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Holiday Hours

We will close at 5 pm on November 25 and remain closed on November 26 and November 27. Our bookdrops will remain open. Happy Thanksgiving!

Upcoming Events

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Age
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Nov
27

Library Closed

All Day

Library Closed

All Day
Main Branch, Offsite/Outreach
Nov
30

Baby Rock

10:00am - 10:30am
Age Group: Kids

Baby Rock

10:00am - 10:30am
Nov 30, 2020
Main Branch
Age Groups: Kids
Description
Monday, November 30, 2020 at 10 am on Facebook and YouTube...
Nov
30

Teen D&D

5:00pm - 8:00pm
Age Group: Teens

Teen D&D

5:00pm - 8:00pm
Nov 30, 2020
Main Branch
Age Groups: Teens
Description
On Roll20 & Discord...
Nov
30

An Inside Look: Radio Plays

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Age Group: Adults

An Inside Look: Radio Plays

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Nov 30, 2020
Main Branch
Age Groups: Adults
Description
An Inside Look, a collaboration between Normal Public Library and Heartland Theatre Company, returns to give a behind-the-scenes view of producing radio plays during a pandemic....
Dec
1

Yoga with Julia

12:00pm - 12:45pm
Age Group: Everyone

Yoga with Julia

12:00pm - 12:45pm
Dec 1, 2020
Main Branch
Age Groups: Everyone
Description
On Facebook Live...
Dec
1

Make It with Sheri: Celebration Countdown Calendar

3:30pm - 4:00pm
Age Group: Everyone

Make It with Sheri: Celebration Countdown Calendar

3:30pm - 4:00pm
Dec 1, 2020
Main Branch
Age Groups: Everyone
Description
Tuesday, December 1, 2020 at 3:30 pm on Facebook Live. Video will remain posted on our Facebook page....
Dec
1

Virtual Anime Club

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Age Group: Teens

Virtual Anime Club

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Dec 1, 2020
Main Branch
Age Groups: Teens
Description
Join us in the NPL Teens Discord server every first Tuesday of September through December to discuss your favorite anime and manga, participate in quizzes and virtual scavenger hunts, and more!...
Dec
2

NPL Knitting & Crocheting Club

10:00am - 12:00pm
Age Group: Adults
Registration Required

NPL Knitting & Crocheting Club

10:00am - 12:00pm
Dec 2, 2020
Main Branch
Age Groups: Adults
Registration Required
Description
Join the NPL Knitting and Crocheting Club via Zoom to work on your current project, as well as share tips and information. For ages 18 and up....
Dec
2

Zoom Book Club

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Age Group: Adults
Registration Required

Zoom Book Club

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Dec 2, 2020
Main Branch
Age Groups: Adults
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Description
Wednesday, December 2, 2020 at 6:30 pm. For adults. Registration is required and space is limited....
Dec
3

Yoga with Julia

12:00pm - 12:45pm
Age Group: Everyone

Yoga with Julia

12:00pm - 12:45pm
Dec 3, 2020
Main Branch
Age Groups: Everyone
Description
On Facebook Live...
Dec
3

Teen Writers' Workshop

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Age Group: Teens

Teen Writers' Workshop

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Dec 3, 2020
Main Branch
Age Groups: Teens
Description
Connect virtually with other teen writers! We will share ideas on a collaborative Google doc, or read selections from our current projects out loud on our Discord....
Dec
7

Teen D&D

5:00pm - 8:00pm
Age Group: Teens

Teen D&D

5:00pm - 8:00pm
Dec 7, 2020
Main Branch
Age Groups: Teens
Description
On Roll20 & Discord...
Dec
8

Yoga with Julia

12:00pm - 12:45pm
Age Group: Everyone

Yoga with Julia

12:00pm - 12:45pm
Dec 8, 2020
Main Branch
Age Groups: Everyone
Description
On Facebook Live...
Dec
10

Yoga with Julia

12:00pm - 12:45pm
Age Group: Everyone

Yoga with Julia

12:00pm - 12:45pm
Dec 10, 2020
Main Branch
Age Groups: Everyone
Description
On Facebook Live...
Dec
10

Teen Show & Tell

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Age Group: Teens

Teen Show & Tell

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Dec 10, 2020
Main Branch
Age Groups: Teens
Description
Have you been making art at home? Baking up a storm? Started some fun tech projects?Join us to show off and talk about your latest creations on the NPL Teens Discord....
Dec
10

Kids Book Club

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Age Group: Kids
Registration Required

Kids Book Club

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Dec 10, 2020
Main Branch
Age Groups: Kids
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Description
Thursday, December 10, 2020 at 6:30 pm. For ages 5-12, registration is required....
Dec
14

Loom Knitting Basics

4:30pm - 6:00pm
Age Group: Adults
Registration Required

Loom Knitting Basics

4:30pm - 6:00pm
Dec 14, 2020
Main Branch
Age Groups: Adults
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Description
Learn the basics of loom knitting in this interactive class....
Dec
14

Teen D&D

5:00pm - 8:00pm
Age Group: Teens

Teen D&D

5:00pm - 8:00pm
Dec 14, 2020
Main Branch
Age Groups: Teens
Description
On Roll20 & Discord...
Dec
15

Yoga with Julia

12:00pm - 12:45pm
Age Group: Everyone

Yoga with Julia

12:00pm - 12:45pm
Dec 15, 2020
Main Branch
Age Groups: Everyone
Description
On Facebook Live...
Dec
15

Make It with Sheri: Easy Holiday Decorations

3:30pm - 4:00pm
Age Group: Everyone

Make It with Sheri: Easy Holiday Decorations

3:30pm - 4:00pm
Dec 15, 2020
Main Branch
Age Groups: Everyone
Description
Tuesday, December 15, 2020 at 3:30 pm on Facebook Live. Video will remain posted on our Facebook page....
Dec
15

