Welcome to the Asphodel-Norwood Public Library

Job Posting:

Asphodel-Norwood Public Library is looking for a Summer Program Assistant 2022! If you love libraries and programs, check out our Summer Program Assistant Job Description.

Covid -19 Update:

Both branches of Asphodel-Norwood Public Library (Norwood and Westwood) are open regular hours. 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

Programs & Events:

Stories & More with Ms. Trish – Join us for stories, songs, movement, crafts and community. Mondays at 10:30am at our Westwood Branch (312 Centre Line Westwood). Registration not required. 

Together Stitching – This program is for beginner to advanced knitters, crocheters or other yarn artists. Bring your own project and share tips, tricks and community.
When: Wednesdays April 6th & 20th at 1:30 to 3:00 PM
Where: Westwood Branch
Registration not required.

Coffee & Conversation – ANPL is happy to announce a new biweekly program for adults starting Tuesday May 10, 2022. See CoffeeConversation for more information. Please register by emailing treed@antownship.ca or by calling our Norwood branch at 705-639-2228.

After School Club is Back! – At our Norwood Branch every Thursday from 3:30-4:30 p.m. starting April 21st. Registration is required for this free program, Email treed@antownship.ca to register, space is limited. Crafts, STEAM activities, escape rooms & more. Activities geared to ages 7 to 13. All school age children are welcome, those under 7 must be accompanied by a guardian. SPACES ARE FILLED FOR THIS SESSION!

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 April 25 7:00 p.m. – Tea Girl of Hummingbird Lane, Lisa See
Monday May 17 7:00 p.m. – The Rosie Project, Graeme C Simsion
Monday June 20 7:00 p.m. – The Waiting Hours, Shandi Mitchell

Youth Book Club:
May 25, 2022 at 6:30pm, Norwood Branch. 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.

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