Try Virtual Reality!
2026-05-19 15:30 - 17:00, 2026-07-14 15:30 - 17:00 UTC
Join us to try out our VR headsets! Play games or explore a virtual world using the library’s two virtual reality headsets. There’s sure to be something fun for you whether you’re a seasoned VR pro or have never touched it before (or just come to watch; that’s fine too!). We have plenty of games for all ages and interests, and it’s completely free with no RSVP.

Swap Swap: Yard Game Swap!
2026-05-20 11:00 - 17:30
Grown out of your hula hoops and jump ropes? Want to trade your horseshoes for some corn hole? Bring your yard game to swap this Wednesday! It’s completely free! Just stop by and bring your games with you. Then, you can pick up as many games as you want from what we’ve got! There’s no RSVP, and if you don’t have any to give away, feel free to stop by towards the end of the event to grab any extras that are left.

LEGO Club
2026-05-22 15:30 - 16:30, 2026-05-29 15:30 - 16:30, 2026-06-05 15:30 - 16:30, 2026-06-12 15:30 - 16:30, 2026-06-26 15:30 - 16:30, 2026-07-10 15:30 - 16:30, 2026-07-17 15:30 - 16:30, 2026-07-24 15:30 - 16:30
LEGO Club is held every Friday from 3:30-4:30pm. We supply the LEGO, you supply the imagination.

Pokemon Club
2026-05-27 14:30 - 15:30, 2026-06-10 14:30 - 15:30, 2026-06-24 14:30 - 15:30, 2026-07-08 14:30 - 15:30
Pokémon Trainers can come by the library to battle their Pokémon, trade cards, and nerd out! It’s free, fun, and every other Wednesday, 2:30-3:30pm.

Summer Reading Kickoff!
2026-06-01 13:00 - 14:30
Unearth a Story at the library this summer! Come sign up for the dinosaur- and archaeology-themed summer reading program and uncover some fossils with a fun excavation activity! Kids 4 and under can join us at 11am for picture books and activities, while older kids and teens can come excavate at 1pm.
You can find the form to register for Summer Reading starting May 18 until July 11 on our website, or you can register in person at the library front desk.

Learn About Archaeology!
2026-06-03 15:30 - 16:30
Learn about being an archaeologist from TN Division of Archaeology professional Sierra M. Bow! This brief talk and Q&A is open to all ages, so stop by, say hi, and learn something new!

Citizen Science
2026-06-13 12:00 - 13:00
Do you love taking pictures of plants, animals, and fungi in the great outdoors? Do you want to contribute to cool science research? Look no further than citizen science! Learn how to be a citizen scientist yourself and expand your nature knowledge at the same time!
All ages are invited to learn about various citizen science projects and apps such as iNaturalist, Seek, Merlin, and more. We’ll start in the library to install these apps on our devices, then move outside to take a short walk on the Norris Commons where we can try them out! All you need is a phone or mobile device that you can get apps and take pictures with.

3D Pen Workshop
2026-06-16 15:30 - 17:00
The library has 3D pens (Scrib3d pens) in our collection! They work like little handheld 3D printers. Want to try one and learn how they work? Join us June 16th at 3:30 for a lesson and a chance to try making something. Afterwards, you can check one out to take home!
This workshop is ages 10 and up due to the pens heating up to melt the plastic filament.

Local Archaeology: Big Ridge State Park
2026-06-24 16:00 - 17:00
All ages can join us to hear from a special guest visiting from Big Ridge State Park to teach us about local archaeology!

Friends of the Library Book Sale
2026-07-04 09:00 - 14:00
The annual Betty Anne Jolly Norris Friends of the Library Book Sale is Saturday, July 4th! Stop by, grab some books, and support the Norris Community Library. All books are priced by donation. Get what you want, pay what you can.
Please note that the library building will be open for Norris Day, but library service will be limited.

Swap Swap: Office & School Supplies Swap!
2026-07-15 11:00 - 17:30
As summer break is coming to a close, it’s a great time to gather office and school supplies for the next year! Trade in your extra pencils and binders and find something new to you to take home! It’s completely free! There’s no RSVP, and if you don’t have something to give away, feel free to stop by towards the end of the event to grab any extras that are left.

Pokemon TCG Tournament
2026-07-22 14:30 - 15:30
Bring your Pokemon deck and battle for prizes at this card game tournament! Trainers of all ages are invited to the library at 2:30 to determine who’s Poke-team is the strongest in the Norris Community Library Gym.

Summer Reading Finale!
2026-07-25 15:00 - 16:00
It’s the end of our summer reading program and time to turn in your reading log for prizes! Join us at the Norris Lions Club Pavilion across from the library at 3pm on July 25th for food, fun, and more for all ages.
We will also be having our Time Capsule Ceremony where we’ll be burying a new capsule with stories for the future Norris citizens to unearth!
