Five Things You Need To Know Today is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance. Check back later for more, and let us know what you think of the feature in the comments section.

1. Snow has finally arrived in Norwood! Your editor went out yesterday to grab some photos, upload yours to our gallery here.

2. No plans for tonight? Check out our list of New Year's Eve parties in the area here!

3. Cheer on local runners in tomorrow's Back on My Feet 5K starting at the Norwood Knights of Columbus Hall at 10 a.m.

4. Have you "liked" Norwood Patch's Facebook page yet? If no, go check it out here! If yes, share the page with your friends!

5. The Morrill Library will be closing at 5 p.m. today and will be closed all day tomorrow.