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2026 is upon us, fam. It's got us all thinking about time and what to anticipate in the new year. You know, like people have been doing for CENTURIES. Question for you: How did that work out for the people in your past? No, not your ex-boyfriend from high school who used to play drums.

What happened to Boundless? No, not the word itself, meaning 'unlimited in extent or scope.' I'm referring to the app / website through which you could stream or download digital content for your listening pleasure, thanks to your local library network.

November 7 update: The north entry is generally now available while this project continues. There will be future closures of each entry.

Hey library fam! This month, let's tackle a frequent question: "Why don't you have this book / DVD / Playaway?" 

Lib fam!!! IT'S PARTY TIME AND YOU'RE INVITED. 

It's almost here, the moment you've been anticipating all this time. WE ARE RE-OPENING FRIDAY, JULY 25 AT 9 AM. And all the people said: Hooray!!!!!

If you've ever loved or used the library, we need you. 

Fam, it's colder than a polar bear's toenails out there. You know what that means? Time to escape the frigid temps with a hot read and a warm beverage. Unsure what material to choose? Feel like you've already picked up everything by your favorite creator?

As 2024 draws to a close, we at NPL are feeling grateful for SO MANY things. What are they? Here are a few:

Ready to put some money BACK in your pockets this holiday season? Have I got a deal for you! Normal Public Library doesn't just offer movies and binge-able TV shows in physical formats (though we DO have a lot of those).

"What in the world is a Death Cafe?" In short, it's a quarterly program put on by Normal Public Library. During the renovation, we're holding it at The Coffeehouse and Deli in Uptown Normal. The purpose: To openly discuss mortality and its many details, topics to be raised by attendees.

Our #1 question at the NPL Temporary Branch these days: "What are you doing in there?" No, not at the Branch itself. Everyone is wild to know what's going on behind the scenes at 206 these days. 

One day, it happens: you search for a book in Normal PL's catalog or bookshelves, but it's NOT THERE. What to do?!? Like countless seekers before you, you approach a NPL staffer or email us or phone us.

Have you ever seen an odd-looking insect and thought, "What on Earth is that?" I've had similar thoughts about a plant. "Could that be poison ivy?" Now is a great time to find out the answers to these questions!

Join Our BioBlitz!

Do you miss our main library building at 206 W. College yet? Yes, our wonderful annex across the street at 201 W. College is delightfully cute and beautifully stocked with a handful of new items in every format, staffed by the same smiling NPL faces you've come to know.