April 2025

8 PROGRAMS MARKED WITH AN ASTERISK REQUIRE REGISTRATION. REGISTRATION BEGINS THREE WEEKS BEFORE THE SCHEDULED EVENT. 24 18 26 27 MONDAY SUNDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 23 24 25 28 29 30 31 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 19 20 21 22 23 25 26 27 29 30 1 2 3 NORWALK PUBLIC LIBRARY CALENDAR OF EVENTS FOR APRIL 2025 HOURS MONDAY CONTACT TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY 9:30 AM TO 7:30 PM 9:30 AM TO 7:30 PM 9:30 AM TO 7:30 PM 9:30 AM TO 5:00 PM 9:30 AM TO 5:00 PM 9:30 AM TO 2:00 PM CLOSED ADDRESS PHONE WEBSITE FACEBOOK INSTAGRAM 46 W. MAIN STREET 419-668-6063 NORWALK.LIB.OH.US NORWALKPL MAPLECITYREADS 28 FRAMES* AT 6:00 PM MUSIC & MOVEMENT AT 10:00 AM MYTH EGGS* AT 4:30 PM BATTLE OF THE BOOKS* AT 4:30 PM STORYTIME AT 10:00 AM G.E.M.S. IN OZ* AT 4:30 PM D&D CLUB AT 11:00 AM BATTLE OF THE BOOKS* AT 4:30 PM KIDS KITCHEN* AT 4:30 PM WREATH* AT 1:00 PM TEEN CUISINE* AT 4:30 PM BOOK CLUB AT 6:00 PM PODCAST CLUB AT 6:00 PM MEATBALLS* AT 4:30 PM D&D CLUB AT 11:00 AM STORYTIME AT 10:00 AM STORYTIME AT 10:00 AM MUSIC & MOVEMENT AT 10:00 AM D&D CLUB AT 11:00 AM STORYTIME AT 10:00 AM MUSIC & MOVEMENT AT 10:00 AM FLOWERS* AT 6:00 PM STORYTIME AT 10:00 AM STORYTIME AT 10:00 AM TRIVIA TOUR AT 7:00 PM TRIVIA TOUR AT 7:00 PM BABY SHARK AT 6:00 PM NATIONAL LIBRARY WEEK (NLW) STARTS

ADULT 18+ SUNFLOWER WREATH Tuesday, April 1st @ 1:00 pm Enrichment Centers for Huron County Create a sunflower wreath using paper cones. Note this event takes place at 325 Shady Lane and interested individuals must call 419-668-6245 to register. AGES 5-18 NLW DUNGEONS & DRAGONS CLUB Saturday, April 12th @ 11:00 am Saturday, April 26th @ 11:00 am Grades 6-12 Embark on a quest in a fantasy realm where your fate depends on the roll of the dice and the only limit is your imagination. Players of any skill level are welcome. KIDS IN THE KITCHEN Tuesday, April 1st @ 4:30 pm Grades 1-5 Prepare pizza pockets. Registration begins Tuesday, March 11th. MURDER MYSTERY MONDAY: A TRUE CRIME PODCAST CLUB Monday, April 14th @ 6:00 pm Investigate the unsolved murder of Huron County teenager, Danny Violette. For our listening list, visit norwalk.lib.oh.us. The program includes graphic content. STORYTIME Thursdays @ 10:00 am Ages 0-5 Encourage a love of reading and learning as we introduce your little one to books, rhymes, and songs. ADULT BOOK CLUB Wednesday, April 16th @ 6:00 pm Read The Postman Always Rings Twice by James M. Cain. Books are available upstairs at our Main Desk. BOOK CLUBS FLOWER FRAMES Monday, April 28th @ 6:00 pm Join The Watering Can Flower Farm to design a pressed flower picture frame. You are welcome to bring your own 4x6 photo. Registration begins Monday, April 7th. AGES 0-5 TEEN CUISINE Wednesday, April 2nd @ 4:30 pm Grades 6-12 Prepare pizza pockets. Registration begins Wednesday, March 12th. MYTHICAL EGGS Wednesday, April 9th @ 4:30 pm Grades K-5 Gather ‘round for a read-aloud, then mold dragon or mermaid eggs. Registration begins Wednesday, March 19th. MUSIC & MOVEMENT Friday, April 11th @ 10:00 am Friday, April 25th @ 10:00 am Ages 2-5 Develop large motor and listening skills while exercising the body and mind. SPECIAL EVENTS BABY SHARK PARTY Tuesday, April 29th @ 6:00 pm All ages Dance and sing to the Baby Shark songs, plus make shark hats and puppets. BATTLE OF THE BOOKS Wednesday, April 30th @ 4:30 pm Grades 4-8 Read The Last Hope School for Magical Delinquents by Nicki Pau Preto. Books are available downstairs in our Children’s Room. Registration begins Wednesday, April 9th. TRIVIA TOUR Tuesday, April 22nd @ 7:00 pm Red Shamrock Enjoy drinks, snacks, and themed trivia at Red Shamrock. This is the second of three chances to get your Passport stamped for an entry into our grand prize drawing. CLOUDY WITH A CHANCE OF MEATBALLS Monday, April 14th @ 4:30 pm Grades K-5 After hearing the Cloudy With A Chance of Meatballs story, craft rain clouds/rain sticks and face off in Weather Bingo. Registration begins Monday, March 24th. National Library Week, which was first observed in 1958, highlights the valuable role libraries and library workers play in strengthening our communities and transforming lives. All week, you can help us celebrate by dropping in each day for fun contests, giveaways, and most importantly, a Read-A-Thon! RIGHT TO READ DAY MONDAY, APRIL 7TH LIBRARY WORKERS DAY TUESDAY, APRIL 8TH Learn about our staff with a “Fun Facts” display and matching game. LIBRARY OUTREACH DAY WEDNESDAY, APRIL 9TH TAKE ACTION FOR LIBRARIES THURSDAY, APRIL 10TH What does the public library mean to you? Share your story with state representatives or on social media. Remember to tag us or use #maplecityreads. REMINDERS Curbside - The library still offers curbside service, whether it’s delivering items on hold, making copies, or sending faxes. Once you’ve parked, call 419-668-6063 for assistance. Memory Kits - Individuals or senior care professionals can now check out Memory Kits, a curated collection of materials designed to support individuals experiencing memory loss. SAVE THE DATE SUMMER READING STARTS Monday, June 9th @ 9:30 am All ages It’s never too early to mark your calendars for our annual Summer Reading Program.

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