Welcome to the Asphodel-Norwood Public Library
Our upcoming programs, events and much more, can be found below. Use the menu across the top of this page to see specific information about your library.
Our Mission Statement
The Asphodel-Norwood Public Library supports and enriches the community by being a welcoming and inclusive gathering place that provides access to resources, programming, and interactive lifelong learning and leisure opportunities.
View the Asphodel-Norwood Public Library Strategic Plan 2021-2024.
Library Notices
Check here to find out what’s new and upcoming at your library.
Programs & Events:
Youth Halloween Movie Night – Our Youth Advisory Group invites everyone ages 12 – 18 for a Halloween Movie Night with games and snacks! Friday October 25 ~ 6:30-9:00 p.m. Norwood Branch This event is free, however donations to the Asphodel-Norwood Public Library will be accepted. Register here.
Halloween Family Fun Fest – Join us if you dare for our spooktacular Halloween Family Fun Fest!
When: Saturday, October 26, 2024 (two time slots to choose from)
Where: Westwood Branch of the Asphodel-Norwood Public Library (312 Centre Line Westwood).
Halloween activities, crafts and more! Costumes are highly recommended!! Spaces are limited and registration is required by Friday, October 18, 2024.
Halloween Costume Swap – Give a Halloween costume a new lease on life by swapping it for a new-to-you costume!
How it works:
- Costume drop-off – Sept. 24 to Oct. 3: Drop off clean Halloween costumes during regular hours at either branch to receive a ticket for access to the costume swap.
- Costume swap – Monday, Oct. 7, Westwood Branch: Ticket holders can drop in from 5:00-6:30 p.m. for early access to the available costumes. If costumes are still available, the general public is welcome to drop in 6:30 p.m.- 7:30 p.m. to pick a costume. This is a FREE event, however donations to the library will be accepted. All donations help support future programs and services.
Wilderness Workshop Series with Watersheds Canada – Presented by Robert Pye, Executive Director of Watersheds Canada, and a columnist for Outdoor Canada Magazine. More information.
November 20 – Call of the Wild
Registration is required.
Norwood Branch of the Asphodel-Norwood Public Library ~ 7-8 p.m. This program geared to adults, however ages 12 + are welcome.
Mid-Week Matinee Club – Members of the Mid Week Matinee Club gather to watch a film/ documentary together and then discuss it. Films will cover a wide array of topics and a Library staff member will be present to guide the discussion and present questions and points of interest related to the film. Registration is required. 2024 Meeting Dates – Norwood Branch – Screening at 1:30 p.m. with discussion to follow:
December 11 2024
Homework Club – Need some support with reading, writing or math? Our library Homework Club may be for you! Registration is required.
Lego Night – Are you a Lego master or Lego enthusiast? Come show off your skills at our Westwood Lego Night. Wednesday October 16 from 5-7 p.m. Complete our challenges or create your own!
Stories & More with Ms. Trish – This program is for toddlers and preschoolers looking to have fun while sharing in our love of books! Music, movement, stories and more. Come join the fun Tuesday mornings at 10:30 am.
PJ Story Time – Put on your jammies, grab your favourite stuffed animal and join us Monday evenings at 6:00 p.m. Westwood Branch for a couple of bedtime stories. Registration is not required.
Feel Good Fridays – This program for adults focuses on feeling good with movement, laughter, and community. Click here to register or call either branch of the library.
Together Stitching – This fun program is all about social connection, stitched together with a little yarn! Beginner to advanced knitters, crocheters or other yarn artists are welcome. This drop-in program happens at our Westwood Branch.
Homeschoolers at the Library – Join other homeschool families for activities and community building during this drop-in program. Explore all the library has to offer while it is closed to the public. This group meets on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month, 12:30 to1:30 p.m. Norwood Branch. All ages welcome!
