Important News About Online Resources
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Due to 2009-2010 state budget cuts in funding for public libraries, the library is no longer able to provide these online resources: HeritageQuest, Learning Express, and the Philadelphia Inquirer (1981- ). For more information please click here. |
Book Drive
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September 9-October 3, 2010 Local non-profit Theatre Horizon will host a back-to-school book drive to benefit the Montgomery County-Norristown Public Library in conjunction with the theatre’s production of a Broadway musical about spelling. The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, a Tony Award winning musical about misfit kids competing in the spelling contest of a lifetime, kicks off Theatre Horizon’s 2010/2011 Season and the fall book drive. Please help the library by buying a ticket for the October 2 performance as 20% of the ticket profits will be given to the library! For full details about the book drive, click here. |
2010 Garden Series
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Parsley, Sage, Rosemary and Thyme-Something to Sing about! Presented by Penn State Cooperative Extension Master Gardner Jane Irvin Klotz. Grow herbs for their fragrance, to make a lawn, to attract bees, for salads or to make into tea. Find out which ones to choose and the best places to plant them. September 15, 1:00pm to 3:00pm. For more information please call 610-278-5100 ext. 0. |
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Busy Bees Parent/Child Workshop
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Wednesdays, September 22, 29, October 6, 13 at 10:30 a.m. Parenting is a rewarding but challenging job. Take time with us to obtain quality information, ask questions and learn from others while children interact with you and others in a family friendly place. Space is limited and registration is required for this 4 week workshop for caregivers and children ages birth to 3. Call 610-278-5100 ext. 3 for more info. |
NEW! eBooks are here!
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Your library now has eBooks. Please click on the download audio books button above to access the library's digital audio collection and the new eBook collection. |
What’s on Display!
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Check out the lovely art on display from local Norristown artist, Lorie Balistocky. |
At Conshohocken…
Cooking with your Garden Penn State Master Gardener Julie Phillips will share some fresh ideas for cooking with herbs and vegetables you have grown in your garden or purchased from the farmers market. Wednesday, September 22 at 7:00pm. For adults and children 11 and up. Please call 610-825-1656 to register.
At the Bookmobile…
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At Royersford…
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New Database
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Check out our new collection of World Book databases with information for students, parents and teachers. Resources are in both English and Spanish. For more information click here. |
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Federal Depository
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Since 1969 the Montgomery County-Norristown Public Library has been a selective depository for documents published by the Federal government. Please click here for more information. |
At Perkiomen Valley…Join us at the library for some fun and informative events in September. The Teen Book Club meets every first Wednesday of the month. September’s selection is Armageddon Summer by Jane Yolen. Crazy for Caterpillars with Master Gardener Sandi Yanisko is here on Fri., Sept. 10 at 10:30 am for recommended ages 2-6 with adult. To register for these and other events sign up at the library or call 610-287-8360. |
At Upper Perkiomen…We had our princess tea, now it’s something for the guys! Dads, come out with your children and have a great time doing a special project. Fun snacks too. Dads and dudes night out is on Thursday, September 16 at 7 pm. You must be registered for this program. Space is limited to 24 children. Register at the library, or call (215) 679-2020 for information. |
Downloadable Audio Books
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Computer Lab News![]() Registrations are currently being taken for the Fall series of classes that start on September 14th. To find out how to register click here. |
















