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WE’RE
AGAIN!
Thank you to the Norwin community for making us the highest circulating library in
Westmoreland County for a second year in a row. We had over 100,000 visitors last year and
we hope to welcome even more in 2020. Stop in and find out what we have to offer you.
SPRING PROGRAMS AT THE
NORWIN PUBLIC LIBRARY
ADULT PROGRAMS AND EVENTS
Unless otherwise noted, please register for
Adult Programs by stopping by the circulation
desk or calling 724-863-4700 x 3.
Downton Abbey Trivia
Thursday, March 19th @ 6:30pm
You are cordially invited to attend the
Downton Abbey Trivia Night. Teams will consist
of 4-5 people. Create your team or we’ll place
you. Light refreshments.
Discovering Your Family’s Stories Genealogy Class
Friday, March 20 @ 1:00pm
Learn to discover the hidden stories of the
lives lived between the dates.
Conversations with the First Ladies
Tuesday, March 24 @ 6:00pm
This is a biographical dramatization of the
lives of Mary Todd Lincoln, Eleanor Roosevelt
and Bess Truman. Listen in as they talk about
their lives, loves, fears and husbands.
Classical Encounters by the Westmoreland
County Symphony Orchestra
Thursday, April 2, 9, 16 and 23 10:30am-11:45am
This mini-music appreciation course is
offered in four class sessions. You must attend
all four sessions.
Open Mic Night
Thursday, April 16th @ 6:00pm
Poetry reading, literature reading,
monologues, dramatic scenes, impromptu,
stand-up, original songs. Acoustic guitars only -
no other instruments, please. Ages 14 and over.
Space is limited. To register, contact Amanda at
[email protected] or 724-863-
4700 x 112
Level 2 Genealogy: Climbing Higher on Your
Family Tree
Saturday, April 18 @ 1:00 pm
This is a genealogy program for advanced
beginners who find themselves stuck. This
program will help you over and around your
genealogical “brick walls.”
General Knowledge Trivia Night at the Library
Thursday, April 23 @ 6:30pm
Do you think you have what it takes to
answer 50 general knowledge trivia questions?
Teams will consist of 4-5 people. Create your
own team or we’ll find one for you.
Bookmarks and Magnets
Saturday, April 25th @11:00am
Discover two new nifty ways to craft with
coloring pages. Ages Teen and Adult. (14+)
and requires registration. Contact Sue at
[email protected] or 724-
863-4700 x5.
The Long Trains Roll
Thursday, May 7 @ 6:00pm
Historical interpreter Ken Serfass will
explain how the Nazis planned to destroy
the Pennsylvania Railroad and the Horseshoe
Curve.
UPCOMING CHILDRENS PROGRAMS
StoryTimes!
Mondays and Wednesdays @ 11:00am
Just like you remember. The classics never go
out of style. No registration necessary.
PageTurners Book Club
Last Tuesday of the month @ 6:30pm
A book club for grades 3-5. Registration is
required. Call the Childrens’ Library at 724-863-
4700 x 6 or email bmckee@norwinpubliclibrary.
net for details.
Rock Painting
Thursday, May 21st
@ 6:00pm
Rock painting
is a great way
to transform
something natural
and beautiful
into something
that can be
appreciated in
a new, colorful
way. Ages Teen and
Adult. (14+) and requires
registration. Contact
Sue at sschultheis@
norwinpubliclibrary.net or
724-863-4700 x5.
Victorian Fashion
Presentation
Saturday, June 13 @ 1:00pm
Join Patti Peer as she presents her collection
of Victorian fashions.
Barynya Russian Dance
Monday, June 22 @ 2:00pm
The Russian dance pair will entertain all with
music and dance from their home country.
Astonishing Pennsylvania Encounters:Past and
Present
Thursday, June 25 @ 6:00pm
Stan Gordon will present this illustrated
presentation highlighting some of the most
famous and unusual UFO, Bigfoot, and strange
encounter cases.
Let’s Get This Party Started
Monday, March 30th @ 6:00pm
Trolls games, dancing time and a craft
about our favorite Trolls. Registration begins
in March. Contact Melanie at
mmatthews@norwinpubliclibrary.
net or 724-863-4700 x 6.
STEM Titanic
Wednesday, April 8th @ 6:00pm
Explore the events of that ill
fated voyage, then build your
own “Titanic” to see if yours
will sink or float. Registration
begins in March. Contact
Melanie at mmatthews@
norwinpubliclibrary.net or 724-863-4700 x 6.
Military Appreciation
Saturday, May 16th @ 11:00am
As the nation gets ready for Memorial Day,
we will give thanks to those who serve. In
addition to some military themed activities we
will make care packages to send to our military.
Registration begins in mid-April. Contact
Melanie at mmatthews@norwinpubliclibrary.
net or 724-863-4700 x 6.
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