Join us for a focus group session led by Neo-RLS to determine the future direction of our organization. This session is open to all library staff- both members and non-members- of NORWELD. Sessions will be held on January 8 and January 16.

Youth Mental Health First Aid Training

Join us for our upcoming Youth Mental Health First Aid training on March 20th in Bowling Green.

Rocks & minerals with a magnifying glass

World of Rocks & Minerals

Learn about the properties of different rocks and minerals in this STEM Kit containing more than 80 specimens from around the world. It is one of many Outreach Kits available to NORWELD members.

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Early Literacy Kits

The Northwest Regional Library System offers unique Early Literacy Kits that introduce early literacy skills to preschool-age children. Each kit includes books, toys, and activity ideas to encourage caregiver/child interactions that help build language and reading skills. These kits can be used for library storytimes or as passive programming materials.

Availability: Full Members Only

Length of Loan: 2 Weeks (unless otherwise noted)

Designated Users: Library Staff and Patrons*

STEM Kits

The Northwest Regional Library System offers a selection of unique STEM kits covering different concepts in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and math. The STEM Kits are circulated to full member libraries for use in children's programming and in hands-on activity centers and makerspaces. Designed for children from preschool through grade 12, and in many cases appropriate for adults, there is something for everyone.

Each STEM kit includes a list of contents, games and activities, instructions for use, and programming ideas.

Storytelling Sets

The Northwest Regional Library System offers Storytelling Sets that are perfect for story time. Each kit includes a book and cloth characters compatible with felt boards and other hook and loop-receptive surfaces.

Availability: Full Members Only

Length of Loan: 2 Weeks (unless otherwise noted)

Designated Users: Library Staff

Delivery Method: Statewide Delivery

*In-library use only; sets may not be checked out.

Equipment

The Northwest Regional Library System provides a variety of equipment to full member libraries for staff and/or patron use on a monthly basis.

Availability: Full Members Only

Length of Loan: 1 Month (unless otherwise noted)

Designated Users: Library Staff and Patrons*

Delivery Method: Statewide Delivery

*In-library use only; kits may not be checked out.

Listservs

NORWELD offers two listservs for libraries to utilize for asking questions, facilitating discussions, and disseminating relevant news and information.

Please note that only email addresses signed up for these services will receive notifications. Notifications do not automatically go out to all NORWELD members.

These listservs are provided through OPLIN. Users may sign up for one or both listservs:

Dremel 3D45 FAQ

Information adapted for the NORWELD 3D45 printer lending program. Visit the official 3PI Tech Solutions FAQ page for additional information about other Dremel 3D printer models.

GENERAL INFORMATION

What is 3D printing?

My War Oral Histories

Seven of NORWELD's member libraries created a collection of oral histories centering around World War II.

Ancestry Library Edition

[IN-LIBRARY USE ONLY] Trace your genealogy using historical records. U. S. Census records; military records; court, land and probate records; vital and church records; directories; petitions for naturalization; passenger lists and more. You must be in the library to access this database.