, a local film historian in exploring Hollywood’s LGBTQIA+ history. For over a century, Hollywood and the films it produces have had a troubled history with both onscreen depictions and the real-life interactions with the LGBTQIA+ community. This program explores not only the ongoing evolution of this dynamic before, during, and after the cameras roll, but also different portrayals of the LGBTQIA+ experience in films of all genres both past and present. To register, visit www.norwoodlibrary.org/morrillcalendar/, or call 781-769-0200.

June 21

Turn the Page Book Group-‘Clock Dance’

Morrill Memorial Library

10 a.m.

The group will be discussing Clock Dance, a novel written by Anne Tyler. Copies of the book in regular, large print, and audio are available at the circulation desk.

Email Patty Bailey if you have any questions at [email protected]  or call 781-443-864. To register, visit www.norwoodlibrary.org/morrillcalendar/, or call 781-769-0200.

Artist-in-Residence: An Evening of Haitian Storytelling & Riddles

Church of God, 190 Vanderbilt Ave.

6 p.m.

Sponsored through the Morrill Memorial Library, titled “Krik? Krak! Haitian Storytelling and Riddles,” the program will be presented in a mix of Haitian Creole and English. Riddles and storytelling are an integral part of the Haitian oral tradition and carry both remembrances and traditions of Africa, but also serve as mechanisms to preserve ancestral cultures and impart traditional wisdom to the younger generations, and teach in the areas of health, family interactions, and daily living. This session will feature the most popular Haitian riddles and folktale characters. Doors open at 6 p.m.; the program will begin at 6:30 p.m. To register, visit www.norwoodlibrary.org/morrillcalendar/, or call 781-769-0200.

Turn the Page Book Group-‘Clock Dance’

Morrill Memorial Library

10 a.m.

The group will be discussing Clock Dance, a novel written by Anne Tyler. Copies of the book in regular, large print, and audio are available at the circulation desk.

Email Patty Bailey if you have any questions at [email protected]  or call 781-443-864. To register, visit www.norwoodlibrary.org/morrillcalendar/, or call 781-769-0200.

June 22

Sensory-friendly Lego Club for Adults

Morrill Memorial Library

12:30 p.m.

Join in on a creative Lego adventure 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 www.norwoodlibrary.org/morrillcalendar/, or call 781-769-0200.

June 23

Sensory-Friendly Friday Movie at the Library

Morrill Memorial Library

1 p.m.

Join the Sensory-Friendly Friday Movie at the Library, a program specially designed for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. To register, visit www.norwoodlibrary.org/morrillcalendar/, or call 781-769-0200.

June 26

American Red Cross Blood Drive

Knights of Columbus, 

572 Nichols St., 1-6 p.m.

Myth Busting Trans & Gender Diverse Health Misinformation

Morrill Memorial Library

7 p.m.

As part of their Pride Month programming, the Morrill Memorial Library is hosting Fenway Health physician Alexandra Arce, MD, for a presentation on misinformation about gender-affirming medical care. Finding the facts about gender-affirming health care amidst swirling media and social commentary can be difficult. Join Fenway Health physician Alexandra Arce, MD, to sift through the noise surrounding trans and gender diverse care. Dr. Arce will bust common myths, discuss the impact of misinformation, and address how to find accurate information. There will be an opportunity to ask questions at the end of the program. To register, visit www.norwoodlibrary.org/morrillcalendar/, or call 781-769-0200.

June 27

Women’s Business Networking Meeting

Workspaces Norwood, 

66 Winter St., 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].

Out of the Archives: A Look Back at the Marshall Plan

Morrill Memorial Library (Virtual), 2 p.m.

Two years after V-E Day, Europe lay in ruins, with its economies devastated and its people facing famine. In a commencement address at Harvard University, Secretary George Marshall called for American assistance in restoring the economic infrastructure of Europe. Western Europe responded favorably, and the Truman administration called for legislation. The resulting massive aid package – the biggest of its kind and named for Marshall – provided more than $13 billion in funding for housing, infrastructure and industry. To register, visit www.norwoodlibrary.org/morrillcalendar/, or call 781-769-0200.

Norwood Farmers Market

Town Common

2-6 p.m.

Visit the farmers market to check out a variety of vendors, including farm stands, bakeries, fish, baseball cards, non-profit organizations, specialty foods, and more! There will be games for the kids and music. It’s all happening on Tuesdays on the town common!

Author Talk: ‘The Original Dropkick Murphy’

Morrill Memorial Library (Virtual), 7 p.m.

This book chronicles for the first time the unbelievable life of Dr. John “Dropkick” Murphy, a professional wrestler who put himself through medical school during the Great Depression and then opened Bellows Farm, a one-of-a-kind institution that served as both a facility where elite athletes could train as well as a secluded place where down-on-their-luck alcoholics could go to sober up discreetly. The celebrities who frequented Dropkick Murphy’s farm were many, and numerous professional athletes would go there to focus on their training and work out in his state-of-the-art gymnasium. As a result, Bellows Farm featured an unrivaled and revolving cast of colorful characters who brought it to life. Drawing on years of research and interviews, author Emily Sweeney goes behind the scenes to reveal the untold story of Murphy’s life, his farm, and the legendary events that unfolded there. To register, visit www.norwoodlibrary.org/morrillcalendar/, or call 781-769-0200.