Do I Hear a (Winter Reading) Bingo?!?
Winter Reading Book Bingo has begun! Readers of all ages may choose a bingo card and read titles to participate.
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The Road to Home: Stories from a Shared Past on Route 66
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!
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.
Behind the Scenes with Home Delivery
Did you know Normal Public Library offers home delivery? Come behind the scenes on a delivery run, and check out all the preparation beforehand!
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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?"
Celebrating Disabilities and Differences
In July we celebrated Disability Pride Month, but the celebrations don't have to end just because it's August.
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Arts Events at the Library this Summer
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!
Find Your Voice in NPL's Summer Reading Challenge!
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 Our (Building's) 50th Anniversary!
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.
Get Growing with Normal Public Library
As the weather warms up, it's time to gear up for those gardens. Did you know Normal Public Library has a Seed Library?
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Come Clubbing at NPL
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:
From CDs to Hoopla: There's Music for All!
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!
Hello and Goodbye to 2022 at NPL
2022 brought lots of changes to NPL! We got to say "Hello!" and "Yes, please!" to many patrons, community partners, and opportunities. Some of our highlights, including the new & improved website you're reading RIGHT NOW: