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End of Summer Reading Event!

Thursday, August 6, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Library upper-level parking lot at Northland Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Families, All Ages

Join us for a petting zoo, icy treats, crafts, and more.

 Open to all summer reading program participants.

No registration required.

Library Branch: Northland Public Library
Room: Library upper-level parking lot
Age Group: Families, All Ages
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

Join us for a petting zoo, icy treats, crafts, and more.

 Open to all summer reading program participants.

No registration required.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Artistic Afternoons

Thursday, August 6, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Room 108 - library lower-level at Northland Public Library
Program Type:
Ongoing Program
Age Group:
Teens

Teens ages 12-18 can join us for an hour of artistic expression and crafting!  

No registration required.

Library Branch: Northland Public Library
Room: Room 108 - library lower-level
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Ongoing Program
Event Details:

Teens ages 12-18 can join us for an hour of artistic expression and crafting!  

No registration required.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Come Write In

Thursday, August 6, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Room 148-2 at Northland Public Library
Program Type:
Hobbies, Ongoing Program
Age Group:
Adults

Working on a novel or just enjoy writing for fun? Want to spend a couple of hours focusing on your craft and working alongside fellow writers? Come write in with us every first Thursday at Northland! 

Library Branch: Northland Public Library
Room: Room 148-2
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Hobbies, Ongoing Program
Event Details:

Working on a novel or just enjoy writing for fun? Want to spend a couple of hours focusing on your craft and working alongside fellow writers? Come write in with us every first Thursday at Northland! 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Tea and Stitches

Friday, August 7, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Conference Room 218 - library upper-level at Northland Public Library
Program Type:
Group Discussion, Hobbies, Ongoing Program
Age Group:
Adults

Whether you enjoy knitting, crocheting, cross-stitching, embroidery, or something in between, join us the first Friday of each month to work on your project while chatting with other crafters! 

Tea and snacks will be provided. 

Library Branch: Northland Public Library
Room: Conference Room 218 - library upper-level
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Group Discussion, Hobbies, Ongoing Program
Event Details:

Whether you enjoy knitting, crocheting, cross-stitching, embroidery, or something in between, join us the first Friday of each month to work on your project while chatting with other crafters! 

Tea and snacks will be provided. 

This event is in the "School-Age" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Pic-Fic Fridays

Friday, August 7, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Learning Garden at Northland Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club, Ongoing Program
Age Group:
School-Age, Teens

Bring a snack or your lunch and settle in as we read a new story together. Come discover your next favorite book during this relaxing lunchtime program. 

Library Branch: Northland Public Library
Room: Learning Garden
Age Group: School-Age, Teens
Program Type: Book Club, Ongoing Program
Event Details:

Bring a snack or your lunch and settle in as we read a new story together. Come discover your next favorite book during this relaxing lunchtime program. 

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group

Discovering Animals!

Friday, August 7, 2026 at 1:00pm - 1:45pm
Learning Garden or Room 148-2 at Northland Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Preschool

Join us for Discovering Animals, a fun and educational Summer Storytime where we will explore some of the world's most amazing animals!

Library Branch: Northland Public Library
Room: Learning Garden or Room 148-2
Age Group: Children, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for Discovering Animals, a fun and educational Summer Storytime where we will explore some of the world's most amazing animals!

CLOSED for Summer Hours

All Day
Northland Public Library

Closed for summer hours

Library Branch: Northland Public Library
Event Details:

Closed for summer hours

This event is in the "Adults" group

Mahjong Mondays

Monday, August 10, 2026 at 12:30pm - 2:30pm
Conference Room 218 - library upper-level at Northland Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club, Ongoing Program
Age Group:
Adults

Mahjong is a tile-based game that was developed in the 19th century in China and has spread throughout the world since the early 20th century. Similar to the Western card game rummy, Mahjong is a game of skill, strategy, and luck.

Library Branch: Northland Public Library
Room: Conference Room 218 - library upper-level
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club, Ongoing Program
Event Details:

Mahjong is a tile-based game that was developed in the 19th century in China and has spread throughout the world since the early 20th century. Similar to the Western card game rummy, Mahjong is a game of skill, strategy, and luck.

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "School-Age" group

Story Explorers Book Club

Monday, August 10, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Room 108 - library lower-level at Northland Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Children, School-Age

This program is hosted by the Girl Scouts. Calling all young readers and adventurers! Join us for a fun and welcoming group for kids ages 6 through 12 who love stories. 

