Welcome to the Asphodel-Norwood Public Library
Employment Opportunity:
We are currently accepting applications for a Programming and Library Assistant.
To learn more and for details on how to apply, please review the full Job Advertisement and Job Description.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Our Mission Statement
Our Library is a place for all people with infinite opportunities to connect with community, resources, programs, and services. A true community hub extending beyond our physical spaces.
View the Asphodel-Norwood Public Library 2025 – 2028 Strategic Plan.
Library Notices
Check here to find out what’s new and upcoming at your library.
Registered Programs:
Asphodel-Norwood Active Senior Connection Hub – provides programming opportunities in the Township of Asphodel-Norwood for adults aged 55+. Completing the registration form will ensure you receive email or phone updates on upcoming events, services and programs.
Ornament Workshop – Register here by December 8th to join us on Wednesday December 17th at 10:00 am at our Westwood Branch to make holiday ornaments from kits provided by Sixth and West Designs.
Holiday Lunch Event – Register here by December 8th to secure your spot for our Holiday Lunch Event on Monday December 22, 2025 at 11:30 am in the Millennium Room at the Community Centre. Lunch will be lasagna, garlic bread, and Caesar salad for a cost of $5.00 cash per person to be paid at the event.
Gingerbread Contest – Once again Oakland Greens Golf and Country Club is supporting the library with this contest. Kits are available from both branches while supplies last. One kit per household. Click here to view the full contest details and information on how to submit your photo.
Holiday Family Fun Packs – Register here by end of day Monday December 15th to receive a Holiday Family Fun Pack! Packs will be available to pick up starting Wednesday December 17th. These free packs include a personalized selection of books (selected by your preferences) and a holiday fun activity package. *A library membership is required. All books and DVDs must be returned to the library by the due date on the package.
55+ Learn to Play Ukulele – Tony Tavares, music lover and ukulele enthusiast, will teach you the basic chords and strumming techniques that will give you the tools to be able to play 100’s of popular songs. Participants will need to bring a Soprano, Concert or Tenor ukulele. Suitable for absolute beginners, no prior experience or musical knowledge required. This course is designed for adults aged 55+ and is part of the AN Active Senior Connection Hub. The program is currently full.
Midweek Matinee 2025 – members gather to view and discuss a film or documentary.
Library of Things – We now have passes to the Royal Ontario Museum to go along with our Ontario Park Passes, Canadian Canoe Museum Pass, and Lang Pioneer Village Pass. Check out all the details under Library Services -> Library of Things in the menu at the top of the page. Please note that Royal Ontario Museum (ROM) library passes cannot be used between December 26, 2025 and January 4, 2026 due to the special “ROM for the Holidays.”
Drop-in Programs:
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.
Together Stitching – an informal get-together of craft-minded people 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. (Starts October 7, 2025)
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.
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.
Lightbox Learning – Interactive e-books for kids. Explore the world of animals, science, social studies and more!
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.
Fall 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! Plan your fun with our December 2025 Calendar.
Looking for senior activities? Check out our Active Senior Connection Hub December 2025. Both of these calendars are available in print form at either branch.
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, and connect with us on Facebook @AsphodelNorwoodPublic Library or Instagram @anpl_norwoodwestwood_library. And don’t forget to sign up for our monthly newsletter.
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 items or check your account. You will need your library card number and a PIN (books).
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.
2025 schedule:
December 15 – The Half Moon by Mary Beth Keane
January 26, 2026 – Anxious People by Fredrik Backman
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 January 13, 2026 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. 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 treats. If you would like to join (or just check out) our book club, all you have to do is show up to one of our meetings and join the conversation.
You can get a head start on your selections by checking out our FLB Reading Challenge 2026.
Meeting dates:
January 27, 2026 – Read a book with the word “Summer” or “Beach” in the title
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.
ServiceOntario is the website to go to for all provincial government services here in Ontario. Get information on how to renew your driver’s license or health card, how to get a birth or marriage certificate, how to obtain or renew your Outdoors Card, or how to register your business. If you need help, ask a librarian. ServiceOntario can be accessed from your computer or device at home, or at the library’s public computers.
Where do you go to grow? Try your public library. A visit will get you thinking!