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5 Things May 15: Library Events, Support Groups and More

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Things You Need to Know Today is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance. Check back later for more, and let us know what you think of the feature in the comments section. 1. Support group meeting for parents of children with special needs A monthly support group will be held 7 p.m. at Beth Karon Goldberg, Attorney at Law, 250 E Main St, Norton, for parents of children with special needs who help each other through the highs and lows of parenting by sharing strategies, resources and ideas. The facilitator is a special education attorney. Get more information at www.bethkgoldberglaw.com. 2. Library events MOMS Club Storytime will begin 10:30 a.m. at Norton Public Library. All ages are welcome and …

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Obituary: Louise Lynch

A former Norton Library treasurer, Mrs. Lynch had the 2002 Norton Town Report dedicated to her.

(From Norton Memorial Funeral Home) Louise (Tobin) Lynch, age 92, of Norton, formerly of Roslindale, died on Monday, April 22, 2013. After more than a decade's journey through diabetic vascular dementia, she remained loving and sweet to the end; she embodied the selfless mother - her family, including her nieces and nephews, were the center of her life. She will be remembered for her civic involvement, integrity, kindness and dedication to others. Her friends knew her best for her sense of humor, intellect, ability at Scrabble, and her loyalty and generosity: including driving those in need to Boston hospitals - often in the middle of the night. She was the daughter of the late Harry and Elizabeth (Zottoli) Tobin, wife of 49 years of the …

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5 Things April 17: Classical Music Recital, Artful Expressions and More

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Things You Need to Know Today is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance. Check back later for more, and let us know what you think of the feature in the comments section. 1. Classical music recital Classical guitarist Aaron Larget-Caplan returns to Wheaton College 7:30 p.m. for a recital featuring music by J.S. Bach, Elliott Carter, Boston-based composer Kevin Siegfried, new works by young Wheaton composers and a duo with violinist Irina Muresanu of music by Ravi Shankar, in honor of the international music hero's recent passing. This event is free and takes place in the Woolley Room at Mary Lyon Hall. 2. Spring-a-Ding Storytime and Artful Expressions The Spring-a-Ding Storytime will take place …

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5 Things April 16: 'Les Miserables' Movie Showing and More

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Things You Need to Know Today is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance. Check back later for more, and let us know what you think of the feature in the comments section. 1. Share your Boston Marathon story Were you one of Norton's 14 Boston Marathon runners? Tell us you are OK and share your story. Email Norton@Patch.com. 2. Events at Norton Public Library Frogs & Turtles with MASS Audubon will take place 10:30 a.m. Learn about what's happening with these animals in spring. This program is geared towards pre-K and elementary school-aged kids. No registration is required. At 1:30 p.m., Middle and high school students are welcome to join Norton Public Library to play board games or wii games, …

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5 Things March 5: Teen Tuesday, March Madness and More

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Things You Need to Know Today is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance. Check back later for more, and let us know what you think of the feature in the comments section. 1. Teen Tuesday and Friend of the Library meeting Middle and high school students are welcome to join Norton Public Library 2:30 p.m. Tuesdays in March and April in the library community room to play board games or wii games, watch a movie, try out a craft project, clean up the library park, or help decorate the children's room. No registration is required, but a parental permission slip must be signed if parents choose not to remain in the library building during the event. At 6:30 p.m. Friends of the Library will hold a …

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Five Things You Need to Know: Friday, Dec. 28

The Norton Public Library will be hosting a Star Wars Symposium Saturday.

1. The sun will be out today, according WHDH TV, with temperatures in mid-30s. 2. The Norton Public Library will be holding a Star Wars Symposium, Saturday, Dec. 29, at 10 a.m. 3. The Norton High wrestling team will be taking part in the Marshfield Tournament today. 4. With last night's Norton Board of Selectmen's meeting canceled, they will next be meeting Thursday, Jan. 3 at 7 p.m. at town hall. 5. The Children's Museum in Easton is having Family New Year's Eve Parties 2012, Dec. 31, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. There will be magic shows, 11 a.m., noon, 2 and 3 p.m., confetti blast countdowns at 1 and 4 p.m., balloon artist and face painting for 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Pizza and drinks will be available. The cost is $10 per person and $5 for members.

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Five Things You Need to Know: Thursday, Dec. 27

Check out Star Wars at the Norton Public Library Saturday.

1. According to WHDH, the rain will be tapering off in the afternoon with temperatures ranging from 36-48. 2. The Norton Public Library will be holding a Star Wars Symposium, Saturday, Dec. 29, at 10 a.m. 3. The Norton High wrestling team will be taking part in the Marshfield Tournament today and Friday. 4. The Children's Museum in Easton is having Family New Year's Eve Parties 2012, Dec. 31, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. There will be magic shows, 11 a.m., noon, 2 and 3 p.m., confetti blast countdowns at 1 and 4 p.m., balloon artist and face painting for 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Pizza and drinks will be available. The cost is $10 per person and $5 for members. 5. If you are looking for some exercise with the family New Year's Day, the Blue Hills First …

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What's Going at Norton Public Library This Week?

Star Wars, knitting and Boredom Busters Boot Camp highlight the Christmas vacation week at the Norton Public Library.

  The Norton Public Libary is hosting events for the Christmas vacation week. Dec. 26-27: Boredom Busters: Fun activies for ages 1-10 to beat the mid-vacation boredom are being held from 10 a.m. to noon for the whole family. A commitment of both days is required. Dec. 27: Knot Just Knitting is being held from 1-2:30 p.m. This is a group for those who want to share and compare knitting and crocheting projects. From beginner to expert participants are welcome. The group also knits/crochets for charities. Dec. 29: A Star Wars Symposium is being at 10 a.m. There will be trivia, costume contest and a toy showcase among the activites. The event for ages 5 and up and for families. The library will be closing at 1 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 31 and …

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Norton Public Library Recertified

Patrons now able to participate in SAILS network.

Norton Public Library has officially been recertified by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners. In order to be recertified, the library needed to be open 40-hours a week and spend money on supplies and programming. Norton was among many libraries that met the requirements for the FY2013 State Aid to Public Libraries program, and 167 were collectively awarded more than $1.5 million in state aid funds by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners at its Dec. 6, 2012 Board Meeting. Norton Public Library last applied to the program in fiscal year 2009, but was denied a Municipal Appropriaion Requirement waiver due to a 33 percent cut. Let Patch save you time. Get great local stories like this delivered right to your inbox or …

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