Storytimes near MONT CO-NORRISTOWN PUB LIB

NPL Children's Area, Montgomery County-Norristown Public Library

Stories, songs, rhymes, and activities for children ages 2-5 with a caregiver. This session in honor of Juneteeth. Stay & Play to follow! No registration required. Groups of 5 children or more must call at least 24 hours in advance of this program to ensure that there will be adequate room. If we are unable to accommodate your group, you may set up a private session with library staff. Please call 610-278-5100 extension 134.

NPL Community Room, Montgomery County-Norristown Public Library

Drop in on our weekly activities for adults of all abilities. All supplies are provided and no registration is necessary. If you have questions or would like to bring a large group email Jeanne at JCove@mclinc.org. 1st Thursday of the month; Movement (stretching, chair yoga, occasionally physical games as the group decides and according to abilities of participants) 2nd Thursday of the month: Art 3rd Thursday of the month: Karaoke (Sing alongs with a microphone and youtube lyrics on our wall screen, participants take turns choosing songs) 4th Thursday of the month: Bingo All are welcome!

NPL Community Room, Montgomery County-Norristown Public Library

Join us as we welcome magician Ran'D Shine! "Blending illusion with insight, laughter with meaning, and surprise with soul, Shine invites audiences into a world where the everyday becomes extraordinary." Intended for ages 7-12. This performance is open to groups, including camps and childcare facilities. Please call the children's department before bringing a group of 5 children or more to our other public programs as space/supplies may be limited.

NPL Teen Area, Montgomery County-Norristown Public Library

Teens: The library is offering a unique program this summer for ages 12-15. Here is your chance to get out of the house two afternoons a week, in real life. We'll do some library projects like shelving, cleaning, or making displays and shelf talkers. We'll also do community projects in the library like making cat toys for the animal shelter or decorations for nursing homes. We will help prepare for our July literacy fair by creating games for kids. You may help plan other programs, make flyers, and more. Participants will have input on how the program develops. Rising 6th, 7th, & 8th graders: Help your community, build up job experience and references for when you apply for your first job, hang out with other people your age, have something to say when adults ask you what you're doing this summer, maybe even make a friend. Registration is required by June 16th. Regular attendance is expected. Ages: 6-8th grade. Starts Tuesday, June 30th at 1pm. Tuesdays & Thursdays 1-4pm, June 30-July 30, 2026 (6/30, 7/2, 7/7, 7/9, 7/14, 7/16, 7/21, 7/23, 7/28, 7/30) (Email Jeanne at JCove@mclinc.org to ask about joining mid-program.)

Off-Site, Montgomery County-Norristown Public Library

Help to care for our library garden! You even get to take home what we harvest. We’ll meet at the community garden at Eisenhower School, 1601 Markley St. Ages 5-12. Registration is required. Registration closes 2 hours before the start of the event. If registration is full, please join the waitlist. Walk-ins will be accommodated based on availability and on a first come, first serve basis. Latecomers may not be accommodated due to time constraints. If you register for a program but find you can no longer attend, you must cancel your registration at least one (1) hour prior to the start of the event. This is to ensure that all community members have fair and equal access to our high-quality library programs. Because many of our events have limited seating and high demand, empty seats due to "no-shows" prevent other patrons from participating. Patrons who fail to attend a program without cancellation may be restricted to the waitlist for future summer programs.

NPL Public Conference Room

Join us on the 2nd Thursday of every month for a little romance! From beloved classics to modern-day hits to hidden gems, the romance book club is looking for love in everything we read. 18 . Books: January 8th, 2026 - Looking for a Sign by Susie Dumond February 12th, 2026 - Wuthering Heights by Emily Bronte (our film club, Movie Talkers, will be discussing Wuthering Heights (2011) this month. Check it out!) March 12th, 2026 - A Madness of Sunshine by Nalini Singh April 9th, 2026 - Assistant to the Villain by Hannah Nicole Marhrer May 14th, 2026 - Under the Oak Tree by Suji Kim June 11th, 2026 - Liquid: A Love Story by Mariam Rahmani July 9th, 2026 - The Stand-In by Lily Chu August 13th, 2026 - Eddie Winston is Looking for Love by Marianne Cronin September 10th, 2026 - Good Material by Dolly Alderton October 8th, 2026 - Where Shadows Bloom by Catherine Bakewell November 12th, 2026 - How to Marry Keanu Reeves in 90 Days by K.M. Jackson December 10th, 2026 - The Heiress: The Revelations of Anne de Bourgh by Molly Greeley