CO2 Monitor – This item can be now be borrowed from our Norwood branch. It is a small battery operated device used to monitor the CO2 (Carbon dioxide) levels in your home to determine your indoor air quality. You can visit Peterborough Public Health for more information. Our ‘Library of Things’ collection is growing. See what we have to offer by selecting “Library Services” at the top of the page.
Library Membership – Click Here to apply for an Asphodel-Norwood library card. If you do not live in the Township, please contact us by telephone or email for assistance.
Our Online Catalogue makes it easy to keep track of your account! You will need your library card number and a PIN (books).
Kids Stuff at ANPL
There is a special reading room at OverDrive made especially for children and youth. Try out the Kid’s Reading Room today.
Check out our Facebook group ANPLKids for activity ideas and keep up to date on future online kids programming.
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October News
“Your library – Infinite opportunities!”
Our programs and events are created to inspire you to energize your mind, exercise your body, and empower your spirit! Keep up to date with what’s happening here on our website as well as on our Facebook and Instagram pages! Get a quick view of the month with our monthly calendar so you don’t miss anything!
Plan your fun with our October 2024 calendar.
There are several ways you can keep up with what’s happening at ANPL. Along with our website, you can visit us on our Facebook page, connect with us on Facebook @AsphodelNorwoodPublic Library or Instagram @anpl_norwoodwestwood_library, or subscribe to our YouTube channel (which has video tutorials for OverDrive and our Online Catalogue).
Asphodel-Norwood Public Library always has great new books to check out – if we don’t own it, you can ask for it to be added to our suggestion list, or if it’s an older title, we may be able to borrow it from another library through the Inter-Library Loan network.
Don’t forget to check out our Online Catalogue to search for books or check your account.
Check the Township website and calendar for local news and events.
ANPL Book Clubs
Westwood Book Club:
Looking for a low key and inexpensive activity to add to your social calendar, why not join our Westwood Book Club? If interested, contact the Westwood branch at (705) 768-2548.
2024 schedule
October 28 – Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer
November 18 – Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus
December 9 – The last Mona Lisa by Jonathan Santlofer
Youth Book Club:
This fun group meets every other month to discuss our book selection and share our love of reading.
Join us for our next meeting on November 12, 2024 at our Norwood branch at 6pm to talk about our next selection.
Email treed@antownship.ca for more information or to secure your FREE book.
Book selections suitable for 12 and up.
For the Love of Books (Norwood Book Club and Reading Challenge):
Each month we will reveal a new theme. You choose your own book related to the topic. Check our Book Club 2024 poster for more information. We will meet at our Norwood Branch at 6:00 pm on the last Tuesday of each month (unless otherwise specified) to talk about our choices over refreshments. If we don’t have a meeting, or you can’t make them, the year will go like this: Book Challenge 2024.
Meeting dates:
October 29 – Read something scary, such as a horror story or ghost story, or something just plain weird
November 26 – Read a novel by a Canadian author
December 17 – Read a book that has won an award in the last three (3) years
*For December’s meeting, due to the holidays, we don’t expect everyone to attend but we will be here if you want to drop by.
E-Resources
All you need is your library card to access these e-resources:
SUMMA – Summa provides patrons unlimited access to thousands of hours of captivating and informative video covering a vast array of topics, from interesting and fun DIY projects to nature documentaries presented in stunning detail. Summa also gives you access to an unrivalled collection of content featuring Indigenous voices and issues. Login using your library card number in the barcode field, password library.
SUMMA-Kids – Summa kids includes a wealth of kid-targeted video programming focused on children under 12. Login using your library card number in the barcode field, password library.
Mango Languages – An adaptive language-learning experience that provides the tools and guidance you need to expand your language skills. Choose use Mango as a guest and enter your card number. Click Mango-Overview for more information.
CBC Corner – Discover the best Canadian shows, stories & more. This digital portal allows you to discover trusted news, entertaining TV and radio shows, educational kids content, news in foreign languages and much more!
OverDrive – An online collection of audio and e-books that can be downloaded to your device for FREE.
If you need assistance accessing our e-resources, please drop by and visit with one of our librarians.
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