Welcome to the Asphodel-Norwood Public Library

Notice of Closure – Our Norwood Branch will be closed Saturday October  7th. Make sure to check out our colouring contest at the Norwood Fair in the Kids Koral (Millennium Room).

Programs & Events:

Learn to Play Ukulele with Tony Tavares – Suitable for absolute beginners, no prior experience or musical knowledge required. This course is designed for adults and young adults only. Participants will need to bring a Soprano, Concert or Tenor ukulele. Tuesdays October 10 & 24, November 14 & 28 from 7 – 8:30 p.m. at the Norwood Branch. Registration is required. SPACES ARE FULL! 

ANPL Halloween Family Fun Fest – Join us if you dare for our spooktacular Halloween Family Fun Fest. Halloween activities, crafts, and more. Costumes are highly recommended!
When: Saturday October 28, 2023 (two time slots available)
Where: Westwood Branch (312 Centre Line Road)
Registration is required by Friday October 20, 2023, but don’t wait that long to make sure you get your preferred time slot! Register here.

Herb & Spice Club – Pick up a free take home kit each month of a featured herb or spice. Each kit contains a small sample of the herb or spice and some suggested recipes to try. Join the Facebook group to share your food pictures and reviews! 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 every Tuesday morning at our Norwood branch at 10:30 am. 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.

Saturday Stories – In partnership with our local Swans group, Saturday Stories is for children of all ages who love read aloud books! Bring a friend, and share a story and related activity. 1:30 p.m. Saturdays.

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 every 2nd and 4th Thursday at 10:30 am.

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.

2023 schedule
October 23 – A Town Called Solace by Mary Lawson
November 20 – In the Midst of Winter by Isabel Allende
December 11 – A Thousand Ships by Natalie Haynes

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 14 at our Norwood branch at 6pm to talk about The Librarian of Auschwitz, a graphic novel adaptation of the novel by Antonio Iturbe.
Email treed@antownship.ca for more information or to secure your FREE book. Book selections suitable for 12 and up.

2023 Book Club and Reading Challenge:
Each month we will reveal a new geographical region. You choose your own book related to the topic. Check Read Around the World 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.

Meeting dates:
October 24, 2023 – Asia
November 28, 2023 – Africa

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