Library Events
Jan. 26 to Feb. 1, 2020
Tuesday | January 28 | 5:45 PM - 7:45 PM | Auditorium
Simple Steps for Starting your Business:
Self Assessment/Technology/Business Plan
Financial Reporting & Planning This presentation reviews a business's key financial statements and then walks the participants through the development of a comprehensive financial plan that is required to develop a successful start-up business. The importance of understanding the key financial drivers of the business will be a centerpiece of the discussion.
 
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Wednesday | January 29 | 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM | Auditorium
ArtScapades
Foundations of Pop Art: A look at
Robert Rauschenberg and Jasper Johns

This lecture will look at two artists who broke down the boundaries traditionally separating fine art from everyday life, and laid the foundation for the art world’s aesthetic embrace of commodity culture.

Thursday | January 30 | 12:00 - 1:00 PM | Carnegie Room
Books Sandwiched In
Bring your lunch and join Reference Librarian Susannah Violino for a lively discussion of Before We Were Yours by Lisa Wingate.

January 30 - April 11
IRS/VITA Tax Preparation
Dates and times for tax preparation and electronic filing of state and federal taxes at Norwalk Public Library:

Norwalk Public Library (Main) – 1 Belden Avenue
Every Thursday - 9:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.

South Norwalk Branch – 10 Washington Street
Every Friday - 12 noon - 4:00 p.m.
Every Saturday - 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
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Friday | January 31 | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | Children's Activity Room
Healthy Resolutions
Envision a Healthier You in 2020
Week 5: Eat Smart: Gut Brain-Axis and your Microbiome with Carly Smolick, RD, CDN Are you what you eat? Your digestive system is intricately linked with your brain health and your immune system.

Friday | January 31 | 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM | Auditorium
Before The Revolution:
Four Women and the Romanov Dynasty
Part 1: Empress Marie of Russia
Join us for the first of a four-part series, “Before the Revolution: Four Women and the Romanov Dynasty,” about four women of the Romanov Dynasty, who lived to witness the Russian Revolution that brought about the Romanov Dynasty’s end. Historian and Reference Librarian Dr. Ramona Garcia will present a fascinating view of Empress Marie, Queen Olga of Greece, Marie, Duchess of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha, and Marie, Grand Duchess Vladimir, two Romanov by birth, and two by marriage.  

Adult Weekly Programs
Monday | January 27 | 6:00 - 7:30 PM | Children's Activity Room
Financial Aid Fundamentals
Program is being run by Francesca Morrissey from Access Success LLC. Financial Aid Fundamentals provides an in-depth look at the financial aid process helping to demystify it and set realistic expectations for financing college. Please call 203.899.2780 x15131 to register.

Teen Weekly Drop-In Programs
Children Events
Sunday | January 26 | 3:00 - 5:00 PM | Auditorium
Drag Queen Story Time presented by Troupe 429
Come early so children can enjoy the coloring book and craft table, followed by a special meet and greet with drag queens Anita Manager and Robin Fierce. Take a photo with them and get their autographs! Last year’s Drag Queen Story Time in July, played to a full house. This time, Anita and Robin will read two books from the Norwalk PL children’s book collection, and conclude with a dance performance and lip syncing to “When You Believe.”

This program is free and open to children, teens and adults of all ages. Children must be accompanied by an adult, please. Registration is not required.
Wednesday | January 29 | 4:00 - 5:00 PM | Children's Activity Room
Behind the Scenes at Archie Comics and Riverdale
As Co-CEO of Archie Comics and the hit TV show RIVERDALE, Nancy Silberkleit harnesses the power of graphic literacy to advance causes she is passionate about. A former school teacher, she coined a personal and professional motto: Children + Comic Books = Reading, Knowledge, and Confidence.'

Friday | January 31 | 4:00 - 5:00 PM | Children's Activity Room
Create Like the Greats
Join Ms. Karen for four creative art sessions - grades 3-7. From still life to sculpture, each session will explore a different medium & technique used by one of the great artists of our past... The collage of Eric Carle.
Space is limited - call to reserve your spot 203-899-2780 x 15131

Children's Weekly Drop-In Programs
For more information about adult programs contact Cynde Lahey,
203-899-2780 ext. 15133 or clahey@norwalkpl.org.

For more information about children's programs,
please call Vicki Oates, 203 899 2780 x 15131.