Registration Required
Library Branch: Northland Public Library
Room: Room 108 - library lower-level
Age Group: Children, School-Age
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

This program is hosted by the Girl Scouts. Calling all young readers and adventurers! Join us for a fun and welcoming group for kids ages 6 through 12 who love stories. 

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

Next Chapter Book Club

Tuesday, August 11, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Room 148-1 at Northland Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club, Group Discussion
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Next Chapter Book Clubs began in 2002 to provide meaningful opportunities for life-long learning, social connections, and community inclusion for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. 

Library Branch: Northland Public Library
Room: Room 148-1
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Book Club, Group Discussion
Event Details:

Next Chapter Book Clubs began in 2002 to provide meaningful opportunities for life-long learning, social connections, and community inclusion for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. 

Handwriting workshop for Third and Fourth grades

Tuesday, August 11, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Room 108 - library lower-level at Northland Public Library

Putting pen(cil) to paper is the first step step in making the connection to how writing relates to literacy.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Northland Public Library
Room: Room 108 - library lower-level
Registration Required
Event Details:

Putting pen(cil) to paper is the first step step in making the connection to how writing relates to literacy.

This event is in the "Adults" group

NPLA Board Building & Grounds Committee Meeting

Tuesday, August 11, 2026 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Board Room & Virtual at Northland Public Library
Age Group:
Adults

NPLA Board Committee Meeting will have both virtual and in-person options. Registration is required for virtual attendance only. Members of the public wishing to attend in-person do not have to register.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Northland Public Library
Room: Board Room & Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Registration Required
Event Details:

NPLA Board Committee Meeting will have both virtual and in-person options. Registration is required for virtual attendance only. Members of the public wishing to attend in-person do not have to register.

This event is in the "Toddlers" group

Toddler Time

Wednesday, August 12, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Room 148-2 at Northland Public Library
Program Type:
Ongoing Program
Age Group:
Toddlers

For Toddlers, ages 12 months - 35 months with a caregiver. Join Ms. Abby for songs, rhymes, and library fun to build important pre-reading and social skills.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Northland Public Library
Room: Room 148-2
Age Group: Toddlers
Program Type: Ongoing Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

For Toddlers, ages 12 months - 35 months with a caregiver. Join Ms. Abby for songs, rhymes, and library fun to build important pre-reading and social skills.

This event is in the "Toddlers" group

Toddler Time

Wednesday, August 12, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Room 148-2 at Northland Public Library
Program Type:
Ongoing Program
Age Group:
Toddlers

For Toddlers, ages 12 months - 35 months with a caregiver. Join Ms. Abby for songs, rhymes, and library fun to build important pre-reading and social skills.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Northland Public Library
Room: Room 148-2
Age Group: Toddlers
Program Type: Ongoing Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

For Toddlers, ages 12 months - 35 months with a caregiver. Join Ms. Abby for songs, rhymes, and library fun to build important pre-reading and social skills.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Fandom Fun!

Thursday, August 13, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Room 148-2 at Northland Public Library
Program Type:
Hobbies, Ongoing Program
Age Group:
Teens

Teens ages 12-18 can join us for an activity related to one of your favorite fandoms! 

This month's theme: Anime

No registration required.

Library Branch: Northland Public Library
Room: Room 148-2
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Hobbies, Ongoing Program
Event Details:

Teens ages 12-18 can join us for an activity related to one of your favorite fandoms! 

This month's theme: Anime

No registration required.

This event is in the "Toddlers" group

Toddler Time

Friday, August 14, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Room 148-2 at Northland Public Library
Program Type:
Ongoing Program
Age Group:
Toddlers

For Toddlers, ages 12 months - 35 months with a caregiver. Join Ms. Abby for songs, rhymes, and library fun to build important pre-reading and social skills.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Northland Public Library
Room: Room 148-2
Age Group: Toddlers
Program Type: Ongoing Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

For Toddlers, ages 12 months - 35 months with a caregiver. Join Ms. Abby for songs, rhymes, and library fun to build important pre-reading and social skills.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Booked for Lunch

Friday, August 14, 2026 at 11:30am - 1:00pm
Conference Room 218 - library upper-level at Northland Public Library
Program Type:
Group Discussion, Ongoing Program
Age Group:
Adults

No matter what type of book you enjoy reading, you'll love talking about our monthly selections with fellow book lovers. 

Bring along a brown bag lunch to eat while chatting before we start our book discussion at noon. 

