March 5

Reverse Coloring for Adults: Relax and Create

Morrill Memorial Library

6:30 p.m.

Unwind and tap into your creativity with Reverse Coloring, a fun and relaxing art activity designed for adults! Unlike traditional coloring books, reverse coloring starts with the colors already on the page — your job is to draw the lines. Let the watercolor-style backgrounds inspire your imagination as you add shapes, patterns, or outlines to bring each page to life. Whether you’re an experienced artist or just looking for a mindful way to relax, this stress-free program is for you. All materials will be provided. No art skills needed — just bring your imagination! For ages 18+. To register, visit www.norwoodlibrary.org/morrillcalendar/, or call the reference desk at 781-769-0200, x2.

March 6

Sensory-Friendly Art Classes for Adults

Morrill Memorial Library

10:30 a.m.

The Morrill Memorial Library is partnering with Norwood-based Lifeworks Inc to bring this series of art classes. Art instructor Stephanie Enloe will run the program specially designed for adults with different levels of cognitive abilities. Each week, she will guide participants to create one-of-a-kind art projects, often utilizing recycled/repurposed materials and items found in nature. The program is free and open to attendees aged 18+. To register, visit norwoodlibrary.org/morrillcalendar/, or call the reference desk at 781-769-0200, x2.

March 7

Crafting at the Movies: Pride and Prejudice

Morrill Memorial Library

11 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Love movies? Love crafting? Come to the Morrill Memorial Library to craft with community and watch a movie on the big screen! This month for Crafting at the Movies we will be hosting a full-day marathon screening of “Pride and Prejudice” (1995). Light refreshments will be provided. This event is BYOC (Bring Your Own Craft). The movie will be run throughout the entire day - stop in at any time!

Crafting at the Movies is intended for adults

Bring your own craft to work on while watching the movie

Some lights will be left on - feel free to bring your own neck lamp for extra light for crafting

Seating will be a mix of tables with chairs and chairs in rows

Light conversation will be permitted - this is not a silent movie

Subtitles will be on

No craft? No problem! Coloring pages, colored pencils, and crayons will be provided

You can attend without crafting - but you might catch the creative bug!

To register, visit norwoodlibrary.org/morrillcalendar/, or call the reference desk at 781-769-0200, x2.

VFW Meat Raffle

VFW post 2452, 193 Dean St.

2-5 p.m.

The price for each drawing is $2. Ten drawings are conducted each Saturday. A pre-buy for $20 is available during the week at the Post. The winners of the Pre-Buys need not be present to win. The prizes are generous portions of meat and chicken. An example includes: Sirloin steak tips, sausage, ground sirloin burgers, center cut pork chops, whole or cut chicken, ground sirloin burgers, chicken wings, and much more! The drawings also include a 50/50 money raffle. The raffle is held every Saturday through May. 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 a monthly meeting on the fourth Wednesday of each month, September through May (except November and December). The Meat Raffle is open to the public.

March 9

Monday Movie Matinee

1 p.m.

The Monday Movie Matinee is ‘Master Gardener,’ (110mins) – R. Horticulturist Narvel Roth meticulously tends to the beautiful estate called Gracewood Gardens. Its owner is a rich dowager named Mrs. Haverhill. One day, she talks to him and convinces him to take on an apprentice named Maya. The troubled Maya is her great-niece. Because of his interactions with Maya, Narvel’s life soon changes, and these challenges surface his dark secrets. (Source: Swank) Cast: Joel Edgerton, Sigourney Weaver, Quintessa Swindell, Esai Morales. To register, visit norwoodlibrary.org/morrillcalendar/, or call the reference desk at 781-769-0200, x2.

March 10

Women in 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 or learn about joining, call 781-799-7068, or email [email protected]. 

The Norwood Woman’s Club Meeting

Knights of Columbus, 572 Nichols St.

12:30 p.m.

Johnny Pizzi, stand-up comedian, showman, and magician will provide laughter and amazement for all. A light lunch is provided. Members are asked to bring items for the Norwood Food Pantry. Soups, canned meats, chili, oatmeal (variety packages), cereal, etc. For more information, call Trina at 781-762-8173.

