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Jul
10

Sign & Sing with Communication Junction on Zoom!

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

Sign & Sing with Communication Junction on Zoom!

10:00am - 10:30am
Jul 10, 2020
Main Branch
Age Groups: Kids
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Description
Communication Junction is still presenting Sign & Sing for us! This story time is full of songs, rhymes, stories and American Sign Language. For kids ages 0 to 5 with a caregiver....
Jul
10

Summer Reading in a Bag Distribution!

11:00am - 4:00pm
Age Group: Kids, Teens

Summer Reading in a Bag Distribution!

11:00am - 4:00pm
Jul 10, 2020
Main Branch
Parking Lot - Fell Entrance
Age Groups: Kids, Teens
Description
Starting Monday, July 6, we will be handing out Summer Reading in a Bag curbside for children and teens!...
Jul
11

Summer Reading in a Bag Distribution!

11:00am - 4:00pm
Age Group: Kids, Teens

Summer Reading in a Bag Distribution!

11:00am - 4:00pm
Jul 11, 2020
Main Branch
Parking Lot - Fell Entrance
Age Groups: Kids, Teens
Description
Starting Monday, July 6, we will be handing out Summer Reading in a Bag curbside for children and teens!...
Jul
11

Poetry is Normal Presents Richard Jones & Christopher Watkins

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

Poetry is Normal Presents Richard Jones & Christopher Watkins

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Jul 11, 2020
Main Branch
Age Groups: Adults
Description
July 11 from 2-3 pm on Facebook Live....
Jul
11

Tea & Paint with Feras

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

Tea & Paint with Feras

4:00pm - 4:30pm
Jul 11, 2020
Main Branch
Age Groups: Everyone
Description
On Facebook Live...
Jul
12

Summer Reading in a Bag Distribution!

1:30pm - 4:00pm
Age Group: Kids, Teens

Summer Reading in a Bag Distribution!

1:30pm - 4:00pm
Jul 12, 2020
Main Branch
Parking Lot - Fell Entrance
Age Groups: Kids, Teens
Description
Starting Monday, July 6, we will be handing out Summer Reading in a Bag curbside for children and teens!...
Jul
12

Last day for Story Walk: Jamberry

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Age Group: Kids

Last day for Story Walk: Jamberry

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Jul 12, 2020
Offsite/Outreach
Age Groups: Kids
Description
NPL and Normal Parks and Recreation invite you to interact with a story through games, activities, and a walk in the park.Our Story Walks are self-guided and suitable for kids of all ages and their families....
Jul
13

Baby Rock

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

Baby Rock

10:00am - 10:30am
Jul 13, 2020
Main Branch
Age Groups: Kids
Description
Videos will be uploaded to Facebook & YouTube every Monday at 10 am....
Jul
13

Story Walk: In the Tall, Tall Grass Begins!

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

Story Walk: In the Tall, Tall Grass Begins!

12:00pm - 4:00pm
Jul 13, 2020
Offsite/Outreach
Age Groups: Kids
Description
NPL and Normal Parks and Recreation invite you to interact with a story through games, activities, and a walk in the park.Our Story Walks are self-guided and suitable for kids of all ages and their families....
Jul
13

Teen D&D

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

Teen D&D

5:00pm - 8:00pm
Jul 13, 2020
Main Branch
Age Groups: Teens
Description
On Roll20 & DiscordTeens are welcome to join us for a one-shot D&D session. You do not need to have a character prepared in advance and all character sheets and everything you need for the session will be provided....
Jul
14

Tuesday Tales

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

Tuesday Tales

10:00am - 10:30am
Jul 14, 2020
Main Branch
Age Groups: Kids
Description
Videos will be uploaded to Facebook & YouTube.    ...
Jul
14

Yoga with Julia

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

Yoga with Julia

12:00pm - 12:45pm
Jul 14, 2020
Main Branch
Age Groups: Everyone
Description
On Facebook Live...
Jul
15

NPL Knitting & Crocheting Club

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

NPL Knitting & Crocheting Club

10:00am - 12:00pm
Jul 15, 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....
Jul
15

Move & Groove Scavenger Hunt

10:00am - 10:45am
Age Group: Kids
Registration Required

Move & Groove Scavenger Hunt

10:00am - 10:45am
Jul 15, 2020
Main Branch
Age Groups: Kids
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Description
Join your NPL Children's Librarians in Zoom to move, groove and compete in a scavenger hunt!Space is limited and registration is required. This activity is suitable for kids ages 3-6....
Jul
16

