Library World Fair

Library Closed for Thanksgiving

NPL will be closed at 5 pm Wednesday, November 27 and remain closed Thursday, November 28 and Friday, November 29 for the Thanksgiving Day holiday. Our Fell Avenue lot bookdrop and off-site bookdrops will remain available. We will reopen at 9 am on November 30.

Age Group:

Everyone
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Event Details

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Close out Summer Reading right with an around the world party!

Drop in for games, presentations, a scavenger hunt and so much more! We'll have lots of great options for all ages.

Schedule of events:

Throughout the day:
Pick up a Passport and Schedule
Games in the Children's Department
Library-wide Scavenger Hunt

11:00:
Chick-fil-A will be here to tell stories and share snacks until 11:30
Life-Size Mancala until 5:00
Bocce Ball on the Lawn until 1:30
Snowcones on the Lawn until 2:00

12:00:
Meet Corny until 1:00
Learn Tinkling until 1:30

2:00:
Enjoy snacks from Signature India (while supplies last)
BCAI School of Arts presents and teaches Indian & African dances until 3:30
Cricket demonstrations by the Central Illinois Cricket Club

3:00:
Clothespin Puppets Walkabout until 5:00 

5:00:
Snowcones on the Lawn until 7:00
Learn Quidditch until 7:00

Thanks to the Normal Public Library Foundation for sponsoring many of today's activities!

Please note: Children must be accompanied by an adult age 16 or older at all summer activities. If you have questions about supervision requirements, please ask!

This free activity is part of our Reading Takes You Everywhere Summer Reading Program. You do not have to be registered for Summer Reading to attend this activity, but it is encouraged! Register for the Summer Reading Program at the library or online at rebrand.ly/nplsummer anytime between May 30 and August 6.