Norwood Toastmasters Meeting

Norwood Civic Center

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 just how they do it! For more information, visit norwoodtoastmaster.toastmastersclubs.org/.

The State of the Neponset: Annual Neponset River Water Quality Presentation: 2025 Result

Morrill Memorial Library & Virtual

6:30 p.m.

Join NepRWA River Restoration Director Sean McCanty and Environmental Science Fellow Meher Khanna for a hybrid event exploring water quality conditions in the Neponset River, including recent data and long-term trends for the River, its streams, and ponds. The evening will also feature a guest talk by Ryan O’Donnell, an environmental scientist, who will share practical approaches for communicating water quality information to the public from his work with the Connecticut River Conservancy. Llight refreshments. This is an in person and virtual event. To register, visit norwoodlibrary.org/morrillcalendar/, or call the reference desk at 781-769-0200, x2.

March 12

Sensory-Friendly Monthly Movie

Morrill Memorial Library

1 p.m.

The March Sensory-Friendly Monthly Movie series is Disney-Pixar’s Elio, rated PG. To register, visit norwoodlibrary.org/morrillcalendar/, or call the reference desk at 781-769-0200, x2.

How Maps Lie

Morrill Memorial Library

7 p.m.

Andrew Middleton, owner of the oldest map store in New England, The Map Center, will be at the Morrill Memorial Library for an engaging talk on how maps tell all sorts of stories. Learn how historical and contemporary maps are designed to convey information and how their design reveals as much information about the author as the place. Andrew will also tell the story of how he became the owner of the oldest map store in New England. To register, visit norwoodlibrary.org/morrillcalendar/, or call the reference desk at 781-769-0200, x2.

March 13

Sensory-Friendly Art Classes for Adults

Morrill Memorial Library

10:30 a.m.

The Morrill Memorial Library is partnering with Norwood-based Lifeworks Inc to bring this series of art classes. Art instructor Stephanie Enloe will run the program specially designed for adults with different levels of cognitive abilities. Each week, she will guide participants to create one-of-a-kind art projects, often utilizing recycled/repurposed materials and items found in nature. The program is free and open to attendees aged 18+. To register, visit norwoodlibrary.org/morrillcalendar/, or call the reference desk at 781-769-0200, x2.

March 14

Blessings Boutique Thrift Shop

First Baptist Church, 71 Bond St.

10 a.m.-noon.

Visit and find beautiful clothes for your whole family, kitchen items, Easter decorations, jewelry, books, shoes, and lots more!  The boutique also gratefully receives your donations.

VFW Meat Raffle

VFW post 2452, 193 Dean St.

2-5 p.m.

The price for each drawing is $2. Ten drawings are conducted each Saturday. A pre-buy for $20 is available during the week at the Post. The winners of the Pre-Buys need not be present to win. The prizes are generous portions of meat and chicken. An example includes: Sirloin steak tips, sausage, ground sirloin burgers, center cut pork chops, whole or cut chicken, ground sirloin burgers, chicken wings, and much more! The drawings also include a 50/50 money raffle. The raffle is held every Saturday through May. 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 a monthly meeting on the fourth Wednesday of each month, September through May (except November and December). The Meat Raffle is open to the public.

Puzzle Race

Morrill Memorial Library

2:30 p.m.

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

How does the race work?

Up to 8 teams will compete, with a maximum of 4 people per team. Feel free to name your 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 design will be the same.

Race will kick off at 2:30pm and will end at 4pm. Please plan on arriving by 2:20 pm at the latest, so we can start on time.

The team with the most completed puzzle by the end of the race will be the winner, but everyone gets the bragging rights!

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. To register, visit norwoodlibrary.org/morrillcalendar/, or call the reference desk at 781-769-0200, x2.

March 18

Turn the Page Book Group: ‘The Frozen River’

Morrill Memorial Library

10 a.m.

