Nortonville Public Library

Adult Craft Night: Fall Mason Jars
2023-09-06 18:30 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | Nortonville Public Library, 407 Main St, Nortonville, KS, 66060, United States
Our first fall craft of the year! We’re making scarecrows (or other “creatures”) out of mason jars. Free and open to teens (6th grade and up) and adults, but you must RSVP to secure your spot (click “going” on the Facebook event, or call or email the library to RSVP: 913-886-2060 or director@nortonvillelibrary.org).

Adult Craft Night- Fall/Halloween Wreaths
2023-10-02 18:30 - 20:00 | Nortonville Public Library, 407 Main St, Nortonville, KS, 66060, United States
Thanks to a VERY generous donation, we have lots of mesh ribbon to make wreaths for Halloween/Fall!
Free and open to adults 18+, but you must RSVP to secure your spot (click “going” on the Facebook event, or call or email the library to RSVP: 913-886-2060 or director@nortonvillelibrary.org).

Coraline Dolls-Teens and Adults
2023-10-22 15:00 - 17:00 | Nortonville Public Library, 407 Main St, Nortonville, KS, 66060, United States
Teens and Adults are invited to this free activity at the library. We’ll be making dolls based on the Coraline movie, just in time for Halloween (though it doesn’t have to be spooky!).

Please RSVP if you plan to attend! Click on “going” in the Facebook event, call us at 913-886-2060, send a message on Facebook, or email us at director@nortonvillelibrary.org

Third Annual Frankentoys Event
2023-10-24 14:00 - 17:00 | Nortonville Public Library, 407 Main St, Nortonville, KS, 66060, United States
No school the week before Halloween means that we’re making Frankentoys at the library! School-aged kids and up (or smaller kids without a parent or teen to help) are welcome to come make their own creation using dolls and stuffed animals. We’ll have duct tape, safety pins, and sewing supplies available for their use depending on age and skill levels.

We’ll also have some treats for everyone to enjoy while their creativity flows into their spooky (or not!) Frankentoys!

October Book Chat
2023-10-24 17:30 - 18:30 | Nortonville Public Library, 407 Main St, Nortonville, KS, 66060, United States
For September and October, we’re squeezing in a chat during two very busy months and allowing more time to get through a longer book. We’re reading The Change by Kirsten Miller. The ebook and audiobook are available for free on Hoopla, or contact the library to request a physical copy. Join us for snacks, drinks, and adult conversation!

November Adult Craft Night-Bowling Pins
2023-11-14 18:30 - 20:30 | Nortonville Public Library, 407 Main St, Nortonville, KS, 66060, United States
We are decorating bowling pins! You can do Thanksgiving,
Christmas, gnomes, or
whatever figure you choose to
make a unique piece of home decor.

Free, but please RSVP! Open to adults and teens (ages 13+).

November Book Club Chat- Wrong Place, Wrong Time by Gillian McAllister
2023-11-21 17:30 - 18:30 | Nortonville Public Library, 407 Main St, Nortonville, KS, 66060, United States
In November, we’re reading and chatting about Wrong Place, Wrong Time by Gillian McAllister. Find it free on Hoopla or get a copy from the library.

Adult Craft Night- Christmas/Holiday Mesh Wreaths
2023-12-06 18:30 - 20:30 | Nortonville Public Library, 407 Main St, Nortonville, KS, 66060, United States
We made Halloween/Fall mesh wreaths, so now we get to make Christmas/Holiday wreaths!

This will be adults only (18+) and free with all supplies provided, but please RSVP!

Adult Craft Night- Christmas/Holiday Mesh Wreaths (Thursday)
2023-12-07 18:30 - 20:30 | Nortonville Public Library, 407 Main St, Nortonville, KS, 66060, United States

Adult Craft Night-Valentine's Day Wooden Signs
2024-01-24 18:30 - 20:30 | Nortonville Public Library, 407 Main St, Nortonville, KS, 66060, United States
We’re making wooden signs for Valentine’s Day Decor. You must RSVP (by clicking on “going” in the Facebook event or calling/emailing/sending a message to the library) to secure your spot. Free and open to adults 18+ (supplies are limited).

