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Nov
19

Itsy Arts: After Nap

4:00pm - 4:45pm
Age Group: Kids

Itsy Arts: After Nap

4:00pm - 4:45pm
Nov 19, 2018
Main Branch
Community Room
Age Groups: Kids
Description
The Itsy Arts: After Nap class will provide children a safe and playful space where creativity and imagination can flourish and where motor skills, confidence and expression can be nurtured, honed and explored. ...
Nov
19

Itsy Arts: After Nap

5:00pm - 5:45pm
Age Group: Kids

Itsy Arts: After Nap

5:00pm - 5:45pm
Nov 19, 2018
Main Branch
Community Room
Age Groups: Kids
Description
The Itsy Arts: After Nap class will provide children a safe and playful space where creativity and imagination can flourish and where motor skills, confidence and expression can be nurtured, honed and explored. ...
Nov
19

Tech-It-Out

5:30pm - 7:00pm
Age Group: Kids

Tech-It-Out

5:30pm - 7:00pm
Nov 19, 2018
Main Branch
Story Hour Room
Age Groups: Kids
Description
Flyer...
Nov
20

Tuesday Tales

10:30am - 11:00am
Age Group: Kids

Tuesday Tales

10:30am - 11:00am
Nov 20, 2018
Main Branch
Book Nook
Age Groups: Kids
Description
Join us on Tuesday mornings for stories and songs at Tuesday Tales! We'll have Tuesday Tales every Tuesday morning from September 11 through December 11.Books will be aimed at 3- to 5-year-olds, but everyone is welcome. ...
Nov
20

Lunchtime Yoga

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

Lunchtime Yoga

12:00pm - 12:45pm
Nov 20, 2018
Main Branch
Community Room
Age Groups: Adults
Description
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Nov
20

Anime Club for Adults

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

Anime Club for Adults

4:30pm - 6:00pm
Nov 20, 2018
Main Branch
Board Room
Age Groups: Adults
Description
Held on the third Tuesday of every month, Anime Club for Adults is for anyone over 18 interested in Japanese animation....
Nov
20

Millennial Book Club

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

Millennial Book Club

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Nov 20, 2018
Main Branch
Café
Age Groups: Adults
Description
Flyer   All college-aged and twenty-somethings are welcome! Come enjoy snacks and discussion with us....
Nov
21

Fall Table Centerpiece

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

Fall Table Centerpiece

10:00am - 12:00pm
Nov 21, 2018
Main Branch
Community Room A
Age Groups: Adults
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Description
Join us to make a fall centerpiece for your Thanksgiving table. All supplies will be provided.This class is for ages 18 and up. Registration is required and begins on November 5. Space is limited!...
Nov
21

Turkey Roundup!

10:00am - 2:00pm
Age Group: Kids

Turkey Roundup!

10:00am - 2:00pm
Nov 21, 2018
Main Branch
Children's Department
Age Groups: Kids
Description
Drop in to make a fun turkey craft and games, just in time for Thanksgiving!Catch some turkey stories at 10:30.This activity is fun for kids of all ages. Kids under 8, make sure your grown-up stays with you!...
Nov
21

Library Closes Early

5:00pm - 9:00pm

Library Closes Early

5:00pm - 9:00pm
Nov 21, 2018
Main Branch
Description
The library will close at 5pm today for the Thanksgiving holiday. Our onsite and offsite bookdrops will remain open. We will reopen Saturday, November 24 at 9am....
Nov
22

Library Closed

All Day

Library Closed

All Day
Main Branch
Description
The library is closed today for the Thanksgiving holiday. Our onsite and offsite bookdrops will remain open. We will reopen Saturday, November 24 at 9am....
Nov
23

Library Closed

All Day

Library Closed

All Day
Main Branch
Description
The library is closed today for the Thanksgiving holiday. Our onsite and offsite bookdrops will remain open. We will reopen Saturday, November 24 at 9am....
Nov
26

Baby Rock

9:30am - 10:00am
Age Group: Kids

Baby Rock

9:30am - 10:00am
Nov 26, 2018
Main Branch
Community Room B
Age Groups: Kids
Description
Enjoy stories, songs, and fingerplays, all intended to stimulate and enhance babies' development of language and senses. Every session ends with BUBBLES!  ...
Nov
26

