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Jan
29

NPL Board Meeting

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

NPL Board Meeting

5:30pm - 8:00pm
Jan 29, 2020
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....
Jan
30

Reel Classics: Sci-Fi

1:30pm - 3:30pm
Age Group: Everyone

Reel Classics: Sci-Fi

1:30pm - 3:30pm
Jan 30, 2020
Main Branch
Community Room
Age Groups: Everyone
Description
In our reimagined movie matinee offering, we have put together a selection of classic films to entertain and delight!...
Jan
31

Sensory-Friendly After Hours & Storytime

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

Sensory-Friendly After Hours & Storytime

5:30pm - 7:00pm
Jan 31, 2020
Main Branch
Normal Public Library
Age Groups: Everyone
Description
Join us for an after-hours, sensory- and autism-friendly party at the library!...
Feb
4

Valentine's Day Card DIY

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

Valentine's Day Card DIY

10:00am - 12:00pm
Feb 4, 2020
Main Branch
Café
Age Groups: Everyone
Description
At NPL, love is in the air!...
Feb
4

Pop-Up NPL @ Normal ARC

10:00am - 11:00am
Age Group: Everyone

Pop-Up NPL @ Normal ARC

10:00am - 11:00am
Feb 4, 2020
Offsite/Outreach
Age Groups: Everyone
Description
Pop-Up NPL brings the library to you!...
Feb
4

Valentine's Day Card DIY

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Age Group: Everyone

Valentine's Day Card DIY

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Feb 4, 2020
Main Branch
Café
Age Groups: Everyone
Description
At NPL, love is in the air!...
Feb
8

Chinese Lantern Festival

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

Chinese Lantern Festival

10:00am - 12:00pm
Feb 8, 2020
Main Branch
Community Room
Age Groups: Everyone
Description
We are excited to welcome you to our Chinese Lantern Festival. Drop in from 10am to noon....
Feb
11

Valentine Gingerbread House Demonstration

4:00pm - 6:00pm
Age Group: Everyone

Valentine Gingerbread House Demonstration

4:00pm - 6:00pm
Feb 11, 2020
Main Branch
Café
Age Groups: Everyone
Description
Gingerbread can be fun all year round!Join gingerbread artist and NPL staff member Sheri Bruun as she creates valentine gingerbread houses. Watch her work, ask questions, and even give input on the final product....
Feb
13

Valentine Gingerbread House Demonstration

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

Valentine Gingerbread House Demonstration

10:00am - 12:00pm
Feb 13, 2020
Main Branch
Café
Age Groups: Everyone
Description
Gingerbread can be fun all year round!...
Feb
18

Pop-Up NPL @ Normal ARC

10:00am - 11:00am
Age Group: Everyone

Pop-Up NPL @ Normal ARC

10:00am - 11:00am
Feb 18, 2020
Offsite/Outreach
Age Groups: Everyone
Description
Pop-Up NPL brings the library to you!...
Feb
20

Contra Dance Workshops

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

Contra Dance Workshops

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Feb 20, 2020
Main Branch
Community Room
Age Groups: Everyone
Description
Contra Dance Workshops are held monthly on the third Thursday.All levels of experience and abilities welcome! No partner necessary....
Feb
21

Pop-Up NPL @ Children's Discovery Museum

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

Pop-Up NPL @ Children's Discovery Museum

10:30am - 11:30am
Feb 21, 2020
Offsite/Outreach
Age Groups: Everyone
Description
Pop-Up NPL brings the library to you!...
Feb
26

NPL Board Meeting

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

NPL Board Meeting

5:30pm - 8:00pm
Feb 26, 2020
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
3

Pop-Up NPL @ Normal ARC

10:00am - 11:00am
Age Group: Everyone

Pop-Up NPL @ Normal ARC

10:00am - 11:00am
Mar 3, 2020
Offsite/Outreach
Age Groups: Everyone
Description
Pop-Up NPL brings the library to you!...
Mar
5

