Move and Groove
2026-04-14 10:30 - 11:00, 2026-04-21 10:30 - 11:00, 2026-04-28 10:30 - 11:00, 2026-05-05 10:30 - 11:00, 2026-05-12 10:30 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | Norwin Library Community Room, 100 Caruthers Lane, Irwin, PA, 15642, United States
Bring in your babies and toddlers as we engage in songs, stories, fingerplays, motion, and play time together.
Program designed for children ages 0 – 2.5.
No registration needed.
Please bring your child’s favorite blanket or pillow as we will be on the floor.

Story Time
2026-04-16 11:00 - 11:30, 2026-04-20 11:00 - 11:30, 2026-04-23 11:00 - 11:30, 2026-04-27 11:00 - 11:30, 2026-04-30 11:00 - 11:30, 2026-05-04 11:00 - 11:30, 2026-05-07 11:00 - 11:30, 2026-05-11 11:00 - 11:30 and 1 more date | Norwin Children’s Library
Join us for stories, songs and fun every Monday and Thursday at 11am.
All ages are welcome!
No registration is needed.

Who Are Our Native Bees?
2026-04-16 18:00 - 19:00 | Norwin Library Community Room, 100 Caruthers Lane, Irwin, PA, 15642, United States
Thursday, April 16th at 6pm
Join PA Naturalist as we learn about who the native bees are to the area and why we need to save them. This program will be presented with a craft and interactive puppet show. It is sure to be a BUZZZZING good time.

Program is for ages 5-12. Space is limited.
Registration is required for each kid participating individually here: https://forms.gle/yHgK9cWGjWV6ZWag9

NPL Chess Knights
2026-04-18 11:00 - 12:00 | Norwin Library Community Room, 100 Caruthers Lane, Irwin, PA, 15642, United States
Saturday, April 18th at 11am
Grades K-12th
Join us for open chess playing for K-12 graders and their families. There will be volunteers present to answer your chess questions.

Basic chess knowledge is needed. This is our last session until the fall.

Registration is required for each kid participating individually below: https://forms.gle/qQXaeodAcNc69NtX7

Knight Writers
2026-04-18 14:00 - 15:00 | Norwin Library Community Room, 100 Caruthers Lane, Irwin, PA, 15642, United States
April 18th at 2pm at the Norwin Public Library
With Westmoreland Writers Wolf Pack

For Ages 8-10
In these session the children will learn a deeper understanding of the craft of storytelling. This knowledge will be put to use through prompt guided writing sprints encouraging each child to flex their creative muscles and put pen to paper creating a short written story.
Participants do not need to attend all 3 sessions (happening on 4/18, 4/25 & 5/16), but it will be more beneficial if they can.
Space is very limited. Registration is required for each kid participating individually here: https://forms.gle/YYCHpGswJbhLxihx5

Stuffies Night Out
2026-04-20 18:00 - 19:00 | Norwin Library Community Room, 100 Caruthers Lane, Irwin, PA, 15642, United States
Monday, AprIl 20th at 6pm
Theme: Down On The Farm
Bring in your favorite snuggly friend for a fun evening at the library. We will have fun games, activities and time to read your favorite bedtime story.
All ages are welcome with activities and stories geared for Pre-K and up kids.
Feel free to come dressed in your pajamas.
Registration is required for each kid participating individually below: https://forms.gle/RbkGvjig6fwuGztt7

Book Sale Wednesday Apr 22nd & Saturday Apr 25th
2026-04-22 10:00 - 18:00, 2026-04-25 10:00 - 16:00 | Norwin Library Lower Level, 100 Caruthers Lane, Irwin, PA, 15642, United States
The Friends of the Norwin Library will be holding a book sale on Wednesday April 22nd from 10 am – 6 pm and Saturday, April 25th from 10 am – 4 pm.
The book sale will be held in the Norwin Library lower level. Parking on the lower parking lot is advised.

SPAM Museum - A Virtual Tour
2026-04-22 13:30 - 14:30 | Norwin Library Community Room, 100 Caruthers Lane, Irwin, PA, 15642, United States
Come for a tour of the SPAM Museum.
Located in Minnesota, Spambassadors (get it?) will guide us through the exhibits and teach us about the history of this iconic American product.
During WWII, over 100 million cans were sent overseas and kept American troops fed.

