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 Calendar of Events - Select one of the links below for full event listings
Full Event    Adult & Teen   Children    South Norwalk Branch

Reading Tutor for all ages at the Norwalk Public Library
Specializing in children with reading difficulties.
By appointment only. Call Judy at 203-899-2780 X142 - Limited space available

February 18 is Snapshot Day at Norwalk Public Library. Tell us what you love about your library and why it’s important to you.
Haitian Earthquake Information Links
Norwalk Library exhibits work of local artist Jo-Ann Claybourne
Database of the Month: Please email or call to let us know your thoughts on this or any of our databases. 203-899-2780 ext. 109
 

 

Whatever your goal, LearningExpress Library's resources will help you succeed. Each of our Learning Centers offers the practice tests, exercises, skill-building courses, and information you need to achieve the results you want—at school, at work, or in life. Looking to land a job? You'll find an entire Learning Center dedicated to helping you get the one that's right for you.
Featured Programs
Saturdays, Jan. 9 - March 27 @ 10:00 (Children's Activity Room)
Miss Kathi's Music & Movement - A drop in program for families with children birth to 5 years old involving interactive music and rhymes.
Winter Storytimes - January 12 - March 26  (Children's Activity Room)
Tuesdays, 9:30 AM - Tiny Tots (Birth - 23 Months & Caregivers)
Thursday, 11:00 AM - Preschool Story Hour (Ages 3-5)
Fridays, 9:30 AM - Tunes & Tales for 2s ( 2 years & caregivers)
AARP Tax-Aide Program - Free Tax Help & Filing
Thursdays, February 4 - April 15 @ 3:00 - 8:00
Saturdays, February 6 - April 10 @ 9:15 - 1:30
Monday, Feb. 8 @ 10:00 - 12:00 & 1:00 - 3:00  (1 Belden Ave)
CT Works Career Coach  -  General Job Search Assistance  
Katie's Crafts with Katie Stevenson  (Children's Activity Room)
Tuesday, Feb. 16 @ 9:30 - 3 -4 year olds - $2.00 Fee
                              @ 11:00 - K & Up - $2.00 Fee
Registration & Fee required - beginning Feb. 1
Wednesday, Feb. 17 @ 3:30 - 5:15 (Auditorium)
Afternoon Film for Kids Showing- Disney/Pixar "Cars"
K - 5th Grade -- Snacks & Juice provided
Thursday, Feb 18 @ 3:30 - 5:00  (Children's Activity Room)
Drop-In Games afternoon for Grades K & Up
Friday, February 19 at 10:00 (Auditorium)
Family Storytime - Whole families can come to enjoy stories, music, movement, and playtime.  Snacks and juice will be provided.
Saturday, Feb. 20 @ 3:00
See It Now Movie Event - 'Miracle' the story of the 1980 US Olympic Hockey Team
Wednesday, Feb. 24 @ 3:30 - 5:30 (Children's Activity Room)
Writers Club - Drop-in for 3rd to 6th graders
Thursday, Feb. 25 @ 12:00 - 1:00  (Teen Room)
Books Sandwiched In The Piano Lesson by August Wilson
Thursday, Feb. 25 @ 4:00 - 5:00
Teen Advisory Board Meeting - Teen Room
If you're between 12 and 18 and want to make a difference in your library, join us each month to offer recommendations on programs, purchases and other ways to make NPL a great place for teens.  Earn community service credit, too!
Thursday, Feb. 25 @ 6:00 - 8:00 (Auditorium)
PJ's Pizza & A Movie Night! showing "Spiderwick Chronicles" Program is for families & children over 5 years old. Registration & $1.00 per person is required. Call 203-899-2780 ext. 131 for information.
Thursdays, March 4 - June 10 @ 6:30 (Children's Activity Room)
Miss Kathi's Musical Bedtime Program - sing songs and do quite movement activities before bedtime, the whole family can join in - don't forget to wear your PJ's.
South Norwalk Branch Library Events
South Norwalk Children's Programs
AARP Tax-Aide Program - Free Tax Help & Filing
Tuesdays, February 2 - April 13 @ 3:30 - 8:00
Saturdays, February 6 - April 10 @ 9:15 - 1:30
Thursday, Feb. 18 @ 12:00 - 1:30 (South Norwalk Community Room)
Brown Bag Book Group - Housekeeping by Marilynne Robinson
Saturday, March 13 @ 11:00 - 12:00  (South Norwalk Community Room)
"(NOT) Just for Kids" Music of the Norwalk Symphony Featuring Percussion
Community Program at Roton Middle School
Courageous Parenting 101 - Free - A  five session substance abuse education & prevention program for parents.
Tuesdays, Jan 5, 12, 19, 26, & Feb. 26 @ 6:30 - 8:30 PM
at the Roton Middle School, 201 Highland Ave. Norwalk, CT
Contact Courage to Speak Foundation 1-877-3295 for information
NPL Blogs & Podcasts

NPL Book Quest

A blog where kids can find and review their favorite books (TV shows, movies, games...)


The Writers Club Book Review Podcasts

The Dragon Times Newsletter

Playaway Digital Audio
Listen to an audiobook or learn a language on a preloaded digital player

 

Listen to shortwave radio signals from all over the world! The Greater Norwalk Amateur Radio Club has donated a shortwave radio receiver to the Norwalk Library for public use..
Want to know how much energy your appliances use? Borrow a Kill-A-Watt electricity usage meter from the Norwalk Public Library. The Kill-A-Watt meter determines how much energy any appliance or device uses. Simply plug in the meter, plug your appliance or device into the meter, and wait 24 hours. Using the information displayed on the meter, you can calculate the number of kilowatts used per hour, day, and year. As energy costs continue to rise, this small meter can help you save money by discovering unnecessary electricity usage.
REQUEST THE METER AT THE CIRCULATION DESK

Online Services

WiFi Access
Public wireless network access (WiFi) is currently available at both the Main Library & the South Norwalk Branch Library.

Keep track of your library account with email notices from Library ELF.
Update your Library Elf account when getting a new card.

World Maps

JobNow - Live Job Assistance

NetLibrary

CONNECTICUT STATE LIBRARY
Downloadable Audiobook Service


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Global Road Warrior

Business Travel Guide

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 Million Dollar Database


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Auto Repair Manuals



Learn a new Language!
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Customized Online SAT preparation


Learn how to Freeze the items you have on hold while on vacation!

Rosetta Stone
Language Learning Program.

Now available for use in-house in the library. Languages available: English, Spanish, French, Italian, German, Russian, Chinese, and Japanese

 

                                                               

 
 

   

 

 

 

 

 

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