NPL Children's Area, Montgomery County-Norristown Public Library

Have you ever wondered what happens in the library overnight? Your favorite stuffie can find out! Bring your fuzzy friend to the library and let them sleep over with us! We'll play games, sing songs, and listen to stories before you leave your friend overnight. Wear your favorite pajamas! Did you build your own dinosaur at the start of Summer Reading? That would be the perfect pal to attend this program! Join us the next morning for the Stuffie Pancake Breakfast! Make pancakes and learn about your friend's nighttime adventures before taking them home. Registration closes 2 hours before the start of the event. If registration is full, please join the waitlist. Walk-ins will be accommodated based on availability and on a first come, first serve basis. Latecomers may not be accommodated due to time constraints.Registration is required for this program. For ages 3-8. (We recommend not bringing your child's favorite stuffed animal; please bring a stuffed animal that will not be missed at bedtime.) If you register for a program but find you can no longer attend, you must cancel your registration at least one (1) hour prior to the start of the event. This is to ensure that all community members have fair and equal access to our high-quality library programs. Because many of our events have limited seating and high demand, empty seats due to "no-shows" prevent other patrons from participating. Patrons who fail to attend a program without cancellation may be restricted to the waitlist for future summer programs.

NPL Children's Area, Montgomery County-Norristown Public Library

Enjoy a grab-and-go craft every Friday during the summer! Work on your craft in the library or take it with you to work on at home. While supplies last. Intended for ages 12 and under. Due to limited supplies, large groups (day camps, summer classes, etc.) will not be able to partake in this program. Please contact the children's department to schedule a private craft program for your group (610-278-5100 extension 134.)

NPL Community Room, Montgomery County-Norristown Public Library

Pick up your stuffie friend after their nighttime adventure in the library! Make pancakes together and learn about their exciting night with us. Intended for patrons who attended the Stuffie Sleepover; priority will be given to those who registered for both events. For ages 3-8. Registration closes 2 hours before the start of the event. If registration is full, please join the waitlist. Walk-ins will be accommodated based on availability and on a first come, first serve basis. Latecomers may not be accommodated due to time constraints. If you register for a program but find you can no longer attend, you must cancel your registration at least one (1) hour prior to the start of the event. This is to ensure that all community members have fair and equal access to our high-quality library programs. Because many of our events have limited seating and high demand, empty seats due to "no-shows" prevent other patrons from participating. Patrons who fail to attend a program without cancellation may be restricted to the waitlist for future summer programs.

NPL Teen Area, Montgomery County-Norristown Public Library

Join other teens for gaming on our big screen in the teen area (first floor by back windows). It's a lot of Smash Bros.and Nintendo Switch games. We also have a PlayStation 5. No registration, just drop in.

NPL Community Room, Montgomery County-Norristown Public Library

Create a birdfeeder using cardboard and our ChompSaw machines! For ages 8-12. Registration is required. Registration closes 2 hours before the start of the event. If registration is full, please join the waitlist. Walk-ins will be accommodated based on availability and on a first come, first serve basis. Latecomers may not be accommodated due to time constraints. If you register for a program but find you can no longer attend, you must cancel your registration at least one (1) hour prior to the start of the event. This is to ensure that all community members have fair and equal access to our high-quality library programs. Because many of our events have limited seating and high demand, empty seats due to "no-shows" prevent other patrons from participating. Patrons who fail to attend a program without cancellation may be restricted to the waitlist for future summer programs.

NPL Public Conference Room, Montgomery County-Norristown Public Library

NPL Community Room, Montgomery County-Norristown Public Library

Yes, it's a free yoga class at the library for adults! Led by certified yoga instructor, Haley Z., this bi-weekly class is geared for beginners. Take a step toward wellness by attending regularly or dropping in when you can. Due to high demand registration is now required for this event. Bring a mat or towel if you have one. We also have mats. No experience is necessary. Give it a try. NOTE: THIS SESSION IS AT 9am NOT 10am TO ACCOMMODATE OUR SUMMER CHILDREN'S PROGRAMMING SCHEDULE. We will return to our normal time 10am start time in August.

NPL Community Room, Montgomery County-Norristown Public Library

Join us as we welcome David and his best friend Digger to the library! Puppets, songs, and silliness for ages 2 to 6. This performance is open to groups, including camps and childcare facilities. Please call the children's department before bringing a group of 5 children or more to our other public programs as space/supplies may be limited.

NPL Children's Area, Montgomery County-Norristown Public Library

Enjoy songs, stories, rhymes, and fingerplays for baby and you! Intended for ages 0-24 months with a caregiver. Groups of 5 children or more must call at least 24 hours in advance of this program to ensure that there will be adequate room. If we are unable to accommodate your group, you may set up a private session with library staff. Please call 610-278-5100 extension 134.

