Norwin Public Library

The Sun, The Moon, and Earth
2023-05-18 18:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Norwin Library Community Room, 100 Caruthers Lane, Irwin, PA, 15642, United States
The first of two (yes TWO!) solar eclipses to take place over the next 12 months will happen on October 14th.
Are you ready?
Join the Children’s Library as we talk about outer space, the moon and the upcoming eclipses.
This program is geared towards elementary school age kiddos. We will be outside if weather permits. The program is free with registration required.
Please register children attending only!

PJs Storytime
2023-05-17 18:00 - 18:30, 2023-04-19 18:30 - 19:00 | Norwin Library Storybook Square, 100 Caruthers Lane, Irwin, PA, 15642, United States
Snuggle up for a few bedtime stories and songs to get you ready for bed.
Each sleepy kid will get a craft to take home too.
Feel free to come dressed in your pajamas.
No registration needed.

Storytime!
2023-05-17 11:00 - 11:30, 2023-05-15 11:00 - 11:30, 2023-05-03 11:00 - 11:30, 2023-05-01 11:00 - 12:00 | Norwin Library Storybook Square, 100 Caruthers Lane, Irwin, PA, 15642, United States
Storytimes are held Monday and Wednesday at 11 AM. Our Children’s Librarian will read stories, lead songs, and integrate fingerplays and other stimulating activities for young children.

Tweens Club
2023-05-15 18:00 - 19:00 | Norwin Library Community Room, 100 Caruthers Lane, Irwin, PA, 15642, United States
Monthly themed sessions for 5th-8th graders to come in to explore, create, and just be a tween.
This session the tweens are using Snapcircuit Boards.
Please register your tween here.

Lego Club
2023-05-13 13:00 - 14:00 | Norwin Library Community Room, 100 Caruthers Lane, Irwin, PA, 15642, United States
Play with some Legos!!!!

Knight Crawlers Horror Film Discussion Group
2023-05-11 18:00 | Norwin Public Library, 100 Caruthers Lane, Irwin, PA, 15642
This month’s movie: Hereditary (2018)

North Huntingdon 250th Anniversary Program
2023-05-09 18:30 - 19:00 | Norwin Library Community Room, 100 Caruthers Lane, Irwin, PA, 15642, United States
It’s the 250th anniversary of North Huntingdon and Westmoreland County.
Norwin Historical Society President, Carl Huszar, will present a local history program about the founding and history of our area.

Baby Move and Groove Lap Time
2023-05-09 10:30 - 11:30 | Norwin Library Storybook Square, 100 Caruthers Lane, Irwin, PA, 15642, United States
Bring in your newborns-2 year old as we engage in songs, fingerplays, motion and stories.
Please bring your child’s favorite blanket or pillow as we will be on the floor.
No Registration Required.

Anime Manga Club
2023-05-04 18:00 - 19:00, 2023-04-06 18:00 - 19:00 | Norwin Library Young Adult Library, 100 Caruthers Lane, Irwin, PA, 15642, United States
Are you an Anime or Manga fan? Maybe both?
Join other fans like you once a month. Each session we will discuss and do some activity all about Anime & Manga.
This is for those 5th grade and up please. Register here.

Pushing the Limits Science Book Group
2023-05-02 18:00 - 19:00 | Norwin Public Library, 100 Caruthers Lane, Irwin, PA, 15642
This Month: The Three Body Problem by Cixin Liu
Explore ideas about nature, technology, and science that push the limits of our knowledge and shape our society.
This month, the group will be reading Cixin Liu’s widely acclaimed science fiction novel The Three Body Problem.

Knight's Watch Film Discussion Group
2023-04-27 18:00 | Norwin Public Library, 100 Caruthers Lane, Irwin, PA, 15642
This month’s film: Elvis

Getting Around with Westmoreland Transit
2023-04-26 18:00 - 19:00 | Norwin Library Community Room, 100 Caruthers Lane, Irwin, PA, 15642, United States
Traffic is terrible! Parking is worse!
Discover the ins and outs of Go Westmoreland and fixed route services to make your transportation easier and less stressful.

Move and Groove Laptime
2023-04-25 10:30 - 11:00 | Norwin Library Community Room, 100 Caruthers Lane, Irwin, PA, 15642, United States
Bring in your newborns-2 year old as we engage in songs, fingerplays, motion and stories.
No registration is needed.
Please bring your child’s favorite blanket or pillow as we will be on the floor.

Disney Trivia! - A Trivia Night for Children
2023-04-24 18:00 - 19:00 | Norwin Library Community Room, 100 Caruthers Lane, Irwin, PA, 15642, United States
Be Our Guest at a special Disney Trivia Night for Kids.
Create a team or let us put you in one. This is a children’s library program.
Register the number of players on your team on our website.
Team Guidelines:

Must have at least 1 kid (5-15 years old)
Must have at least 1 adult (16 years old and up)
Teams can be no bigger than 6 members

Remember to register the number of team members, not just a single team, please.

