*The library building is closed until further notice,
we are currently providing curbside hold pickup service.*
2020 Summer Reading Program
Starting June 5th, you can earn free prizes just for reading! You can read (or listen to) books, magazines, or podcasts. Every 7 days that you read for any amount of time, you can earn a prize entry for a $25 Barnes & Noble gift card and an entry for the grand prize of an Amazon Kindle Fire. You can sign up online with ReadSquared, our new online summer reading app/website! We will also have bonus challenges that you can complete to earn extra prize entries. Sign up for ReadSquared here: http://neplibrary.readsquared.com/
We encourage you to try ReadSquared if it works for you, but we also have a paper option! You can pick up a paper log by asking for one during our curbside pickup times, or contacting the library at library@norwalk.iowa.gov or (515) 981-0217. Everyone can complete the program once, so please choose either ReadSquared or paper but not both, thanks!
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In the Stacks
Wednesdays at 10:30 AM on Facebook Live
Join Adult Services Librarian, Kayla for themed reading recommendations and new books for all ages. Each week showcases different titles.
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D.I.Y. Projects
Fridays at 10:30 AM on Facebook Live
A craft, kitchen, or other do-it-yourself project demo from Adult Services Librarian, Kayla.
Register for June 12 Friendship Bracelet Take & Make Kit here.
Register for June 26 Magical Garden Take & Make kit OUT OF STOCK
Registration for July 10 Imagine Your Story Notebooks here
Registration for July 24 Fantasy String Art here
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Movement & Mindfulness: Yoga
Saturday, June 6 & Saturday, July 11 at 10:15 AM
Description:Kickstart the new summer routine with Zoom Yoga! Join NEPL and community partner, Namaste Floating Yoga, for a special virtual yoga program. After yoga ends, attendees are welcome to continue our tradition of post-yoga tea time and conversation through an optional virtual chat. Register early to receive your packet of Positiv-a-tea in the mail prior to the event!
Register for June 6 Yoga here.
Register for July 11 Yoga here
Library Contact: Adult Services Librarian, Kayla kbecker@norwalk.iowa.gov
Yoga Instructor: Dejah, Namaste Floating Yoga
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Summer Yoga (formerly Yoga in the Park)
Sunday, June 28 at 12:00 PM and Saturday, July 18th at 10:15 AM
Imagine yourself trying something new this summer like Zoom Yoga! Join NEPL and community partner, Namaste Floating Yoga, for a special virtual summer yoga program. After yoga ends, attendees are welcome to continue our tradition of post-yoga tea time and conversation through an optional virtual chat. Register early to receive your packet of Positiv-a-tea in the mail prior to the event!
Register for June 28 Summer Yoga here.
Register for July 18 Summer Yoga here
Library Contact: Adult Services Librarian, Kayla kbecker@norwalk.iowa.gov
Yoga Instructor: Dejah, Namaste Floating Yoga
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Novel Year Book Club
Monday, July 6th at 1:00 PM or 6:30 PM
Novel Year Book Club will gather (virtually) for discussion. Attendees will choose to attend either the afternoon discussion or the evening discussion. Our topic of discussion is B.Y.O.B. or Bring Your Own Book style where attendees can share what you are currently reading.
Voting for next season's reading selections will be announced closer to the event.
Contact Kayla at kbecker@norwalk.iowa.gov for virtual discussion links.
FULL: Online Brush Lettering Class for Ages 10+
Thursday, July 9th at 7:00 PM on Zoom, open to ages 10 and up
Registration is full. Email minman@norwalk.iowa.gov if you would like to be on a waiting list.
Norwalk Easter Public Library is excited to invite Iowa local hand lettering artist Tristan Miedema, creator of TJM Design Co. to present a VIRTUAL brush lettering class—no artistic ability or experience required! Learn the basics of modern calligraphy using a brush pen from wherever you are. We’ll start with the basics, pencil and paper, and by the end of the class you’ll have created your very own project and have the supplies to practice all summer long.
The class is free to participants, and includes 2 brush pens, a practice journal, and hand lettering cardstock (provide your own pencil and eraser)—everything is yours to keep after the class! Family friendly, and suitable for anyone wanting to learn more about the art of hand lettering. Closer to the event, we'll arrange a pickup of the provided supplies at the library - you'll get an email with more details. Email minman@norwalk.iowa.gov with any questions