Connect with Patty Bailey and fellow local readers for a friendly and informal conversation of The Frozen River, a best-selling novel by Ariel Lawhon.

The Frozen River is a tense, atmospheric historical mystery novel that follows Martha Ballard, an 18th-century midwife in Maine, who becomes entangled in the investigation of a suspicious death when a body is pulled from the frozen Kennebec River. As she records events in her diary and uncovers hidden truths in her community, her diary entries are ultimately used to uncover the truth behind the death. To register, visit norwoodlibrary.org/morrillcalendar/, or call the reference desk at 781-769-0200, x2.

Community Connections @ the Library

Morrill Memorial Library

12 noon

This is a monthly drop-in gathering hosted by Riverside Community Care on the third Wednesday of each month. Each month highlights new ways to get connected. The March topic soon to be announced.

Community Connections @ the Library is designed to help residents learn about local resources, programs, and opportunities for personal growth and well-being. Meet with a community coach, enjoy friendly conversation, and discover ways to strengthen your connection to the people and supports around you. Drop in, bring your lunch or a coffee, and discover tools in your community that promote balance, resilience, and wellness. All are welcome, and all questions are welcome - regardless of each month’s highlighted topic.

Turn the Page Book Group: ‘The Frozen River’

Morrill Memorial Library (Virtual)

6:30 p.m.

Connect with Patty Bailey and fellow local readers for a friendly and informal conversation of The Frozen River, a best-selling novel by Ariel Lawhon.

The Frozen River is a tense, atmospheric historical mystery novel that follows Martha Ballard, an 18th-century midwife in Maine, who becomes entangled in the investigation of a suspicious death when a body is pulled from the frozen Kennebec River. As she records events in her diary and uncovers hidden truths in her community, her diary entries are ultimately used to uncover the truth behind the death. To register, visit norwoodlibrary.org/morrillcalendar/, or call the reference desk at 781-769-0200, x2.

Painting Flowers w/ Dimple Shah

Morrill Memorial Library

6:30 p.m.

The Morrill Memorial Library welcomes springtime with a flower painting art workshop, led by local artist Dimple Shah. Welcome & Celebrate Spring by Painting Flowers is a warm, creative, beginner-friendly, and hands-on art workshop designed for adults ages 18 and older. Its theme is the celebration of the arrival of spring. Participants will create two small 4»x4» canvas paintings, featuring spring-inspired flowers such as sunflowers and wildflowers. This workshop is suited for adults seeking a creative break, a mindfulness activity, or an introduction to acrylic painting. To register, visit norwoodlibrary.org/morrillcalendar/, or call the reference desk at 781-769-0200, x2.

March 19

#31titleswomeninhistory - Inspiration, Education, Celebration

Morrill Memorial Library

2 p.m.

Join award-winning historical fiction author, Janis Robinson Daly, as she shares a curated list of thirty-one titles of historical fiction to celebrate Women’s History Month. Each book spotlights women in history whose achievements languished in the shadows until authors discovered their stories and wrote them, imagining the women’s emotional responses as they strode forward with dreams in their minds and hopes in their hearts. Come share which novels you’ve read on the list of thirty-one and discover others to add to your To Be Read list. This program includes a Bingo-styled game with prizes, a book signing, and more. Get ready to add more interesting books to your To Be Read list! To register, visit norwoodlibrary.org/morrillcalendar/, or call the reference desk at 781-769-0200, x2.

March 20

March Monthly Ballroom Dance

Norwood Senior Center

7 p.m.

Music will be provided by Ray Cavicchio. Cost is $12 per person. Coffee, tea, water & desserts will be served. There are also door prizes. Newcomers of all ages are welcome, so come one, come all and have a ball!!! To stay up to date on Friends events, visit their Facebook page: Friends Of The Norwood Council On Aging | Facebook

March 21

American Red Cross Blood Drive

First Congregational Church, 100 Winter St.

9 a.m.-2 p.m.

