The results of this week’s Best Of Readers’ Choice series are in! With 29 out of 60 votes, Norton Public Library was voted as the Best Staycation Spot in Norton.

Runner up Winslow Farm Animal Sanctuary garnered 16 votes while Norton Reservoir and Norton Kayak Company received 14.

And then there’s our winner, Norton Public Library, with 48 percent of the votes.

"I have been there with my children many times and they have been so fantastic as a staff making every fun and very educational," said Norton Patch Facebook follower Victor Rodriguez. "Congrats NPL, and keep up the fun and great work.

Norton Public Library, which began as the Norton Magazine Club in 1879, became a Massachusetts corporation in 1886. Eliza Wheaton, whose painting adorns the library's meeting room wall, gave the library to the town. Previously located at the intersection of Routes 123 and 140, the library moved to its current location in 1991. The adjacent park opened in 1999.

From now until July 9, the library is selling raffle tickets for $2 each or three for $5 for a Bruins prize pack, which includes a Stanley Cup Champions Bruins hockey puck signed by Daniel Paille with certificate of authenticity, hat, men’s extra large shirt, women’s medium shirt, playoff rally towel, roster photo and two posters.

Here is a schedule of programs coming up for the month of May:

Tuesday, May 15
10:30 to 11 a.m.: Loosey Goosey Nursery Rhyme Time- Join Norton’s Children’s Librarian Ms. Leslianne for songs, stories, rhymes, and wiggles for babies  and tots, age “new” to 2. No registration required.

6 to 7 p.m.: Writer’s Group- Two Writers' Groups meet monthly at the library - the second Tuesday of the month at 6 p.m. (this month the third Tuesday of the month) and the second Thursday of each month at 10 a.m. All writers welcome.

Thursday, May 17
10:30 a.m.: Stories & Secrets about the Native Plants of Tricentennial Park- The Tricentennial Park of Norton, dedicated in the fall of 2011, features about 300 native plants and five new native trees. Each variety, whether large like the Princeton Elm or small like the several species of ferns, they all have secrets to share if we look closely. Kathy Ebert-Zawasky will show slides of these plants and share some of their complicated, intertwined stories.

1 to 2:30 p.m.: Knot Just Knitting- Join this group of those who want to  share and/or compare knitting and crocheting projects.  From beginner to expert participants are welcome. The group also knits/crochets for charities.

5:30 to 7 p.m.: Norton Cultural Council grant reception- You are cordially invited to a reception honoring the Norton Cultural Council and its recent grant recipients. Find out who your cultural council is and what they do. Offer your input on how these dollars should be spent to enhance the town of Norton. This free event is open to all Norton residents and guests. Light refreshments will be served.

Monday, May 21
5:30 p.m.: Parent Child Book Club- Sharing and snacks for kids in grades 1 through 3 and their parents. This month's book: “Stink, Solar System Superhero,” by Megan McDonald.

Wednesday, May 23
10:30 a.m.: Play N Learn- Join Gina McGarrigle of CFCE for this fun literacy-based program, which includes stories, songs, parent hand-outs and lots of different activities for little ones ages 2.9 to 6 years old. Register at the library.

Thursday, May 24
10:30 to 11:15 a.m.: Alphabits Storytime- Join Ms. Leslianne, the Norton Public Library's Children's Librarian, for a preschool storytime on most Thursday mornings at 10:30am. Alphabits is story-song-rhyme-and-play time for preschoolers age 3 to 5 and their favorite grownups, carefully crafted to help build language, vocabulary, early-literacy and social skills. No signup required.

1 to 2:30 p.m.: Knot Just Knitting- Join this group of those who want to  share and/or compare knitting and crocheting projects. From beginner to expert participants are welcome. The group also knits/crochets for charities.

Monday, May 28
Library closed

Tuesday, May 29
10:30 to 11 a.m.: Loosey Goosey Nursery Rhyme Time- Join Norton’s Children’s Librarian Ms. Leslianne for songs, stories, rhymes, and wiggles for babies  and tots, age “new” to 2. No registration required.

4 p.m.: Book Explorers- Kids in kindergarten through grade 3 can take a learning adventure with Gina McGarrigle of CFCE and Ms Leslianne. Reading, crafts, activities, and a different topic every month. This month learn about The Lorax. Register in advance at the library.

6 to 7:30 p.m.: Italy Through the Eyes of an Artist Kristi Johnston- This free presentation by Mansfield artist Kristi Johnston will include photos of her trip to Italy as well as images of many finished watercolors she created from those photos. She will narrate the slide show with stories of the trip and will bring a few of the framed paintings as well as some prints. The presentation will be geared towards pre-teens to adults. Register at the library.

Wednesday, May 30
10:30 a.m.: Storytime with the MOMS Club- A fun, themed storytime with songs and activities, presented by the MOMS Club of Norton. A chance for kids to learn and play and parents and caregivers to socialize. No signup required.

Thursday, May 31
10:30 to 11:15 a.m.: Alphabits Storytime- Join Ms. Leslianne, the Norton Public Library's Children's Librarian, for a preschool storytime on most Thursday mornings at 10:30am. Alphabits is story-song-rhyme-and-play time for preschoolers age 3 to 5 and their favorite grownups, carefully crafted to help build language, vocabulary, early-literacy and social skills. No signup required.

1 to 2:30 p.m.: Knot Just Knitting- Join this group of those who want to  share and/or compare knitting and crocheting projects.  From beginner to expert participants are welcome. The group also knits/crochets for charities.

The library is open Monday, Tuesday and Thursday 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Friday and Saturday 10 a.m. 2 p.m.

Tune in Monday to vote for the Best Ice Cream in town and don’t forget to leave a review!