I've Seen the End of You: a neurosurgeon's look at faith, doubt,

This gripping inspirational memoir grapples with the tension between faith and science--and between death and hope--as a seasoned neurosurgeon faces insurmountable odds and grief both in the office and at home.Dr. W. Lee Warren, a practicing brain surgeon...

I've Seen the End of You: a neurosurgeon's look at faith, doubt,

This gripping inspirational memoir grapples with the tension between faith and science--and between death and hope--as a seasoned neurosurgeon faces insurmountable odds and grief both in the office and at home.Dr. W. Lee Warren, a practicing brain surgeon...

Buried to the Brim

New York Times bestselling author Jenn McKinlay's beloved Hat Shop duo Scarlett Parker and Vivian Tremont return to don their sleuthing caps and solve a murder that's death in show.London's most refined canines and their humans are gearing up for the Pets...

A Longer Fall

#1 New York Times bestselling author Charlaine Harris returns with the second of the Gunnie Rose series, in which Lizbeth is hired onto a new crew, transporting a crate into Dixie, the self-exiled southeast territory of the former United States. ...

All the Ways We Said Goodbye

The heiress . . .The Resistance fighter . . .The widow . . .Three women whose fates are joined by one splendid hotel

France, 1914. As war breaks out, Aurelie becomes trapped on the wrong side of the front with her father, Comte Sigismund de Courcelles. Whe...

Almost Just Friends

New York Times bestselling author Jill Shalvis returns to Wildstone with the touching story of finding your place in the world--and the people who make it home.Piper Manning's about as tough as they come, she's had to be. She raised her siblings and they'...

Arguing with zombies : economics, politics, and the fight for a better future

There is no better guide than Paul Krugman to basic economics, the ideas that animate much of our public policy. Likewise, there is no stronger foe of zombie economics, the misunderstandings that just won't die.In Arguing with Zombies, Krugman tackles man...

Lost

Detective Tom Moon and his multi-talented team face off against an international crime ring looking to seize control of America's most vibrant city, Miami.

The city of Miami is Detective Tom Moon's back yard. He's always kept it local, attending University...

Love Her or Lose Her

New York Times bestselling author Tessa Bailey returns with a unique, sexy romantic comedy about a young married couple whose rocky relationship needs a serious renovation... 

Rosie and Dominic Vega are the perfect couple: high school sweethearts,...

Love yourself like your life depends on it

In December of 2011, I gave a talk to an audience of scientists, Pentagon officials, politicians, and CEOs on the secret of life and how I'd figured it out the previous summer. Afterwards, people came up individually and told me how much what I'd shared m...

Moral Compass

At an elite private school in Massachusetts, a wide circle of lives will be forever changed by a devastating series of events in Danielle Steel's riveting new novel.Saint Ambrose Prep is a place where the wealthy send their children for the best possible ...

Rachel Maddow

The first biography of the most popular anchor in cable news.Rachel Maddow has beaten the odds in a way that's novel in today's America: she uses her brain.

In a world of banal and opinionated soundbites, she regularly crushes Sean Hannity's ratings thanks...

The dirty, lazy, keto cookbook : bend the rules to lose the weight!

After losing 140 pounds, bestselling author Stephanie Laska shares her unconventional weight loss secrets and 100 easy, accessible recipes so you too can experience the fun behind the keto lifestyle with lots of humor and zero judgement.You don't have to ...

The end of white world supremacy : four speeches

The classic collection of major speeches, now bundled with a CD of Malcolm X delivering two of them.Malcolm X remains a touchstone figure for black America and in American culture at large. He gave African Americans not only their consciousness but their ...

The Power of Showing Up

What's the one thing a parent can do to make the most difference in the long run? The research is clear: Show up! Now the bestselling authors of The Whole-Brain Child and No-Drama Discipline explain what this means over the course of chi...

Tightrope

The Pulitzer Prize-winning authors of the acclaimed, best-selling Half the Sky now issue a plea--deeply personal and told through the lives of real Americans--to address the crisis in working-class America, while focusing on solutions to mend a h...

