Norwell Reads is a community reading program offering an opportunity for all residents to read the same book and providing A Celebration of Literature...One Town Reading One Book the opportunity to share ideas about a common experience. Norwell Reads Committee Meredith Atkinson Wendy Bawabe Elissa Derby Rebecca Freer Kathryn Mudgett Nancy Perry Jennifer Pratt Contributors Friends of Norwell Public Library Hannaford Supermarkets Norwell Cultural Council* Norwell Council on Aging Norwell Public Schools Scituate Federal Savings Bank

*This program is supported in part by a grant from the Norwell Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency.

to register for programs: Go to norwellpubliclibrary.org and click on the calendar link OR th th telephone the Library at 781-659-2015 April 5 - May 7 April 14th (Monday) Lego Free Play & Lincoln Logs 4:30 - 5:30 pm For Grades 1-5. Did you know Frank ’s son, , invented Lincoln Logs in 1916? Come tinker with this ageless toy set and bring your Tinker Toys if you have them (they were introduced around the same A Celebration of Literature...One Town Reading One Book time)! April 16th & 17th (Wednesday/Thursday) Library Story Time 10:30 - 11:15 am For ages 3-5 years, with adult. Make a tissue paper “stained glass window” craft. A smock is suggested. April 19th (Saturday) Architectural Tales Welcome to Norwell Reads 2014! 2:00 - 3:00 pm Nancy Horan’s debut novel follows architect and his paramour Mamah Borthwick Cheney For Grades K-3. Be inspired by stories of architectural genius and build your as they shocked the world in their unconventional pursuit own “Dream House” model. Please register in advance. of intellectualism and love. April 24th (Thursday) Lunch & Book Discussion 12:30 pm at the Norwell Council on Aging After lunch, join Library Director Rebecca Freer and English teacher Meredith event schedule Atkinson in a discussion of . Please contact the COA. All events take place at the Norwell Public Library unless otherwise noted. April 28th (Monday) Norwell Public Library April 5th (Saturday) Reception & Talk with 7:00 - 9:00 pm Book Discussion Group 2:00 - 4:00 pm Jim Kelliher of Axiom Architects Enjoy a book discussion of Loving Frank led by Library Director Rebecca Jim Kelliher, AIA, Principal of Axiom Architectural Firm, will present a slide Freer. show of architecture in the 1890’s in California, Massachusetts and ; th and he will discuss Frank Lloyd Wright’s architectural influence on the South April 30 (Wednesday) Dinner and a Movie: Shore. Several Frank Lloyd Wright-inspired pieces by Norwell High School 7:00 - 9:30 pm “Frank Lloyd Wright” students will be on display in the library. Refreshments reminiscent of a Frank Enjoy a light dinner and see a documentary about architect Frank Lloyd Lloyd Wright-style picnic will be served. Wright; discussion to follow. Please register in advance. th April 12 (Saturday) Stained Glass Window Art May 7th (Wednesday) Trip to the Currier Museum & 2:00 - 3:00 pm 8:00 am - 4:00 pm Zimmerman House, Manchester, NH For Grades 4-8. Learn about architect Frank Lloyd Wright’s distinctive stained Leave the COA at 8:00 and return to Norwell at 4:00. $60 (pre-paid) includes glass patterns and use his designs to inspire your own ‘stained glass’ window bus transportation, museum admission, guided tour, and lunch. Please decorations. Please register in advance. register for this program by 4/16 at NPL.