NPL Teen Area, Montgomery County-Norristown Public Library

Unearth your voice and write your story. Get away from it all to create and write your own stories. Sharpen your skills and learn something new. We will work on: Poetry, Flash Fiction, Epistolary, Short Story and Micro Fiction. Dates: July 13, 14, 16, 17 (does not meet on Wednesday) Ages: Rising 8th-12th Grade Light Snacks provided. Registration Required. Registration on Monday is for the whole four days. Questions? Email: jgriffen@mclinc.org

NPL Community Room, Montgomery County-Norristown Public Library

You are invited to join us for a fun and creative Pen Pal Letter‑Writing Party. Young writers will get the chance to learn how to write a friendly letter, decorate their stationery, and send a message to a brand‑new pen pal. All attendees should be supervised and assisted by a caretaker. Ages 7-12. Registration is required. Registration closes 2 hours before the start of the event. If registration is full, please join the waitlist. Walk-ins will be accommodated based on availability and on a first come, first serve basis. Latecomers may not be accommodated due to time constraints. If you register for a program but find you can no longer attend, you must cancel your registration at least one (1) hour prior to the start of the event. This is to ensure that all community members have fair and equal access to our high-quality library programs. Because many of our events have limited seating and high demand, empty seats due to "no-shows" prevent other patrons from participating. Patrons who fail to attend a program without cancellation may be restricted to the waitlist for future summer programs.

NPL Teen Area, Montgomery County-Norristown Public Library

Students 12 are invited to join us for crocheting (and other needlework if desired) every Monday this summer. We've got hooks and yarn or bring your own. All levels welcome. Meets in the teen area. Registration requested, but drop ins are welcome.

NPL Children's Area, Montgomery County-Norristown Public Library

Take part in exciting science experiments each week! Inventions, experiments, and more. Intended for ages 7-12. All children 7 and under must be supervised by an adult at all times. Registration is required for this program. Registration closes 2 hours before the start of the event. If registration is full, please join the waitlist. Walk-ins will be accommodated based on availability and on a first come, first serve basis. Latecomers may not be accommodated due to time constraints. If you register for a program but find you can no longer attend, you must cancel your registration at least one (1) hour prior to the start of the event. This is to ensure that all community members have fair and equal access to our high-quality library programs. Because many of our events have limited seating and high demand, empty seats due to "no-shows" prevent other patrons from participating. Patrons who fail to attend a program without cancellation may be restricted to the waitlist for future summer programs.

NPL Community Room, Montgomery County-Norristown Public Library

Cookbook Club continues in the new year! We meet at 5:30 on the second Monday of each month in the community room. All are welcome to prepare a recipe from the month's chosen cookbook and bring it to share. We dine together and discuss the book, the recipes, and cooking techniques. Bring your own plate, silverware, and drink. (We will have disposables available if you forget.) No registration necessary, but you must bring a dish to participate. The current month's cookbook is always put on display near the front desk. You may make free copies of recipes you want to make in the computer lab. You may also order a copy through MCLINC to read at home if they are available. Monday, July 13, 2026 at 5:30pm Snoop Doog Presents Goon with the Spoon by E-40 and Snoop Dogg

NPL Community Room, Montgomery County-Norristown Public Library

Kids ages 4-8 can participate in this 3-week STEM activity in which we'll raise live butterflies from caterpillars! Watch as the butterflies undergo their transformation and help us release them into the wild. Learn all about butterflies and complete fun activities. Registration is required. Registration closes 2 hours before the start of the event. Walk-ins will be accommodated based on availability and on a first come, first serve basis. If registration is closed or full, please call the children's department at 610-278-5100 ext. 205 to be added to the wait list. If you register for a program but find you can no longer attend, you must cancel your registration at least one (1) hour prior to the start of the event. This is to ensure that all community members have fair and equal access to our high-quality library programs. Because many of our events have limited seating and high demand, empty seats due to "no-shows" prevent other patrons from participating. Patrons who fail to attend a program without cancellation may be restricted to the waitlist for future summer programs.

NPL Teen Area, Montgomery County-Norristown Public Library

Teens: The library is offering a unique program this summer for ages 12-15. Here is your chance to get out of the house two afternoons a week, in real life. We'll do some library projects like shelving, cleaning, or making displays and shelf talkers. We'll also do community projects in the library like making cat toys for the animal shelter or decorations for nursing homes. We will help prepare for our July literacy fair by creating games for kids. You may help plan other programs, make flyers, and more. Participants will have input on how the program develops. Rising 6th, 7th, & 8th graders: Help your community, build up job experience and references for when you apply for your first job, hang out with other people your age, have something to say when adults ask you what you're doing this summer, maybe even make a friend. Registration is required by June 16th. Regular attendance is expected. Ages: 6-8th grade. Starts Tuesday, June 30th at 1pm. Tuesdays & Thursdays 1-4pm, June 30-July 30, 2026 (6/30, 7/2, 7/7, 7/9, 7/14, 7/16, 7/21, 7/23, 7/28, 7/30) (Email Jeanne at JCove@mclinc.org to ask about joining mid-program.)

