By JEANNE RICE | Norwalk Public Library director
The Norwalk Public Library has several new books:
Nonfiction
• “Making Winter: A Hygge-Inspired Guide to Surviving the Winter Months” by Emma Mitchell
• “Pawpaw: In Search of America’s Forgotten Fruit” by Andrew Moore, with foreword by Michael W. Twitty
Fiction
• “Arms from the Sea: A Novel” by Rich Shapero
• “Wonder” by R. J. Palacio
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Hot Reads for Cold Nights 2018 started Jan. 2, and the prizes are Hot Reads mugs and book bags! Check out a book from Norwalk Public Library, read it, write a brief book report using the form you can pick up at the desk, and win a mug or a book bag. Anyone of any age can participate. The book reports will be in a three-ring binder at the desk. So far, nine book reports have been written. Plenty of mugs are left.
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The mystery-book group’s next meeting will be from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Friday, March 2, when we’ll discuss James Patterson and Maxine Paetro’s “14th Deadly Sin,” the 14th book in the “Women’s Murder Club” series.
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The Norwalk-Ontario-Wilton Elementary School Traveling Preschool Playgroup will visit the Norwalk Public Library from 10–11:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 14, and Wednesday, April 18. Bring your 3-, 4- or 5-year-old for a chance to play, hear stories, and have snacks. Please feel free to bring younger or older children.