Yoga with Julia

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

Yoga with Julia

12:00pm - 12:45pm
Jul 16, 2020
Main Branch
Age Groups: Everyone
Description
On Facebook Live...
Jul
16

Teen Writers' Workshop

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

Teen Writers' Workshop

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Jul 16, 2020
Main Branch
Age Groups: Teens
Description
On DiscordConnect virtually with other teen writers! We will share ideas on a collaborative Google doc, or read selections from our current projects out loud....
Jul
18

Animal Crossing with NPL!

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Age Group: Everyone

Animal Crossing with NPL!

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Jul 18, 2020
Main Branch
Age Groups: Everyone
Description
Do you love Animal Crossing? NPL does too! We had so much fun at our first Animal Crossing event that we're having another one!Join us on Animal Crossing for Island Tours with NPL staff on July 18 from 2-4 pm....
Jul
20

Scavenger Hunt Begins!

10:00am - 8:00pm
Age Group: Kids

Scavenger Hunt Begins!

10:00am - 8:00pm
Jul 20, 2020
Offsite/Outreach
Age Groups: Kids
Description
Ahoy, mateys! NPL and Normal Parks and Recreation invite you to our pirate-themed Scavenger Hunt in Anderson Park. ...
Jul
20

Baby Rock

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

Baby Rock

10:00am - 10:30am
Jul 20, 2020
Main Branch
Age Groups: Kids
Description
Videos will be uploaded to Facebook & YouTube every Monday at 10 am....
Jul
20

Teen D&D

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

Teen D&D

5:00pm - 8:00pm
Jul 20, 2020
Main Branch
Age Groups: Teens
Description
On Roll20 & DiscordTeens are welcome to join us for a one-shot D&D session. You do not need to have a character prepared in advance and all character sheets and everything you need for the session will be provided....
Jul
20

Sign & Sing with Communication Junction

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

Sign & Sing with Communication Junction

6:00pm - 6:30pm
Jul 20, 2020
Main Branch
Age Groups: Kids
Description
Communication Junction is still presenting Sign & Sing for us! This story time is full of songs, rhymes, stories and American Sign Language. For kids ages 0 to 5 with a caregiver....
Jul
21

Tuesday Tales

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

Tuesday Tales

10:00am - 10:30am
Jul 21, 2020
Main Branch
Age Groups: Kids
Description
Videos will be uploaded to Facebook & YouTube.    ...
Jul
21

Yoga with Julia

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

Yoga with Julia

12:00pm - 12:45pm
Jul 21, 2020
Main Branch
Age Groups: Everyone
Description
On Facebook Live...
Jul
22

STEAM Club

10:00am - 11:00pm
Age Group: Kids
Registration Required

STEAM Club

10:00am - 11:00pm
Jul 22, 2020
Main Branch
Age Groups: Kids
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Description
Explore science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics in Summer STEAM Club via Zoom....
Jul
23

Yoga with Julia

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

Yoga with Julia

12:00pm - 12:45pm
Jul 23, 2020
Main Branch
Age Groups: Everyone
Description
On Facebook Live...
Jul
23

Teen Show & Tell

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

Teen Show & Tell

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Jul 23, 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 on the 2nd and 4th Thursday in June and July to show off and talk about your latest creations on the NPL Teens Discord.For ages 12 to 18....
Jul
24

Jam Session

10:00am - 10:45am
Age Group: Kids

Jam Session

10:00am - 10:45am
Jul 24, 2020
Main Branch
Age Groups: Kids
Description
Video will be uploaded to Facebook & YouTube...
Jul
25

Tea & Paint with Feras

2:00pm - 2:30pm
Age Group: Everyone

Tea & Paint with Feras

2:00pm - 2:30pm
Jul 25, 2020
Main Branch
Age Groups: Everyone
Description
On Facebook Live...
Jul
26

Last day for Story Walk: In the Tall, Tall Grass

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Age Group: Kids

Last day for Story Walk: In the Tall, Tall Grass

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Jul 26, 2020
Offsite/Outreach
Age Groups: Kids
Description
NPL and Normal Parks and Recreation invite you to interact with a story through games, activities, and a walk in the park.Our Story Walks are self-guided and suitable for kids of all ages and their families....
Jul
27

