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FALL 2019 Activity Guide SEPT OCT NOV
2 Adult Events
NPL Knitting & Crocheting Club
POETRY
First & third Wednesday of every month
is normal
September 4 & 18 • October 2 & 16 • November 6 & 20
10 am–12 pm | Board Room
Gather to work on your current project and share tips.
Please bring a project you would like to work on.
PRESENTS
Autism Cafe MATTHEW MURREY &
September 5 • October 3 • November 7 MATT GUENETTE
6:30–7:30 pm | Community Room
The Autism Cafe is a monthly activity-focused social SEPTEMBER 21
gathering for adults on the spectrum to meet in a safe, 1–2 PM |CAFE
quiet environment. Color Communication Badges
will be available. TIM HUNT
& KEN KASHIAN
Artist Reception: Brian K. Simpson NOVEMBER 11
September 6 | 5:30–6:30 pm 7:30–8:30 PM | CAFE
Gallery
Join our current resident artist Brian K. Simpson for a
casual meet and greet event. Take the opportunity to view
POETRY OPEN MIC SERIES
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his entire collection of the sketches he crafted during his
7:30–8:30 PM | CAFE
time at the library throughout July and August,
titled Library Lines. WIND OCTOBER 17
Normal Tabletop RPG NPL Book Club
Second Sunday of every month September 18 | Board Room
September 8 • October 13 • November 10 November 20 | Community Room
1–4 pm | Community Room 6:30–7:30 pm
RPGs develop imagination, foster literacy and encourage Join in a monthly book discussion and share in the group’s
socialization as well as promote teamwork among groups love of reading.
of players who may otherwise have been strangers. Join us September 18
every month on the second Sunday as we forge ahead!
The President is Missing by Bill Clinton & James Patterson
Anime club for adults November 20
Third Tuesday of every month The Gift by Paul Evans
September 17 • October 15 • November 19
4:30–6 pm | Board Room
Come join other fans of Japanese animation and comics as Tea & Painting
we watch and discuss our favorite anime TV shows. ages 16 and up
September 21 • November 16
Virtual Vacations 2–4 pm | Community Room
September 18 • October 16 • November 13 Come to the library to sip tea and enjoy a simple painting
11 am–12 pm | Community Room class. No experience necessary, just come ready to
Using virtual reality goggles come and travel the globe get creative!
from the comfort of NPL, no passport or heavy
luggage necessary!
An Inside Look: Outside Mullingar
September 18 With Heartland Theatre
Travel Around the USA October 14 | 7–8 pm
Cafe
October 16
Enjoy a sneak peek of Heartland Theatre’s upcoming
Dive into the Ocean show, Outside Mullingar. Visitors will have an opportunity
November 13 to meet production staff and discuss relevance, history and
technical aspects of the show. Outside Mullingar opens at
Spots Inspired by Our Veterans Heartland Theatre on October 31.
YOUNG AT HEARTLAND: Curiosity
October 18 | 2–3 pm
EVERY Community Room
“Curiosity killed the cat, but satisfaction brought it back.”
TUE&THU Heartland’s senior acting program struts its stuff on stage
12–12:45 at the Normal Public Library this fall. Enjoy talented seniors
performing scenes and original short plays.
sponsored by the Normal Public Library Foundation Registration is required. Register on our online calendar, at 309.452.1757 or at the Front Desk.