Treason

Stone Barrington takes on a scheming rebel in this latest action-packed thriller from #1 New York Times-bestselling author Stuart Woods.Upon returning to New York City after a whirlwind British excursion, Stone Barrington is notified of a delicat...

A Longer Fall

#1 New York Times bestselling author Charlaine Harris returns with the second of the Gunnie Rose series, in which Lizbeth is hired onto a new crew, transporting a crate into Dixie, the self-exiled southeast territory of the former United States. ...

Tonight We Bombed the U.S. Capitol

In a shocking, never-before-told story from the vaults of American history, Tonight We Bombed the US Capitol takes a close look at the explosive hidden history of M19--the first and only domestic terrorist group founded and led by women--and thei...

When You See Me

#1 New York Times bestselling author Lisa Gardner unites three of her most beloved characters--Detective D. D. Warren, Flora Dane, and Kimberly Quincy--in a twisty new thriller, as they investigate a mysterious murder from the past . . . which po...

You can only yell at me for one thing at a time: rules for couples

The perfect Valentine's Day or anniversary gift: An illustrated collection of love and relationship advice from New Yorker writer Patricia Marx, with illustrations from New Yorker cartoonist Roz Chast.Everyone's heard the old advice for ...

Up the Mountain Path

Hum and Swish

Neon Leon

The Remember Balloons

Ghastly Ghosts

Puppy Truck

No Place Like Home

Mitzvah Pizza

Rocket Says Look Up!

Nova the Star Eater

Children's December Printable Calendar

Winter Craft

Sunday, 12/8, 2-4 pm. Welcome winter with seasonal crafts to decorate the Children's Department and your home. All ages are welcome!

Graphic Novel Book Club

Wednesday, 12/18, 6 pm. Read a graphic novel, The Midwinter Witch by Molly Ostertag,  then discuss it over pizza! Books available at the library. Grades 5-8.

PJs, Pizza & a Movie Night

Thursday, 12/12, 6 pm. Angry Birds 2. There is a $1.00 fee per attendee. Space is limited to the first 80 people to arrive. Tickets will be handed out at 5:45; door will close at 6:15.

Visit from Mrs. Claus

Wednesday, 12/18, 4 pm. Sing holiday songs, listen to a story, and have your picture taken with Mrs. Claus.

LIBRARY CLOSED 12/25

DIY Drop-In Crafts

Drop in and create a masterpiece. Grades K-8.

12/21-12/23: Make a Card. 2-5 pm; (12/22, 2-4 pm)

12/26: Make an Ugly (or Pretty) Sweater. 2-5 pm

12/27: Do You Want to Build a Snowman? 2-5 pm

12/28: Potpourri. 2-5 pm

12/29: Rainbow Collage. 2-4 pm

12/30: New Year...

New Year's Eve Drumming Party

Tuesday, 12/31, 11 am. Join us for a countdown to noon to ring in the New Year, a few hours early, with Henry Jones! All ages welcome!

1000 Books Before Kindergarten

The program is simple. Read a book and log it into the system. When you reach a milestone, head to the library to pick up a prize!

Art & Text Exhibit on Display throughout December

December Amnesty Food Drive

Throughout the month of December the Norwalk Library will waive all fines and fees on your Library account when you donate non-perishable food items. Please check expiration dates before donating. Thank You!

Operation: Write a Letter to Santa

December Amnesty Food Drive

Throughout the month of December the Norwalk Library will waive all fines and fees on your Library account when you donate non-perishable food items. Please check expiration dates before donating. Thank You!

JOHN SHOUP

Book Suggestion: Swimming for exercise: Optimize you technique, fitness and enjoyment by Greg White

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CD Suggestion: Bach: Brandenburg Concertos 1 - 6 by Bach

NPL Catalog Li...

SYLVIA SCHULMAN

Book Suggestion: Little fires everywhere: A novel by Celeste Ng

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CD Suggestion: Greatest Hits by James Taylor

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DONNA PARKER

Book Suggestion: Juneteenth: A novel by Ralph Ellison

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CD Suggestion: WOW Gospel 2018 by Various Artist

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CRYSTAL LOPEZ

Book Suggestion: Plastic Free: How I kicked the plastic habit and how you can too by Beth Terry Foreword by Jack Johnson

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CD Suggestion: Tha Carter V by Lil' Wayne

NPL Catalog Link and Amazo...

