Normal Public Library

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.

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We care about our seniors and are always working to make your library experience great!

Activities

One of the best services we have to offer our seniors are all of the wonderful programs that we provide, year-round.

Learn about gardening, play a game, or catch a movie!

Learn more about the activities we offer here.

Books On the Go

Our Senior Services Librarian visits the Community Activity Center (also known as the "Senior Center") regularly with stacks of books!

Visit her to check out a book, sign up for a library card, or learn more about what the NPL has to offer!

Check our calendar to see when the next Books On the Go is coming up.

Computers

The library offers dozens of computer with free Internet access, Word Processing, and more.

We also have ZoomText available on many library computers. ZoomText magnifies the images on your screen to make computers easier to use for people with visual limitations.

Learn more about the library computers here.

Deposit Collections

We maintain collections at nursing homes and retirement facilities upon request.

Our Senior Services Librarian selects materials that residents will enjoy and delivers books regularly so that there's always something new.

Fine Free Cards

The library offers Fine Free Cards to any patrons over the age of 60.

Please let us know if you are over 60 and would like a Fine Free Card.

Homebound Delivery Service

We offer a delivery service for NPL patrons who are unable to come in to the library because of a physical condition.

Learn more about our Homebound Delivery Service here.

Large Print and Audiobooks

We offer a wide collection of fiction and non-fiction books in audiobook and large print formats.

Learn more about our audiobook and large print collection here.

Bi-Folkal Kits

Bi-Folkal Kits are collections of materials designed to bring back memories and encourage the sharing of experiences among seniors. Themes include "Farm Days," "Remembering the Depression," and many more.

These kits are ideal for group activities for seniors.

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