Lexington: The Extraordinary Life and Turbulent Times of America's Legendary Racehorse

The Country of the Blind: A Memoir at the End of Sight

We meet Andrew Leland as he's suspended in the liminal state of the soon-to-be blind: he's midway through his life with retinitis pigmentosa, a condition that ushers those who live with it from sightedness to blindness over years, even d...

The Rye Bread Marriage: How I Found Happiness with a Partner I'll Never Understand

When they first meet, John, a dashing European, a Latvian refugee, a physics PhD, is hoping to settle down. Michaele, a fast-talking American college student, is hungry for an independent life as a writer and historian. When they meet again some years lat...

Bookworm

"Imagine if Patricia Highsmith had written The Secret Life of Walter Mitty and instead of heroic daydreams she gave her protagonist murderous ones-that would be Bookworm. Robin Yeatman's story is subversive, surprising, and satisfying in a w...

Fall of Ruin and Wrath

Long ago, the world was destroyed by gods. Only nine cities were spared. Separated by vast wilderness teeming with monsters and unimaginable dangers, each city is now ruled by a guardian—royalty who feed on mortal pleasure.Born with an intuition...

Lidia's from Our Family Table to Yours

A personal collection of more than a hundred favorite family recipes--from Crespelle with Herb Pesto and Penne with Sausage, Mushrooms and Ricotta Vegetable Polpette, to Lidia's Simple Roast Chicken and Mimosa Cake--from the best-selling, award-w...

My Fair Thief

Danger and deceit lurk around every corner when Claire is forced to go on the run from a mysterious enemy.Claire was determined Fletch would not be the one who paid the price. Running was her only option. When Fletch finds her she has no choice but to rev...

O Brother

The Girl on Lifeboat Six

Heartbreaking World War 2 Historical Fiction

The Grace of Wild Things

An inventive and fantastical reimagining of Anne of Green Gables-with magic and witches!-that explores found family, loss, and the power of a girl's imagination, from the acclaimed author of The Language of Ghosts and The School Between Winter an...

The Story of Art Without Men

The story of art as it's never been told before, from the Renaissance to the present day.How many women artists do you know? Who makes art history? Did women even work as artists before the twentieth century? And what is the Baroque anyway?Guided...

The Wake Up Call

Danger and deceit lurk around every corner when Claire is forced to go on the run from a mysterious enemy.Claire was determined Fletch would not be the one who paid the price. Running was her only option. When Fletch finds her she has no choice but to rev...

23 Lies

Enjoy three heart-racing thrillers from the New York Times bestselling master of suspense.

23 1/2 LIES: Lindsay Boxer's estranged father is gunned down execution-style, and her investigation uncovers life-altering truths...

ADHD Coach: Tools and Support to Make Life Easier - a Visual Guide

An inclusive guide to ADHD that explores its diverse types, symptoms, diagnoses, and misconceptions, and shares how to work with your ADHD brain to fully understand yourself. Diagnosed at 29, Alice Gendron offers full and supportive insight into life with...

Blessing of the Lost Girls

From J. A. Jance's New York Times bestselling Brady and Walker novels, federal investigator Dan Pardee, Brandon Walker's son-in-law, crosses paths with Sheriff Joanna Brady as he traces the bloody path of a merciless serial killer across...

Condor's Fury

Counting the Cost

For the first time, discover the unedited truth about the Duggars, the traditional Christian family that captivated the nation on TLC's hit show 19 Kids and Counting. Jill Duggar and her husband Derick are finally ready to share...

Crochet Cute Forest Friends

Stitch Up Your Newest Cuddle Companions Crochet the cutest, cuddliest, coziest creatures of the forest with this beginner-friendly guide to amigurumi animals from Sarah Zimmerman, bestselling author of Crochet Cute Critters and creator of Repeat Crafter M...

Dead on Target: An Agatha Raisin Mystery

Democracy Awakening: Notes on the State of America

"A vibrant, and essential history of America's unending, enraging and utterly compelling struggle since its founding to live up to its own best ideals... It's both a cause for hope, and a call to arms."--Jane Mayer, author Dark...