NPL Community Room, Montgomery County-Norristown Public Library

Join us as we welcome Silly Joe for a fun music program! "Songs and stories featuring dinosaurs, sharks, flying chickens, and ice cream truck drivers who won't stop!" Intended for ages 2-6. If you plan to bring a large group to this event, please call the Children's Department ahead of time to ensure that there will be adequate space (610-278-5100 extension 134).

NPL Staff Conference Room, Montgomery County-Norristown Public Library

NPL Public Conference Room, Montgomery County-Norristown Public Library

Led by Dr. Monica D'Antonio, this group meets the first Tuesday of each month to discuss the following books: January 6th, 2026 - 56 Days by Catherine Ryan Howard February 3rd, 2026 - Nina's Friends by James Irwin (Q&A with author, to receive a copy of this book email modete@mclinc.org) March 3rd, 2026 - Hostile Witness by William Lashner April 7th, 2026 - Blackfish City by Sam J. Miller (One Book, One Norristown 2026) May 5th, 2026 - Look Again by Lisa Scottoline June 2nd, 2026 - Pony Confidential by Christina Lynch July 7th, 2026 - The Extinction of Irena Ray by Jennifer Croft August 4th, 2026 - Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens September 1st, 2026 - The Cat Who Could Read Backwards by Lilian Jackson Braun October 6th, 2026 - The Plot: A Novel by Jean Hanff Korelitz November 3rd, 2026 - My Murder by Katie Williams December 1st, 2026 - The Lost Apothecary by Sarah Penner Questions? Email Mary Ann at modete@mclinc.org.

NPL Community Room, Montgomery County-Norristown Public Library

Learn to mix, bake, chop, and more! Don't forget to bring your appetite. Registration is required. Registration closes 2 hours before the start of the event. If registration is full, please join the waitlist. Walk-ins will be accommodated based on availability and on a first come, first serve basis. Latecomers may not be accommodated due to time constraints. If you register for a program but find you can no longer attend, you must cancel your registration at least one (1) hour prior to the start of the event. This is to ensure that all community members have fair and equal access to our high-quality library programs. Because many of our events have limited seating and high demand, empty seats due to "no-shows" prevent other patrons from participating. Patrons who fail to attend a program without cancellation may be restricted to the waitlist for future summer programs.

NPL Public Conference Room, Montgomery County-Norristown Public Library

Join us to learn English! We practice conversation, grammar, and learn about American culture. Everyone is welcome! (June 30th only-Bob will be absent this week so only Level 1 class will be taught on June 30th.) (Month of July 2026-Liz will be absent so only 2nd level class and above will be taught during July.) There will be no English classes at all in August. See you in September! ¡Únete a nosotros para aprender inglés! Practicamos conversación, gramática y aprendemos sobre la cultura estadounidense. ¡Todos son bienvenidos! Rejoignez-nous pour apprendre l'anglais ! Nous pratiquons la conversation, la grammaire et découvrons la culture américaine. Tout le monde est bienvenu !

NPL Public Conference Room

Join us on the 2nd Tuesday of every month to discuss graphic novels! Diving deep into what a graphic novel can be, we'll be reading bestsellers & global hits, cult classics & undiscovered gems, and even the occasional superhero story. Books: January 13th, 2026 - The Long Halloween by Jeph Loeb (our movie club, Movie Talkers, will be watching The Dark Knight (based off The Long Halloween) this month. Check it out!). February 10th, 2026 - Parable of the Sower by Damian Duffy March 10th, 2026 - Mall Goth by Kate Keth April 14th, 2026 - Saga by Brian K. Vaughan May 12th, 2026 - Assassination Classroom by Yusei Matsui June 9th, 2026 - Gender queer by Maia Kobabe July 14th, 2026 - On a Sunbeam by Tillie Walden August 11th, 2026 - Amulet: The Stonekeeper by Kazu Kibuishi September 8th, 2026 - Stone Fruit by Lee Lai October 13th, 2026 - Sheets by Brenna Thummler November 10th, 2026 - Blankets by Craig Thompson December 8th, 2026 - TBA

NPL Community Room, Montgomery County-Norristown Public Library

Join us every Wednesday morning at 10:30am for Shake & Boogie, our music and movement program for toddlers and preschoolers! Dance, sing, play musical instruments, and more. Intended for ages 18 months - 5 years. Children ages 7 and under must be supervised by an adult at all times. Groups of 5 children or more must call at least 24 hours in advance of this program to ensure that there will be adequate room. If we are unable to accommodate your group, you may set up a private session with library staff. Please call 610-278-5100 extension 134.

Montgomery County-Norristown Public Library

Join us as we welcome Raging Reptiles and all of their animal friends! Learn about and meeting incredible live animals. Intended for ages 5-12. If you plan to bring a large group to this event, please call the Children's Department ahead of time to ensure that there will be adequate space (610-278-5100 extension 134).