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Apr
15

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

9:30am - 10:15am
Age Group: Kids

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

9:30am - 10:15am
Apr 15, 2020
Main Branch
Story Hour Room
Age Groups: Kids
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. ...
Apr
15

NPL Knitting & Crocheting Club

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

NPL Knitting & Crocheting Club

10:00am - 12:00pm
Apr 15, 2020
Main Branch
Board Room
Age Groups: Adults
Description
Gather to work on your current project and share tips and information.Please bring a project you'd like to work on.For ages 18 and up....
Apr
15

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

10:30am - 11:15am
Age Group: Kids

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

10:30am - 11:15am
Apr 15, 2020
Main Branch
Story Hour Room
Age Groups: Kids
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. ...
Apr
15

Job Hunting 101: Resumes

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Age Group: Adults

Job Hunting 101: Resumes

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Apr 15, 2020
Main Branch
Board Room
Age Groups: Adults
Description
Job Hunting 101 - a three part seriesRegister for one, two, or all three events to learn tips and tricks for Job Hunting....
Apr
16

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

9:30am - 10:15am
Age Group: Kids

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

9:30am - 10:15am
Apr 16, 2020
Main Branch
Story Hour Room
Age Groups: Kids
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. ...
Apr
16

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

10:30am - 11:15am
Age Group: Kids

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

10:30am - 11:15am
Apr 16, 2020
Main Branch
Story Hour Room
Age Groups: Kids
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. ...
Apr
16

Lunchtime Yoga

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

Lunchtime Yoga

12:00pm - 12:45pm
Apr 16, 2020
Main Branch
Community Room
Age Groups: Adults
Description
Take a break from your busy day to join us for a beginner-level yoga class over your lunch hour. Please wear comfortable clothes and bring a yoga mat or beach towel. ...
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
April 16, April 30, and May 14, 2020 at 1:30 pm....
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
March 19, April 16, and May 21, 2020. Held monthly from 6:30-7:30 pm on the third Thursday....
Apr
16

Poetry is Normal

7:30pm - 8:30pm
Age Group: Adults

Poetry is Normal

7:30pm - 8:30pm
Apr 16, 2020
Main Branch
Café
Age Groups: Adults
Description
February 20, April 16, June 18, August 20, October 15, and December 17, 2020. Poetry is Normal is held on the third Thursday of even-numbered months from 7:30-8:30 pm in the Cafe....
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
March 20, April 17, and May 15, 2020. Find our Pop-Up at the CDM on the third Friday of each month from 10:30-11:30 am....
Apr
18

Education Seminar - Life Insurance

Community Room
10:00am - 11:30am

Education Seminar - Life Insurance

10:00am - 11:30am
Apr 18, 2020
Main Branch
Community Room
Apr
18

What I Give My Daughters: A Gathering of Wisdom for Black Girls

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Age Group: Adults

What I Give My Daughters: A Gathering of Wisdom for Black Girls

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Apr 18, 2020
Main Branch
Community Room
Age Groups: Adults
Description
What I Give My Daughters: A Gathering of Wisdom of Black Girls...
Apr
18

Pages & Paws

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Age Group: Kids

Pages & Paws

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Apr 18, 2020
Main Branch
Story Hour Room
Age Groups: Kids
Description
Saturdays - March 21, April 18, and May 16, 2020 from 2-3 pm. Also held on Mondays - March 16, April 12, and May 11 from 4-5 pm....
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
20

Baby Rock

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

Baby Rock

10:00am - 10:30am
Apr 20, 2020
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!  ...
Apr
20

Teen Dungeons & Dragons

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

Teen Dungeons & Dragons

5:00pm - 8:00pm
Apr 20, 2020
Main Branch
Board Room
Age Groups: Teens
Description
April 6, April 20, May 4, and May 18, 2020. Meets from 5-8 pm on the first and third Mondays....
Apr
21

Tuesday Tales

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

Tuesday Tales

10:00am - 10:30am
Apr 21, 2020
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 at 10:00 am, January 7 through April 28.Books will be aimed at 3- to 5-year-olds, but everyone is welcome. ...
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
March 3 & 17, April 7 & 21, May 5 & 19, 2020. Find our Pop-Up at the ARC on the first and third Tuesday of the month from 10-11 am....
Apr
21

Lunchtime Yoga

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

Lunchtime Yoga

12:00pm - 12:45pm
Apr 21, 2020
Main Branch
Community Room
Age Groups: Adults
Description
Take a break from your busy day to join us for a beginner-level yoga class over your lunch hour. Please wear comfortable clothes and bring a yoga mat or beach towel. ...
Apr
21

Anime Club for Adults

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

Anime Club for Adults

4:30pm - 6:00pm
Apr 21, 2020
Main Branch
Board Room
Age Groups: Adults
Description
March 17, April 21, and May 19, 2020. Held on the third Tuesday of each month from 4:30-6 pm....
Apr
21

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

6:00pm - 6:45pm
Age Group: Kids

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

6:00pm - 6:45pm
Apr 21, 2020
Main Branch
Story Hour Room
Age Groups: Kids
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. ...
Apr
22

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

9:30am - 10:15am
Age Group: Kids

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

9:30am - 10:15am
Apr 22, 2020
Main Branch
Story Hour Room
Age Groups: Kids
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. ...
Apr
22

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

10:30am - 11:15am
Age Group: Kids

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

10:30am - 11:15am
Apr 22, 2020
Main Branch
Story Hour Room
Age Groups: Kids
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. ...
Apr
22

Tech-It-Out

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

Tech-It-Out

3:30pm - 5:00pm
Apr 22, 2020
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!...
Apr
22

Green Day

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Age Group: Teens

Green Day

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Apr 22, 2020
Main Branch
Café
Age Groups: Teens
Description
For Earth Day this year, we're exploring all things green with the Ecology Action Center....
Apr
22

