*For the safety and wellness of both patrons and staff,
there will be no in-person programming until further notice.
See the Library's Phased Re-opening plan for more information.*

Summer Reading Program for Teens
(ages 12-17)

Starting June 5th, you can earn free books just for reading! Every 7 days that you read for any amount of time, you can earn a free book, up to 3 books. 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 enter drawings for prizes. 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! 

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

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. Open to all ages. Four of the projects will have Take & Make kits available, the others use materials that are easy to find or that you may already have.

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