Event List

Library Closed on April 5

The library will be closed Sunday, April 5 for Easter. Our on-site and off-site bookdrops will remain open. Curbside pickup will be unavailable. We will reopen on April 6 at 9 am.

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Teen Advisory Council

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
First Floor at Main Branch
Program Type:
In-Person
Age Group:
Teens

Join us in the teen area on the first floor for snacks, games, and a chance to share ideas for teen events and services at the library! 

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

Evening Meditation

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:15pm
Board Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
In-Person
Age Group:
Adults

Experience guided meditation with a certified meditation facilitator, in a beginner-friendly environment.

This event is in the "Kids" group

Wiggles & Giggles

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Book Nook at Main Branch
Program Type:
In-Person
Age Group:
Kids

Wiggle and giggle with your toddler through stories, songs, and movement activities that inspire a love for reading! Every session ends with BUBBLES!  

This event is in the "Adults" group

Cottagecore: Embroidery

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Community Room East at Main Branch
Program Type:
In-Person
Age Group:
Adults

Do you create with a needle and thread through cross stitch, embroidery or crewel? However you use your needle, please feel welcome to come and share your time and experience with other needle workers.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Poetry Slam/Open Mic Night

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
First Floor at Main Branch
Program Type:
In-Person
Age Group:
Teens

Celebrate National Poetry Month with a poetry slam! Join us in the teen space on the first floor to share your original work or a favorite poem, listen to others read and perform, and enjoy several other poetry-related activities.

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

Maker Academy

Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room West at Main Branch
Program Type:
In-Person
Age Group:
Kids

Craft, experiment, design, and create with other makers! Every month we will meet to work on a new project.

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

TinkerCrafting

Thursday, April 23, 2026 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.

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

Romance Me Book Club

Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Board Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
In-Person
Age Group:
Adults

Check out NPL's romance book club! We'll be discussing a romance fiction book in NPL's newly-refurbished Board Room on the fourth Thursday of the month at 6.30 pm.

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

Partners in Reading Spring Sessions End

Friday, April 24, 2026 at 9:00am - 8:00pm
Second Floor at Main Branch
Program Type:
In-Person
Age Group:
Kids

Registration Begins January 2! Registration of new and returning elementary students and college students will continue until February 6.  

This event is in the "Kids" group

Sign & Sing with Communication Junction

Friday, April 24, 2026 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 "Everyone" group

Pins and Needles: A Fiber Arts Celebration

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
In-Person
Age Group:
Everyone

Are you a needlework novice thinking about a new hobby? Or a seasoned crafter looking for some new techniques?

This event is in the "Adults" group

Center For Human Services Office Hours

Monday, April 27, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Work Space at Main Branch
Program Type:
In-Person
Age Group:
Adults

Drop in any time between 11 am and 1 pm to speak with staff from the Center for Human Services. You can ask questions about services, get connected with resources, or just ask their staff about what they do.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Lunchtime Yoga

Monday, April 27, 2026 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.

No Yoga March 23 or May 25.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Dungeons and Dragons Club

Monday, April 27, 2026 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 campaign as we fight evil and explore fantasy realms. This event is for teens.

Registration is required and space is limited.

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

Ready, Set, Read!

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Book Nook at Main Branch
Program Type:
In-Person
Age Group:
Kids

Join us in the Book Nook for stories, songs, and crafts!

Geared to ages 3-5 with a caregiver, but all are welcome. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Adult Reading Challenge Book Brunch

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:15am
Community Room East at Main Branch
Program Type:
Hybrid
Age Group:
Adults

Join us in-person or via Zoom at 10 am on the fourth Tuesday of the month at in the Community Room to discuss what you're reading for this month's Adult Reading Challenge.

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

Evening Meditation

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:15pm
Board Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
In-Person
Age Group:
Adults

Experience guided meditation with a certified meditation facilitator, in a beginner-friendly environment.

This event is in the "Kids" group

Wiggles & Giggles

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Book Nook at Main Branch
Program Type:
In-Person
Age Group:
Kids

Wiggle and giggle with your toddler through stories, songs, and movement activities that inspire a love for reading! Every session ends with BUBBLES!  

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

NPL Code Club

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 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 "Adults" group

The Midnight Society

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Board Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
In-Person
Age Group:
Adults

Join fellow fans at NPL’s new horror club. We will meet to discuss a different book, movie or other creepy, spooky material each month. Movies screened might be rated R and we are likely to encounter violent or disturbing images.

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

ARTlings with Illinois Art Station

Friday, May 1, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Community Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
In-Person
Age Group:
Kids

Come create with your little one with Illinois Art Station at NPL!

Upcoming
Registration Required
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Everyone" group

Kid Market

Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Community Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
In-Person
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults, Everyone

Join us for Kid Market, a vibrant marketplace run by kids for the community! Each booth is creatively designed and operated by young vendors, offering a delightful array of handmade crafts, artwork, toys, and other delights for sale.