Hannastown History!
2026-04-23 18:00 - 19:00 | Norwin Library Community Room, 100 Caruthers Lane, Irwin, PA, 15642, United States
Did you know Hannastown was once the seat of government for Westmoreland County and the first courthouse was in a tavern?
Historian and history teacher Mike Giorgianni gives us a bit of the astonishing history of Hannastown.

Knight Writers
2026-04-25 14:00 - 15:00 | Norwin Library Community Room, 100 Caruthers Lane, Irwin, PA, 15642, United States
April 25th at 2pm at the Norwin Public Library
With Westmoreland Writers Wolf Pack
For Ages 8-10
In these session the children will learn a deeper understanding of the craft of storytelling. This knowledge will be put to use through prompt guided writing sprints encouraging each child to flex their creative muscles and put pen to paper creating a short written story.
Participants do not need to attend all 3 sessions (happening on 4/18, 4/25 & 5/16), but it will be more beneficial if they can.
Space is very limited. Registration is required for each kid participating individually here: https://forms.gle/My2tQQywJNE7RwiE7

Cooking Demonstration with Chef G!
2026-04-27 18:00 - 19:00 | Norwin Library Community Room, 100 Caruthers Lane, Irwin, PA, 15642, United States
Join Chef Greg Nemchick for a cooking demonstration of Lomo Saltado, a Chinese Peruvian stir-fry dish.
Chef G will guide you through each step, show proper knife techniques and high-heat cooking methods.

Candy Sushi
2026-04-29 18:00 - 19:00 | Norwin Library Community Room, 100 Caruthers Lane, Irwin, PA, 15642, United States
Wednesday, April 29th 6pm
1st graders and up
Make some sushi-inspired treats out of yummy candy and snacks.
All ingredients will be listed at the program so kids can watch for any food allergies.
Registration is required for each kid participating individually here: https://forms.gle/JG1UrfdTaMYgQre97

Identity Theft: What Every Consumer Should Know
2026-05-06 11:00 - 12:00 | Norwin Library Community Room, 100 Caruthers Lane, Irwin, PA, 15642, United States
Presented by the Office of the Attorney General. This program educates consumers on some “Dos & Don’ts” of ID theft.
Each year, more than 10 million Americans have their personal information — including name, social security number, bank account, or credit card number — stolen.

This presentation is designed to raise awareness of identity theft tactics, steps to take to protect your identity and personal information, and information on reporting identity theft.

Oscar's Reptile Encounter
2026-05-06 18:00 - 19:00 | Norwin Library Community Room, 100 Caruthers Lane, Irwin, PA, 15642, United States
Wednesday, May 6th at 6pm
For Grades Pre-K and up
Learn about the Reptile kingdom with Oscar’s Reptile Encounters. Live animals will be on display.
Registration is required for each kid participating individually here: https://forms.gle/kAgTQxagonhg8wuSA

Super Mario Bros. Bingo
2026-05-11 18:00 - 19:00 | Norwin Library Community Room, 100 Caruthers Lane, Irwin, PA, 15642, United States
Monday, May 11th at 6pm
Let’s-A go!
Join us for super Mario Bros themed bingo and a small themed craft. Winners will be awarded a prize.
The program is for Pre-K and up.

Registration is required for each kid participating individually here: https://forms.gle/h7N4jnYpzf2gp4Ut8

Mom & Me Relax and Craft
2026-05-12 18:00 - 19:00 | Norwin Library Community Room, 100 Caruthers Lane, Irwin, PA, 15642, United States
May 12th at 6pm-7pm

We will have various supplies to create vision boards, bracelets, and more!

GRADES 5-12 only, space is limited.

Registration is required for each tween and teen participating individually here: https://forms.gle/F9dChoD7PnTL522S8

KnightCrawlers Horror Movie Discussion
2026-05-14 18:00 - 19:00 | Norwin Public Library, 100 Caruthers Lane, Irwin, PA, 15642
A Horror film discussion group.
KnightCrawlers meets the second Thursday of each month.
Stop in the library or email Sue with any questions.
