Registered Programs:

The Loop for Teens – Step into The Loop, our weekly Thursday hangout for teens aged 12–18! From 4:30–5:30 p.m., this inclusive space is all about connection—whether you want to get homework done, meet up with friends, explore your creativity, or just relax and play games. Starts February 5th, register today!
Each week, you’ll find:
– A quiet corner for studying or homework
– Space and supplies for arts, crafts, and creative projects
– Board games and group activities
– Free snacks to fuel your fun!

Read Away the Winter Days is this year’s theme for the ANPL Winter Reading Program for children aged 7–12, designed to inspire a love of reading during the colder months. Join us Tuesdays from January 27 to March 3 at the Norwood Branch. Drop in weekly between 5:30–7:00 p.m. to check reading logs, update charts, choose new books, and enjoy a fun craft activity. Registration is required.

Family Literacy Celebration – Register here by January 21st to be part of our Family Literacy Celebration at the Westwood Branch of the Asphodel-Norwood Public Library (312 Centre Line Road) from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm on Saturday January 31, 2026. Families are invited to participate in a mix of indoor and outdoor activities that support connection, creativity, and the development of literacy skills in a fun and welcoming environment.

Asphodel-Norwood Active Senior Connection Hub –  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. 

Lunch ‘n’ Learn – Dementia Friendly Communities – Friday January 23, 2026. Email Trish to register to be part of the conversation about how we can, together, create a Dementia Friendly Community and show support for people living with dementia and their care partners.

55+ Learn to Play Ukulele – Tony Tavares, music lover and ukulele enthusiast, will teach you the basic chords and strumming techniques that will give you the tools to be able to play 100’s of popular songs. Participants will need to bring a Soprano, Concert or Tenor ukulele. Suitable for absolute beginners, no prior experience or musical knowledge required. This course is designed for adults aged 55+ and is part of the AN Active Senior Connection Hub. The program is currently full.

Midweek Matinee 2025 – members gather to view and discuss a film or documentary. 

Library of Things – We now have passes to the Royal Ontario Museum to go along with our Ontario Park Passes, Canadian Canoe Museum Pass, and Lang Pioneer Village Pass. Check out all the details under Library Services -> Library of Things in the menu at the top of the page. Please note that Royal Ontario Museum (ROM) library passes cannot be used between December 26, 2025 and January 4, 2026 due to the special “ROM for the Holidays.”

Drop-in Programs:

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.

Together Stitching – an informal get-together of craft-minded people 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. (Starts October 7, 2025)

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.

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.