Block Party!
2023-04-20 18:00 - 19:00 | Norwin Library Community Room, 100 Caruthers Lane, Irwin, PA, 15642, United States
Come in and play with over 300 blocks and toys, all from Lakeshore Learning.
Build your OWN story and explore your creativity.
Join us for fun, free, open play for ages 1-6 years old. Parents and older siblings stay & play!
No registration needed.

Lego Night!
2023-04-18 18:30 - 19:30 | Norwin Library Community Room, 100 Caruthers Lane, Irwin, PA, 15642, United States
We supply the Legos, you provide the imagination for an hour of free building!

Tweens Club
2023-04-17 18:00 - 19:00 | Norwin Library Community Room, 100 Caruthers Lane, Irwin, PA, 15642, United States
Monthly themed sessions for 5th-8th graders to come in to explore, create, and just be a tween.
This session the tweens are having a library scavenger hunt in honor of Library Week in April.
Please register your tween here.

Step Away From the Computer! Genealogy Class
2023-04-15 13:00 - 14:30 | Norwin Library Community Room, 100 Caruthers Lane, Irwin, PA, 15642, United States
When it comes to genealogy, it’s really NOT “all on line.” If you’re serious about breaking through those “brick walls” in your family tree research, you’ll need to step away from the computer and go on a few field trips.
Family history field trips…to another town, a local cemetery, or another country…can give your priceless results.
Learn how to prepare and how to make the best use of your time!

Mad Science Spring - Smelly Science!
2023-04-13 18:00 - 19:00 | Norwin Library Community Room, 100 Caruthers Lane, Irwin, PA, 15642, United States
The science of smell is in the air!
Children will learn about our sense of smell and put their noses to the test as they experiment with the chemistry of aromas.
From human nasal passages to animal adaptations, from exciting aromas to stinky stenches, the nose knows!

Registration for all Mad Science Spring Programs is limited to 25. Grades K-5 please.
Register here or by calling 724-863-4700 x 3.
Only Register The Number of Children K-5 Attending, Please!

Knight Crawlers Horror Film Discussion
2023-04-13 18:00 | Norwin Public Library, 100 Caruthers Lane, Irwin, PA, 15642
This Month’s Film: Eraserhead

Greeting Card Making
2023-04-11 13:00 - 14:00 | Norwin Library Community Room, 100 Caruthers Lane, Irwin, PA, 15642, United States
During this fun event, you will make a greeting card that you will be able to give or send to someone.
Limited to 10 people.
We’ll have fun together and the class will last less than an hour.
It will be presented by Sharon Bone, Creative Memories Advisor.

Move and Groove Lap Time
2023-04-11 10:30 - 11:00 | Norwin Library Community Room, 100 Caruthers Lane, Irwin, PA, 15642, United States

Strange Aspects of the Elusive Bigfoot
2023-04-05 18:00 - 19:00 | Norwin Library Community Room, 100 Caruthers Lane, Irwin, PA, 15642, United States
Join paranormal investigator and author Stan Gordon has interviewed hundreds of witnesses who claim to have encountered these strange hairy creatures. Sightings of Bigfoot continue to take place yearly in Pennsylvania and across the country, but why have no bodies ever been found?
You will hear about some of the strangest cases ever documented about Bigfoot. Could Bigfoot be something other than an undiscovered animal species? Incidents involving Bigfoot & UFOs seen together, trails of Bigfoot tracks that suddenly abruptly stop with no explanation, and possible government interest in these incidents are just some of the startling details you will learn about in this illustrated lecture. You will also hear about the latest Bigfoot encounters around the area that have taken place the last couple of years.

Friends of the Library Book Sale!
2023-04-05 10:00 - 18:00 | Norwin Library Lower Level, 100 Caruthers Lane, Irwin, PA, 15642, United States
The Friends of the Library are hosting a used book sale Wednesday, April 5th from 10:00am-6:00pm.
Great books for great prices will be available for individual sale.
Please park in the lower lot.

Noxious Nurdles - Protecting Our Water
2023-04-04 18:00 - 19:30 | Norwin Library Community Room, 100 Caruthers Lane, Irwin, PA, 15642, United States
What’s a “nurdle?” Well it isn’t good, and it may be coming to a stream or water source near you.
The recent disaster in New Palestine, OH has heightened awareness about the integrity of our local water supplies.
Experts from the Mountain Watershed Association will discuss their work, explain what these “noxious nurdles” are and how to protect our precious Pennsylvania waterways from them and other contaminants.
The program is free, but registration is requested. Please register below!
