Welcome to the Asphodel-Norwood Public Library

News:

Covid-19 Update:

Both branches of Asphodel-Norwood Public Library (Norwood and Westwood) are open regular hours for the Provincial Modified Step 2 Reopening Plan. Masks are mandatory and we have limited capacity posted at each location, You can browse and pick out your books however curbside pickup is available at each branch.

To arrange for curbside pickup or if you need additional assistance, contact a librarian by email or telephone and we will do our best to assist you.

Norwood – 705-639-2228
Westwood – 705-768-2548

Events:

Please remember that masks and proof of vaccination are required to attend indoor Library Events.

Winter StoryTime – Storytime Monday January 17th has been cancelled due to the winter storm warning. Hope to see you next week! We are moving back outside! StoryTime will continue on Mondays at 10:30am at the Community Centre Park, 88 Alma Street Norwood. Join us for some social, stories, song and out door play. Dress for the weather and let’s have some fun. StoryTime will start Monday January 10th, 2022.

Winter Reading Program – Keep up your reading through the winter! Our Winter Reading Program (WRP) runs from January 3rd to February 26th. Get your library card ready and read so you can collect stickers, make crafts, get a certificate, and win prizes! Register here. If you want to get started now, download and print your Winter Reading Program Log.

Literacy in Winter – Get ready for another PA Day with our PA Day Packs. Family Literacy Day is January 27th. Sign up with Trish to enter our photo contest. Click Family Literacy Day for more details. If you’re looking for some fun activities, click FLD-2022-Activity-Book for some inspiration.

Vision Board & Goal Setting – Sunday, February 6, 2022. Email Trish at treed@antownship.ca to get on the list. REGISTRATION FULL!

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).

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.
2022 schedule:
Monday January 17 7:00 p.m. – Ru, by Kim Thuy Virtual Meeting
Wednesday February 23 7:00 p.m. – Garden of Small Beginnings, by Abbi Waxman
Monday March 21 7:00 p.m. – Educated, Tara Westover
Wednesday April 20 7:00 p.m. – Tea Girl of Hummingbird Lane, by Lisa See

Youth Book Club:
January 26, 2022 at 6:30pm virtually to talk about Legend by Marie Lu! Email Trish at treed@antownship.ca to get your name on the list for updates. 

2022 Reading Challenge:
Each month we will reveal a new topic. You choose your own book related to the topic. Submit a review (forms available at both branches) and you may have a chance to win a prize at the end of the challenge. Each review is an entry into the random draw. Check 2022 Reading Challenge to get a head start on the topics.

Please remember that all Book Clubs meeting in person at the library must wear masks and provide proof of vaccination.