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Library Closed on April 5
The library will be closed Sunday, April 5 for Easter. Our on-site and off-site bookdrops will remain open. Curbside pickup will be unavailable. We will reopen on April 6 at 9 am.
Here Comes the Sun
FAM SPRING IS COMING. IT IS FINALLY COMING!!!
We genuinely hope you're not reading this accompanied by gently falling snow. But if you are: Spring is still on the way very soon.
Look Forward into the Past
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.
When Boundless Isn't... Boundless
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.
Why Don't You Have This Thing?
Hey library fam! This month, let's tackle a frequent question: "Why don't you have this book / DVD / Playaway?"
Recommend Me a Way Out of Winter!
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?
What Are You Doing in There?
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.
We Can Get That for You
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.
Browser Packs: Take the Library with You
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.
Tracking Your Reading
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.
Normal Public Library: Featuring the Best Deals in Town!
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.
Game On at Normal Public Library
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 Spooktober! We've Got You at NPL
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.
Money Can't Buy Happiness (Except for Library Materials)
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?"