Baby Rock

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

Baby Rock

10:00am - 10:30am
Jul 27, 2020
Main Branch
Age Groups: Kids
Description
Videos will be uploaded to Facebook & YouTube every Monday at 10 am....
Jul
27

Teen D&D

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

Teen D&D

5:00pm - 8:00pm
Jul 27, 2020
Main Branch
Age Groups: Teens
Description
On Roll20 & DiscordTeens are welcome to join us for a one-shot D&D session. You do not need to have a character prepared in advance and all character sheets and everything you need for the session will be provided....
Jul
28

Tuesday Tales

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

Tuesday Tales

10:00am - 10:30am
Jul 28, 2020
Main Branch
Age Groups: Kids
Description
Videos will be uploaded to Facebook & YouTube.    ...
Jul
28

Yoga with Julia

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

Yoga with Julia

12:00pm - 12:45pm
Jul 28, 2020
Main Branch
Age Groups: Everyone
Description
On Facebook Live...
Jul
29

NPL Board Meeting

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

NPL Board Meeting

5:30pm - 8:00pm
Jul 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....
Jul
30

Yoga with Julia

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

Yoga with Julia

12:00pm - 12:45pm
Jul 30, 2020
Main Branch
Age Groups: Everyone
Description
On Facebook Live...
Jul
31

Last Day for our Scavenger Hunt!

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

Last Day for our Scavenger Hunt!

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Jul 31, 2020
Offsite/Outreach
Age Groups: Kids
Description
Ahoy, mateys! NPL and Normal Parks and Recreation invite you to our pirate-themed Scavenger Hunt in Anderson Park. ...
Aug
4

Lunchtime Yoga

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

Lunchtime Yoga

12:00pm - 12:45pm
Aug 4, 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. ...
Aug
5

NPL Knitting & Crocheting Club

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

NPL Knitting & Crocheting Club

10:00am - 12:00pm
Aug 5, 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....
Aug
6

Lunchtime Yoga

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

Lunchtime Yoga

12:00pm - 12:45pm
Aug 6, 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. ...
Aug
6

Autism Cafe

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

Autism Cafe

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Aug 6, 2020
Main Branch
Community Room
Age Groups: Adults
Description
Autism Cafe is a monthly activity-focused social gathering for adults living with autism. ...
Aug
11

Lunchtime Yoga

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

Lunchtime Yoga

12:00pm - 12:45pm
Aug 11, 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. ...
Aug
13

Lunchtime Yoga

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

Lunchtime Yoga

12:00pm - 12:45pm
Aug 13, 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. ...
Aug
14

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
Aug 14, 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....
Aug
17

Sign & Sing Story Time with Communication Junction

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

Sign & Sing Story Time with Communication Junction

6:00pm - 6:30pm
Aug 17, 2020
Main Branch
Book Nook
Age Groups: Kids
Description
Mondays, June 22, July 20, and August 17 from 6-6:30 pm in the Book Nook....
Aug
18

Lunchtime Yoga

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

Lunchtime Yoga

12:00pm - 12:45pm
Aug 18, 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. ...
Aug
19

NPL Knitting & Crocheting Club

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

NPL Knitting & Crocheting Club

10:00am - 12:00pm
Aug 19, 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....
Aug
20

Lunchtime Yoga

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

Lunchtime Yoga

12:00pm - 12:45pm
Aug 20, 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. ...
Aug
20

Contra Dance Workshops

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

Contra Dance Workshops

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Aug 20, 2020
Main Branch
Community Room
Age Groups: Everyone
Description
June 18, July 16, and August 20, 2020. Held monthly on the third Thursday from 6:30-7:30 pm....
Aug
20

Poetry is Normal

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

Poetry is Normal

7:30pm - 8:30pm
Aug 20, 2020
Main Branch
Age Groups: Adults
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. ...
Aug
24

Sign & Sing with Communication Junction

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

Sign & Sing with Communication Junction

6:00pm - 6:30pm
Aug 24, 2020
Main Branch
Age Groups: Kids
Description
Communication Junction is still presenting Sign & Sing for us! This story time is full of songs, rhymes, stories and American Sign Language. For kids ages 0 to 5 with a caregiver....
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