Library of Things
Libraries = Access to Resources
Do your children ever want to play with a puppet kit and you don’t have any? Don’t worry, we do!
Do you ever wonder why your electric bill is so high? We have a tool to help you!
Whether you’re fascinated by the vastness of the universe or the intricacies of tiny life forms, we’ve got you covered. Take a closer look at your hobby with our telescopes and microscopes available for checkout.
Here are some things that we offer:
Kindle Fire Book Reader - Preloaded with a wide variety of classics and open to additional requests, these readers are great if you need to adjust the print size, are going on a trip and don't want to carry a stack of books, or just like to have a selection of books right at your finger tips!
Kill A Watt – With Kill A Watt, you can reduce energy costs and identify the real energy abusers. Perfect for detecting voltage drops and brownout conditions before they damage delicate equipment. the knowledge you gain from Kill A Watt can save you thousands of dollars.
Phonics – We have a variety of Phonics and Bob Books to help your child learn to read.
Theme Bags – We have interactive theme bags that are full of activities that you and your children will learn from while having fun!! All bags include a curriculum, books, and accessories to go along with the theme for a variety of ages.
Nordic Skis - In an exciting partnership with the Norwood Nordic Association, we are able to offer free rentals for Nordic skis, boots and poles all winter long.
Sports gear - During the summer months, the skis get replaced by a variety of gear for enjoying our region. This includes Trekking poles (for youth and adults), Frisbee Golf Disks, Pickle ball kits and more!
Colorado State Parks Bags – Embark on a Spontaneous Adventure! Visit a Colorado State Park with Ease - Skip the park pass fee by checking out one from us and enjoy your adventure!
-Include accessories, brochures, and ONE park pass to use at ANY Colorado State Park!
Accessibility Gear - Screen enlargers, walking canes, crutches, wheelchairs and more all available to be checked out!!
We add more items all the time, so definitely come check it out!
Our librarians will also be offering in-person training, you can call to schedule an appointment or you can also fill out a Book A Librarian request here: https://norwood.colibraries.org/book-a-librarian/