Norris Community Library

Pokemon Club
2026-04-01 14:30 - 15:30, 2026-04-15 14:30 - 15:30, 2026-04-29 14:30 - 15:30, 2026-05-13 14:30 - 15:30, 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 UTC
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.

LEGO Club
2026-04-10 15:30 - 16:30, 2026-04-17 15:30 - 16:30, 2026-04-24 15:30 - 16:30, 2026-05-01 15:30 - 16:30, 2026-05-08 15:30 - 16:30, 2026-05-15 15:30 - 16:30, 2026-05-22 15:30 - 16:30, 2026-05-29 15:30 - 16:30 and 3 more dates
LEGO Club is held every Friday from 3:30-4:30pm. We supply the LEGO, you supply the imagination.

3D Pen Workshop
2026-04-14 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 April 14th 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.

Swap Swap: Puzzle Swap!
2026-04-22 11:00 - 17:30
Do you have puzzles you never will make again? Are you crazy about puzzles and looking for one you haven’t done yet? Join us for this puzzle swap! It’s completely free! Just stop by and bring your extra puzzles with you. Then, you can pick up as many puzzles as you want from what we’ve got! There’s no RSVP, and if you don’t have one to give away, feel free to stop by towards the end of the event to grab any extras that are left.

Community Garden Planting
2026-05-06 15:30 - 16:30
Join us to plant some beans and marigolds in the Community Garden plot next to the Norris Middle School! This event is part of our Grow a Row program, but you do not have to sign up to come help us plant!
Learn how to plant beans and marigolds with this hands-on lesson for all ages, and pick up your packet of heirloom beans if you’ve registered for Grow a Row this year.
Interested in Growing a Row with us this summer? Read more about it and sign up here: https://forms.gle/LT2oyfkHXAGWA91y5
We will start in front of the library at 3:30 and walk over to the garden together! No RSVP required, completely free, just bring yourself and be ready for a bit of gardening fun! All ages welcome.

Try Virtual Reality!
2026-05-19 15:30 - 17:00
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.

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.