January Book Club Chat-The Latecomer by Jean Hanff Korelitz
2024-01-26 17:30 - 18:30 | Nortonville Public Library, 407 Main St, Nortonville, KS, 66060, United States
We’re starting the year off with The Latecomer by Jean Hanff Korelitz! Listen to the audiobook for free on Hoopla or contact us to get a physical copy.

Paint and Chat Night
2024-02-09 18:30 - 20:30 | Nortonville Public Library, 407 Main St, Nortonville, KS, 66060, United States
We’re having a paint night! Join us for a relaxed evening of painting and chatting. We’ll be painting “Night Owl.” All skill levels welcome!!

Overbooked Book Club-Feb Chat and Coffee
2024-02-17 12:00 - 13:00
This month, we’re meeting at the Walnut St Deli in Oskaloosa at noon for lunch, coffee, and a book chat, and we’re reading Rock Paper Scissors by Alice Feeney. We can carpool to the location!

Adult Craft Night-Reversible Porch Leaner Signs
2024-02-23 18:30 - 20:30 | Nortonville Public Library, 407 Main St, Nortonville, KS, 66060, United States
For February’s craft, we’ll be making reversible porch leaner signs! One side will be St. Patrick’s Day, the other, Easter. This will be free and ages 18+, but you must RSVP to secure your spot and supplies!

March Adult Paint Night
2024-03-08 18:30 - 20:30 | Nortonville Public Library, 407 Main St, Nortonville, KS, 66060, United States
Join us for a relaxed evening of painting and chatting. We’ll be painting “Periwinkle Pig.” All skill levels welcome, this is a no judgement zone! Teens and adults may participate.

March Craft Night-Yarn Wrapped Wall Art
2024-03-22 18:30 - 20:00 | Nortonville Public Library, 407 Main St, Nortonville, KS, 66060, United States
For our March Adult Craft Night, we going to be making these super fun and unique pieces of wall art! Each one will be completely different than the next, because you’ll choose your color(s), word, and design. It’s free–RSVP for yourself and your friends to secure a spot! Teens and adults welcome.

Annual Petting Zoo and Easter Fun!
2024-03-30 10:30 - 12:00 | Nortonville Public Library, 407 Main St, Nortonville, KS, 66060, United States
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).

April Book Club Chat
2024-04-25 18:00 - 19:30 | Nortonville Public Library, 407 Main St, Nortonville, KS, 66060, United States
We’re discussing The Reading List by Sara Nisha Adams in April! The book is available for free in audio and ebook form or contact us for a physical copy. Everyone is welcome for an informal chat, snacks, and drinks!

Annual Plant and Book Sale
2024-04-27 09:00 - 16:00 | Nortonville Public Library, 407 Main St, Nortonville, KS, 66060, United States
it’s time again for our Annual Plant and Book Sale! This is one of the library’s two big fundraisers for the year, and all money raised goes to this year’s summer reading program.
This year, we’ll have “personal shopping.” Fill out a form (online or on paper) with which categories of books you’d like and how many, and we’ll choose a selection of them for you ahead of time! Details to come.
Of course, we’ll also have a huge selection of books to browse for $0.25 each, DVDs, video games, and puzzles for $1 each, or a “fill a bag” option for $5, and plants! Garden fruits and veggies, annuals, perennials, succulents, and houseplants, all priced low and ready to go home with you or be gifted to someone special.Of course, we’ll also have a huge selection of books to browse for $0.25 each, DVDs, video games, and puzzles for $1 each, or a “fill a bag” option for $5, and plants! Garden fruits and veggies, annuals, perennials, succulents, and houseplants, all priced low and ready to go home with you or be gifted to someone special. And, if you have more of a black thumb than green, we’ll have crocheted plants as well….MUCH harder to kill those. You will definitely not want to miss this big event at the library!!

Craft Night Fundraiser
2024-05-01 18:30 - 20:30 | Nortonville Public Library, 407 Main St, Nortonville, KS, 66060, United States
We are squeezing in a special adult event before summer reading kicks off in early June!

