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Design & Print

Sunday, December 14, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Tinker Studio at Main Branch
Program Type:
In-Person
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Calling all makers! Come learn how to create 3D models using the easy-to-use 3D design app TinkerCad. Each session you will be issued a challenge to use TinkerCad to create a 3D design. 

Open
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group

Lunchtime Yoga

Monday, December 15, 2025 at 12:00pm - 12:45pm
Community Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
In-Person
Age Group:
Adults

Take a break from your busy day to join us for a beginner-level yoga class over your lunch hour in the Community Room. Please wear comfortable clothes and bring a yoga mat or beach towel.

This event is in the "Kids" group

TinkerCrafting: Unwind

Monday, December 15, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Tinker Studio at Main Branch
Program Type:
In-Person
Age Group:
Kids

Come learn about the easy-to-use 3D design app TinkerCad! Each session you will have the opportunity to use TinkerCad to create your own 3D design to go along with that month’s theme.

Full
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group

Adult Reading Challenge Book Brunch

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Community Room East at Main Branch
Program Type:
Hybrid
Age Group:
Adults

Join us in-person or via Zoom at 10 am for this special early December Book Brunch date. We’ll discuss what we’re reading for this month AND swap gently-used, good quality books if you have some to trade!

Open
Registration Required
This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Advisory Council

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
First Floor at Main Branch
Program Type:
In-Person
Age Group:
Teens

Join us in the newly remodeled teen area for games, book discussions, and an opportunity to share ideas for teen events and services at the library! 

Registration is required and space is limited.

Open
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group

NPL Knitting and Crocheting Club

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Community Room East at Main Branch
Program Type:
In-Person
Age Group:
Adults

Join the NPL Knitting and Crocheting Club to work on your current project, as well as share tips and information.

No registration is required - please drop in!

 

This event is in the "Everyone" group

NPL Board Meeting

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Board Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
In-Person
Age Group:
Everyone

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 plans.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Writers' Workshop

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
First Floor at Main Branch
Program Type:
In-Person
Age Group:
Teens

Join us in the new teen space for writing exercises and games, prompts to help you get started or continue your writing, and a chance to share your work and provide feedback to others.

This event is in the "Kids" group

TinkerCrafting

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Tinker Studio at Main Branch
Program Type:
In-Person
Age Group:
Kids

Come learn about the easy-to-use 3D design app TinkerCad! Each session you will have the opportunity to use TinkerCad to create your own 3D design to go along with that month’s theme.

Full
Registration Required
This event is in the "Kids" group

Tiny Chefs

Friday, December 19, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Community Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
In-Person
Age Group:
Kids

Stir up some fun with a short storytime followed by hands-on "cooking" of a related recipe. Dress to get messy with your grown-up! 

Waitlist
Registration Required
This event is in the "Kids" group

Invent & Create

Monday, December 22, 2025 at 9:00am - 8:00pm
Second Floor at Main Branch
Program Type:
In-Person
Age Group:
Kids

Discover, build, color, and create with a variety of craft supplies in Children’s Services.

Choose some supplies and let your imagination be your guide!

Geared to ages 2-12, but all are welcome.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Lunchtime Yoga

Monday, December 22, 2025 at 12:00pm - 12:45pm
Community Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
In-Person
Age Group:
Adults

Take a break from your busy day to join us for a beginner-level yoga class over your lunch hour in the Community Room. Please wear comfortable clothes and bring a yoga mat or beach towel.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Dungeons and Dragons Club

Monday, December 22, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:30pm
Community Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
In-Person
Age Group:
Teens

Whether you’ve played Dungeons and Dragons before or not, you are welcome to join us in our ongoing campaigns as we fight evil and explore fantasy realms. This event is for teens.

Open
Registration Required
This event is in the "Kids" group

Stuffed Animal Sleepover

Monday, December 29, 2025 at 9:00am - 11:00am
Community Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
In-Person
Age Group:
Kids

Your stuffed friend is invited to a special sleepover at the library! Drop in between 9am-11am on December 29 for sleepover activities with your stuffed animal before tucking in your plush pal for the night!

Open
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group

Lunchtime Yoga

Monday, December 29, 2025 at 12:00pm - 12:45pm
Community Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
In-Person
Age Group:
Adults

Take a break from your busy day to join us for a beginner-level yoga class over your lunch hour in the Community Room. Please wear comfortable clothes and bring a yoga mat or beach towel.

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Winter Reading Bingo Night

Monday, December 29, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Community Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
In-Person
Age Group:
Everyone

Come get into the groove of the Winter Reading Bingo challenge with a night of B-I-N-G-O!  Drop in to play and for the chance to win prizes!

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Makerscape: Cosmic Conundrum

Monday, December 29, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:30pm
Tinker Studio at Main Branch
Program Type:
In-Person
Age Group:
Everyone

Since their rocket ship won’t start up, Studio Sally and Tinker Tim’s intergalactic travels have come to a stop.

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Vision Boards

Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at 9:00am - 7:30pm
Atrium at Main Branch
Program Type:
In-Person
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Set your intentions for the New Year with a vision board!

Drop by the Atrium to use our supplies and instructions to create a fun visualization of your short and long-term goals.

 

This event is in the "Kids" group

Partners in Reading Registration!

Friday, January 2, 2026 at 9:00am - 8:00pm
Virtual at Main Branch
Program Type:
In-Person
Age Group:
Kids

Registration Begins January 2! Please visit our registration page. Registration of new and returning elementary students and college students will continue until February 9.  

Virtual Event
This event is in the "Kids" group

Trash Tunes: Building Instruments from Trash With EAC

Saturday, January 3, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Community Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
In-Person
Age Group:
Kids

Join the Ecology Action Center as we explore the true story behind Ada’s Violin: The Story of the Recycled Orchestra of Paraguay by Susan Hood.

Open
Registration Required
This event is in the "Everyone" group

Bored Games

Saturday, January 3, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
In-Person
Age Group:
Everyone

Feeling bored? Come out to the library and compete in Mario Kart or Super Smash Bros., or try your hand at a board game! 

Open to all ages, no registration required!