16 PROGRAMS MARKED WITH AN ASTERISK REQUIRE REGISTRATION. REGISTRATION BEGINS THREE WEEKS BEFORE THE SCHEDULED EVENT. 2 26 3 4 MONDAY SUNDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 31 1 2 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 27 28 29 30 1 3 4 5 7 8 9 10 11 NORWALK PUBLIC LIBRARY CALENDAR OF EVENTS FOR SEPTEMBER 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 6 TINY ART SHOWCASE 6:00 PM STORYTIME 10:30 AM PAPER QUILLING* AT 5:30 PM CLOSED FOR LABOR DAY DANG. TOYS 5:30 PM BABY STEPS 10:30 AM STORYTIME 10:30 AM PODCAST 6:00 PM BABY STEPS 10:30 AM CUSTOMER APPRECIATION & CARD SIGNUP MONTH KIDS IN THE KITCHEN* 4:30 PM TEEN CUISINE* 4:30 PM STORYTIME 10:30 AM MUSIC & MOVEMENT 10:30 AM STORYTIME 10:30 AM STORYTIME 10:30 AM STORYTIME 10:30 AM MUSIC & MOVEMENT 10:30 AM ADULT PARTY 6:00 PM MOVEMENT 10:30 AM D&D CLUB 11:00 AM D&D CLUB 11:00 AM BATTLE OF THE BOOKS 9:30 AM LIVING WELL 11:00 AM BOOK CLUB 6:00 PM KEYCHAIN* 4:30 PM KITCHEN* 4:30 PM BOOK VASE* 1:00 PM BOTB PARTY 4:30 PM BABY STEPS 10:30 AM STORYTIME 6:00 PM MAPLE CITY BOOK READ
ADULT 18+ SPECIAL EVENTS MURDER MYSTERY MONDAY: A TRUE CRIME PODCAST CLUB Monday, Sept. 15th @ 6:00 pm Investigate the unsolved murder of Father Alfred Kunz. Visit norwalk.lib.oh.us for our listening list. Program includes graphic content. BABY STEPS: LAP-SIT STORYTIME Wednesday, Sept. 3rd @ 10:30 am Monday, Sept. 15th @ 10:30 am Ages 0-18 months With a focus on fingerplays and short stories and songs, this event is designed to facilitate interaction between you and your baby, help inform early language and literacy skills, and provide a platform to meet other caregivers. One adult per child is recommended. No older siblings please. Join us at the 9/3 session for a free board book. BATTLE OF THE BOOKS EVENT Saturday, Sept. 6th @ 9:30 am BGSU Firelands College All ages 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. You are invited to come show your support and cheer on our NPL squads. AGES 0-5 DANGEROUS TOYS OF THE 20TH CENTURY WITH YESTERYEAR FUNLAND TRAVELING TOY MUSEUM Wednesday, Sept. 3rd @ 5:30 pm In addition to seeing the dangerous 20th century toys that had to be removed from store shelves, hear backstories of actual accidents and learn about the most dangerous toys today. GRADES K-12 CUSTOMER APPRECIATION & LIBRARY CARD SIGN-UP MONTH Sept. 2nd through Sept. 30th Celebrate Customer Appreciation & Library Card Sign-Up with contests, giveaways, and goodies like candy or coffee. To be entered into prize drawings, renew or sign up for a library card. BACK TO SCHOOL With the start of the school year, the start of After School Snacks and Book Bugs, our collectible trading card game for grades K12 which incentivizes reading. ADULT BOOK CLUB Wednesday, Sept. 17th @ 6:00 pm Read The Wild Trees by Richard Preston. Books are available at the Main Desk. STORYTIME Thursdays @ 10:30 am Ages 0-5 Encourage a love of reading and learning as we introduce your little one to books, rhymes, and songs. Note the change in time to 10:30 am. MUSIC & MOVEMENT Friday, Sept. 12th @ 10:30 am Friday, Sept. 26th @ 10:30 am Ages 2-5 Develop large motor and listening skills while exercising the body and mind. Note the change in time to 10:30 am. TEEN CUISINE Wednesday, Sept. 10th @ 4:30 pm Grades 6-12 Master the art of the chopstick and roll your own sushi. Registration begins Wednesday, August 20th. DUNGEONS & DRAGONS CLUB Saturday, Sept. 13th @ 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. SHRINKY DINK KEYCHAIN Wednesday, Sept. 17th @ 4:30 pm Grades 1-5 Craft your own personalized shrinky dink for a keychain, then watch it transform in the oven. Registration begins Wednesday, August 27th. TINY ART SHOWCASE Monday, Sept. 8th @ 6:00 pm All ages For the first time, our Tiny Art Contest will culminate in a Tiny Art Showcase. Celebrity judges (artist Heidi Hovestaedt, Mayor Dave Light, and Representative Kellie Deeter) will award Best in Show, while attendees enjoy small snacks and vote for the Fan Favorite. ERIC CARLE STORYTIME Tuesday, Sept. 16th @ 6:00 pm All ages After reading Eric Carle classics, complete our scavenger hunt, create caterpillar art, and taste test the hungry caterpillar’s favorite foods. LIVING WELL EXPO: RESOURCES FOR EVERY STAGE Saturday, Sept. 20th, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm This open house event connects individuals with local organizations that provide wholelife support, from estate or funeral planning to Medicare. All adults, regardless of their age, will benefit from attending the Living Well Expo. Those confirmed so far include Brumbaugh Law Firm, Integrated Therapeutic Healing, Norwalk nursing homes, and pharmacist. Follow us on socials for up-to-date info. MAPLE CITY BOOK READ Tuesdays @ 11:00 am or 6:00 pm Pick up a copy of the book What’s Right, Not Who’s Right by Robert S. Tipton from our Library, then join us every Tuesday at 11:00 am OR 6:00 pm for discussion. The six-week series will end with an author visit/celebration on November 13th at 5:30 pm at the Enrichment Center. PAPER QUILLING Monday, Sept. 22nd @ 5:30 pm Paper quilling is a uniquely creative project, featuring curled and shaped paper strips assembled into beautiful designs. Hosted by artist Amanda Nyx, this beginner-friendly event introduces basic quilling techniques. Registration begins Tuesday, September 2nd. KIDS IN THE KITCHEN Tuesday, Sept. 9th @ 4:30 pm Grades 1-5 Local chef and owner of Quesa Broso demonstrates how to make an authentic Mexican dish. Registration begins Tuesday, August 19th.
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