Baby Rock

10:30am - 11:00am
Age Group: Kids

Baby Rock

10:30am - 11:00am
Nov 26, 2018
Main Branch
Community Room B
Age Groups: Kids
Description
Enjoy stories, songs, and fingerplays, all intended to stimulate and enhance babies' development of language and senses. Every session ends with BUBBLES!  ...
Nov
26

Mars InSight Landing Watch Party

12:30pm - 3:30pm
Age Group: Everyone

Mars InSight Landing Watch Party

12:30pm - 3:30pm
Nov 26, 2018
Main Branch
Community Room
Age Groups: Everyone
Description
Join us as we watch the final descent of the InSight Rover through the Martian atmosphere and onto the surface of Mars....
Nov
26

Baby Rock: Evening Edition

6:00pm - 6:30pm
Age Group: Kids

Baby Rock: Evening Edition

6:00pm - 6:30pm
Nov 26, 2018
Main Branch
Book Nook
Age Groups: Kids
Description
Enjoy stories, songs, and fingerplays, all intended to stimulate and enhance babies' development of language and senses. Every session ends with BUBBLES!  ...
Nov
27

Lapsit Story Hour

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

Lapsit Story Hour

10:00am - 10:30am
Nov 27, 2018
Main Branch
Story Hour Room
Age Groups: Kids
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Description
Lapsit is a five-week interactive program for babies age 0 to 23-months and their grown ups. You'll sing songs, do fingerplays, and enjoy books and baby games, all intended to stimulate and enhance babies' development of language and senses....
Nov
27

Tuesday Tales

10:30am - 11:00am
Age Group: Kids

Tuesday Tales

10:30am - 11:00am
Nov 27, 2018
Main Branch
Book Nook
Age Groups: Kids
Description
Join us on Tuesday mornings for stories and songs at Tuesday Tales! We'll have Tuesday Tales every Tuesday morning from September 11 through December 11.Books will be aimed at 3- to 5-year-olds, but everyone is welcome. ...
Nov
27

Lunchtime Yoga

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

Lunchtime Yoga

12:00pm - 12:45pm
Nov 27, 2018
Main Branch
Community Room
Age Groups: Adults
Description
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Nov
27

Lapsit Story Hour

6:00pm - 6:30pm
Age Group: Kids
Registration Required

Lapsit Story Hour

6:00pm - 6:30pm
Nov 27, 2018
Main Branch
Story Hour Room
Age Groups: Kids
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Description
Lapsit is a five-week interactive program for babies age 0 to 23-months and their grown ups. You'll sing songs, do fingerplays, and enjoy books and baby games, all intended to stimulate and enhance babies' development of language and senses....
Nov
28

Story Hour for Two-Year-Olds

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

Story Hour for Two-Year-Olds

10:00am - 10:30am
Nov 28, 2018
Main Branch
Story Hour Room
Age Groups: Kids
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Description
Two-year-olds and their grown-ups are invited to enjoy stories, songs, and activities in this five-week interactive program. Since this class is just for you and your two-year-old, please be sure to make other arrangements for siblings....
Nov
28

NPL Board Meeting

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

NPL Board Meeting

5:00pm - 8:30pm
Nov 28, 2018
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....
Nov
28

NPL BookClub

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

NPL BookClub

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Nov 28, 2018
Main Branch
Community Room
Age Groups: Adults
Description
Flyer...
Nov
29

Lunchtime Yoga

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

Lunchtime Yoga

12:00pm - 12:45pm
Nov 29, 2018
Main Branch
Community Room
Age Groups: Adults
Description
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Nov
29

NPL Tiny Book Concerts

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Age Group: Everyone

NPL Tiny Book Concerts

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Nov 29, 2018
Main Branch
Café
Age Groups: Everyone
Description
FlyerStop in on Thursdays at noon to enjoy a variety of pop-up concerts put on by local musicians.Sponsored by the NPL Foundation....
Nov
29

Story Hour for Two-Year-Olds

6:00pm - 6:30pm
Age Group: Kids
Registration Required

Story Hour for Two-Year-Olds

6:00pm - 6:30pm
Nov 29, 2018
Main Branch
Story Hour Room
Age Groups: Kids
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Description
Two-year-olds and their grown-ups are invited to enjoy stories, songs, and activities in this five-week interactive program. Since this class is just for you and your two-year-old, please be sure to make other arrangements for siblings....
Nov
29

