Category: library activities

We Need Volunteers for the Summer Reading Program!

We are in need of volunteers for summer reading (as always)! This year, we have an application for teens to fill out if they’re interested in volunteering.

A few things to note:

-it’s a quick turnaround….we need the applications back by May 17th (either emailed to director@nortonvillelibrary.org or dropped off at the library)

-Applicants must be 13 years old by June 2, 2023

-There will be a mandatory orientation for volunteers, dates TBD but there will be options to choose to attend

-Scheduling will be totally flexible…applicants will let us know how much or how little they’d like to help and we’ll work around their schedules)

-Volunteers will receive a t-shirt and a special gift at the end of the summer

-Volunteers can still participate in the summer reading program and earn prizes

-Any hours a volunteer works at the library can go towards community service hours at JCN for the 2023-24 school year

I know it’s a lot of info! Let us know if you have any questions.

Free Petting Zoo and Easter Activities!

It’s Easter time, and that means we’re having our Annual Petting Zoo immediately following the Nortonville Easter Egg Hunt! The event is free and open to everyone. We’ll have a variety of baby animals to see and pet, plus Easter activities for all ages. Beginning around 10:30 am until the library closes at noon (or it’s nap time for the baby animals).

If you have animals you’d like to bring for the event, please contact Greta at 913-886-2060 or director@nortonvillelibrary.org.

Library Giving Day 2023

Library Giving Day is coming up again! This year, it is on April 4th.

As we all know, public libraries are known for books and research materials, but we also offer many programs that promote lifelong learning, connect patrons to technology, and advance our knowledge.

#LibraryGivingDay is a one-day fundraising event with the goal of encouraging people who depend on and enjoy public libraries to donate to their local library. And in turn, that support will go toward the programs, services and materials provided by local libraries all over the country.

This year, our goal at the Nortonville library is to raise $500 to help fund a new series of life skills classes/workshops for teens and young adults. Every little bit helps! You can donate directly to the library or use this link and choose “Nortonville Public Library” to make a credit or debit card donation to us. All donations made at the link come straight to us when you choose our library in the dropdown menu.

Please help us spread the word and meet our goal!