NPL Tiny Book Concerts

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

NPL Tiny Book Concerts

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Mar 5, 2020
Main Branch
Café
Age Groups: Everyone
Description
Stop in on Thursdays at noon in March and April to enjoy a variety of pop-up concerts put on by local musicians. Sponsored by the Normal Public Library Foundation. ...
Mar
7

Yule Ball: A Magical Celebration

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Age Group: Everyone

Yule Ball: A Magical Celebration

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Mar 7, 2020
Offsite/Outreach
Age Groups: Everyone
Description
Join the Normal Public Library, the Normal Public Library Foundation and wizard rock band, Tonks & the Aurors for an unforgettable experi...
Mar
7

Yule Ball: A Magical Celebration

7:00pm - 9:00pm
Age Group: Everyone

Yule Ball: A Magical Celebration

7:00pm - 9:00pm
Mar 7, 2020
Offsite/Outreach
Age Groups: Everyone
Description
Join the Normal Public Library, the Normal Public Library Foundation and wizard rock band, Tonks & the Aurors for an unforgettable experi...
Mar
12

NPL Tiny Book Concerts

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

NPL Tiny Book Concerts

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Mar 12, 2020
Main Branch
Café
Age Groups: Everyone
Description
Stop in on Thursdays at noon in March and April to enjoy a variety of pop-up concerts put on by local musicians. Sponsored by the Normal Public Library Foundation. ...
Mar
17

Pop-Up NPL @ Normal ARC

10:00am - 11:00am
Age Group: Everyone

Pop-Up NPL @ Normal ARC

10:00am - 11:00am
Mar 17, 2020
Offsite/Outreach
Age Groups: Everyone
Description
Pop-Up NPL brings the library to you!...
Mar
19

NPL Tiny Book Concerts

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

NPL Tiny Book Concerts

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Mar 19, 2020
Main Branch
Café
Age Groups: Everyone
Description
Stop in on Thursdays at noon in March and April to enjoy a variety of pop-up concerts put on by local musicians. Sponsored by the Normal Public Library Foundation. ...
Mar
19

Contra Dance Workshops

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

Contra Dance Workshops

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Mar 19, 2020
Main Branch
Community Room
Age Groups: Everyone
Description
Contra Dance Workshops are held monthly on the third Thursday.All levels of experience and abilities welcome! No partner necessary....
Mar
20

Pop-Up NPL @ Children's Discovery Museum: Books & Bots

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

Pop-Up NPL @ Children's Discovery Museum: Books & Bots

10:30am - 11:30am
Mar 20, 2020
Offsite/Outreach
Age Groups: Everyone
Description
Pop-Up NPL brings the library to you!...
Mar
25

NPL Board Meeting

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

NPL Board Meeting

5:30pm - 8:00pm
Mar 25, 2020
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
26

NPL Tiny Book Concerts

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

NPL Tiny Book Concerts

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Mar 26, 2020
Main Branch
Café
Age Groups: Everyone
Description
Stop in on Thursdays at noon in March and April to enjoy a variety of pop-up concerts put on by local musicians. Sponsored by the Normal Public Library Foundation. ...
Mar
27

NPL Used Book Sale: Preview

4:30pm - 7:00pm
Age Group: Everyone

NPL Used Book Sale: Preview

4:30pm - 7:00pm
Mar 27, 2020
Main Branch
Community Room
Age Groups: Everyone
Description
Find great books and support the library! Preview Sale ($5 Admission): Friday, 4:30 - 7:00General Sale: Saturday, 8:00 - 4:00 & Sunday 1:00 - 4:00 Paperbacks: $1Hardcovers: $2 Don't miss it!...
Mar
28

NPL Used Book Sale

8:00am - 4:00pm
Age Group: Everyone

NPL Used Book Sale

8:00am - 4:00pm
Mar 28, 2020
Main Branch
Community Room
Age Groups: Everyone
Description
Find great books and support the library! Preview Sale ($5 Admission): Friday, 4:30 - 7:00General Sale: Saturday, 8:00 - 4:00 & Sunday 1:00 - 4:00 Paperbacks: $1Hardcovers: $2 Don't miss it!...
Mar
29

