Welcome to the Children's Library!

The Norwin Public Library Children’s Library is a place whre some of the world’s oldest technology, writing, meets it’s newest.

The library consists of over 10,000 volumes from board and picture books for infants to informative non fiction for middle school scholars. In between, we have the most popular authors in children’s literature from Eric Carle’s hungry caterpillar to J.K. Rowling’s wizards and witches.

The children’s library also has educational technology and software from AWE, puzzles, and hands-on activities and crafts.

Karly Kunkle

Children’s Librarian Karly Kunkle

Our children’s librarian, Karly Kunkle, is a life-long resident or Irwin, attended Norwin schools and joined the Norwin Public Library in 2023.

Karly earned her Master’s degree in Library Science from St. Vincent’s College and Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education from California University of Pennsylvania. She’s worked at Carnegie Library in Pittsburgh and as a school librarian in Butler and Peters Townships.

Most importantly: Karly loves books. If you have a young reader, come in and introduce yourself. Karly will help put your child on the path to being a lifelong reader and learner.

Melanie Matthews has been a member of the Norwin Library since YEAR.

Miss Melanie specializes in Tween clubs and programs including the Anime Club, Tween Club and more.

Melanie Matthews

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08Oct
October 8, 2024 10:30

Move and Groove Time

Bring in your babies and toddlers as we engage in songs, fingerplays, motion and stories. Afterward will be some time to play with our amazing collection of toys and connect…
15Oct
October 15, 2024 10:30

Move and Groove Time

Bring in your babies and toddlers as we engage in songs, fingerplays, motion and stories. Afterward will be some time to play with our amazing collection of toys and connect…
22Oct
October 22, 2024 10:30

Move and Groove Time

Bring in your babies and toddlers as we engage in songs, fingerplays, motion and stories. Afterward will be some time to play with our amazing collection of toys and connect…

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