Author Steve Vogel: Reasonable Doubt

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Age Group: Everyone

Author Steve Vogel: Reasonable Doubt

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Nov 29, 2018
Main Branch
Community Room
Age Groups: Everyone
Description
Doors will open for this event at 6 pm....
Nov
29

Genealogy Research Series

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

Genealogy Research Series

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Nov 29, 2018
Main Branch
Café
Age Groups: Everyone
Description
We're offering three genealogy research presentations this fall. The classes are all self-contained, so please come to whichever ones interest you.October 3 - 10 Ways to Be A Better Ancestor...
Dec
1

Pages & Paws

10:30am - 11:30am
Age Group: Kids

Pages & Paws

10:30am - 11:30am
Dec 1, 2018
Main Branch
Story Hour Room
Age Groups: Kids
Description
Transform your child's love of animals into a passion for reading with Pages and Paws! This program allows kids between the ages of 6 and 12 to read aloud to registered therapy dogs, building confidence in a friendly and fun environment. ...
Dec
1

Adult DIY Day

12:00pm - 4:00pm
Age Group: Adults

Adult DIY Day

12:00pm - 4:00pm
Dec 1, 2018
Main Branch
Café
Age Groups: Adults
Description
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. You bring the idea, we'll provide some supplies and equipment, and then you'll do the work!...
Dec
3

Baby Rock

9:30am - 10:00am
Age Group: Kids

Baby Rock

9:30am - 10:00am
Dec 3, 2018
Main Branch
Community Room B
Age Groups: Kids
Description
Enjoy stories, songs, and fingerplays, all intended to stimulate and enhance babies' development of language and senses. Every session ends with BUBBLES!  ...
Dec
3

Baby Rock

10:30am - 11:00am
Age Group: Kids

Baby Rock

10:30am - 11:00am
Dec 3, 2018
Main Branch
Community Room B
Age Groups: Kids
Description
Enjoy stories, songs, and fingerplays, all intended to stimulate and enhance babies' development of language and senses. Every session ends with BUBBLES!  ...
Dec
3

Itsy Arts: After Nap

4:00pm - 4:45pm
Age Group: Kids

Itsy Arts: After Nap

4:00pm - 4:45pm
Dec 3, 2018
Main Branch
Community Room
Age Groups: Kids
Description
The Itsy Arts: After Nap class will provide children a safe and playful space where creativity and imagination can flourish and where motor skills, confidence and expression can be nurtured, honed and explored. ...
Dec
3

Itsy Arts: After Nap

5:00pm - 5:45pm
Age Group: Kids

Itsy Arts: After Nap

5:00pm - 5:45pm
Dec 3, 2018
Main Branch
Community Room
Age Groups: Kids
Description
The Itsy Arts: After Nap class will provide children a safe and playful space where creativity and imagination can flourish and where motor skills, confidence and expression can be nurtured, honed and explored. ...
Dec
4

Lapsit Story Hour

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

Lapsit Story Hour

10:00am - 10:30am
Dec 4, 2018
Main Branch
Story Hour Room
Age Groups: Kids
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Description
Lapsit is a five-week interactive program for babies age 0 to 23-months and their grown ups. You'll sing songs, do fingerplays, and enjoy books and baby games, all intended to stimulate and enhance babies' development of language and senses....
Dec
4

DIY Holiday Gift - Dip Mix Ornaments

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

DIY Holiday Gift - Dip Mix Ornaments

10:00am - 12:00pm
Dec 4, 2018
Main Branch
Café
Age Groups: Adults
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Description
Join us to make a DIY gift box that includes a variety of dip mixes packaged in ornament bulbs. Recipes will be included.Registration begins on November 12. Space is limited. This class is for adults ages 18 and up....
Dec
4

Tuesday Tales

10:30am - 11:00am
Age Group: Kids

Tuesday Tales

10:30am - 11:00am
Dec 4, 2018
Main Branch
Book Nook
Age Groups: Kids
Description
Join us on Tuesday mornings for stories and songs at Tuesday Tales! We'll have Tuesday Tales every Tuesday morning from September 11 through December 11.Books will be aimed at 3- to 5-year-olds, but everyone is welcome. ...
Dec
4

Lunchtime Yoga

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

Lunchtime Yoga

12:00pm - 12:45pm
Dec 4, 2018
Main Branch
Community Room
Age Groups: Adults
Description
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Dec
4

