January PHONE: 419-668-6063 WEBSITE: NORWALK.LIB.OH.US MONDAY-WEDNESDAY: 9:30 AM - 7:30 PM THURSDAY & FRIDAY: 9:30 AM - 5 PM SATURDAY: 9:30 AM - 2 PM SUNDAY: CLOSED CLOSED FOR NEW YEAR’S EVE 31 1 MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 29 30 2 3 7 8 5 6 9 10 14 15 12 13 16 17 21 22 19 20 23 24 28 29 26 27 30 31 ADULTS *Programs marked with an asterisk require registration. Registration begins three weeks before the scheduled event. CHRISTMAS CARD COASTERS* Enrichment Center for Huron County Upcycle holiday cards to create decorative coasters. Cards will be provided, but you can bring your own as well. Note this event takes place at 325 Shady Lane Dr. and interested individuals must call 419-668-6245 to register. MURDER MYSTERY MONDAY: A TRUE CRIME PODCAST CLUB Investigate the cold case of Danny Violette. Visit norwalk.lib.oh.us for our listening list. Program includes graphic content. ADULT BOOK CLUB Read Audition by Katie Kitamura. Books are available at the Main Desk. DIY BOOK NOOKS* Create 3D, DIY book nooks to be placed on a book shelf at home. KIDS & TEENS KIDS IN THE KITCHEN* & TEEN CUISINE* Learn to prepare and decorate mini cupcakes. A-MAZE-ING MAZES!* Explore the a-maze-ing world of mazes! Race cars through a floor maze, create your own paper mazes, and use teamwork to create a marble maze on the wall. GLUE SUNCATCHERS* Use glue and contact solution to create your own suncatcher, then decorate it with art supplies. PAJAMA DAY! FAMILY STORYTIME Dress in your coziest pjs and bring you snuggle buddy as we read stories, go on a scavenger hunt, and make a bedtime snack. CLOSED FOR NEW YEAR’S DAY 1 PM | CHRISTMAS CARD COASTERS* 4:30 PM | KIDS IN THE KITCHEN* GRADES 1-5 CLOSED FOR MLK JR. DAY 4:30 PM | TEEN CUISINE* GRADES 6-12 10:30 AM | STORYTIME AGES 0-5 10:30 AM | STORYTIME AGES 0-5 10:30 AM | STORYTIME AGES 0-5 10:30 AM | STORYTIME AGES 0-5 11 AM | D&D CLUB GRADES 6-12 11 AM | D&D CLUB GRADES 6-12 10:30 AM | BABY STEPS AGES 0-18 MONTHS 4:30 PM | SUNCATCHERS* GRADES 1-5 4:30 PM | A-MAZE-ING MAZES!* GRADES K-2 10:30 AM | MUSIC & MOVEMENT AGES 2-5 10:30 AM | MUSIC & MOVEMENT AGES 2-5 6 PM | BOOK CLUB 6 PM | TRUE CRIME PODCAST 5:30 PM | BOOK NOOKS* 10:30 AM | BABY STEPS AGES 0-18 MONTHS 6 PM | PAJAMA DAY! FAMILY STORYTIME FAMILIES
SEPTEMBER Upcoming in 2026 FEBRUARY PRESCHOOL ROUNDUP Thursday, February 12th @ 5:30 pm Ages 2-5 and Their Caregivers Discover pre-school opportunities and resources available to you and your little one at our Preschool Roundup. LIBRARY LOVERS MONTH All month long MARCH READ ACROSS AMERICA DAY Monday, March 2nd GIRLS ENGINEERING AND MAKING STUFF (G.E.M.S.) All month long APRIL NATIONAL LIBRARY WEEK April 19th through April 25th EARTH DAY Wednesday, April 22nd JUNE & JULY LOCAL AUTHOR BOOK FAIR Saturday, April 11th @ 11 am Chat with local authors and purchase their books. SUMMER READING June 1st through July 24th All ages Summer Reading promotes and rewards reading while encouraging individuals to engage with community/loved ones and stay active. Earn tickets toward prizes by checking out items and doing the log. AUGUST GRADUATE GALA Thursday, August 6th If your little one is an active participant in 1000 Books Before Kindergarten, help us celebrate 2025's graduates at our annual Gala. OCTOBER ADULT HALLOWEEN PARTY Past festivities include local artist spotlights, refreshments, and a themed presenter or speaker. DECEMBER HOLIDAY EXTRAVAGANZA All ages Every December, we host a Holiday Extravaganza filled with familyfriendly festivities. Although offerings vary year to year, you can almost always expect games, musical performances, and Santa Claus at the Firelands Museum. CUSTOMER APPRECIATION & LIBRARY CARD SIGN-UP MONTH All month long Celebrate Customer Appreciation & Library Card Sign-Up with contests, giveaways, and goodies. BATTLE OF THE BOOKS Saturday, September 12th Battle of the Books is a competition where 4th through 8th graders read several books across multiple genres and face off in a trivia contest against other local libraries. KIDS HALLOWEEN PARTY Young attendees enjoy a costume contest, crafts, games, interactive storytelling, and spooky science experiments. NORWALK PUBLIC LIBRARY
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