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Parenting teens & Tweens Discussion Group
October 23 | 7–8 pm
Bloomington Public Library • Wetzel Reading Room MEADOWS AT COFFEE
Parents of teens, tweens and even children are invited to MERCY CREEK HOUSE
this discussion series sponsored by Normal Public Library, ——— ———
Bloomington Public Library and BN Parents. This group 10 AM 12 PM
will meet quarterly and will focus on a different parenting September 10 September 20
book. This quarter the group will discuss You and Your October 15 October 18
Adolescent: The Essential Guide for ages 10–25 by NORMAL ARC November 12 November 15
Laurence Steinberg, PhD. ———
10 AM
Fix it Friday September 3 & 17 CHildren’s EVERGREEN
With Illinois State University October 1 & 15 Discovery VILLAGE
Department of Sustainability November 5 & 19 Museum ———
November 8 | 2–5 pm ——— 9:30 AM
Cafe 10:30 AM
Bring in your clothing in need of mending on Fix It Friday! September 20 EVERGREEN
Representatives from Illinois State University Department Blair October 18 Place
of Sustainability will be here to fix garments in need of House ———
——— November 15
mending—holes in need of stitching, buttons in need of 11 AM
fixing, pants in need of hemming and more. 10 AM September 24
September 9 October 22
October 14 November 26
November 11
Learn with NPL
A History of the Evergreen Cemetery Walk Retirement Planning for Preserving Your
With Evergreen cemetery & Wealth, Lifestyle and Legacy
McLean County Museum of History With McBeath Financial Group
September 4 | 7–8 pm October 15 | 6–7:15 pm
Cafe Community Room
Join Director of Education, Candace Summers, for a Are you concerned about how market volatility, taxes,
program on the Museum’s longest running and most Inflation or long-term care expenses may affect your nest
successful outreach program, the Evergreen Cemetery egg? If so, this seminar is for you! This presentation is
Walk. Explore the roots of this event and its unexpected geared for those aged 55–65 who are recently retired or
reason for starting in the first place. who wish to retire within the next three years.
MEDICARE MADE CLEAR Lucy’s Girls: Lucy Orme Morgan & The Girl’s
With National Medicare Education Week Industrial Home
September 21 | 10 am–12 pm With McLean County Museum of History
Community Room November 14 | 7–8 pm
Get educated on Medicare Parts A–D or Medicare Cafe
Supplements as we approach the annual Join the McLean County Museum of History’s Director of
enrollment period. Education, Candace Summers, for a program on the Lucy
Orme Morgan Home for girls.
Retirement University
With the Foundation of Financial Education • Target
October 14 • 21 • 28 | 6–7:30 pm • Jewel on Cottage
Community Room • Community
Retirement is getting closer—are you ready? Discover Activity Center
• Schnucks on Bradford
everything you need in order to retire responsibly in this
all-inclusive three-session course. Register for one, two or
Visit
all three classes. normalpl.org/
October 14 book-drops
Adult events
for more
Part One: Financial Pitfalls and Tax Saving Strategies information.
October 21
Part Two: Medicare, LTC and SS Planning
October 28
All adult events are intended for ages
18+ unless otherwise stated.
Part Three: Estate/Legacy Planning—Charitable Giving4 All AGES EVENTS
NPL Used Book Sale Seed Swap
September 13 | 4:30–7 pm | $5 fee October 10 | 7–8 pm
September 14 | 8 am–4 pm Cafe
September 15 | 1–4 pm Our Normal Seed Library Seed Swap is like a potluck
September 16 | 9 am–7 pm | free day for seeds. Bring a variety of fresh seeds to share and go
Community Room home with several more varieties! A master gardener will
You never know what you will find at NPL’s Used Book be available to share valuable gardening tips and answer
Sale! Do not miss your chance to grow your collection of questions from anyone attending.
books (and more!) and support the library at the same time.
Art For all Ages: Pumpkin Palooza
Autism Community Friendly Contra Dancing October 22 | 10 am–12 pm & 6–8 pm
September 19 • October 17 • November 21 Cafe
6:30–7:30 pm | Community Room No matter your age or skill level, drop in and create
NPL is hosting a fun, monthly get-together for people on pumpkin art at the Pumpkin Palooza. A variety of pumpkin
the Autism spectrum and their family, mentors and friends. projects will be available to choose from. Children under
This opportunity to have fun together in an Autism-friendly the age of 12 should be accompanied by an adult.
setting allows for participation without needing to talk,
touch or make eye contact unless you want to. Contra Great Annual NPL Model Train Exhibition
Dancing involves repetition of various patterns that are November 2 & 3 | all day
walked and requires no dance experience. Cafe & Community Room
All aboard! It is time to celebrate days of trains! Local
Building the Floral Highway model train enthusiasts will have their trains and layouts on
With University of Illinois Extension’s Kelly R. Allsup display for all to enjoy.
September 24 | 6–7 pm
Cafe International Games Day
Come and learn from monarch expert, Kelly R. Allsup, as November 9 | 11 am–3 pm
she shares what you can plant in your fall gardens to help Community Room & Children’s Floor
increase the numbers of these beautiful butterflies. We will be offering a mixed variety of games in celebration
of International Games Day!