Teen Manga/Anime Club

4:30pm - 6:00pm
Age Group: Teens

Teen Manga/Anime Club

4:30pm - 6:00pm
Dec 4, 2018
Main Branch
Board Room
Age Groups: Teens
Description
Held on the first Tuesday of every month, Manga / Anime Club is for any teens interested in Japanese comics and animation....
Dec
4

Lapsit Story Hour

6:00pm - 6:30pm
Age Group: Kids
Registration Required

Lapsit Story Hour

6:00pm - 6:30pm
Dec 4, 2018
Main Branch
Story Hour Room
Age Groups: Kids
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Description
Lapsit is a five-week interactive program for babies age 0 to 23-months and their grown ups. You'll sing songs, do fingerplays, and enjoy books and baby games, all intended to stimulate and enhance babies' development of language and senses....
Dec
4

DIY Holiday Gift - Dip Mix Ornaments

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Age Group: Adults
Registration Required

DIY Holiday Gift - Dip Mix Ornaments

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Dec 4, 2018
Main Branch
Café
Age Groups: Adults
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Description
Join us to make a DIY gift box that includes a variety of dip mixes packaged in ornament bulbs. Recipes will be included.Registration begins on November 12. Space is limited. This class is for adults ages 18 and up. ...
Dec
5

NPL Knitting & Crocheting Club

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

NPL Knitting & Crocheting Club

10:00am - 12:00pm
Dec 5, 2018
Main Branch
Board Room
Age Groups: Adults
Description
FlyerGather to work on your current project and share tips and information.Please bring a project you'd like to work on....
Dec
5

A Morning with Abraham Lincoln

10:00am - 12:00pm
Age Group: Everyone

A Morning with Abraham Lincoln

10:00am - 12:00pm
Dec 5, 2018
Main Branch
Community Room
Age Groups: Everyone
Description
In honor of our state's 200th birthday, Abraham Lincoln will be visiting NPL and everyone is invited!...
Dec
5

Story Hour for Two-Year-Olds

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

Story Hour for Two-Year-Olds

10:00am - 10:30am
Dec 5, 2018
Main Branch
Story Hour Room
Age Groups: Kids
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Description
Two-year-olds and their grown-ups are invited to enjoy stories, songs, and activities in this five-week interactive program. Since this class is just for you and your two-year-old, please be sure to make other arrangements for siblings....
Dec
5

Tech-It-Out

4:00pm - 5:30pm
Age Group: Kids

Tech-It-Out

4:00pm - 5:30pm
Dec 5, 2018
Main Branch
Story Hour Room
Age Groups: Kids
Description
Drop in for a chance to Tech-It-Out with gadgets in our Story Hour Room!...
Dec
6

DIY Holiday Gift - Mint Sugar Scrub

10:00am - 11:00am
Age Group: Adults
Registration Required

DIY Holiday Gift - Mint Sugar Scrub

10:00am - 11:00am
Dec 6, 2018
Main Branch
Café
Age Groups: Adults
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Description
Join us to make a DIY sugar scrub and packaging it for gift-giving.Registration begins on November 12. Space is limited. This class is for adults ages 18 and up. ...
Dec
6

Lunchtime Yoga

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

Lunchtime Yoga

12:00pm - 12:45pm
Dec 6, 2018
Main Branch
Community Room
Age Groups: Adults
Description
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Dec
6

NPL Tiny Book Concerts

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Age Group: Everyone

NPL Tiny Book Concerts

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Dec 6, 2018
Main Branch
Café
Age Groups: Everyone
Description
FlyerStop in on Thursdays at noon to enjoy a variety of pop-up concerts put on by local musicians.Sponsored by the NPL Foundation....
Dec
6

LEGO My Library

3:00pm - 5:30pm
Age Group: Kids

LEGO My Library

3:00pm - 5:30pm
Dec 6, 2018
Main Branch
Community Room
Age Groups: 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. ...
Dec
6

Story Hour for Two-Year-Olds

6:00pm - 6:30pm
Age Group: Kids
Registration Required

Story Hour for Two-Year-Olds

6:00pm - 6:30pm
Dec 6, 2018
Main Branch
Story Hour Room
Age Groups: Kids
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Description
Two-year-olds and their grown-ups are invited to enjoy stories, songs, and activities in this five-week interactive program. Since this class is just for you and your two-year-old, please be sure to make other arrangements for siblings....
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