Job Hunting 101: What to Say & Wear

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Age Group: Adults

Job Hunting 101: What to Say & Wear

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Apr 22, 2020
Main Branch
Board Room
Age Groups: Adults
Description
Job Hunting 101 - a three part seriesRegister for one, two, or all three events to learn tips and tricks for Job Hunting....
Apr
23

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

9:30am - 10:15am
Age Group: Kids

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

9:30am - 10:15am
Apr 23, 2020
Main Branch
Story Hour Room
Age Groups: Kids
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. ...
Apr
23

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

10:30am - 11:15am
Age Group: Kids

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

10:30am - 11:15am
Apr 23, 2020
Main Branch
Story Hour Room
Age Groups: Kids
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. ...
Apr
23

Lunchtime Yoga

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

Lunchtime Yoga

12:00pm - 12:45pm
Apr 23, 2020
Main Branch
Community Room
Age Groups: Adults
Description
Take a break from your busy day to join us for a beginner-level yoga class over your lunch hour. Please wear comfortable clothes and bring a yoga mat or beach towel. ...
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
23

Teen Advisory Council

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Age Group: Teens

Teen Advisory Council

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Apr 23, 2020
Main Branch
Board Room
Age Groups: 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!...
Apr
23

Baby Rock: Evening Edition

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

Baby Rock: Evening Edition

6:00pm - 6:30pm
Apr 23, 2020
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!  ...
Apr
24

Sign & Sing Story Time with Communication Junction

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

Sign & Sing Story Time with Communication Junction

10:00am - 10:30am
Apr 24, 2020
Main Branch
Community Room
Age Groups: Kids
Description
Sign and Sing Story Time is an interactive story time, designed to engage children ages 0-5 and encourage a love of books, while building vocabulary....
Apr
24

Cancelled—Sensory-Friendly After Hours & Storytime

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

Cancelled—Sensory-Friendly After Hours & Storytime

5:30pm - 7:00pm
Apr 24, 2020
Main Branch
Normal Public Library
Age Groups: Everyone
Description
This event has been cancelled. ...
Apr
25

Cancelled—Hampstead Stage Presents Aladdin

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

Cancelled—Hampstead Stage Presents Aladdin

10:00am - 11:00am
Apr 25, 2020
Main Branch
Community Room
Age Groups: Kids
Description
This event has been cancelled. We hope to welcome Hampstead Stage back in the future for one of their great performances. ...
Apr
25

Cancelled—Hampstead Stage Presents Aladdin

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Age Group: Kids

Cancelled—Hampstead Stage Presents Aladdin

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Apr 25, 2020
Main Branch
Community Room
Age Groups: Kids
Description
This event has been cancelled. We hope to welcome Hampstead Stage back in the future for one of their great performances. ...
Apr
27

Baby Rock

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

Baby Rock

10:00am - 10:30am
Apr 27, 2020
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!  ...
Apr
27

McLean County Arts Center Workshop: Watercolor - How to Paint a Tree

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Age Group: Teens, Adults

McLean County Arts Center Workshop: Watercolor - How to Paint a Tree

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Apr 27, 2020
Main Branch
Community Room
Age Groups: Teens, Adults
Description
The McLean County Arts Center is pleased to present the Spring 2020 Normal Public Library Workshops....
Apr
27

Unit 5 Reads

6:30pm - 7:00pm
Age Group: Kids

Unit 5 Reads

6:30pm - 7:00pm
Apr 27, 2020
Main Branch
Book Nook
Age Groups: Kids
Description
Visit the library for stories told by principals and staff at Unit 5 schools. Each participating school will have a night with one featured guest reader. All Unit 5 Reads events begin at 6:30 in the Book Nook....
Apr
28

Tuesday Tales

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

Tuesday Tales

10:00am - 10:30am
Apr 28, 2020
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 at 10:00 am, January 7 through April 28.Books will be aimed at 3- to 5-year-olds, but everyone is welcome. ...
Apr
28

Lunchtime Yoga

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

Lunchtime Yoga

12:00pm - 12:45pm
Apr 28, 2020
Main Branch
Community Room
Age Groups: Adults
Description
Take a break from your busy day to join us for a beginner-level yoga class over your lunch hour. Please wear comfortable clothes and bring a yoga mat or beach towel. ...
Apr
28

Poetry Workshop & Slam

4:00pm - 6:00pm
Age Group: Teens
Registration Required

Poetry Workshop & Slam

4:00pm - 6:00pm
Apr 28, 2020
Main Branch
Community Room
Age Groups: Teens
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Description
Explore poetry in this special writers' workshop, followed by a poetry slam in which you'll be able to share your new (or old) works....
Apr
28

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

6:00pm - 6:45pm
Age Group: Kids

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

6:00pm - 6:45pm
Apr 28, 2020
Main Branch
Story Hour Room
Age Groups: Kids
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. ...
Apr
29

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

9:30am - 10:15am
Age Group: Kids

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

9:30am - 10:15am
Apr 29, 2020
Main Branch
Story Hour Room
Age Groups: Kids
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. ...
Apr
29

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

10:30am - 11:15am
Age Group: Kids

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

10:30am - 11:15am
Apr 29, 2020
Main Branch
Story Hour Room
Age Groups: Kids
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. ...
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

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

9:30am - 10:15am
Age Group: Kids

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

9:30am - 10:15am
Apr 30, 2020
Main Branch
Story Hour Room
Age Groups: Kids
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. ...
Apr
30

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

10:30am - 11:15am
Age Group: Kids

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

10:30am - 11:15am
Apr 30, 2020
Main Branch
Story Hour Room
Age Groups: Kids
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. ...
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