Normal Public Library Foundation

08/28/2026

Thank You to our community! 🍕✨

A HUGE thank you to everyone who ordered from Pizza Payaa yesterday for our Dine to Donate event! Your support helps the Normal Public Library continue offering great programs and services for our entire community. We are so thankful for the support!

We also want to give a giant shout out to Pizza Payaa for partnering with us!

08/27/2026

TODAY IS THE DAY! 🍕❤️

Skip cooking today and order from Pizza Payaa to support the Normal Public Library! 20% of your order goes directly back to NPL.

Ordering online? Apply code FUNDRAISER at checkout.

Ordering in person or over the phone? Just mention the NPL Foundation!

Tag a friend you’re grabbing lunch or dinner with today! 👇

08/24/2026

Thursday, August 27, is a Dine to Donate event at Pizza Payaa! Treat yourself to lunch or dinner while supporting the Normal Public Library.

🍕 Where: Pizza Payaa
🗓️ When: All day Thursday, Aug 27
🎟️ In-Person Code: Say "NPL Foundation"
💻 Online Code: FUNDRAISER

20% of all qualifying sales go directly to the Normal Public Library.

Thank you for your support!

08/18/2026

Eat Pizza Payaa, Support Normal Public Library!

Eat Pizza, Support Normal Public Library! 🍕📚

Mark your calendars! On Thursday, August 27, the Normal Public Library Foundation is hosting a Dine to Donate event benefiting NPL at Pizza Payaa.

When you order, 20% of your total receipt will be donated back to the library to help support community programs, resources, and events.

Here is how to make your order count:
In-Person / Call-In: Mention NPL Foundation when ordering.
Online: Use code FUNDRAISER at checkout.

Set a reminder, tell your friends, and plan for a pizza night!

08/18/2026

Eat Pizza, Support Normal Public Library! 🍕📚

Mark your calendars! On Thursday, August 27, the Normal Public Library Foundation is hosting a Dine to Donate event benefiting NPL at Pizza Payaa.

When you order, 20% of your total receipt will be donated back to the library to help support community programs, resources, and events.

Here is how to make your order count:
In-Person / Call-In: Mention NPL Foundation when ordering.
Online: Use code FUNDRAISER at checkout.

Set a reminder, tell your friends, and plan for a pizza night!

06/01/2026

A fun event at NPL this evening to kick off summer reading. See you there!

Help us kick off Summer Reading 2026 with a joyful concert from Chicago family music favorites, Laura Doherty & the Heartbeats on Monday, June 1 at 5 pm!

Laura has performed at top family venues and festivals across the country, including Ravinia, Lollapalooza, Old Town School of Folk Music, SXSW and more. Her interactive shows feature catchy tunes, her adorable animal puppet characters Domingo the Flamingo and Jazzasaurus, and plenty of sing-along fun.

In addition to the concert, library staff will provide fun activities for all ages. Register for the summer reading program at the event!

Bay Area Mexicana will be on-site with their food truck if you want to purchase dinner.

This event is made possible through the generous sponsorship of the Normal Public Library Foundation.

05/31/2026

Summer reading at NPL kicks off tomorrow. We can't wait! ☀️

Starting June 1, readers of all ages are invited to participate in our annual Summer Reading Challenge to earn prizes, have fun, and celebrate the joy of reading!

The goal is simple: read every day. Read anything from magazines to books to cereal boxes. All reading counts, including audiobooks and e-books!

Track your reading on Beanstack. You can use the Beanstack site or download the app for your mobile device. You may sign up for the challenge beginning today, and reading counts towards the challenge beginning June 1.

Earn badges and Book Bucks! This year, all ages earn Book Bucks as they read throughout the summer, including teens and adults. Then, trade in those Book Bucks for prizes, coupons, and more!

04/24/2026

We are absolutely blown away by the generosity of our community! A massive THANK YOU to everyone who contributed to our Giving Day. 💜

Thanks to your incredible generosity and the power of our matching donors, Busey Bank, Little Jewels and O'Brien Auto Team, we raised just over $5,850 for the Normal Public Library! 🎉

Your support fuels the programs and "library joy" that make our community strong.

One final step: Many companies offer matching programs. Please check with your employer to see if they can match your contribution, potentially making your gift go even further!

🔗 normalpl.org/give

04/24/2026

We were proud to see Normal Public Library featured on the cover of the Chicago Tribune yesterday in an article discussing the cost of e-book and audio-book licensing for libraries.

Illinois librarians are asking lawmakers to intervene in e-book and audiobook licensing as they say publishers are making libraries pay more and adding in unfair contract terms.

04/23/2026

We are officially over the hump! 📈

Thanks to your incredible support, we have raised $5,440 so far for our inaugural Giving Day! This milestone brings us past the 50% mark, and we couldn’t be more grateful for this community.

🥳 Momentum is Building
This total includes the generous dollar-for-dollar matching contributions from our dedicated local partners:

Busey Bank
Little Jewels
O'Brien Auto Team

Their support has helped every dollar you give go twice as far, ensuring we can continue to provide the "library joy" that makes our community so special.

🏁 Let’s Finish Strong
We still have a few hours left of Take Action for Libraries Day, and we are determined to reach our goal. If you haven't made your gift yet, now is the time to make an impact!

How you can help:
Donate: Every bit counts toward the finish line!
Comment: What's the best thing you've discovered at the library?
Share: Let your friends know we’re halfway there!
🔗 Give here: normalpl.org/give
Current Progress: 🟢🟢🟢🟢🟢⚪️ (50%+ and climbing!)

Learn about the Normal Public Library Foundation and all that it does to support Normal Public Library.