Welcome to the Asphodel-Norwood Public Library
There are always events going on at both branches. 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:
We have a new Online Catalogue to check out! You will need your library card number and a PIN (password is books).
Summer Reading Program – Thursdays at 10 am in Westwood ; Fridays at 10 am in Norwood.
Summer Reading Program Finale – Zoo-to-You – Friday August 17th – 10:30 am in Westwood
The Amazing Race practice rounds – Wednesdays at 10 am starting August 1, 2018.
Parent Coffee Hour – Fourth Tuesdays at 7 pm.
Homeschoolers United! Brochure – new program starts Wednesday September 5th at 10 am.
Upcoming Board Meeting – Thursday September 13th in Westwood at 5:30 pm.
August News
The theme for 2018 is “For the Love of Literacy!” The month of August continues with “Paws, Claws, Scales & Tales.”
Drop by either branch of the library this month for a variety of crafts and activities.
Come in to the Norwood Branch for: Tech Tuesdays, Summer Reading Program Friday mornings and STEAM Saturday afternoons.
Drop in to the Westwood Branch for: Monday, Monday Outdoor Fun Day, Summer Reading Program Thursday mornings, and STEAM Saturday mornings.
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.
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.
HeritageQuest Online – Discover the amazing history of you with HeritageQuest Online. It delivers an essential collection of genealogical and historical sources—with coverage dating back to the 1700s—that can help people find their ancestors and discover a place’s past.
Ancestry Library Edition (In-library use only) – Start searching billions of records and discover your family’s story.
Mango Languages – Mango prepares learners for realistic conversations and strengthens everyday communication skills in over 70 world languages, including English.
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
Westwood Book Club
Our Westwood Book Club meets on the third Wednesday of each month at 6pm.
The next meeting is September 19th when we will discuss Beartown by Fredrick Backman. Pick up a copy at the Westwood Branch.
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.
1000 Books Before Kindergarten
Did you know that if you read just one book a day to your child, you will read 1,095 books in three years?
On behalf of the 1,000 Books Foundation, we invite you to participate in this free program.
Register at either branch, keep a log of the books you read, and receive rewards for reading to your child.
More information can be found in our 1000BB4K flyer, on our Children’s Services page, or contact the library if you have any questions.
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Where do you go to grow? Try your public library. A visit will get you thinking!