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Library Closed for Independence Day

NPL will be closed Thursday, July 4 for the Independence Day holiday. Our Fell Avenue lot bookdrop and off-site bookdrops will remain available. We will reopen at 9 am on July 5.

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Normal, IL Ukulele Fun Jam @ Coffeehouse

Saturday, July 6, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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In-Person
Age Group:
Everyone
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Drop by the The Coffeehouse for a ukulele jam! Bring your ukulele (or borrow one of the library's) and join in, or feel free to watch and listen. You can bring copies of music you ...

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BioBlitz 2024: Read, Renew, Record Together!

Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Offsite/Outreach
Program Type:
In-Person
Age Group:
Everyone
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Drop by the Brander Shelter at Underwood Park anytime between 5:00 and 7:00 to make observations for our BioBlitz! Join NPL, Ecology Action Center and other BioBlitzers to explore ...

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NPL Board Meeting

Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Offsite/Outreach
Program Type:
In-Person
Age Group:
Everyone
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Our Board of Trustees is a group of seven Normal citizens who are chosen through local elections for six-year terms. The Board meets once a month to discuss library issues and plan...

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Theatre for Young Audiences presents: Camp Macbeth @ Anderson Park

Friday, July 19, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Offsite/Outreach
Program Type:
In-Person
Age Group:
Kids, Everyone
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Illinois Shakespeare Festival's Theatre for Young Audiences returns Friday, July 19 at 10:00 am for their production, Camp Macbeth.   This play has been adapted into f...

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Swiftie Par-TAY! @ the Community Activity Center

Friday, July 19, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Offsite/Outreach
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In-Person
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults, Everyone
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Celebrate the 1 and only Taylor Swift at an Enchanted party that is sure to be Timeless. Join us in our Reading Era and drop in between 1-3pm for button making, dancing, friendship...

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Visit NPL at the Farmers' Market

Saturday, July 27, 2024 at 8:00am - 12:00pm
Offsite/Outreach
Program Type:
In-Person
Age Group:
Everyone
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We're teaming up with Bloomington Public Library at the Downtown Bloomington Farmers' Market to celebrate summer! Stop by to get your library card, activity information, an...

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BioBlitz 2024: Read, Renew, Record! Ends

Wednesday, July 31, 2024 at 9:00am - 8:00pm
Virtual at Main Branch
Program Type:
Virtual
Age Group:
Everyone
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July 31 is the last day of our BioBlitz! Upload your final observations to iNaturalist and submit a photo to our photo contest!   Help NPL and Ecology Action Center docu...

Virtual Event

End of Summer Bubble Party @ Underwood Park

Wednesday, July 31, 2024 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Offsite/Outreach
Program Type:
In-Person
Age Group:
Everyone
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Celebrate the end of summer reading with some bubbly fun! Absolute Science will be at Underwood Park with bubble stations! Their hand-made bubble solution makes bigger, longer-last...

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Normal, IL Ukulele Fun Jam @ Coffeehouse

Saturday, August 3, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Offsite/Outreach
Program Type:
In-Person
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Drop by the The Coffeehouse for a ukulele jam! Bring your ukulele (or borrow one of the library's) and join in, or feel free to watch and listen. You can bring copies of music you ...

Offsite Event

NPL Board Meeting

Wednesday, August 21, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Offsite/Outreach
Program Type:
In-Person
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Our Board of Trustees is a group of seven Normal citizens who are chosen through local elections for six-year terms. The Board meets once a month to discuss library issues and plan...

Offsite Event

NPL Board Meeting

Wednesday, September 18, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Offsite/Outreach
Program Type:
In-Person
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Our Board of Trustees is a group of seven Normal citizens who are chosen through local elections for six-year terms. The Board meets once a month to discuss library issues and plan...

Offsite Event

NPL Board Meeting

Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Offsite/Outreach
Program Type:
In-Person
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Our Board of Trustees is a group of seven Normal citizens who are chosen through local elections for six-year terms. The Board meets once a month to discuss library issues and plan...

Offsite Event

NPL Board Meeting

Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Offsite/Outreach
Program Type:
In-Person
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Our Board of Trustees is a group of seven Normal citizens who are chosen through local elections for six-year terms. The Board meets once a month to discuss library issues and plan...

Offsite Event

NPL Board Meeting

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Offsite/Outreach
Program Type:
In-Person
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Our Board of Trustees is a group of seven Normal citizens who are chosen through local elections for six-year terms. The Board meets once a month to discuss library issues and plan...

Offsite Event

NPL Board Meeting

Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Offsite/Outreach
Program Type:
In-Person
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Our Board of Trustees is a group of seven Normal citizens who are chosen through local elections for six-year terms. The Board meets once a month to discuss library issues and plan...

Offsite Event

NPL Board Meeting

Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Offsite/Outreach
Program Type:
In-Person
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Our Board of Trustees is a group of seven Normal citizens who are chosen through local elections for six-year terms. The Board meets once a month to discuss library issues and plan...

Offsite Event

NPL Board Meeting

Wednesday, March 19, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Offsite/Outreach
Program Type:
In-Person
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Our Board of Trustees is a group of seven Normal citizens who are chosen through local elections for six-year terms. The Board meets once a month to discuss library issues and plan...

Offsite Event

NPL Board Meeting

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Offsite/Outreach
Program Type:
In-Person
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Our Board of Trustees is a group of seven Normal citizens who are chosen through local elections for six-year terms. The Board meets once a month to discuss library issues and plan...

Offsite Event