NWPL will be closed on Monday, February 20 in observance of Presidents’ Day. Originally set to celebrate George Washington’s birthday, the holiday was moved to the third Monday in February in 1968 to create a three-day weekend. Since Abraham Lincoln’s birthday also falls in February, the holiday is known as Presidents’ Day.
Calling all needlework enthusiasts! Join us Tuesday mornings at 10 am for an informal gathering of needleworkers at all levels. Bring your work in progress for a morning of sharing and encouragement.
This Tuesday Story Time is geared for children ages birth to 20 months. See also Thursdays for Toddler story time.
Do you want to keep a journal? Write a novel? Pen some poems? Meet other writers? Join the weekly Writing Group at Norman Williams Public Library! Free and open to all, beginners and experienced writers welcome. Bring your laptop, tablet, or pen and paper. We’ll write for 20 minutes from a prompt and then anyone […]
Pickleball at the library? Well, yes… Joyce Yoo Babbitt, an avid pickleball player and certified pickleball instructor, will share her excitement for the sport and talk about Mike Brannon’s book, The Joy of Pickleball: The Definitive Instructional Guide for the Senior Player. As a student of pickleball, Joyce says she “loves playing it recreationally and […]
Do you believe that words have power? Do you want to broaden your critical thinking, problem solving, and interpersonal communication? Are you interested in expanding your understanding of the world? To learn about the persuasive arts of genuine discourse, join us for the Debate Club, open to community members high school age and older!
On Tuesday evenings, join us for chess at the Library from 5-7 pm. Play chess in the company of fellow enthusiasts where everyone is welcome!
From the author of Walking Home, this historical novel is based on the true story of her grandmother.
A stitch in time saves nine… Join us and mend, patch, darn, and hem those items languishing in your wardrobe or create your own darning sampler to practice your stitches.
Join us to read a few books on a theme of the week! Enjoy stories, socializing, and often a project tied into the theme. For young children ages 20 months – 3 1/2 years.
This event has been postponed until April vacation – when hopefully we won’t have a snow storm in the forecast! Inviting students – grade 4 and older – to join us for book talks and treats during February break! Looking for a good book to curl up with by the fire? School librarian, Joyce Yoo […]
The Friends of the Norman Williams Public Library welcome everyone for the weekly bridge game on Thursday afternoons.
Attention all knitters! Come and meet with other knitters in the library Thursday afternoons from 2 to 3 pm.
The practice of Qigong has been recommended to increase one’s blood circulation, oxygenation, flexibility, stability, balance, and overall sense of well-being. No matter your physical state of being, Qigong offers a pathway to enhance your quality of life.
Create beautiful, decorated eggs and celebrate this Ukrainian tradition! If you know the basic techniques, join us around the table to write eggs together. Danelle Sims will set up a workstation and be available for assistance. These sessions, scheduled for Fridays from 1:00 – 4:00, begin on February 24 and will run for six weeks, […]