HAILEY ROY

Book Suggestion: A Series of Unfortunate Events: The Bad Beginning by Lemony Snicket

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CD Suggestion: Disney Mania by Disney

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MICHELLE KELLY

Book Suggestion: This is not that kind of book by Christopher Healy

NPL Catalog Link and Amazon Link

CD Suggestion: Hot Poppin' Popcorn by The Wiggles

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SHERELLE HARRIS

Book Suggestion: Christmas Soul: African-American holiday stories by Various Authors

 NPL Catalog Link and Amazon Link

CD Suggestion:  Christmas classics  by Various Artist 

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SHERELLE HARRIS

Book Suggestion: A Treasury of African - American Christmas Story compiled and edited by Bettye Collier-Thomas 

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CD Suggestion: Motown Christmas by Various Artist 

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BIANCA BRILLANT

Book Suggestion: Santa's Prayer by Tom Roberts

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CD Suggestion: Children's Christmas Choir by Concino Children's Chorus

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JOSEPH BAKER

Book Suggestion: Death in Focus by Anne Perry

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CD Suggestion: 21 by Adele

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DENEEKA BAKER

Book Suggestion: 101 ways to go zero waste by Kathryn Kellogg

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CD Suggestion: Built to last: Successful habits of visionary companies by Jim Collins and Jerry I. Porras

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RAFFAELLO PICCOLI

Book Suggestion: Chronicles: Volume 1 by Bob Dylan

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CD Suggestion: Highway 61 Revisited by Bob Dylan 

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RAEVEN McFADDEN

Book Suggestion: A Mustache Baby Christmas by Bridget Heos

 NPL Catalog Link and Amazon Link

CD Suggestion:  It's A Pony Kind of Christmas by My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic

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DANIEL RODRIGUEZ

DANIEL RODRIGUEZ

Book Suggestion: Surrounded by idiots: the four type of human behavior and how to effectively communicate with each in business (and in life) by Thomas Erikson

NPL Catalog Link and Amazon Link

CD Suggestion: Little b...

Teen December Printable Calendar

VR, AR and Electronics Mondays for Teens

Mondays from 5-6 pm. Explore, create, view and share 360-degree virtual reality 3D experiences in photos and videos. Participants will bring a Smartphone, and a password to download free VR apps. Grades 7 and above; Grades 3-6 if accompanied by an adult. ...

Graphic Novel Book Club

Wednesday, 12/18, 6 pm. Read a graphic novel, The Midwinter Witch by Molly Ostertag, then discuss it over pizza! Books available at the library. Grades 5-8.

We Do Robotics & Coding

Wednesdays, 12/4, 12/11, 12/18, 5-6 pm. Studio One. Learn STEM skills while building and programming robots with LEGO bricks, gears, motors and sensors. Grades 3-6 accompanied by an adult. Call 203-899-2780 x 15131 to register.

3D Print & Design

Thursdays, 12/5, 12/12, 12/19, 5-7 pm. Studio One. Learn how to use 3D design software, 3D scanner and  3D printer. Grades 7 and Up; Grades 3-6 if accompanied by an adult. Call 203-899-2780 x 15131 to register.

LIBRARY CLOSED 12/25

Mindstorm EV3 Robotics & Coding

Alternate Saturdays, 12/14, 12/28, 3-4 pm. Teen Room. Learn to build and program LEGO Mindstorm EV3  physical robots. Grades 5-12; Grades 5-6 if accompanied by an adult. Call 203-899-2780 x 15131 to register.

Cafe Club

Mondays, 7 pm. Teen Room. This is an open forum where teens can discuss and debate social, global, and current issues and events without being judged or criticized - and then help fix the issues in our society. If you like to voice your opinions and belie...

The Beauty of the Moment

Batman/Flash the Button

American Royals

The American Dream? : A Journey on Route 66

An Affair of Poisons : No One Looks Kindly on the Killer of a King

You Asked for Perfect

Sherwood

Pretend She's Here

Glitch

Exit Plans for Teenage Freaks

Dealing in Dreams