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Be a Star - Book Reviews
Wondering what book to read next? Check out these great book review videos created by some of our Normal Public Library kids.
Book Nook & Discovery Room
Whether we have an official activity going on or not, you can always find fun things to do in our Book Nook and Discovery Room.
Learn more about the Book Nook and Discovery Room here.
Lego my Library
Join us to build, build, build!
Learn more about LEGO my Library here.
Monthly Activities
We offer lots of fun monthly programs throughout the school year. We may do a craft, invite a performer, host an author, show a play or movie, or more!
Check our calendar to see if we have a fun new activity coming up.
Partners in Reading
Partners in Reading pairs college students with grade-school students to meet once a week and enjoy the library together.
Learn more about Partners in Reading here.
Story Hours
We offer registered story hours for infants, two-year-olds, and three-, four-, and five year olds.
You can also stop by for Family Story Hour or Tuesday Tales.
Learn more about Story Hours here.
Summer Reading Program
Spend your summer at the library! Earn prizes for reading and participate in great activities all summer long!
Learn more about the Summer Reading Program here.
Young Readers’ Book Awards Voting
Vote each year for the Monarch, Bluestem, and Caudill book awards!
Learn more about the Young Readers' Book Awards here.
Check out our calendar for the most up-to-date information on upcoming activities.
Manga and Anime Club
Held on the first and third Tuesdays of every month from 4:30 to 6:00 for any teen interested in Japanese comics and animation.
Teen Advisory Council (TAC)
If you want a say in teen programs at NPL, this is the place to be.
We meet on the second and fourth Thursdays of every month from 4:00 to 5:30, for games, books, and discussion of NPL teen services.
Teen Craft Club
Teens ages 12 to 18, come to the library on the first Monday of each month from 4:00 to 5:30 and get your craft on!
Teen Game Day
Are you a Dance Dance Revolution fiend? Can you rock out with Rock Band?
Come out to the library on the second Wednesday of each month from 4:00 to 6:00, for some wild games.
Teen Writers' Workshop
Calling all teen writers and artists! Come on out for our writers’ workshops on the second Monday of each month from 4:00 to 5:00.
We’ll do writing prompts and games, share our writing ideas and stories, and work together on any special projects we come up with.
Adult Winter Reading Program
Earn prizes for reading anything you want! You can even count newspapers, magazines, online articles, and text books!
Learn more about the Adult Reading Program here.
ARKS - Adults Reading Kids Stuff
Grownups can get in on the Summer Reading fun, too! Read kids books to earn prizes.
Learn more about ARKS here.
Book Sales from the Friends of the Normal Public Library
Find great books and support the library at the same time!
We have three Book Sales each year as well as an Ongoing Book Sale that you can check out any time you come to the library.
Learn more about Book Sales here.
Games Aren't Just for Kids
We welcome ages 25 to 110 to come out on the first Friday of the month to try out a game, chat, snack, and meet a new friend!
Feel free to bring a favorite game or play one of the many provided.
Check the calendar to see when the next Games Aren't Just for Kids is coming up.
GENre X - 20- & 30-Somethings Book Group
Meet up with other 20- and 30-somethings at various Uptown Normal locations on the third Tuesday of each month for great conversation about a chosen book.
Learn more about the GENre X Book Group here.
Model Railroad Train Show
Every fall, the Normal Public Library invites local model train enthusiasts to bring in their trains and layouts for everyone to enjoy.
Check the calendar to see when the next Model Railroad Train Show is coming up.
Movie Matinee
Join us on the third Thursday of every month for movies and snacks!
Check the calendar to see when the next Movie Matinee is coming up and what's showing.
Tale for Two Cities
Each year, the Normal Public Library and Bloomington Public Library select a book to be our Community Read.
Patrons can also enjoy related programs and a keynote speaker.
Learn more about Tale for Two Cities here.
