Looking for things to do in Norwell, MA?
Art, events, and creativity are waiting for you at The James Library this month. 🎨
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Thank you to everyone who joined us at the James for an inspiring evening with Seema Kenney exploring Ellis Island, immigration history, and genealogy research.
Seema shared her passion for uncovering family stories, along with valuable insight from her extensive genealogy education and years of research tracing roots through Colonial New England and across Europe. Her knowledge, enthusiasm, and personal stories made for a truly engaging and meaningful discussion.
We are grateful to Seema and to all who attended for making the evening such a wonderful success. ✨
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Unplug, get creative, and make something by hand 🎨✨
Join us for Art Unplugged at the James—a free, hands-on workshop where The Spare Studio will guide you through simple homemade paper making. No experience needed, just come ready to create!
🗓 Saturday, May 30
⏰ 2 PM
📍 The James Library & Center for the Arts
🎟 FREE
Slow down, get messy, and rediscover the joy of making art—no screens required.
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Get crafty with us this May! ✂️📚
Join our Crafternoon for a fun, free hour of creativity—where we’ll be turning old books into adorable hedgehogs and stylish folded trees. Whether you’re a DIY lover or just looking for something new to try, this is the perfect way to spend your afternoon.
🗓 May 15th 3:30–4:30 PM
🎟 Free event (registration required)
✨ Limited seats available
Come for the crafts, stay for the good vibes—and leave with something handmade!
This Mother’s Day, celebrate the women who inspire creativity, compassion, and connection every day. 💐
Whether it’s sharing stories, creating art together, or making memories through music and culture, The James Library & Center for the Arts is grateful for the mothers, grandmothers, mentors, and caregivers who help our community flourish.
Wishing you a beautiful Mother’s Day filled with love, inspiration, and meaningful moments. ✨
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Join us for an engaging talk on Ellis Island and genealogy research with Seema Kenney. Whether you’re just starting your ancestry journey or looking to dig deeper, this session will guide you through the tools and history behind tracing your roots.
🗓 Tuesday, May 12
⏰ 1:00–3:00 PM
📍 The James Library & Center for the Arts
🎟 Tickets: $10
Step into the world of artist Madeleine Lord and experience a stunning solo exhibition featuring large woodblock prints inspired by instruments and the musicians who bring them to life. 🎻✨ Now on display at The James Library & Center for the Arts through June 13. Don’t miss this beautiful celebration of music and visual storytelling.
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Join us on May 8th from 6–8 PM for the opening reception of The Wild Iris at The James Library & Center for the Arts and Holding Ground at Savage Godfrey Gallery. Through abstraction, landscape, gesture, and memory, these concurrent exhibitions explore the ways art helps us see, feel, and inhabit the world around us.
An evening of reflection, transformation, and connection through art. 🎨
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Opening Night is this Friday 🎨 - joint opening with the @savagegodfreygallery
Join us for The Wild Iris — a compelling exhibition by Scott Ketcham, inspired by the poetry of Louise Glück. With over 30 years of experience, Ketcham brings a thoughtful, layered perspective to this powerful body of work.
Celebrate the opening, meet the artist, and experience an evening where painting and poetry come together.
📍 James Library & Center for the Arts
24 West Street, Norwell, MA
🗓 Opening Reception: Friday, May 8 | 6–8 PM
🖼 On view: May 8 – June 13
Don’t miss the opening—see you there.
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A look back at our Sip & Sculpt night ✨🍷
An evening of experimenting, shaping, and bringing ideas to life—made possible by such a creative and engaged community.
Thank you to all of our attendees for showing up, creating, and making the night so special. And a special thank you to our visiting artists, Holly Kelly and Kim Savoie, for sharing their time, talent, and inspiration with us
The gallery walls featured work by Scott Ketcham @scottwketcham and Madeleine Lord @madeleinelordmadimetal currently on display—adding even more inspiration to an already creative evening.
We’re so grateful to continue building and supporting our local arts community 🤍
A solo exhibition by Madeleine Lord
Join us for an evening celebrating expressive woodblock prints inspired by music and the musicians behind it.
🗓 Opening Reception: May 1, 6–8 PM
📍 James Library & Center for the Arts
🖼 On view: May 1 – June 13, 2026
🎟 Free admission
Experience the intersection of sound and visual art through bold, striking forms.
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🎨 Art & Inspiration – May 8
Join us for a creative afternoon at the James! Explore current exhibitions and connect with art through a guided experience and conversations with local artists.
🗓 Friday, May 8
⏰ 3:00–4:00 PM
📍 James Library & Center for the Arts
🎟 Free admission
Please register at jameslibrary.org
Come get inspired ✨
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