NPL Used Book Sale

1:00pm - 4:00pm
Age Group: Everyone

NPL Used Book Sale

1:00pm - 4:00pm
Mar 29, 2020
Main Branch
Community Room
Age Groups: Everyone
Description
Find great books and support the library! Preview Sale ($5 Admission): Friday, 4:30 - 7:00General Sale: Saturday, 8:00 - 4:00 & Sunday 1:00 - 4:00 Paperbacks: $1Hardcovers: $2 Don't miss it!...
Mar
30

NPL Used Book Sale, Free Day

9:00am - 7:00pm
Age Group: Everyone

NPL Used Book Sale, Free Day

9:00am - 7:00pm
Mar 30, 2020
Main Branch
Community Room
Age Groups: Everyone
Description
Find great books and support the library! Free Day, 9 am - 7 pmDon't miss it!...
Mar
31

Seed Swap: March Into Gardening

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

Seed Swap: March Into Gardening

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Mar 31, 2020
Main Branch
Café
Age Groups: Everyone
Description
Our Normal Seed Library Seed Swap is like a potluck for seeds. Participants bring a variety of fresh seeds to share, and they go home with several more varieties....
Apr
2

NPL Tiny Book Concerts

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

NPL Tiny Book Concerts

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Apr 2, 2020
Main Branch
Café
Age Groups: Everyone
Description
Stop in on Thursdays at noon in March and April to enjoy a variety of pop-up concerts put on by local musicians. Sponsored by the Normal Public Library Foundation. ...
Apr
7

Pop-Up NPL @ Normal ARC

10:00am - 11:00am
Age Group: Everyone

Pop-Up NPL @ Normal ARC

10:00am - 11:00am
Apr 7, 2020
Offsite/Outreach
Age Groups: Everyone
Description
Pop-Up NPL brings the library to you!...
Apr
9

NPL Tiny Book Concerts

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

NPL Tiny Book Concerts

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Apr 9, 2020
Main Branch
Café
Age Groups: Everyone
Description
Stop in on Thursdays at noon in March and April to enjoy a variety of pop-up concerts put on by local musicians. Sponsored by the Normal Public Library Foundation. ...
Apr
16

NPL Tiny Book Concerts

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

NPL Tiny Book Concerts

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Apr 16, 2020
Main Branch
Café
Age Groups: Everyone
Description
Stop in on Thursdays at noon in March and April to enjoy a variety of pop-up concerts put on by local musicians. Sponsored by the Normal Public Library Foundation. ...
Apr
16

Reel Classics

1:30pm - 4:00pm
Age Group: Everyone

Reel Classics

1:30pm - 4:00pm
Apr 16, 2020
Main Branch
Community Room
Age Groups: Everyone
Description
In our reimagined movie matinee offer...
Apr
16

Contra Dance Workshops

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

Contra Dance Workshops

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Apr 16, 2020
Main Branch
Community Room
Age Groups: Everyone
Description
Contra Dance Workshops are held monthly on the third Thursday.All levels of experience and abilities welcome! No partner necessary....
Apr
17

Pop-Up NPL @ Children's Discovery Museum: Books & Bots

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

Pop-Up NPL @ Children's Discovery Museum: Books & Bots

10:30am - 11:30am
Apr 17, 2020
Offsite/Outreach
Age Groups: Everyone
Description
Pop-Up NPL brings the library to you!...
Apr
19

Remembrance & History: Storytime and Crafts

1:30pm - 2:30pm
Age Group: Everyone

Remembrance & History: Storytime and Crafts

1:30pm - 2:30pm
Apr 19, 2020
Main Branch
Café
Age Groups: Everyone
Description
We are excited to welcome you to our partnered craft and storytime presented by members of the Moses Montefiore congregation!...
Apr
21

