Welcome to the Asphodel-Norwood Public Library

Programs & Events:

Career Edge Drop-In – Join Career Edge for resume and interview assistance between 2 and 5 pm at our Norwood Branch on Tuesday May 30, June 27, July 25, and August 29.

PA Day Packs: These FREE packs include, personalized books selected based on your preferences*, craft kits, activities, DVD & popcorn. Register by Monday June 5 and we will let you know when your pack is ready for pick up!
*Library card required, books and DVD to be returned by due date.

PA Day Program: Join us at our Norwood Branch, Friday June 9 from 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. for crafts, activities, books & more. Activities geared to ages 7 to 12. All school age children are welcome, those under 7 must be accompanied by a guardian. Registration is required.

Kid Tech Nation – learn the ins and outs of the coding world in this 4 session workshop from BGC. For more information and registration, click Kid Tech Nation

Hooking Craft Demonstration – Hooking crafts are getting a class in the Norwood Fall Fair! Come out to our Westwood Branch on Monday May 29 at 5:30pm to see samples, watch techniques, and even give it a try yourself. Register by emailing Trish.

Creative Writing Workshops – Our Teen Spring Writing Workshop is scheduled for May 18 and June 15 from 5:30 to 7:00 pm at our Norwood Branch. Register here

Homework Club – Need some support with reading, writing or math? Our new library Homework Club may be for you! Click Homework Club at Westwood for more information. Program is Mondays at our Westwood branch. Registration is required.

Feel Good Fridays – Join us Fridays at 10:30 a.m. Norwood Town Hall as we focus on feeling good in 2023!
Movement, laughter and community are the focus of this new program. Register here.

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, registration not required.
Where – Norwood Branch
When – Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m.

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.

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. We share tips, tricks and community when we meet every 2nd and 4th Thursday at the Westwood Branch at 10:30 a.m.

2023 Read-Around-the-World Book Club and Challenge – In this new reading challenge, we will be encouraging you to read about different places and authors. Also new this year, we will have a date each month to meet and discuss the books we chose over coffee, tea, and treats. Register here to participate so we can make sure we have enough treats. For more information, click Read Around the World

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
May 15 – The Scent Keeper by Erica Bauermeister
June 19 – The Library Book by Susan Orlean

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 9 at our Norwood branch at 6pm.
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 country. You choose your own book related to the topic. Submit a review (forms available at both branches) and you have a chance to win a special prize at the end of the challenge. Each review is an entry into the random draw. 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 to talk about our choices over refreshments.

Meeting dates:
April 25, 2023  – Scandinavia
May 30, 2023 – Central America and Mexico
June 27, 2023 – United Kingdom
September 26, 2023 – Canada