Art in Bloom

Morrill Memorial Library

10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Usher in springtime with the Norwood Evening Garden Club’s 20th Annual Art in Bloom! Art in Bloom is a community event that displays 20 pieces of artwork generated by Norwood and Walpole High School students coupled with interpretative floral designs composed by members of the Norwood Evening Garden Club. Admission is free and the public is welcome and encouraged to attend to support the student artists.

VFW Meat Raffle

VFW post 2452, 193 Dean St.

2-5 p.m.

The price for each drawing is $2. Ten drawings are conducted each Saturday. A pre-buy for $20 is available during the week at the Post. The winners of the Pre-Buys need not be present to win. The prizes are generous portions of meat and chicken. An example includes: Sirloin steak tips, sausage, ground sirloin burgers, center cut pork chops, whole or cut chicken, ground sirloin burgers, chicken wings, and much more! The drawings also include a 50/50 money raffle. The raffle is held every Saturday through May. 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 a monthly meeting on the fourth Wednesday of each month, September through May (except November and December). The Meat Raffle is open to the public.

March 22

Art in Bloom

Morrill Memorial Library

1-4:30 p.m.

Usher in springtime with the Norwood Evening Garden Club’s 20th Annual Art in Bloom! Art in Bloom is a community event that displays 20 pieces of artwork generated by Norwood and Walpole High School students coupled with interpretative floral designs composed by members of the Norwood Evening Garden Club. Admission is free and the public is welcome and encouraged to attend to support the student artists.

March 23

Monday Movie Matinee

1 p.m.

The Monday Movie Matinee is ‘The 4:30 Movie,’ (88 mins) – R. This semi-autobiographical film features a group of teen boys during the summer of 1986. The coming-of-age story follows the film buff teens, one of whom finally scored a movie date with the girl of his dreams. However, their group encountered trouble with the movie theater manager and was banned from entering the premises. This might pose some problems with the movie date set for the late afternoon screening. Cast: Genesis Rodriguez, Justin Long, Ken Jeong, Diedrich Bader. To register, visit norwoodlibrary.org/morrillcalendar/, or call the reference desk at 781-769-0200, x2.

Cozy Puzzle Night

Morrill Memorial Library

6:30 p.m.

Warm up, get cozy, and hang out with friends and neighbors! The Simoni Room will be full of 300 to 500-piece puzzles waiting to be completed.  The ibrary will provide light refreshments and warm drinks, and play lo-fi music to curate a relaxed vibe. Unlike the puzzle races, this event is not competitive! There will be plenty of puzzles available, but feel free to bring any from home to share or trade as well. Registration is encouraged but not required. To register, visit www.norwoodlibrary.org/morrillcalendar/, or call the reference desk at 781-769-0200, x2.

March 24

Women in 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 or learn about joining, call 781-799-7068, or email [email protected]. 

Norwood Toastmasters Meeting

Norwood Civic Center

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 just how they do it! For more information, visit norwoodtoastmaster.toastmastersclubs.org/.

“Exit Wounds”: A Reading and Conversation w/ Author Ieva Jusionyte

Morrill Memorial Library

7 p.m.

Firearms play a double role in society: they are instruments of protection as well as sources of threat. Ieva Jusionyte’s new book, Exit Wounds: How America’s Guns Fuel Violence Across the Border (2024), takes a narrative approach to present findings from a multi-sited ethnographic study on the impact of American firearms in Mexico. The book follows the journey of the gun through circuits of exchange--both licit and illicit--from retail shops and gun shows in Arizona and Texas, to the hands of violence workers, both licensed and criminalized, in Mexico, to gun buyback programs and public art installations. By tracing firearms across borders and contexts--their shifting cultural and economic value, discrepancies in legality and legitimacy, and their movement across civilian-military and state-crime divides--Jusionyte illuminates how legal regimes shape the production of violence. Braiding together the stories of people who live and work with guns on both sides of the border and both sides of the law, the book shows how U.S. guns harm not just individual people, but also the health and functioning of Mexico’s political and social systems. 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 Pub, 46 Day St.

7:30 p.m.