Pop-Up NPL @ Normal ARC

10:00am - 11:00am
Age Group: Everyone

Pop-Up NPL @ Normal ARC

10:00am - 11:00am
Apr 21, 2020
Offsite/Outreach
Age Groups: Everyone
Description
Pop-Up NPL brings the library to you!...
Apr
23

NPL Tiny Book Concerts

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

NPL Tiny Book Concerts

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Apr 23, 2020
Main Branch
Café
Age Groups: Everyone
Description
Stop in on Thursdays at noon in March and April to enjoy a variety of pop-up concerts put on by local musicians. Sponsored by the Normal Public Library Foundation. ...
Apr
24

Sensory-Friendly After Hours & Storytime

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

Sensory-Friendly After Hours & Storytime

5:30pm - 7:00pm
Apr 24, 2020
Main Branch
Normal Public Library
Age Groups: Everyone
Description
Help us celebrate National Library Week with an after-hours, sensory- and autism-friendly party at the library!...
Apr
29

NPL Board Meeting

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

NPL Board Meeting

5:30pm - 8:00pm
Apr 29, 2020
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
30

NPL Tiny Book Concerts

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

NPL Tiny Book Concerts

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Apr 30, 2020
Main Branch
Café
Age Groups: Everyone
Description
Stop in on Thursdays at noon in March and April to enjoy a variety of pop-up concerts put on by local musicians. Sponsored by the Normal Public Library Foundation. ...
Apr
30

Reel Classics

1:30pm - 4:00pm
Age Group: Everyone

Reel Classics

1:30pm - 4:00pm
Apr 30, 2020
Main Branch
Community Room
Age Groups: Everyone
Description
In our reimagined movie matinee offer...
May
5

Pop-Up NPL @ Normal ARC

10:00am - 11:00am
Age Group: Everyone

Pop-Up NPL @ Normal ARC

10:00am - 11:00am
May 5, 2020
Offsite/Outreach
Age Groups: Everyone
Description
Pop-Up NPL brings the library to you!...
May
14

Reel Classics

1:30pm - 4:00pm
Age Group: Everyone

Reel Classics

1:30pm - 4:00pm
May 14, 2020
Main Branch
Community Room
Age Groups: Everyone
Description
In our reimagined movie matinee offer...
May
15

Pop-Up NPL @ Children's Discovery Museum: Books & Bots

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

Pop-Up NPL @ Children's Discovery Museum: Books & Bots

10:30am - 11:30am
May 15, 2020
Offsite/Outreach
Age Groups: Everyone
Description
Pop-Up NPL brings the library to you!...
May
19

Pop-Up NPL @ Normal ARC

10:00am - 11:00am
Age Group: Everyone

Pop-Up NPL @ Normal ARC

10:00am - 11:00am
May 19, 2020
Offsite/Outreach
Age Groups: Everyone
Description
Pop-Up NPL brings the library to you!...
May
21

Contra Dance Workshops

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

Contra Dance Workshops

6:30pm - 7:30pm
May 21, 2020
Main Branch
Community Room
Age Groups: Everyone
Description
Contra Dance Workshops are held monthly on the third Thursday.All levels of experience and abilities welcome! No partner necessary....
May
27

NPL Board Meeting

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

NPL Board Meeting

5:30pm - 8:00pm
May 27, 2020
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....
Jun
18

Contra Dance Workshops

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

Contra Dance Workshops

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Jun 18, 2020
Main Branch
Community Room
Age Groups: Everyone
Description
Contra Dance Workshops are held monthly on the third Thursday.All levels of experience and abilities welcome! No partner necessary....
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Monday - Thursday
9:00am - 9:00pm
Friday & Saturday
9:00am - 5:00pm
Sunday
1:00pm - 5:00pm

309-452-1757
206 W. College Ave. 
Normal, IL 61761
ask@normalpl.org

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Normal Public Library Foundation

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