TWENTY YEARS ON CARUTHERS LANE !
In 2004 , The Norwin Public Library opened their brand new facility on Caruthers Lane .
It ’ s hard to fathom . From two rooms in the attic of The Irwin Bank and Trust to the highest circulating library in Westmoreland County for six years running .
Over a million Norwin residents have visited over those twenty years and borrowed over 3 million books and other items . Over a hundred thousand have attended an adult or children ’ s educational program .
We believe the library ’ s success reflects the pride that members of the Norwin community have in ourselves , our schools , and our institutions . We hope you ’ ll join us in looking hopefully towards the future , confident that the library and the community will be prepared to tackle the opportunities and challenges that lay in store .
CHILDREN ’ S FALL READING PROGRAMS
All these programs can be registered for on the Events page on our website . Scan the QR code below with your phone to get there directly or go to www . norwinpubliclibrary . net / events /
Ghost Painting Monday , October 28th at 6 pm
Get spooky with our haunting painting party with snacks . We will provide the supplies , you provide the ghosts . This program is for 5th graders and up only please ! Registration is required on our website .
Dinovember with Carnegie Museum of Natural History Tuesday , November 12th at 6 pm
The Carnegie Museum of Natural History will be visiting and providing all kinds of hands-on fun with dinosaurs ! Get ready to learn all about your favorite prehistoric animal . For Kindergarten through 4th grade students only please . Registration is required on our website .
Annual Family Pie Bake-Off Saturday , November 16th at 2 pm
Bring your finished pie with you for the taste test and a copy of your recipe to share with others . This program is for Kindergarten- 12th grade students only . Adult chaperones may also attend . Registration is required on our website .
Santa Visits the Library Saturday , Dec 14th from 11 am - 1 pm
Stop by to visit with Santa , and have fun participating in festive holiday stations . Be sure to tell him your last minute gift ideas . Families are welcome to take pictures with Santa and Mrs . Claus . No registration needed .
Holiday Craft Market Thursday , Dec 19th at 6 pm
Teach your children financial responsibility by “ shopping ” with our NPL bucks to shop and create your own holiday craft . Event is for Kindergarten and up . Registration is required on our website .
ADULT PROGRAMS All these programs can be registered for on the Events page on our website . Scan the QR code below with your phone to get there directly .
Mystery Night at the Library Friday , Nov . 8th at 6 pm
Murder at the Book Sale - Every year the town of Honey Brook holds the annual festival that attracts tourists from across the country and the library holds its annual book sale . Will you help solve the crime ? Seating is limited .
Hospice Demystified - Heartland Hospice Wednesday , Nov . 11th at 2 pm
Heartland Hospice presenters will discuss the myths and goals of hospice care .
Final Footprints - Discover Family History in Your Ancestors ’ Death Records Thursday , Nov 14th at 6:00 pm
There are many places to find our family ’ s “ final footprints ”. The “ Final Footprints ” genealogy class will look at lesser known sources for death records and demonstrate how to get the most information from a stateissued death certificate .
Presidential Assassinations Tuesday , Nov . 19th at 6 pm
Join us at the Norwin Public Library to learn about presidential assassinations , presented by Ken Koncerak . This program is appropriate for grades 7 and up .
Christmas Tree Origami Saturday , Nov . 23rd at 2 pm
Learn to make Christmas trees all from the pages from books . Ages 16 and over .
A . I . in Healthcare . Tuesday , Dec . 10th at 6:00 pm
Bioethicist Leslie Whetstine , PhD , will illustrate the ongoing usage of Artificial Intelligence in a hospital or other healthcare settings highlighting the benefits and ethical issues .
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