Upcoming events at the Normal Public Library

Is your child interested in computers? Kids ages eight through 12 are invited to Hands-On Computer Programming for Beginners from 10 a.m.-noon on Thursday, March 28. Participants will learn about computer programming and will have the opportunity to create an interactive game or story. Registration runs through Tuesday, March 26; call the Children's Desk at 309-454-4668 to sign up, or use the Normal Public Library's online registration service.Magician Rick Eugene will perform a free magic show at the Normal Public Library at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, March 27. This one-hour performance is open to people of all ages, but children under eight should be accompanied by an adult. The show will be held in the library's Community Room.Children ages eight through 12 are invited to learn magic tricks from a real magician from 10-11 a.m. on Wednesday, March 27. This program is free, and each participant can take home a small magic kit. Preregistration is required; sign-up will be available from Wednesday, March 13 through Tuesday, March 26. Call the Children's Desk at 309-454-4668 to sign up, or use the Normal Public Library's online registration service.View the list »
The Friends of the Normal Public Library will hold a used book sale in March. The sale begins with a preview day from 4:30-7 p.m. on Friday, March 22; the preview is free for members of the Friends of the Normal Public Library and costs $5 for the general public. The sale will continue from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. on Saturday, March 23 and 1-4 p.m. on Sunday, March 24; there is no admission fee for the sale on Saturday and Sunday. In addition to thousands of books to choose from, there will also be used music and movies for sale.

Homeschooling newsletter

The Normal Public Library is offering several events of interest to homeschooling families at the end of March. View this list for details on some of the great programs being held at the library. You'll find information about a used book sale, two classes for upper elementary children and a free show for people of all ages.

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The library is at 206 W. College Ave., Normal, Ill. Call the Adult Desk at 309-452-1757 and the Children's Desk at 309-454-4668. Hours are 9 a.m.-9 p.m. on Monday through Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. on Saturday and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday. In addition to traditional books, the library offers audiobooks, e-books, computer games and movies.

Some of the events being held in March require preregistration, and space is limited, so get all the details today. See this list for the information you need about these family-friendly activities at the Normal Public Library.

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  • The Friends of the Normal Public Library will hold a used book sale in March. The sale begins with a preview day from 4:30-7 p.m. on Friday, March 22; the preview is free for members of the Friends of the Normal Public Library and costs $5 for the general public. The sale will continue from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. on Saturday, March 23 and 1-4 p.m. on Sunday, March 24; there is no admission fee for the sale on Saturday and Sunday. In addition to thousands of books to choose from, there will also be used music and movies for sale.
  • Children ages eight through 12 are invited to learn magic tricks from a real magician from 10-11 a.m. on Wednesday, March 27. This program is free, and each participant can take home a small magic kit. Preregistration is required; sign-up will be available from Wednesday, March 13 through Tuesday, March 26. Call the Children's Desk at 309-454-4668 to sign up, or use the Normal Public Library's online registration service.
  • Magician Rick Eugene will perform a free magic show at the Normal Public Library at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, March 27. This one-hour performance is open to people of all ages, but children under eight should be accompanied by an adult. The show will be held in the library's Community Room.
  • Is your child interested in computers? Kids ages eight through 12 are invited to Hands-On Computer Programming for Beginners from 10 a.m.-noon on Thursday, March 28. Participants will learn about computer programming and will have the opportunity to create an interactive game or story. Registration runs through Tuesday, March 26; call the Children's Desk at 309-454-4668 to sign up, or use the Normal Public Library's online registration service.
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Meghan Ross is a homeschooling mother of two young children in central Illinois. She has been working with children for 15 years, in church, public school, and homeschooling settings. She believes that good books and hands-on activities make lessons come to life for both children and the adults...

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