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May 2019

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Story Hour for Three, Four, and Five-Year-Olds

9:30am - 10:15am
Registration Required

Story Hour for Three, Four, and Five-Year-Olds

9:30am - 10:15am
May 1, 2019
Main Branch
Story Hour Room
Age Group: Kids
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Description
Foster an early love of learning and reading in your children through our Story Hour Program. Three-, four-, and five-year-olds are invited to attend a weekly 45-minute program to enjoy stories, songs, games, and crafts. ...
 

NPL Knitting & Crocheting Club

10:00am - 12:00pm

NPL Knitting & Crocheting Club

10:00am - 12:00pm
May 1, 2019
Main Branch
Board Room
Age Group: Adults
Description
Flyer Gather to work on your current project and share tips and information. Please bring a project you'd like to work on....
 

Bruce the Bear Meet & Greet

10:00am - 11:00am

Bruce the Bear Meet & Greet

10:00am - 11:00am
May 1, 2019
Main Branch
Children's Department
Age Group: Kids
Description
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Resin Pendant Class

10:00am - 11:00am
Registration Required

Resin Pendant Class

10:00am - 11:00am
May 1, 2019
Main Branch
Café
Age Group: Adults
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Description
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Story Hour for Three, Four, and Five-Year-Olds

11:00am - 11:45am
Registration Required

Story Hour for Three, Four, and Five-Year-Olds

11:00am - 11:45am
May 1, 2019
Main Branch
Story Hour Room
Age Group: Kids
Registration Required
Description
Foster an early love of learning and reading in your children through our Story Hour Program. Three-, four-, and five-year-olds are invited to attend a weekly 45-minute program to enjoy stories, songs, games, and crafts. ...
 

Story Hour for Three, Four, and Five-Year-Olds

9:30am - 10:15am
Registration Required

Story Hour for Three, Four, and Five-Year-Olds

9:30am - 10:15am
May 2, 2019
Main Branch
Story Hour Room
Age Group: Kids
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Description
Foster an early love of learning and reading in your children through our Story Hour Program. Three-, four-, and five-year-olds are invited to attend a weekly 45-minute program to enjoy stories, songs, games, and crafts. ...
 

Story Hour for Three, Four, and Five-Year-Olds

11:00am - 11:45am
Registration Required

Story Hour for Three, Four, and Five-Year-Olds

11:00am - 11:45am
May 2, 2019
Main Branch
Story Hour Room
Age Group: Kids
Registration Required
Description
Foster an early love of learning and reading in your children through our Story Hour Program. Three-, four-, and five-year-olds are invited to attend a weekly 45-minute program to enjoy stories, songs, games, and crafts. ...
 

Lunchtime Yoga

12:00pm - 12:45pm

Lunchtime Yoga

12:00pm - 12:45pm
May 2, 2019
Main Branch
Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Description
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LEGO My Library

3:00pm - 5:30pm

LEGO My Library

3:00pm - 5:30pm
May 2, 2019
Main Branch
Community Room
Age Group: Kids
Description
Join us every month to build, build, build!  Each month will have a new LEGO theme, but all children between the ages of 2 and 12 are welcome to build anything. ...
 

Autism Cafe

6:30pm - 7:30pm

Autism Cafe

6:30pm - 7:30pm
May 2, 2019
Main Branch
Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Description
The Autism Cafe is a monthly activity-focused social gathering for adults living with autism. ...
 
 

A Morning with Bruce the Bear

10:00am - 12:00pm

A Morning with Bruce the Bear

10:00am - 12:00pm
May 4, 2019
Main Branch
Children's Department
Age Group: Kids
Description
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Canceled for Today—Adult DIY Day

12:00pm - 4:00pm

Canceled for Today—Adult DIY Day

12:00pm - 4:00pm
May 4, 2019
Main Branch
Café
Age Group: Adults
Description
Do you have a DIY project in the works, but you need some specialized equipment? Have a project you've been itching to start? Then drop in for our DIY day, where you'll have space and tools to unleash your creativity....
 
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Author Event: Maria Henneberry

2:00pm - 3:00pm

Author Event: Maria Henneberry

2:00pm - 3:00pm
May 5, 2019
Main Branch
Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Description
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Lunchtime Yoga

12:00pm - 12:45pm

Lunchtime Yoga

12:00pm - 12:45pm
May 7, 2019
Main Branch
Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Description
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Teen Manga/Anime Club

4:30pm - 6:00pm

Teen Manga/Anime Club

4:30pm - 6:00pm
May 7, 2019
Main Branch
Board Room
Age Group: Teens
Description
Held on the first Tuesday of every month, Manga / Anime Club is for any teens interested in Japanese comics and animation. ...
 