Teen Book Club

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Age Group: Teens
Registration Required

Teen Book Club

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Dec 15, 2020
Main Branch
Age Groups: Teens
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Description
All teens are invited to join us on Zoom to discuss what you've been reading!...
Dec
16

NPL Knitting & Crocheting Club

10:00am - 12:00pm
Age Group: Adults
Registration Required

NPL Knitting & Crocheting Club

10:00am - 12:00pm
Dec 16, 2020
Main Branch
Age Groups: Adults
Registration Required
Description
Join the NPL Knitting and Crocheting Club via Zoom to work on your current project, as well as share tips and information. For ages 18 and up....
Dec
16

NPL Board Meeting

5:30pm - 8:00pm
Age Group: Everyone

NPL Board Meeting

5:30pm - 8:00pm
Dec 16, 2020
Main Branch
Age Groups: 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....
Dec
17

Yoga with Julia

12:00pm - 12:45pm
Age Group: Everyone

Yoga with Julia

12:00pm - 12:45pm
Dec 17, 2020
Main Branch
Age Groups: Everyone
Description
On Facebook Live...
Dec
17

Teen Writers' Workshop

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Age Group: Teens

Teen Writers' Workshop

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Dec 17, 2020
Main Branch
Age Groups: Teens
Description
Connect virtually with other teen writers! We will share ideas on a collaborative Google doc, or read selections from our current projects out loud on our Discord....
Dec
17

Poetry is Normal

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Age Group: Adults
Registration Required

Poetry is Normal

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Dec 17, 2020
Main Branch
Age Groups: Adults
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Description
Poetry is Normal is our Open Mic Night on Zoom in our Virtual Cafe!Join us on the third Thursday of every other month to read aloud original poems or poems by writers you admire. ...
Dec
21

Teen D&D

5:00pm - 8:00pm
Age Group: Teens

Teen D&D

5:00pm - 8:00pm
Dec 21, 2020
Main Branch
Age Groups: Teens
Description
On Roll20 & Discord...
Dec
22

Yoga with Julia

12:00pm - 12:45pm
Age Group: Everyone

Yoga with Julia

12:00pm - 12:45pm
Dec 22, 2020
Main Branch
Age Groups: Everyone
Description
On Facebook Live...
Dec
24

Library Closed

All Day

Library Closed

All Day
Main Branch, Offsite/Outreach
Dec
25

Library Closed

All Day

Library Closed

All Day
Main Branch, Offsite/Outreach
Dec
28

Teen D&D

5:00pm - 8:00pm
Age Group: Teens

Teen D&D

5:00pm - 8:00pm
Dec 28, 2020
Main Branch
Age Groups: Teens
Description
On Roll20 & Discord...
Dec
29

Yoga with Julia

12:00pm - 12:45pm
Age Group: Everyone

Yoga with Julia

12:00pm - 12:45pm
Dec 29, 2020
Main Branch
Age Groups: Everyone
Description
On Facebook Live...
Dec
31

Yoga with Julia

12:00pm - 12:45pm
Age Group: Everyone

Yoga with Julia

12:00pm - 12:45pm
Dec 31, 2020
Main Branch
Age Groups: Everyone
Description
On Facebook Live...
Dec
31

Library Closes Early at 5pm

5:00pm - 9:00pm

Library Closes Early at 5pm

5:00pm - 9:00pm
Dec 31, 2020
Main Branch, Offsite/Outreach
Jan
1

Library Closed

All Day

Library Closed

All Day
Main Branch
Jan
27

NPL Board Meeting

5:30pm - 8:00pm
Age Group: Everyone

NPL Board Meeting

5:30pm - 8:00pm
Jan 27, 2021
Main Branch
Board Room
Age Groups: 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....
Feb
24

NPL Board Meeting

5:30pm - 8:00pm
Age Group: Everyone

NPL Board Meeting

5:30pm - 8:00pm
Feb 24, 2021
Main Branch
Board Room
Age Groups: 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....
Mar
31

NPL Board Meeting

5:30pm - 8:00pm
Age Group: Everyone

NPL Board Meeting

5:30pm - 8:00pm
Mar 31, 2021
Main Branch
Board Room
Age Groups: 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....
Apr
4

Library Closed

All Day

Library Closed

All Day
Main Branch
Apr
28

NPL Board Meeting

5:30pm - 8:00pm
Age Group: Everyone

NPL Board Meeting

5:30pm - 8:00pm
Apr 28, 2021
Main Branch
Board Room
Age Groups: 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....
May
30

Library Closed

All Day

Library Closed

All Day
Main Branch
May
31

Library Closed

All Day

Library Closed

All Day
Main Branch
Jul
4

Library Closed

All Day

Library Closed

All Day
Main Branch
Jul
5

Library Closed

All Day

Library Closed

All Day
Main Branch
Sep
5

Library Closed

All Day

Library Closed

All Day
Main Branch
Sep
6

Library Closed

All Day

Library Closed

All Day
Main Branch
Sep
17

Test Series Event

12:00pm - 1:00pm

Test Series Event

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Sep 17, 2021
Main Branch
Book Nook
Description
This is a test. ...
Sep
24

Test Series Event

12:00pm - 1:00pm

Test Series Event

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Sep 24, 2021
Main Branch
Book Nook
Description
This is a test. ...
Oct
1

Test Series Event

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Registration Required

Test Series Event

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Oct 1, 2021
Main Branch
Book Nook
Registration Required
Description
This is a test. ...
Oct
8

Test Series Event

12:00pm - 1:00pm

Test Series Event

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Oct 8, 2021
Main Branch
Book Nook
Description
This is a test. ...
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