Reel Classics: Film Noir
September 26 • October 24 • November 21 Google Expeditions Virtual Reality
1:30–4 pm | Community Room November 14 | 6–7:30 pm
Come indulge in a selection of classic films to entertain and Community Room
delight. Enjoy the snacks we provide or bring along your Visit the International Space Station, shark infested waters,
own, then sit back, relax and enjoy the film. Doors open 15 Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello and more all from the
minutes before show time. comfort of Normal Public Library. No astronaut gear, dive
September 26 suit or suitcase required!
The Big Sleep
October 24 Mr. Lincoln & Thanksgiving
November 27 | 10:30–11:30 am
Double Indemnity Community Room
November 21 Abraham Lincoln is coming to NPL to speak about the
story of how our national, annual observance of the
Laura
Thanksgiving holiday came to be established during his
presidency. Stick around to visit with Mr. Lincoln and for
NPL Tiny Book Concerts some fun activities for kids!
October 3 • 10 • 17 • 24 • November 7 • 14 • 21
12–1 pm | Cafe
Liven up your library visit with live performances from
talented local musicians. Catch us out & about!
Looking for even more fun this fall? Check out these
events and be sure to come visit us, say hello and get
After-Hours Autism some fun giveaways! Hope to see you there.
Resource Fair & Storytime
October 4 | 5:30–7 pm ISU Autumnal World Wide
Entire Library Festival Day of Play
Join us for an after-hours, autism friendly party at the September 14 & Uptown
library! Representatives from local organizations who 9 am–12 pm Block Party
specialize in providing resources for those with special Horticultural Center September 28
needs will be available, a specialized “Sensory Friendly Treat Feast 10 am–3 pm
Storytime” will be held in the Children’s Department and October 30 Uptown Normal
guests will be able to enjoy the library’s resources in a 5–6:30 pm
calmer, more accessible atmosphere.
Zoo
Uptown Normal Spooktacular
October 27
12–3 pm
Miller Park Zoo
by the Normal Public Library Foundation Registration is required. Register on our online calendar, at 309.452.1757 or at the Front Desk.5
Foundation Board
Marc Tucci President Melissa Muller Charley Reynard
Lyn Potts Vice-President Pam Lewis Joan Steinburg
Derek Gibb Treasurer Dr. Ramsin Benyamin Brian Huonker
Nancy Anderson Secretary Cheryl Hussain Clare Malott
Normal Public Summer Reading Program • author visits • Poetry is Normal • performances • Book Bonanza • music concerts
Library Foundation theater performances • Animal Encounters • book character visits • Summer Reading Bonus Party • magic workshops
funding supports: antique appraisals • cartooning classes • art workshops • Young Author workshops • LEGO events • local speakers
With your vital support, we can do more. There are three easy ways to give:
Individual and Corporate Giving
The Normal Public Library Foundation works to ensure
every person builds a life-long relationship with learning Planned Giving
and libraries, giving them access to all the tools needed to
succeed in life. Passive Giving—
Amazon Smile, Axline Pharmacy, Kroger Community
NPLF is a community-based organization designed to Rewards, Schnucks escrip
raise and provide funding to enable Normal Public Library
to enhance programs, services and facilities for our To make a gift of stock or learn about other ways to
community. support the library, contact Brian Chase at
bchase@normalpl.org or 309.433.3499.
Use the form below to make your gift or give
online at nplfoundation.org/donate
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THANK YOU FOR All pledges should be made
payable to Normal Public
YOUR SUPPORT! Library Foundation6 Children’s Events
LEGO My Library Tuesday Tales
ages 2–12 years ages 3–5 years
September 5 • October 3 • November 7 September 10–December 10
3–5:30 pm | Community Room Tuesdays 10–10:30 am | Book Nook
Join us to build, build, build! Each month there will be a Join us on Tuesday mornings for stories and songs! Books
new LEGO theme to inspire your creation. Grown ups, will be aimed at 3 to 5-year-olds, but everyone is welcome.
please join the construction crew if your child is under the
age of 8. Sign & Sing Story time
With Communication Junction
After School Art Club best for ages 0–5 years
With Illinois Art Station
September 20 & 27 • October 18 & 25 • November 15 & 22
ages 6–10 years 10–10:30 am | Community Room
September 6 • October 4 • November 8 Stop in for an interactive story time designed to engage
3:30–4:30 pm | Community Room children and encourage a love of books while building
Register at http://bit.ly/IASartclub vocabulary. Enjoy stories, rhymes, finger plays, movement
Start your weekend off creatively with visual arts classes and bubbles. American Sign Language is used to highlight
featuring painting, sculpture, collage and mixed media. key vocabulary throughout the program.