Resin Pendant Class

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Registration Required

Resin Pendant Class

6:00pm - 7:00pm
May 7, 2019
Main Branch
Café
Age Group: Adults
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Description
We will be making a necklace pendant out of resin and your own personal mini keepsakes. This is a two-part class. Part one is on May 7....
 

Resin Pendant Class

10:00am - 11:00am

Resin Pendant Class

10:00am - 11:00am
May 8, 2019
Main Branch
Café
Age Group: Adults
Description
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Teen Maker Wednesdays

4:30pm - 6:00pm

Teen Maker Wednesdays

4:30pm - 6:00pm
May 8, 2019
Main Branch
Café
Age Group: Teens
Description
Join us each month for a different craft or tech-based maker activity! ...
 

Lunchtime Yoga

12:00pm - 12:45pm

Lunchtime Yoga

12:00pm - 12:45pm
May 9, 2019
Main Branch
Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Description
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Teen Advisory Council

4:30pm - 5:30pm

Teen Advisory Council

4:30pm - 5:30pm
May 9, 2019
Main Branch
Board Room
Age Group: Teens
Description
If you want a say in teen programs at NPL, this is the place to be every second and fourth Thursday of the month! ...
 

After-Hours Autism Resource Fair & Storytime

5:30pm - 7:00pm

After-Hours Autism Resource Fair & Storytime

5:30pm - 7:00pm
May 10, 2019
Main Branch
Normal Public Library
Age Group: Everyone
Description
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Connect Transit

11:00am - 1:00pm

Connect Transit

11:00am - 1:00pm
May 11, 2019
Main Branch
Community Room
Description
Connect Transit Board of Trustee Judy Buchanan, Chairwoman of the Connect to the Future Working Group invites the public to a conversation about the project and how we ensure the Working Group is representative of our community. ...
 

McLean County Arts Center Workshop: Drawing from Life with Inks

2:00pm - 4:00pm

McLean County Arts Center Workshop: Drawing from Life with Inks

2:00pm - 4:00pm
May 11, 2019
Main Branch
Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults,
Description
The McLean County Arts Center is pleased to present the Spring 2019 Normal Public Library Workshops....
 
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Teen Writers' Workshop

4:00pm - 5:00pm

Teen Writers' Workshop

4:00pm - 5:00pm
May 13, 2019
Main Branch
Board Room
Age Group: Teens
Description
Calling all teen writers and artists! Bring your best ideas to our teen writers workshops on the second Monday of each month....
 

Lunchtime Yoga

12:00pm - 12:45pm

Lunchtime Yoga

12:00pm - 12:45pm
May 14, 2019
Main Branch
Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Description
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Resin Pendant Class

6:00pm - 7:00pm

Resin Pendant Class

6:00pm - 7:00pm
May 14, 2019
Main Branch
Café
Age Group: Adults
Description
We will be making a necklace pendant out of resin and your own personal mini keepsakes. This is a two-part class. Part one is on May 7....
 

NPL Knitting & Crocheting Club

10:00am - 12:00pm

NPL Knitting & Crocheting Club

10:00am - 12:00pm
May 15, 2019
Main Branch
Board Room
Age Group: Adults
Description
Flyer Gather to work on your current project and share tips and information. Please bring a project you'd like to work on....
 

NPL BookClub

6:30pm - 7:30pm

NPL BookClub

6:30pm - 7:30pm
May 15, 2019
Main Branch
Board Room
Age Group: Adults
Description
Flyer...
 

Lunchtime Yoga

12:00pm - 12:45pm

Lunchtime Yoga

12:00pm - 12:45pm
May 16, 2019
Main Branch
Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Description
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Autism Community Friendly Contra Dancing

6:30pm - 7:30pm

Autism Community Friendly Contra Dancing

6:30pm - 7:30pm
May 16, 2019
Main Branch
Community Room
Age Group: Everyone
Description
Everyone is invited to attend!...
 