The March title had yet to be announced at press time. Copies of the book will be available to pick up at the library’s Reference desk. Please contact the library for details on the March book at 781-769-0200. The ebook and audiobook are instantly available through either Libby or hoopla. Titles on Tap is a social book group for readers in their 20s and 30s and for the young at heart. We go in for stories that are shaken, not stirred, and we don’t mind taking our 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.

March 26

Sensory-Friendly Lego Club for Adults

Morrill Memorial Library

10:30 a.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 norwoodlibrary.org/morrillcalendar/, or call the reference desk at 781-769-0200, x2.

March 27

Sensory-Friendly Art Classes for Adults

Morrill Memorial Library

10:30 a.m.

The Morrill Memorial Library is partnering with Norwood-based Lifeworks Inc to bring this series of art classes. Art instructor Stephanie Enloe will run the program specially designed for adults with different levels of cognitive abilities. Each week, she will guide participants to create one-of-a-kind art projects, often utilizing recycled/repurposed materials and items found in nature. The program is free and open to attendees aged 18+. To register, visit norwoodlibrary.org/morrillcalendar/, or call the reference desk at 781-769-0200, x2.

March 28

Blessings Boutique Thrift Shop

First Baptist Church, 71 Bond St.

10 a.m.-noon.

The boutique offers a variety of never-worn, tags-still-on clothing at a fabulous discount.  Pick up some lovely jewelry and shoes, and there is a nice, affordable outfit!  Also browse for beautiful tableware, lamps, books, and more.  Come in and take a look!

VFW Meat Raffle

VFW post 2452, 193 Dean St.

2-5 p.m.

The price for each drawing is $2. Ten drawings are conducted each Saturday. A pre-buy for $20 is available during the week at the Post. The winners of the Pre-Buys need not be present to win. The prizes are generous portions of meat and chicken. An example includes: Sirloin steak tips, sausage, ground sirloin burgers, center cut pork chops, whole or cut chicken, ground sirloin burgers, chicken wings, and much more! The drawings also include a 50/50 money raffle. The raffle is held every Saturday through May. The Meat Raffle is open to the public.

March 30

Crafting at the Movies: Slumdog Millionaire

Morrill Memorial Library

11 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Love movies? Love crafting? Come to the Morrill Memorial Library to craft with community and watch a movie on the big screen! This month for Crafting at the Movies we will be hosting a full-day marathon screening of “Pride and Prejudice” (1995). Light refreshments will be provided. This event is BYOC (Bring Your Own Craft). The movie will be run throughout the entire day - stop in at any time!

Crafting at the Movies is intended for adults

Bring your own craft to work on while watching the movie

Some lights will be left on - feel free to bring your own neck lamp for extra light for crafting

Seating will be a mix of tables with chairs and chairs in rows

Light conversation will be permitted - this is not a silent movie. Subtitles will be on

No craft? No problem! Coloring pages, colored pencils, and crayons will be provided. You can attend without crafting - but you might catch the creative bug!

To register, visit norwoodlibrary.org/morrillcalendar/, or call the reference desk at 781-769-0200, x2.

March 31

No Health Without Mental Health

Morrill Memorial Library

6:30 p.m.

Mental health is an essential component of overall well-being, yet millions of people in the United States continue to struggle with untreated or undertreated mental illnesses. This presentation will cover the current state of mental health and mental healthcare gap in the United States; discuss major types of mental illnesses; discuss the importance of addressing mental illnesses in time and describe different treatment modalities. The 30-minute presentation will be followed by 30 minutes of discussion and Q&A. About the presenter: Dr. Shreedhar Paudel is a medical graduate from the Institute of Medicine, Kathmandu, Nepal. He is a public health professional trained in Global Health, a psychiatrist with specialization in community psychiatry and schizophrenia at Massachusetts General Hospital and an Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School, Boston, USA. Dr. Paudel is the current President and one of the founders of Health Foundation Nepal, USA. His passion is in global mental health and has been a pioneer global health leader through Health Foundation Nepal and other organizations. Open to ages 16+. To register, visit norwoodlibrary.org/morrillcalendar/, or call the reference desk at 781-769-0200, x2.