Jam Session! Pages & Paws
ages 0–5 years With Alliance of Therapy Dogs
First Friday of every month ages 6–12 years
September 6 • October 4 • November 1 September 21 • October 12 • November 16 | 2–3 pm
10–10:45 am | Community Room September 30 • October 21 • November 11 | 4–5 pm
Join us for this exceptionally musical storytime! Sing songs, Story Hour Room
dance, move, groove and enjoy a music-themed book Transform your child’s love of animals into a passion for
together. You might even get to try some cool instruments reading. Build their confidence with this program that lets
out for yourself! man’s best friend become your child’s reading companion.
Beginning 15 minutes before the program you will be able
to reserve a 10-minute spot for your eager reader, who will
get to read aloud to a registered therapy dog.
Techstravaganza
best for ages 5–12 years
grades 1st–6th September 23 | 12–7 pm
Registration: August 12–30 Children’s Department
Sessions begin the week of September 9 Drop in to explore various tech toys, including Google
Partners in Reading pairs up college students with grade Expeditions Virtual Reality, LEGO WeDo & EV3 Robotics,
school students to read together and enjoy the library. The Ozobots, Sphero and more!
goal of Partners in Reading is to foster a lifelong love of
reading and of the library. The pairs meet once a week for Story Hour for three, four & Five-Year-Olds
45 minutes, anytime Monday through Thursday between
ages 3–5 years
3:30 and 8 pm.
September 24–October 24
Tuesdays 6–6:45 pm
Baby Rock & Baby Rock Evening Edition Wednesdays & Thursdays 9:30–10:15 am & 11–11:45 am
ages 0–2 years Story Hour Room
Foster an early love of learning and reading in your children
September 9–December 9 through our Story Hour program. Three, four and five-year-
Mondays 10–10:30 am | Community Room olds are invited to attend a weekly 45-minute program to
September 12 & 26 • October 10 & 24 • November 14 enjoy stories, songs, games and crafts.
6–6:30 pm | Book Nook
Enjoy stories, songs and finger-plays, all intended to
enhance babies’ development of language and senses. Pokemon Hunt
best for ages 5–12 years
Tech it Out October 14 | 10 am–7 pm
ages 5–12 years Children’s Department
Gotta Catch ‘Em All! Use your smarts and savvy to solve
September 9 • October 7 • November 18 | 4–5:30 pm our clues and track down paper Pokemon hidden around
September 20 • October 18 | 3–4:30 pm the Children’s Department. Need a break from Pokemon
November 9 | 1–4 pm hunting? We will have Pokemon-themed games and
Story Hour Room crafts too!
Join us for an opportunity to engage in problem-solving
skills and experience real-world applications of science,
engineering, programming and more!
sponsored by the Normal Public Library Foundation Registration is required. Register on our online calendar, at 309.452.1757 or at the Front Desk.Teen Events 7
Teen Anime Club
September 3 • October 1 • November 5
4:30–6 pm | Board Room
Come join other fans of Japanese animation and comics as
we watch and discuss our favorite anime TV shows.
Teen Writers’ Workshop
R E G I S T E R TO DAY ! September 9 • October 14 • November 11
4–5 pm | Board Room
Learn more about the craft of fiction and share what you
Frightfully Fun Friday Night are working on with your fellow writers.
ages 10–12 years
October 25 | AFTER HOURS 6–8 Teen Maker Wednesdays
Entire Library September 11 • October 9 • November 13
Join us on this dark and spooky night for a tween 4:30–6 pm | Cafe
Halloween party complete with food, games, a ghost hunt, Get the opportunity to try your hand at some exciting craft
spooky stories and more! Join us if you dare! and tech-based activities.
September 11
Halloween Family Story Hour Tie-Dye T-Shirts & Bags
best for preschoolers October 9
October 29 | 6–7 pm Stop-Motion Animation
October 30 & 31 | 10–11 am November 13
Community Room
Enjoy stories, songs, a costume parade, activities, Tissue Paper Canvas Art
refreshments and more! Be sure to bring your costumes
and camera! Teen Advisory Council
September 12 & 26 • October 10 & 24 • November 14
Trains, Trains, Trains! 4:30–5:30 pm | Board Room
November 2 | 10 am–2 pm If you want to help plan and volunteer for teen events at
Children’s Floor NPL, this is the place to be! Join us twice a month for food,
While you are enjoying the Great Annual Model Train fun and a chance to have your say.