Holly

Stephen King's Holly marks the triumphant return of beloved King character Holly Gibney. Audiences have witnessed Holly's gradual transformation from a shy (but also brave and ethical) recluse in Mr. Mercedes&a...

Killing the Witches

Killing the Witches revisits one of the most frightening and inexplicable episodes in American history: the events of 1692 and 1693 in Salem Village, Massachusetts. What began as a mysterious affliction of two young girls who suffered violent fit...

The Armor of Light

The long-awaited sequel to A Column of Fire, The Armor of Light, heralds a new dawn for Kingsbridge, England, where progress clashes with tradition, class struggles push into every part of society, and war in Europe engulfs the entire co...

The Fragile Thread of Power

Once, there were four worlds, nestled like pages in a book, each pulsing with fantastical power and connected by a single city: London. Until the magic grew too fast and forced the worlds to seal the doors between them in a desperate gamble to protect the...

The Raging Storm: A Detective Matthew Venn Novel

Ann Cleeves-- New York Times bestselling and award-winning author of the Vera and Shetland series, both of which are hit TV shows--returns with The Raging Storm , the extraordinary third installment in the Matthew Venn series. Fierce winds, dark secrets, ...

The Traitor Among Us: An Elena Standish Novel

Elena Standish investigates the murder of a fellow MI6 agent near the country estate of one of England's most influential families in this gripping mystery from New York Times bestselling author Anne Perry. Not far from the sprawling grounds of W...

Think Faster, Talk Smarter: How to Speak Successfully When You're Put on the Spot

Children's 2023 September Calendar

Children's 2023 Spanish September Calendar

Kid's Halloween Costume Exchange

Saturday, 10/14, 11am - 2 pm. Need a costume for the upcoming holiday for your child? Come in to the library and pick out one costume for each child, while supplies last. Until that day we will also be taking donations so feel free to drop off your costum...

Team STEAM

Tuesdays, 10/3-10/24, 4:15 pm. Ages 6-11. Team STEAM is a program run by high schoolers that brings free, fun, and engaging engineering experiences to children. Limited space.

The Power of ME Craft for Kids: Learning to Make Safe Choices

Thursday, 10/26, 6 pm. Kids in grades 2-5 and their caregivers can join us to make a craft showcasing their powers and what makes them unique. The Norwalk Partnership will be available to answer parent questions and provide resources.

(Not) Just for Kids Norwalk Symphony Orchestra: Strings

Saturday, 10/28, 11 am. Hear musicians from the Norwalk Symphony Orchestra!

Costume Parade with Ms. Karen

Tuesday, 10/31, 11 am. Trick-or-Treat in the Norwalk Public Library with family and friends. Be sure to wear your costume!

2Gen Book Club: Reading Across Generations

Wednesday, 11/1, 6 pm. Ages 8-12 and their caregiver. Borrow and read a copy of New Kid by Jerry Craft and join us for a multigenerational book club. This is a program run jointly by the Norwalk Public Library and the Norwalk Commission on the Status of W...

Cantando y Jugando and Norwalk/Nagarote Sister City Project Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month

Please join us for this Free Family Event - Craft Items will be sold to support the Nagar0te Sister City Project.

Job Search Assistance Workshop

September 28, 2023 two sessions Available - 10 AM & 3 PM.  Discover effective strategies and personalized job search assistance to help you navigate your career journey with confidence. No Registration Required>

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In-Person American Job Center Introduction to Excel Workshop, October 5th

Learn how to use the basic features of Excel, a spreadsheet software allowing users to store, organize and analyze their data for both business and personal use.  This class is for people new to Excel and those who need a refresher. Choose the 10...

In-person Career Coach Interview with Confidence Workshop October 26th

This workshop will help you polish your job interview skills and position yourself to stand out. Topics covered: elevator pitch, common interview questions, nonverbal cues, best ways to showcase your skills. Choose the 10:00 am or 1:00 pm session.

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