Library Branch: Northland Public Library
Room: Conference Room 218 - library upper-level
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Group Discussion, Ongoing Program
Event Details:

No matter what type of book you enjoy reading, you'll love talking about our monthly selections with fellow book lovers. 

Bring along a brown bag lunch to eat while chatting before we start our book discussion at noon. 

This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "School-Age" group

Pokémon Playtime!

Friday, August 14, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Room 148-2 at Northland Public Library
Program Type:
Hobbies, Ongoing Program
Age Group:
Preschool, School-Age

Gotta catch 'em all! Young Pokémon fans ages 3–6 are invited to join us for an hour of Pokémon playtime adventures. We're going to have blocks, toys, and games to play with new friends! 

Library Branch: Northland Public Library
Room: Room 148-2
Age Group: Preschool, School-Age
Program Type: Hobbies, Ongoing Program
Event Details:

Gotta catch 'em all! Young Pokémon fans ages 3–6 are invited to join us for an hour of Pokémon playtime adventures. We're going to have blocks, toys, and games to play with new friends! 

CLOSED for Summer Hours

All Day
Northland Public Library

Closed for summer hours

Library Branch: Northland Public Library
Event Details:

Closed for summer hours

This event is in the "Adults" group

Mahjong Mondays

Monday, August 17, 2026 at 12:30pm - 2:30pm
Conference Room 218 - library upper-level at Northland Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club, Ongoing Program
Age Group:
Adults

Mahjong is a tile-based game that was developed in the 19th century in China and has spread throughout the world since the early 20th century. Similar to the Western card game rummy, Mahjong is a game of skill, strategy, and luck.

Library Branch: Northland Public Library
Room: Conference Room 218 - library upper-level
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club, Ongoing Program
Event Details:

Mahjong is a tile-based game that was developed in the 19th century in China and has spread throughout the world since the early 20th century. Similar to the Western card game rummy, Mahjong is a game of skill, strategy, and luck.

This event is in the "Adults" group

North Hills Genealogists

Monday, August 17, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual & Christ Episcopal Church at Northland Public Library
Program Type:
Special Program
Age Group:
Adults

The North Hills Genealogists hold monthly meetings both in-person at Christ Episcopal Church (Babcock Blvd & Browns Lane, 5910 Babcock Blvd) and virtually via Zoom.

Library Branch: Northland Public Library
Room: Virtual & Christ Episcopal Church
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Special Program
Event Details:

The North Hills Genealogists hold monthly meetings both in-person at Christ Episcopal Church (Babcock Blvd & Browns Lane, 5910 Babcock Blvd) and virtually via Zoom.

This event is in the "Babies" group

Mother Goose Tummy Time

Tuesday, August 18, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Room 148-1&2 at Northland Public Library
Program Type:
Ongoing Program
Age Group:
Babies

Babies 3-12 months and a caregiver are invited to join us for a 20 minute storytime, followed by instruction from a physical therapist from Ivy Rehab. Parents can ask questions about their child's current stage of development.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Northland Public Library
Room: Room 148-1&2
Age Group: Babies
Program Type: Ongoing Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

Babies 3-12 months and a caregiver are invited to join us for a 20 minute storytime, followed by instruction from a physical therapist from Ivy Rehab. Parents can ask questions about their child's current stage of development.

Handwriting workshop for Third and Fourth grades

Tuesday, August 18, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Room 108 - library lower-level at Northland Public Library

Putting pen(cil) to paper is the first step step in making the connection to how writing relates to literacy.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Northland Public Library
Room: Room 108 - library lower-level
Registration Required
Event Details:

Putting pen(cil) to paper is the first step step in making the connection to how writing relates to literacy.

This event is in the "School-Age" group

Pokémon Masters Club

Tuesday, August 18, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Room 108 - library lower-level at Northland Public Library
Program Type:
Hobbies, Ongoing Program
Age Group:
School-Age

Calling all Pokémon Trainers! We're challenging Trainers ages 6–13 to come and dive into the Pokémon world with us. Trade and show off your cards, tackle a fun Pokémon-themed activity, and test your skills with Pokémon games!

Library Branch: Northland Public Library
Room: Room 108 - library lower-level
Age Group: School-Age
Program Type: Hobbies, Ongoing Program
Event Details:

Calling all Pokémon Trainers! We're challenging Trainers ages 6–13 to come and dive into the Pokémon world with us. Trade and show off your cards, tackle a fun Pokémon-themed activity, and test your skills with Pokémon games!