Announcing O
ur NEW Redu
ced
Replacement F
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The Norwin Libra
ry is changing its
destroyed items.
fine/fee policy fo
r lost or
The replacement
fees assessed for
damaged items wi
lost or severely
ll now be based on
from Amazon.com
the USED replacem
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ent value
Accidents happen
misplaced or dam , and we feel that patrons who ha
ve in
ag
penalized. This po ed one of our items shouldn’t be un advertently
licy will now be ap
necessarily
plied to all items
assessed as lost or
that are currently
damaged includi
ng those that we
borrowed prior to
re initially
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instead of retail pr or damaged items with gently us
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opportunity to pa
take the
ss that savings on
to our patrons.
The reductions wi
from the Westmor ll be made at the circulation desk.
Le
eland County Lib
rary System will sti tters sent
initial retail price.
ll indicate the
We firmly believe
that the Norwin Pu
resource that ever
yone in the comm blic Library is a wonderful
un
and enjoy. If you’v
e been avoiding th ity should be able to utilize
e
damaged a book
or other item, com library due to having lost or
e in and talk to us
back!
. We want you
Sincerely,
Diana Falk
Director, Norwin
Public Lib
rary
WINTER PROGRAMS
AT THE NORWIN
PUBLIC LIBRARY j Dance The Winter Blues Away
Cabin fever may be setting in, so Thursday, January 17, 2019
at 6 p.m. will be a great time to get to the library to dance it
out. Kids of all ages will have a chance to cut loose and have
fun. Please register for this program by contacting Melanie
in the Children’s library at 724.863.4700 x 6 or mmatthews@
norwinpubliclibrary.net
j Let’s Go Caroling
Be sure to come in ready to belt out your favorite holiday
song at the Norwin Library’s Holiday Caroling Karaoke on
Saturday, December 8 at 11 a.m. All ages are welcome.
Please register for this program by contacting Melanie in
the Children’s library at 724.863.4700 x 6 or mmatthews@
norwinpubliclibrary.net j My Funny Valentine
Join us for activities and a craft related to Valentine’s Day
on Wednesday, February 13 at 6 PM. All ages are welcome.
Activities geared towards preschool and early elementary aged
children. Please register for this program by contacting Melanie
in the Children’s library at 724.863.4700 x 6 or mmatthews@
norwinpubliclibrary.net
j How The Grinch Stole Christmas with Stage Right
See this classic tale come to life on Monday, December 10 at
6 p.m. The children’s performing theater group Stage Right! will
be coming to perform their rendition of the classic Dr. Seuss
tale. All ages are welcome. No registration is needed. j Marvel vs, DC Comics Family Trivia
The Children’s Library’s next family trivia event is all about
the Marvel and DC Universe and will take place on Saturday,
February 23 at 11 a.m. Teams must have 2-6 players, and all
players must be 7 years of age or older. You need at least 1 child
and 1 adult per team. Please sign up your team in the Children’s
Library.
j Tree-mendous Season of All
On Wednesday, December 12 at 6 p.m. we will be holding
our annual kids Holiday program. This year we are having fun
with Christmas trees. All ages are welcome, but the program
will focus on activities for preschool through early elementary
ages. Please register for this program by contacting Melanie
in the Children’s library at 724.863.4700 x 6 or mmatthews@
norwinpubliclibrary.net
j Holiday Sugar Scrubs
Impress your friends and relatives this Christmas with
homemade sugar scrubs. Learn to make these delicate scented
exfoliating scrubs on Saturday, December 15 at 11 a.m. This
cures for rough winter skin make excellent gifts. Please register
for this program by contacting Sue at 724.863.4700 x 5 or
[email protected].
100 Caruthers Lane, Irwin PA • www.norwinpubliclibrary.org • 724-863-4700
NORWIN ❘ WINTER 2018
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