Norwin Public Library

Summer Time Move and Groove
2026-06-23 10:30 - 11:00, 2026-06-30 10:30 - 11:00, 2026-07-07 10:30 - 11:00, 2026-07-14 10:30 - 11:00, 2026-07-21 10:30 - 11:00, 2026-07-28 10:30 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | Norwin Library Community Room, 100 Caruthers Lane, Irwin, PA, 15642, United States
Join us every Tuesday at 10:30 am from June 9th to July 28th
Bring in your babies and toddlers as we engage in songs, stories, fingerplays, motion, and play time together. Please bring your child’s favorite blanket or pillow, as we will be on the floor.
Program designed for children ages 0-3.
No registration needed.

Gemstone Bookmarks- Youth Summer Reading Program
2026-06-23 18:00 - 19:00
Tuesday, June 23rd 6pm
Create your own Gemstone Bookmark to use for your reading this summer!
For those going into 6th-12th grade. Space is limited.
Registration is required for each kid participating individually. Please do not group kids together.
Register here: https://forms.gle/NDmEej86F2zeasbi6

Summer Story Time
2026-06-25 11:00 - 11:30, 2026-07-02 11:00 - 11:30, 2026-07-09 11:00 - 11:30, 2026-07-16 11:00 - 11:30, 2026-07-23 11:00 - 11:30, 2026-07-30 11:00 - 11:30
Thursday at 11 AM from June 11th-July 30th.
Enjoy some stories, songs, and activities all summer long.
For all ages, with activities geared for those in Pre-K through Kindergarten.
No registration needed.

Dinoramas Workshop-Youth Summer Reading Program
2026-06-26 11:00 - 12:00
Friday, June 26th 11am
Come in to make your own dinosaur shoe box diorama, sponsored by Western & Southern Life.
For those going into Kindergarten-5th grade. Space is limited.
Registration is required for each kid participating individually. Please do not group kids together.
Register here: https://forms.gle/emaTs9aGsqz8URrP6

Fort Ligonier Can You Dig It? Mock Archeology Dig-Youth Summer Reading Program
2026-06-30 14:00 - 15:00
Tuesday, June 30th at 2pm
Step back in time to discover how people used to live and survive in the 1700’s. One child will win an Archeology Kit.
For those going into Kindergarten-6th grade.
Registration is required for each kid participating individually. Please do not group kids together.
Register here: https://forms.gle/idyAA5Xc8ctCAv628

Hamilton Trivia-Youth Summer Reading Program
2026-07-02 18:00 - 19:30
Thursday, July 2nd at 6pm
Don’t throw away your shot at testing your team’s Hamilton An American Musical knowledge. The winning team gets a prize.

For ages 7 and up, 2-6 players per team, with at least 1 child per team (aged 7-17) and one adult per team (18 years or older).
There is a limit on the number of teams that can play.

Please register your whole team here: https://forms.gle/zT5BTzgD9ErzvZWq7

The National Museum of the Marine Corps-Youth Summer Reading
2026-07-06 14:00 - 15:30
Monday, July 6th 2pm
The museum will be on Zoom with us to talk about the history of our Marines and the nation for kids and their families. One kid will win a set of Walkie Talkies. We will then make cards to send to our Marines in service.
For ages 4 and up, sitting still and listening are required.
Registration is required for each kid participating individually. Please do not group kids together.
Register here: https://forms.gle/89az2crVsrM4oW2p6

Sheldon the Tortoise-Youth Summer Reading Program
2026-07-08 14:00 - 15:00
Wednesday, July 8th 2pm
Welcome the famous local legend, Sheldon the Tortoise from Petland Norwin. Learn all about Sheldon and get a picture taken with him.
All ages welcome (newborns-18 years old).
Registration is required for each kid participating individually. Please do not group kids together.
Register here: https://forms.gle/8xedahBhXWeWUqMh7

Pop It at 2pm-Youth Summer Reading Program
2026-07-10 14:00 - 14:30
Friday, July 10th 2pm
Little ones need some science fun too. Join the Kamin Science Center as we practice our popping skills. Pick one of the 2 sessions offered.
Ages newborn-3 years old. Space is limited.
Registration is required for each kid participating individually. Please do not group kids together.
Register here: https://forms.gle/wBgsDwsYWafhiE6P8

Pop It at 2:45pm-Youth Summer Reading Program
2026-07-10 14:45 - 15:15
Friday, July 10th 2:45pm
Little ones need some science fun too. Join the Kamin Science Center as we practice our popping skills. Pick one of the 2 sessions offered.
Ages newborn-3 years old. Space is limited.
Registration is required for each kid participating individually here. Please do not group kids together. https://forms.gle/HFDijHHXvZprv8hE7

Talk With Local Veterans-Youth Summer Reading Program
2026-07-13 18:00 - 19:00
Monday, July 13th 6pm
We are honored to welcome two local Marine Veterans to come and talk about their experience. Afterwards, we will be making an Americana craft.
For those going into 1st grade and up.
Registration is required for each kid participating individually. Please do not group kids together.
Register here:https://forms.gle/LXZwjN8ZppM1PeKK6

Teen Book Club-Youth Summer Reading
2026-07-14 18:00 - 19:00
Tuesday, July 14th 6pm
A book club without an assigned book! Read anything you like and come together with fellow peers to chat about your current read.
For those going into 6th grade-12 grade.
Registration is required for each kid participating individually. Please do not group kids together.
Register here: https://forms.gle/7pQyhezj9T8JxPC27

A Real Live Paleontologist! -Youth Summer Reading
2026-07-18 11:00 - 13:00
Saturday, July 18th 11am
Norwin grad, Nick Hornicak, will be here to teach us what paleontologists do, from digging up fossils in the field to studying them in the lab. We will also discover how to identify fossils and what they tell us about ancient life on this Earth.
For All Ages from newborn to 18 years old! Registration is required.
Registration is required for each kid participating individually. Please do not group kids together.
Register here: https://forms.gle/6raUmEhCyHVboKtg9

The Citizens Science Lab-Youth Summer Reading Program
2026-07-20 11:00 - 12:00
Monday, July 20th 11am
Join us for a fun and hands-on activity about the science of the Earth. One experiment will involve food, so please be aware of food allergies when registering.
For those going into 1st-6th grade. Space is limited.
Registration is required for each kid participating individually here. Please do not group kids together. https://forms.gle/gjsZQqbFmgQnee93A

Rock Painting-Youth Summer Reading Program
2026-07-22 14:00 - 15:00
Wednesday, July 22nd 2pm
Come in for a relaxing afternoon to paint a rock. Keep your rock for yourself or place it around the Norwin area to surprise someone else.
For those going into 3rd grade and up. Space is limited.
Registration is required for each kid participating individually. Please do not group kids together.
Register here:https://forms.gle/7dG4z5q6ojG1evti7

Be A Paleontologist-Youth Summer Reading Program
2026-07-27 18:00 - 19:00
Monday, July 27th 6pm
Stop by for some activities and fun to train to be a future paleontologist.
For those going into Pre-K through 1st grade.
Registration is required for each kid participating individually. Please do not group kids together.
Register here: https://forms.gle/6XWr5ANb5dpmYyBD6

Dino Fest-Youth Summer Reading Program
2026-08-01 11:00 - 13:00
Saturday, August 1st 11am
Stop by for end of Summer Reading fun. There will be games and activities. Plus Mike the Balloon Guy will be stopping by.
All ages welcome (newborns-18) plus parents.
Registration is required for each kid participating individually below. Please do not group kids together. https://forms.gle/xLwAE1ZEomJJt1ms8
