13 PROGRAMS MARKED WITH AN ASTERISK REQUIRE REGISTRATION. REGISTRATION BEGINS THREE WEEKS BEFORE THE SCHEDULED EVENT. 29 23 30 1 MONDAY SUNDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 27 28 29 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 24 25 26 27 28 30 31 1 3 4 5 6 7 NORWALK PUBLIC LIBRARY CALENDAR OF EVENTS FOR MAY 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 2 GARDENS* AT 6:00 PM MUSIC & MOVEMENT AT 10:00 AM BATTLE OF THE BOOKS* AT 4:30 PM STORYTIME AT 10:00 AM FRAMES* AT 6:00 PM BATTLE OF THE BOOKS* AT 4:30 PM STORYTIME AT 10:00 AM BIRDWATCHING QUEST STARTS BOOK CLUB AT 6:00 PM STORYTIME AT 10:00 AM STORYTIME AT 10:00 AM MUSIC & MOVEMENT AT 10:00 AM STORYTIME AT 10:00 AM TRIVIA TOUR AT 7:00 PM BABY SHARK AT 6:00 PM PODCAST CLUB AT 6:00 PM FAUX GLASS* AT 1:00 PM CLOSED FOR MEMORIAL DAY SUMMER READING STARTS STRAWBERRY FEST READING AT 12:00 PM
ADULT 18+ FAUX STAINED GLASS Tuesday, May 6th @ 1:00 pm Enrichment Centers for Huron County Design faux stained glass using a picture frame. Note this event takes place at 325 Shady Lane and interested individuals must call 419-668-6245 to register. FYI FOR KIDS MURDER MYSTERY MONDAY: A TRUE CRIME PODCAST CLUB Monday, May 12th @ 6:00 pm Investigate The Burger Chef Murders. For our listening list, visit norwalk.lib.oh.us. 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, May 21st @ 6:00 pm Read The Sea by John Banville. Books are available upstairs at our Main Desk. BOOK CLUBS FAIRY GARDENS Monday, May 19th @ 6:00 pm Join the Huron County Master Gardeners to craft a magical fairy home. Registration begins Monday, April 28th. AGES 0-5 MUSIC & MOVEMENT Friday, May 9th @ 10:00 am Friday, May 23rd @ 10:00 am Ages 2-5 Develop large motor and listening skills while exercising the body and mind. SPECIAL EVENTS BIRDWATCHING QUEST May 1st through May 31st All ages After signing up and snagging binoculars, adventure through the library on an interactive scavenger hunt. When you locate a bird, scan the QR code to hear its song. Find them all for your themed prize. BATTLE OF THE BOOKS Wednesday, May 28th @ 4:30 pm Grades 4-8 Battle of the Books is fast-approaching. In preparation for the annual competition, we will memorize authors and their book titles and practice buzzer skills. Registration begins Wednesday, May 7th. TRIVIA TOUR Tuesday, May 27th @ 7:00 pm Pizza Post Enjoy drinks, snacks, and trivia at Pizza Post. This is the last chance to get your Passport stamped for an entry into our grand prize drawing. CLOSURE The library will be closed Monday, May 26th in observance of Memorial Day. Our normal hours resume Tuesday, May 27th at 9:30 am. ACCESS CARDS Don’t have proof of address? Adults 18+ can sign up for an Access Card, which similarly to the Student Card for ages 5-17, allows three print material checkouts. MEMORY KITS Memory Kits are a curated collection of materials designed to support individuals experiencing memory loss. By interacting with familiar sights, sounds, and textures, Memory Kits help people reconnect with meaningful past experiences. Currently, we offer nine different kit options: the 50s, 60s, 70s, Autumn, Spring, Summer, Great Outdoors, Handyman, and Patriotic. These kits cannot be placed on hold and circulate for three weeks. FYI FOR ADULTS BATTLE OF THE BOOKS Grades 4-8 Do you love reading? Join our Battle of the Books team and attend monthly book clubs, then compete in the annual academic quizstyle tournament covering eight titles. BOOK BUGS Grades K-12 Remember our trading card game, Book Bugs, only runs during the school year, so collect your last sets of cards before June 2nd. 1000 BOOKS Ages 0-5 The 1000 Books Before Kindergarten Graduate Gala is coming up in August. If your little one is starting kindergarten, make sure you finish 1000 Books to be part of the celebration. Have a child not yet enrolled? Come see us at the desk. STORYWALK All ages Read our StoryWalk at Sofios. Stay tuned for a new book with new activities in May. COMING SOON SUMMER READING June 2nd through July 25th 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. DIGITAL RESOURCES With your library card, access our reading app Libby, the streaming app Hoopla, and research databases like Ancestry. NOTARY We can perform simple notaries. Before you visit, please call 419-668-6063 to confirm our staff availability. TECH TUTOR Need help creating email or social media accounts? Downloading books to a tablet? Navigating your new device? Schedule 45minute Tech Tutor appointments for oneon-one assistance. BOOKS TO YOU 2 Books To You 2 is a convenient, free service that sends library materials via USPS to local NPL cardholders unable to visit in person. If someone you know is homebound, either permanently or temporarily, email us at bookstoyou2@norwalk.lib.oh.us for an application.
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