Jam Session

9:30am - 10:15am

Jam Session

9:30am - 10:15am
May 17, 2019
Main Branch
Community Room
Age Group: Kids
Description
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Jam Session

10:30am - 11:15am

Jam Session

10:30am - 11:15am
May 17, 2019
Main Branch
Community Room
Age Group: Kids
Description
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Collaborative Community Quilting with Illinois Art Station

12:30pm - 4:30pm

Collaborative Community Quilting with Illinois Art Station

12:30pm - 4:30pm
May 17, 2019
Main Branch
Community Room
Age Group: Kids
Description
Bring your whole family and learn to create personalized quilt squares while sharing family stories together. ...
 

How to Be a Superhero: A Children's Operetta

10:00am - 11:00am

How to Be a Superhero: A Children's Operetta

10:00am - 11:00am
May 18, 2019
Main Branch
Community Room
Age Group: Kids
Description
Join us as Prairie Fire Theatre presents this children's operetta. This event is best for school-age kids and their families, but all are welcome. Expect lots of singing and audience participation....
 
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An Inside Look: The Library, 2019 Ten Minute Play Festival

7:00pm - 8:00pm

An Inside Look: The Library, 2019 Ten Minute Play Festival

7:00pm - 8:00pm
May 20, 2019
Main Branch
Café
Age Group: Adults
Description
Enjoy a sneak peek of Heartland Theatre's upcoming show....
 

Lunchtime Yoga

12:00pm - 12:45pm

Lunchtime Yoga

12:00pm - 12:45pm
May 21, 2019
Main Branch
Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Description
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Anime Club for Adults

4:30pm - 6:00pm

Anime Club for Adults

4:30pm - 6:00pm
May 21, 2019
Main Branch
Board Room
Age Group: Adults
Description
Held on the third Tuesday of every month, Anime Club for Adults is for anyone over 18 interested in Japanese animation. ...
 

Resin Pendant Class

10:00am - 11:00am
Registration Required

Resin Pendant Class

10:00am - 11:00am
May 22, 2019
Main Branch
Café
Age Group: Adults
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Description
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Regression Session

5:00pm - 8:00pm

Regression Session

5:00pm - 8:00pm
May 22, 2019
Main Branch
Community Room
Age Group: Teens
Description
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Lunchtime Yoga

12:00pm - 12:45pm

Lunchtime Yoga

12:00pm - 12:45pm
May 23, 2019
Main Branch
Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Description
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Teen Advisory Council

4:30pm - 5:30pm

Teen Advisory Council

4:30pm - 5:30pm
May 23, 2019
Main Branch
Board Room
Age Group: Teens
Description
If you want a say in teen programs at NPL, this is the place to be every second and fourth Thursday of the month! ...
 

Poetry is Normal Presents Pat Daneman & Susanna Lang

7:30pm - 8:30pm

Poetry is Normal Presents Pat Daneman & Susanna Lang

7:30pm - 8:30pm
May 23, 2019
Main Branch
Café
Age Group: Adults
Description
Poetry is Normal Presents Pat Daneman and Susanna Lang on Thursday, May 23 from 7:30 to 8:30 pm in the Cafe. Guest poets from Kansas and Chicago meet in the middle to read their work in Normal!...
 
 
 
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Library Closed

All Day

Library Closed

All Day
Branch: Main Branch, Offsite/Outreach
 

Library Closed

All Day

Library Closed

All Day
Branch: Main Branch, Offsite/Outreach
 

Canceled Today - Lunchtime Yoga

12:00pm - 12:45pm

Canceled Today - Lunchtime Yoga

12:00pm - 12:45pm
May 28, 2019
Main Branch
Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Description
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Summer Reading Begins!

9:00am - 9:00pm

Summer Reading Begins!

9:00am - 9:00pm
May 29, 2019
Main Branch
Normal Public Library
Age Group: Everyone
Description
Registration begins today for all summer reading programs! Learn more at normalpl.org/summer. ...
 

An Inside Look: The Library, 2019 Ten Minute Play Festival

9:45am - 10:45am

An Inside Look: The Library, 2019 Ten Minute Play Festival

9:45am - 10:45am
May 29, 2019
Main Branch
 

Resin Pendant Class

10:00am - 11:00am
Registration Required

Resin Pendant Class

10:00am - 11:00am
May 29, 2019
Main Branch
Café
Age Group: Adults
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Description
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NPL Board Meeting

5:30pm - 8:00pm

NPL Board Meeting

5:30pm - 8:00pm
May 29, 2019
Main Branch
Board Room
Age Group: Everyone
Description
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. ...
 

Lunchtime Yoga

12:00pm - 12:45pm

Lunchtime Yoga

12:00pm - 12:45pm
May 30, 2019
Main Branch
Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Description
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