Welcome to the Asphodel-Norwood Public Library
There are always events going on at both branches of the Asphodel-Norwood Public Library. Below you will find the latest happenings plus books, videos and community events we would like to share with you. Notice that each post on this page has one or more categories associated with it. Click on these category links to see similar items. Don’t forget to use the menu across the top of this page to see specific information about your library. Have fun and contact us if you have any questions. We are here to help you.
Our Mission Statement
The Asphodel-Norwood Public Library supports and enriches the community by providing access to resources, programming, and opportunities for interactive lifelong learning and leisure.
Library Notices
Check here to find out what’s new and upcoming at your library.
Important News:
Christmas in Our Township: Passport brochures are available at the library! Don’t miss the Last Minute Christmas Craft Sale Saturday December 14 at our Westwood Branch from 9 am to 1 pm – browse for gifts from a variety of local vendors with locally produced goods!
Senior Lunch ‘n Learn: Register for our next session to be held on Monday December 16 at 11 am at our Norwood Branch.
Library Board Meeting: Monday December 9, 2019 at 6:30 pm at our Westwood Branch.
Under the tab “Online Services,” we now have a Community Calendar. Please contact the library if you have a local event to add.
We have a new Online Catalogue to check out! You will need your library card number and a PIN (password is books).
Windows 10 Guide – a a great guide for troubleshooting Windows 10.
E-Resources
Welcome to a new year, and new discoveries! Asphodel-Norwood Public Library has some new e-resources lined up for this year to compliment e-resources we already have.
Ancestry Library Edition (In-library use only) – Start searching billions of records and discover your family’s story.
Global Road Warrior – the world’s most extensive country-by-country resource for learning about culture, customs, history, and language worldwide.
AtoZ World Travel – a comprehensive travel resource with information about points of interest, security, transportation, food and recipes, culture, language, and more.
LingoLITE – uses images, text, and native speaker video to help you learn basic vocabulary in 30 languages.
World Book Online – The World Book web site offers an encyclopedia, dictionary, atlas, homework help, study aids, and curriculum guides.
OverDrive – An online collection of audio and e-books that can be downloaded to your device for FREE
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.
December News
The theme for 2019 is “Play to Learn, Learn to Play” This month our activities revolve around “Trivia Time”
Drop by either branch of the library this month for a variety of crafts and activities, including a special Christmas PJ Party Family Yoga on Saturday December 21st at 10 am.
Come in to the Norwood Branch for: Tech Games on Tuesdays, Wordy Wednesdays, StoryTime Friday mornings and Snowy Crafts on Saturday afternoon.
Drop in to the Westwood Branch for: Movie Mondays, Wordy Wednesdays, Preschool Drop-in Thursday mornings, and Snowy Crafts on Saturday morning.
Asphodel-Norwood Public Library always has great new books to books to check out – if we don’t have 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. Check out our Online Catalogue to search for books or check your account.
Check the Township website and calendar for local news and events and view our activity schedule by clicking the link below.
ANPL Westwood Book Club
Our Westwood Book Club meets on the third Wednesday of each month at 6 pm.
Please join us on Wednesday December 18 at 6:00 pm when we meet to discuss Big Lonely Doug by Harley Rustad.
KidsStuff at ANPL
There is a special reading room at OverDrive made especially for children and youth.
Try out the Kid’s Reading Room today.
And don’t forget to visit the library branches for games, crafts and story times.
Our Norwood Branch has Pre-school Story Time every Friday morning at 10am.
Check out the Family Drop-in program at our Westwood Branch on Thursday mornings.
Where do you go to grow? Try your public library. A visit will get you thinking!