Montgomery County-Norristown Public Library

Some of our Local Author Writing Workshop from the May 11, 2021. Matty Dalrymple and Sarahlynn Bruck discuss Characters

New graduates and other job seekers get a leg up with an expansive breakdown of the PA workforce statistics, a handbook of occupational outlooks, and the added bonus of a free resume builder. #PAForward #FinancialLiteracy https://powerlibrary.org/job-resources

Kids can use some self-care, too! Create your own sugar scrub, play self-care bingo, calm down with coloring, & more. For ages 5+. Adult supervision is recommend for some activities. Pick up a kit for May 13 and watch our YouTube tutorials. http://bit.ly/2NlRvCf

June’s FRESH FLICKS @ the library! Available throughout the month are: Love Birds, Your Honor, The Courier, The World to Come, City of Lies, The Unhealer, Godzilla VS Kong, and Umbrella Academy: Season 1. Stop in to browse through the collection or give us a call to reserve!

We have a whole slate of author workshops coming up this week. Sign up for one, a few, or all and hear local authors discuss the ins and outs of writing! https://forms.office.com/r/hXBhGDHUm1

A big thank you to the Rotary Club of Norristown, who donated 100 books in honor of their 100th anniversary!

Kids can learn how to make quesadillas--an easy snack or lunch. Intended for ages 5-12 with adult supervision. Tortillas will be provided in a take-home packet. The YouTube tutorial will be posted on May 11. https://www.youtube.com/playlist

Ask a Question, Save a Life: on May 13th attend this free QPR training to help save a life from suicide. Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/norristown-community-qpr-train Contact Ty Williams at [email protected] with any questions. ... Family Services of Montgomery County Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services Norristown Area CTC & Norristown Violence Prevention Initiative Access Services, Inc.

Join Ms. Becky for Wee Readers Storytime--don't forget to pick up a packet for the craft at the end. Call the library at 610-278-5100 x205 to arrange curbside pickup. https://youtu.be/XVc23rksnXs

BRRR, It’s cold outside! Cozy up and keep warm with some of these Fresh Flicks during February! Tesla, Let Him Go, A Call To Spy, The Last Vermeer, The Informer, Monster Zone and The Croods: A New Age, all available throughout the month. Call in for curbside pickup.

Interested in #poetry? Join our new discussion group! Help shape the future of the content and discussion on February 4th at 7pm. Sign up and learn more by emailing [email protected], [email protected], or [email protected] http://mnl.mclinc.org//poetry-discussion-group-coming-soon/

Presenter Michael Jesberger joins us Thursday, 1/21 at 6:30 PM to discuss Abraham Lincoln and the attempt to steal his body from his tomb. Register here: http://ow.ly/1Mmr50D9Ijv

If you'd like to hear Ms. Becky's Slightly Scary Stories, she'll be telling them at Municipality of Norristown's virtual Halloween event on Saturday, October 31... at 4:30. They have fun virtual activities planned from noon to 5:00, livestreaming on Facebook Live at https://www.facebook.com/NorristownMunicipality See more

Next week, on Tuesday November 3rd, is Election Day. Do you know where to vote? The library is NOT a polling location this year. Learn where to vote: https://www.montcopa.org/753/Voter-Services

Do you have a child under the age of 5? We have a fun new program for you! 1000 Books Before Kindergarten is designed to help preschoolers to be reading-ready b...y the time they start school. We've got some great new book bags to help you achieve that goal! Inside each bag are 10 books on a theme. We are planning to have 100 bags available for checkout soon! Note: They can only be checked out at the Montgomery County-Norristown Public Library. Click here to sign up your child for this enriching and fun program! https://mcnpl.beanstack.org/ See more

Join us on Zoom 10/29, 10 AM to learn about the top 10 nutritious foods and how they can help lower your risk of chronic diseases! Find out more at this link: http://ow.ly/VU2k50C36py

#OnThisDay 20 years ago, the Playstation 2 debuted in North America. What was the first video game that you played?

The pandemic has led to an increase in digital communication and services. For many, this is sudden and unfamiliar territory. PA Online Learning is a FREE growing collection of tutorials for using software, social media, and library resources: https://my.nicheacademy.com/paocl

Our online collection of magazines via RBdigital has expanded from 100s to 1,000s! Check out this vast collection of popular and niche titles. http://mnl.mclinc.org/find-digital-books/

Getting your flu shot this year is more important than ever. Unfortunately, our library will not be a location for vaccination. Learn where and how you can get yours by following the link: montcopa.org/flu

Reference USA is now Reference Solutions. It has a fresh, new look and improved site navigation, but you can be confident that the features you know and rely upon remain the same! https://referenceusa.com/

Reading graphic novels is "real" reading! https://www.todaysparent.com//school-age/graphic-novels-r/