Exhibition, be sure to make your way upstairs to enjoy
train-themed crafts and activities for the whole family. The Dungeons and Dragons
story train will depart at 10 am from the Book Nook, so be September 16 • October 7 & 21 • November 4 & 18
sure to climb aboard! 5–8 pm | Board Room
Goblin ambushes, mysterious caverns, evil henchmen and
Lapsit Story Hour yes, a dragon await you in this introductory D&D campaign.
Do not worry if you have never played or do not have a
0–23 months character developed, all are welcome to join. Space is
November 5–December 10 limited.
Tuesdays 10–10:30 am & 6–6:30 pm | Story Hour Room
Sing songs, do finger-plays and enjoy books and baby
games, all intended to stimulate and enhance babies’
Teen Karaoke Party
September 20 | AFTER HOURS 5:30–8 pm
development of language and senses.
Cafe
Karaoke night is back by popular demand! Join us at this
Story Hour for Two-Year-Olds after-hours event for food, fun and some incredible singing.
ages 3–5 years
November 6–December 11 Teen Halloween Party
Wednesdays 10–10:30 am & 6–6:30 pm October 31 | 5:30–8 pm
Story Hour Room Bloomington Public Library
Join us and the Bloomington Public Library for a horrifying
Children’s & Teen events
Two-year-olds and their grown-ups are invited to enjoy
stories, songs and activities. Since this class is just for evening of costumes, games, tricks, treats and more! Dress
you and your two-year-old, please be sure to make other up and participate in the costume contest or create your
arrangements for siblings. own zombie look at the makeup station. Get ready
to scream!
Turkey Round-up
Spy vs. Spy
kids & families With Bloomington Public Library Teen Department
November 27 | 10 am–2 pm November 22 | AFTER HOURS 5:30–8 pm
Children’s Department Main Floor & Community Room
Drop in to make a fun turkey craft and play games. Catch Learn the basics of cryptography and code-breaking while
some turkey stories at 10 am. Be sure to head down to the working with your team members (and against your enemy
Community Room for a visit from Mr. Lincoln at 1o:30! teams!) to find clues, defeat a “laser maze” and win a prize!A big thank you to all our summer reading sponsors!
Avanti’s McDonald’s
Beer Nuts McLean County Fair
Biaggi’s Ristorante Italiano Meatheads
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Bloomington Public Library Medici
Foundation Monical’s Pizza
Carl’s Ice Cream The Music Shoppe Inc.
Casey’s Garden Shop NASA@ My Library
BOOK
Chick Fil A Noodles & Co.
Children’s Discovery Museum Normal Parks and Recreation
Chili’s Bar & Grill Normal Public Library Audio-Visual
Chipotle Department
SALE
Chuck E. Cheese’s Normal Public Library Foundation
Coffee Hound Normal Theater
Decorator’s Grocery Open Source Classroom
DP Dough Peoria Chiefs
Ecology Action Center Proving Ground Bouldering Gym
SEPTEMBER 13–16 Fazoli’s Red Raccoon
September 13 | 4:30–7 pm | $5 fee Fusion Brew Retired Teacher’s Association of
September 14 | 8 am–4 pm Garlic Press McLean County
September 15 | 1–4 pm
September 16 | 9 am–7 pm Graham Cracker Comics The Rock Restaurant
Community Room Great Harvest Bread Co. Sonic
Gymnastics Etc. Teresa’s Italian Ice
Heartland Community College Tobin’s Pizza
Illinois Art Station Twin Cities School of Dance
Illinois Shakespeare Festival Upper Limits Climbing Gym
Insomnia Cookies Uptown Gifts and Accessories
ISU Athletics Wendy’s
ISU Bowling & Billiards Center We Rock the Spectrum
ISU Planetarium Windy City Wieners
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M – th | 9:00 AM–9:00 PM
F – sat | 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
Sun | 1:00 PM–5:00 PM
Get cozy on the couch with a BINGE BOX—a themed collection of
movies providing hours of entertainment.
Program details are subject to change.
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