The library will be closed all day on Friday, April 19 for a staff training day. We will reopen at 9 am on Saturday, April 20.
New year, new pile of books to read -- and maybe some new book challenges, too. you may find it useful to track your reading this year.
Winter Reading Book Bingo has begun! Readers of all ages may choose a bingo card and read titles to participate.
Ever wonder about the collection of old buildings you pass as you enter Normal on Route 66 from the north? There’s a story here – in fact, lots of stories!
Oh friends: the December holidays are almost upon us. I don't know about you, but this is when I start to think about the best gifts to give to family and friends who celebrate.
Ready to game on? We thought so, and Normal Public Library is here to help. Tabletop gaming, that is. Our Library of Things has games for all ages and stages.
It's (almost) the most wonderful time of the year: SPOOKTOBER. As you know, our Adult Reading Challenge for October 2023 is to read / listen to a spooky book. Ohhhhhhhh, friends, WE HAVE GOT YOU.
I've said it often: as the Collection Development Librarian for NPL, I have the best job in the building. Why? I get to purchase lots of materials for the library collection. I'm frequently asked, "How do you know what to buy?"
Summer Reading is well on its way, and with the Find Your Voice theme, now is the perfect time to get artsy at the library.
From writing poetry to folding origami to singing a song, art can take many forms. It's all about expressing yourself and creating something new!
Come one, come all to the NPL Summer Reading Challenge, "Find Your Voice!" The goal is simple: to read every day. All ages can participate! Every type of reading, from digital content to magazines to books, counts, and for little ones who can't read yet, you can read TO them.
It's official: May 5 marks Normal Public Library's 50th anniversary in this building. NPL has existed since 1938 as a tax-supported public library (and before that, as the Normal Reading Room), but we moved to this space in 1973.
Book clubbing, that is. (Though the other kind would also be amazing). NPL now offers several book club options if you want to deep dive into various kinds of reads or listens. Among these are:
Did you know the library still has music CDs available for check-out? Located just before the nonfiction books, near the printers, we have loads of CDs ready for borrowing. While my personal favorites are Broadway showtunes, there are music choices of all genres!