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U-High Madrigals

Friday, December 5, 2025 at 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Atrium at Main Branch
Program Type:
In-Person
Age Group:
Everyone

Join the University High School Madrigal Singers for an acapella performance in the Atrium.

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Behavioral Health Intake Event

Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Second Floor at Main Branch
Program Type:
In-Person
Age Group:
Kids, Teens

Join Center for Youth and Family Solutions for an intake event focused on children’s emotional and behavioral health, where families can receive support and guidance. Screenings will take place in the library's second floor meeting room.

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Normal, IL Ukulele Fun Jam

Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Atrium at Main Branch
Program Type:
In-Person
Age Group:
Everyone

Join us in the Atrium for a ukulele jam! Bring your ukulele (or borrow one of the library's) and join in, or feel free to watch and listen. You can bring copies of music you want the group to play, as well.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Lunchtime Yoga

Monday, December 8, 2025 at 12:00pm - 12:45pm
Community Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
In-Person
Age Group:
Adults

Take a break from your busy day to join us for a beginner-level yoga class over your lunch hour in the Community Room. Please wear comfortable clothes and bring a yoga mat or beach towel.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Dungeons and Dragons Club

Monday, December 8, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:30pm
Community Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
In-Person
Age Group:
Teens

Whether you’ve played Dungeons and Dragons before or not, you are welcome to join us in our ongoing campaigns as we fight evil and explore fantasy realms. This event is for teens.

Open
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group

Create with Cricut: Heat Press Edition

Monday, December 8, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Tinker Studio at Main Branch
Program Type:
In-Person
Age Group:
Adults

Explore the creative possibilities of Cricut Design Space in this hands-on workshop! We will focus on creating a design to cut out of Heat Transfer Vinyl and then adhere it to a shirt using the Heat Press.  

Full
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group

Multi-craft Work Time

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Community Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
In-Person
Age Group:
Adults

Paper crafters and needle workers please join us for an opportunity to work on your projects.  We will be combining the Paper Crafting Club and Cottagecore: Embroidery programs to account for the library’s holiday closure.

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

NPL Code Club

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
In-Person
Age Group:
Kids, Teens

Join our coding club and learn the skills to create websites, games, apps and more! We will use Fiero Code to build computer programming skills through a series of tutorials and projects.

Open
Registration Required
This event is in the "Everyone" group

Music Inspired by Literature

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Community Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
In-Person
Age Group:
Everyone

Join the Bloomington-Normal Flute Club, under the direction of Rachel Bailey, for an evening of book-themed music!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Stranger than Fiction: A Nonfiction Book Club @ DESTIHL

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Offsite/Outreach
Program Type:
In-Person
Age Group:
Adults

Stranger Than Fiction book club meets once a month to discuss memoirs, biographies, true crime and other nonfiction titles. Copies of each month’s book will be available to pick up at the library front desk.

Open
Registration Required
Offsite Event
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Tween/Teen Crafternoon

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Atrium at Main Branch
Program Type:
In-Person
Age Group:
Kids, Teens

Come craft with us! We’ll provide the supplies, you provide the creativity.

December’s project: Handstitched mini notebook

January’s project: Toilet paper tube loom knitting

This event is in the "Kids" group

Sign & Sing with Communication Junction

Friday, December 12, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Community Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
In-Person
Age Group:
Kids

Join Miss Meghan of Communication Junction for stories, movement, rhymes, and bubbles! 

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Design & Print

Sunday, December 14, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Tinker Studio at Main Branch
Program Type:
In-Person
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Calling all makers! Come learn how to create 3D models using the easy-to-use 3D design app TinkerCad. Each session you will be issued a challenge to use TinkerCad to create a 3D design. 

Open
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group

Lunchtime Yoga

Monday, December 15, 2025 at 12:00pm - 12:45pm
Community Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
In-Person
Age Group:
Adults

Take a break from your busy day to join us for a beginner-level yoga class over your lunch hour in the Community Room. Please wear comfortable clothes and bring a yoga mat or beach towel.

This event is in the "Kids" group

TinkerCrafting: Unwind

Monday, December 15, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Tinker Studio at Main Branch
Program Type:
In-Person
Age Group:
Kids

Come learn about the easy-to-use 3D design app TinkerCad! Each session you will have the opportunity to use TinkerCad to create your own 3D design to go along with that month’s theme.

Waitlist
Registration Required
This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Advisory Council

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
First Floor at Main Branch
Program Type:
In-Person
Age Group:
Teens

Join us in the newly remodeled teen area for games, book discussions, and an opportunity to share ideas for teen events and services at the library! 

Registration is required and space is limited.

Open
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group

NPL Knitting and Crocheting Club

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Community Room East at Main Branch
Program Type:
In-Person
Age Group:
Adults

Join the NPL Knitting and Crocheting Club to work on your current project, as well as share tips and information.

No registration is required - please drop in!

 

This event is in the "Everyone" group

NPL Board Meeting

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Board Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
In-Person
Age Group:
Everyone

Our Board of Trustees is a group of seven Normal citizens who are chosen through local elections for six-year terms. The Board meets once a month to discuss library issues and plans.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Writers' Workshop

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
First Floor at Main Branch
Program Type:
In-Person
Age Group:
Teens

Join us in the new teen space for writing exercises and games, prompts to help you get started or continue your writing, and a chance to share your work and provide feedback to others.

This event is in the "Kids" group

TinkerCrafting

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Tinker Studio at Main Branch
Program Type:
In-Person
Age Group:
Kids

Come learn about the easy-to-use 3D design app TinkerCad! Each session you will have the opportunity to use TinkerCad to create your own 3D design to go along with that month’s theme.

Waitlist
Registration Required
This event is in the "Kids" group

Tiny Chefs

Friday, December 19, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Community Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
In-Person
Age Group:
Kids

Stir up some fun with a short storytime followed by hands-on "cooking" of a related recipe. Dress to get messy with your grown-up! 

Upcoming
Registration Required
This event is in the "Kids" group

Invent & Create

Monday, December 22, 2025 at 9:00am - 8:00pm
Second Floor at Main Branch
Program Type:
In-Person
Age Group:
Kids

Discover, build, color, and create with a variety of craft supplies in Children’s Services.

Choose some supplies and let your imagination be your guide!

Geared to ages 2-12, but all are welcome.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Lunchtime Yoga

Monday, December 22, 2025 at 12:00pm - 12:45pm
Community Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
In-Person
Age Group:
Adults

Take a break from your busy day to join us for a beginner-level yoga class over your lunch hour in the Community Room. Please wear comfortable clothes and bring a yoga mat or beach towel.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Dungeons and Dragons Club

Monday, December 22, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:30pm
Community Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
In-Person
Age Group:
Teens

Whether you’ve played Dungeons and Dragons before or not, you are welcome to join us in our ongoing campaigns as we fight evil and explore fantasy realms. This event is for teens.

Open
Registration Required