Normal Public Library Foundation

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.

04/23/2026

We are officially approaching the halfway mark! 🚀

The energy for our first-ever Giving Day has been incredible. Because of your generosity, we are closing in on 50% of our goal, but we still need your help to cross the finish line.

Double the Progress
If you haven't had a chance to give yet, now is the perfect time to make your "library joy" go twice as far. Our matching pool is still active, meaning your impact is doubled dollar-for-dollar by:

Busey Bank
Little Jewels
O'Brien Auto Team

Whether it’s $10 or $100, your contribution helps us reach the finish line and supports the programs that make our library a community treasure.

🔗 Join the Movement:
normalpl.org/give
Current Status: 🟡🟡🟡🟡⚪️ (Almost at 50%!)

Let’s keep this momentum going for Take Action for Libraries Day!
Please like, comment, or share this post to help us spread the word.

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04/23/2026

Today, we’re joining our friends at Normal Public Library in celebrating everything that brings joy to our community through books, learning, and shared experiences.

Whether it’s the excitement on a child’s face when they discover a new favorite story, the magic of special events, or that perfect sunny corner where imagination comes alive — the library fills our community with moments that truly matter.

NPL is hosting its first annual Giving Day, and we want to invite all our Little Jewels families to support them and be part of this meaningful initiative. Your participation helps them continue spreading joy, curiosity, and connection throughout our community.

Let’s show our support and help keep the joy of learning growing for everyone.

https://www.normalpl.org/NPLF

04/23/2026

🌟 It’s finally here! Today is Take Action for Libraries Day, and it is our very first annual Giving Day benefiting Normal Public Library. Help us meet our $10,000 goal.

Whether you’re a lifelong patron or a first-time visitor, today is the day to celebrate the heartbeat of our community.

💰✨Double Your Impact: We have some incredible news to make this day even better. Our amazing partners are stepping up to help us grow:

Busey Bank
Little Jewels
O'Brien Auto Team

They are matching every donation dollar-for-dollar up to $2,000 collectively. This means when you give today, your contribution goes twice as far in supporting the programs and spaces we all love.

🔗 How to Participate:
Donate: Visit normalpl.org/give to make your gift.
Share: Tell us in the comments what brings you joy at the library!
Spread the Word: Share this post to help us reach our goal.

If you’ve been waiting for a sign to support your local library, this is it.

04/23/2026

✨ Celebrating National Library Outreach Day today!

Outreach services help to ensure that the library can bring joy to the the community even if they can't make it into the library.

What outreach services have you or your loved ones benefitted from?

Today is National Library Outreach Day, a day we celebrate libraries and library workers bringing the library to the people!

From bookmobiles and pop-ups to home delivery and library services for the incarcerated, library outreach meets communities where they are and ensures access to knowledge, connection, and care—no matter the barriers.

Connect with your library today and everyday, wherever you find it in your community!

National Library Outreach Day is coordinated in collaboration with the Association of Bookmobile and Outreach Services and the Association of Rural and Small Libraries.

04/22/2026

Happy National Library Workers Day!

Thank you to the library staff at Normal Public Library for all you do to bring joy, learning, and literacy to our community! Normal would not be the same without you, and what you do matters. 💜

It's National Library Workers Day - our favorite day of National Library Week!

Today we celebrate the hardworking, dedicated library professionals who power possibility in our neighborhoods, our schools, and our places of higher learning. As library workers across the U.S. continue to face challenges to their jobs and harassment from bad actors, it's essential we show up for them and voice our support for the work they do every day.

Thank you, library workers - libraries work because YOU do!

04/20/2026

Kicking off National Library Week with "Right to Read" Day.

🔗 Take action today to protect the freedom to read: https://bit.ly/43D9Dtw . Follow the American Library Association to learn more about how you can show up for and protect our beloved libraries.

The freedom to read is still being challenged: From January 2025 through March 2026, more than 100 pro-censorship bills were introduced in state legislatures. At least 40 bills would penalize libraries and library workers with lawsuits, fines, or even jail time for protecting people’s the right to read.

While the challenges we face are real, so is the growing network of individuals and organizations who continue to win victories, share strategies, and build momentum to protect the right to read everywhere. Because of your hard work, we’ve seen meaningful progress in courts, in legislatures, and in local communities.

This Right To Read Day, we celebrate our wins and take action to protect the freedom to read. Take action today: https://bit.ly/43D9Dtw

04/16/2026

They say you can’t buy joy, but you can certainly fuel it! 📚✨

We are only one week away from Giving Day!

A massive thank you to Busey Bank, Little Jewels, and O'Brien Auto Team for being the sparks behind our Library Giving Day. Their incredible matching gifts will double the impact of every donation, ensuring that the Normal Public Library can continue to provide the programs, books, and resources that help our community "Find Your Joy."

📍Mark your Calendars for April 23rd!
🔗Visit normalpl.org/give to donate today.

We are so grateful for partners who invest in literacy, curiosity, and the future of Normal. 🤝

04/13/2026

Next week is National Library Week and we can't wait to celebrate!

📍Mark your calendars for April 23rd, when we will be hosting a Giving Day supporting Normal Public Library.

✨ Remember, your gift goes twice as far thanks to our generous match donors Busey Bank, Little Jewels, and O'Brien Auto Team!

🔗 normalpl.org/give