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Ready, Set, Read!

Tuesday, January 27, 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

Cottagecore: Embroidery

Wednesday, January 28, 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 "Kids" group

The Picture Book Club

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Board Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
In-Person
Age Group:
Kids

Foster an early love of the library,  learning, and reading in your children through The Picture Book Club!

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

The Midnight Society

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community 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

Maker Academy

Thursday, January 29, 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.

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

Teen Murder Mystery Party

Friday, January 30, 2026 at 5:30pm - 8:00pm
Community Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
In-Person
Age Group:
Teens

There’s been a murder at Normal Public Library, and it is up to you to solve it! Come examine the scene, find clues, and discover the culprit. This party will be held after regular library hours. 

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

Celebrate Black History Month Scavenger Hunt

All Day
Second Floor at Main Branch
Program Type:
In-Person
Age Group:
Kids

February is Black History Month! Recognize the triumphs, trials, and achievements of Black Americans with a book-themed scavenger hunt. Stop by the second-floor service desk to begin. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Silent Book Club

Sunday, February 1, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Atrium at Main Branch
Program Type:
In-Person
Age Group:
Adults

Join us in the Atrium for a meeting of the Bloomington Normal Silent Book Club!

This event is in the "Kids" group

Kid Market Applications Close

Monday, February 2, 2026 at 9:00am - 8:00pm
Main Branch
Program Type:
In-Person
Age Group:
Kids

Is your child always busy creating something—keychains, slime, bracelets, or any other DIY project?

This event is in the "Kids" group

Baby Rock & Play

Monday, February 2, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Community Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
In-Person
Age Group:
Kids

Enjoy a short story, songs, and BUBBLES intended to stimulate and enhance babies' development. Every session ends with playtime with new friends! 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Lunchtime Yoga

Monday, February 2, 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.

This event is in the "Kids" group

Ready, Set, Read!

Tuesday, February 3, 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 "Teens" group

Teen Advisory Council

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 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, February 4, 2026 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 "Kids" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

NPL Code Club

Wednesday, February 4, 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.

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

The Picture Book Club

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Board Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
In-Person
Age Group:
Kids

Foster an early love of the library,  learning, and reading in your children through The Picture Book Club!

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

Jammie Jamboree

Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Book Nook at Main Branch
Program Type:
In-Person
Age Group:
Kids

Put on your pajamas and join us in the Book Nook for stories, songs, and BUBBLES! 

Intended for ages 0-5 with an adult, but everyone is welcome. 

 

This event is in the "Kids" group

Madelyn Rosenberg: A Morning with the Author

Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Community Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
In-Person
Age Group:
Kids

Join children’s book author Madelyn Rosenberg for a morning of stories, movement and a craft.

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Bored Games

Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
In-Person
Age Group:
Everyone

Feeling bored? Come out to the library and compete in Mario Kart or Super Smash Bros., or try your hand at a board game! 

Open to all ages, no registration required!

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Normal, IL Ukulele Fun Jam

Saturday, February 7, 2026 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

Death Café

Sunday, February 8, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Board Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
In-Person
Age Group:
Adults

Death Café is an informal, group-directed discussion of death with no agenda, objectives or themes.

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

Kids Sew and Tell

Sunday, February 8, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Tinker Studio at Main Branch
Program Type:
In-Person
Age Group:
Kids

Kids 9 and up are invited to do a beginning sewing project in our Tinker Studio. We will learn to use the sewing machine while making a simple tote bag.

Registration is required and space is limited.

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

Baby Rock & Play

Monday, February 9, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Community Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
In-Person
Age Group:
Kids

Enjoy a short story, songs, and BUBBLES intended to stimulate and enhance babies' development. Every session ends with playtime with new friends! 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Lunchtime Yoga

Monday, February 9, 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.