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
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.
Programs & Events:
- Local Vendors
- Games & Crafts
- Tech Time Sessions
- Light Lunch & Refreshments
Where –Asphodel-Norwood Community Centre, 88 Alma St.
Asphodel-Norwood Active Senior Connection Hub – May calendar of events. 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.
After School Club – Tuesdays from May 13 to June 17 from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. (6 week program). Activities will be geared to ages 7-11, but all school-aged children are welcome to attend. Children under 7 must have a parent stay in the Library during the program. Registration is required.
Teen Paint Night – Thursday May 21 – 7:00 p.m. – Westwood Branch. Join Sara from Sweetheart’s Bakery, for a fun Northern Lights paint night experience. Email treed@antownship.ca to register.
Trivia Night – ANPL and the United Churches in Norwood & Westwood invite you for a fun night in community. Bring a team of 6 or make new connections at the event!
When – Friday, May 23, 7 to 9p.m.
Where – Norwood Town Hall
Admission by donation to be shared by both organizations to support youth and community activities.
Cash bar provided by Norwood Lions. Intermission with light refreshments
Youth & Teen Sport Sampler Program – Let’s get moving by trying new physical activities right in our community! This FREE program is for youth and teens aged 12 – 18. All activities will be lead by an instructor, and all required equipment will be provided.
When – Thursdays 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Begins January 9, 2025.
Where – Community Centre, 88 Alma Street
First 20 registrants receive a free fitness tracker! Register here.
Program made possible by the The Ontario Trillium Foundation.
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.
2025 Meeting Dates – Norwood Branch – Screening at 1:30 p.m. with discussion to follow:
May 28, September 10, & November 19
Homework Club – Need some support with reading, writing or math? Our Westwood Homework Club may be for you! Registration is required.
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– Wednesdays at 6:00 p.m. Westwood Branch. Grab your favourite teddy bear, let’s get cozy and share some stories and sleepy songs!
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. No program March 14 or April 18.
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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April 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 April 2025 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.
2025 schedule:
April 28 – Station Eleven by Emily St. John
May 26 – Humankind: a hopeful history by Rutger Bregman
June 23 – Lampedusa by Steven Price
September 22 – Beyond that, the Sea by Laura Spence-Ash
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 May 13, 2025 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.
For 2025, our meeting participants chose the themes for each month. You can get a head start on your selections by checking out our Book Challenge 2025.
Meeting dates:
April 29 – Read a book published in the year you were born, or by an author who was born the same year as you
May 27 – Read a dystopian novel
June 24 – Read a 2SLGBTQIA+ book
July 29 – Re-read a favourite book
August 26 – Read a historical fiction book
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.
Where do you go to grow? Try your public library. A visit will get you thinking!