We’re hosting a special craft night fundraiser with TWO project choices (wooden sign decor OR summer wreaths with mesh, ribbon or flowers) and snacks and drinks provided! We’re just asking for a $5 donation that will go straight into supplies and prizes for our “Adventure Begins at the Library” summer reading program this year.

RSVP is required. Please contact us with questions!

End of School Year Celebration
2024-05-16 14:00 - 16:00 | Nortonville Public Library, 407 Main St, Nortonville, KS, 66060, United States
It’s that time again already! School’s nearly out for summer and we’re going to celebrate. Join us for snacks, snow cones, movies, and a special craft. If it’s a nice day, we’ll have some outside fun, too! Starts at 2:00pm.

May Book Club Chat
2024-05-24 17:30 - 19:00 | Nortonville Public Library, 407 Main St, Nortonville, KS, 66060, United States
This month, we’re reading Truly Devious by Maureen Johnson. We’ll have drinks and snacks, and everyone is welcome! We have physical copies of the book to check out, and the free audiobook is available on Hoopla.

Adult Paint Night: Sunset Campfire
2024-06-19 18:30 - 20:30 | Nortonville Public Library, 407 Main St, Nortonville, KS, 66060, United States
Follow along with a virtual paint instructor to create your own “Sunset Campfire” painting. All skill levels welcome, we don’t judge!! Open to teens and adults.

Master Gardener Info Session
2024-06-21 17:00 - 18:00 | Nortonville Public Library, 407 Main St, Nortonville, KS, 66060, United States
If you love to garden, then we have the perfect opportunity for you!K-State’s Extension Master Gardener (EMG) Course consists of 40 hours of training with K-State specialists, followed by 40 hours of environmental volunteer work in your community.
Join us for a meet and greet and informational session to learn more about the program and how you can get involved!If you have already attended an EMG info session, you do not need to attend a second one.

June Book Club Chat
2024-06-21 18:30 - 20:00 | Lago Vista Grill, 102 Main St, Ozawkie, 66070
For our first book of the adventurous summer, we’re reading West with the Night by Beryl Markham. Audiobook and ebook available for free on Hoopla, or get a physical copy from the library. Everyone is welcome!

Adult Craft Night: Paint By Numbers
2024-06-28 18:30 - 20:30 | Nortonville Public Library, 407 Main St, Nortonville, KS, 66060, United States
Join us for another relaxing, low pressure craft night with chatting and painting by numbers! We have several gorgeous travel scenes and landscape paintings to choose from. Free and open to teens and adults. Please RSVP to secure a spot.

Adult Paint Night: Sunrise Beach Bike
2024-07-12 18:30 - 20:30 | Nortonville Public Library, 407 Main St, Nortonville, KS, 66060, United States
Follow along with a virtual paint instructor to create your own “Sunrise Beach Bike” painting. All skill levels welcome, we don’t judge!! Free and open to teens and adults. Please RSVP to secure a spot.

House Plant Clinic
2024-07-13 12:00 - 14:00 | Nortonville Public Library, 407 Main St, Nortonville, KS, 66060, United States
Do you have a house plant that is struggling? Then bring it to our houseplant clinic to get a diagnosis and steps to get your plant green and growing again.

We will go over the basics of house plant care, common issues and their solutions. Bring as many plants as you like!

Adult Craft Night: Map Decor
2024-07-17 18:30 - 20:00 | Nortonville Public Library, 407 Main St, Nortonville, KS, 66060, United States
Join us for the last adult craft of summer reading! We’re creating wall hangings with maps and other supplies for a meaningful piece of decor. Adults (18+). Please RSVP to secure a spot!

Atlas Education Animal Visit
2024-07-19 16:30 - 17:30 | Nortonville Public Library, 407 Main St, Nortonville, KS, 66060, United States
Atlas Education is coming to visit, and they’re bringing their animal friends!! Join us for a free, fun event during which you’ll learn about all kinds of reptiles and amphibians (including some we haven’t met before), and pet or hold them (only if you want!).

There are a couple of waivers to fill out, so plan to come a few minutes early! Children do need to be accompanied by an older teen or adult.
