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4H Information Program

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Children & Teen Department at Northland Public Library
Age Group:
Children, School-Age

A lot of people think that the 4H is just for animals, but they offer so much more! Whether your interest is animals, art, sports, computers, or just about anything they have something for you! 

Library Branch: Northland Public Library
Room: Children & Teen Department
Age Group: Children, School-Age
Event Details:

A lot of people think that the 4H is just for animals, but they offer so much more! Whether your interest is animals, art, sports, computers, or just about anything they have something for you! 

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

Tween Writing Group

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Room 108 - library lower-level at Northland Public Library
Program Type:
Hobbies, Ongoing Program
Age Group:
School-Age, Teens

Are you a middle schooler who enjoys creative writing? Would you like to meet other students with similar interests?

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

Are you a middle schooler who enjoys creative writing? Would you like to meet other students with similar interests?

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Writing Group

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Room 108 - library lower-level at Northland Public Library
Program Type:
Hobbies, Ongoing Program
Age Group:
Teens

Are you a 4th-7th grader who enjoys creative writing? Would you like to meet other students with similar interests?

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

Are you a 4th-7th grader who enjoys creative writing? Would you like to meet other students with similar interests?

This event is in the "Teens" group

Artistic Afternoons

Thursday, May 7, 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

Caregiver Support Cafe

Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Room 148-1 at Northland Public Library
Program Type:
Ongoing Program
Age Group:
Adults

Erin McMaster, Memory Care Advisor at Arden Court, offers insight and welcomes questions as she talks about topics related to caregiving for a loved one.

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

Erin McMaster, Memory Care Advisor at Arden Court, offers insight and welcomes questions as she talks about topics related to caregiving for a loved one.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Come Write In

Thursday, May 7, 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 "Toddlers" group

Toddler Time

Friday, May 8, 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, May 8, 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, May 8, 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! 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Board Game Night: Forbidden series

Friday, May 8, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Library upper-level at Northland Public Library
Program Type:
Hobbies
Age Group:
Adults

Upper Level Come learn how to play Forbidden Desert, Island, Jungle, or Sky. These cooperative games pit your team against the environment as you work together to escape! 

Registration Required
Library Branch: Northland Public Library
Room: Library upper-level
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Hobbies
Registration Required
Event Details:

Upper Level Come learn how to play Forbidden Desert, Island, Jungle, or Sky. These cooperative games pit your team against the environment as you work together to escape! 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Springtime Plant Swap

Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 9:30am - 11:00am
Learning Garden at Northland Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Adults

Interested in adding more greenery to your home and yard? Meet fellow plant enthusiasts to trade plants/cuttings and knowledge. 

Registration Required
Library Branch: Northland Public Library
Room: Learning Garden
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Special Event
Registration Required
Event Details:

Interested in adding more greenery to your home and yard? Meet fellow plant enthusiasts to trade plants/cuttings and knowledge. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Mahjong Mondays

Monday, May 11, 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, May 11, 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, May 12, 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. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

NPLA Board Building & Grounds Committee Meeting

Tuesday, May 12, 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 "Adults" group

Great Courses: Heroes and Legends: The Most Influential Characters of Literature

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 9:30am - 11:00am
Conference Room 218 - library upper-level at Northland Public Library
Program Type:
Special Program
Age Group:
Adults

Great Courses: Heroes and Legends: The Most Influential Characters of Literature Wednesdays, 9:30-11:00am - May 6, 13, 20 ,27 218 Join staff as we watch lectures from the Great Courses class series "Heroes and Legends: The Most Influential Charact

Registration Required
Library Branch: Northland Public Library
Room: Conference Room 218 - library upper-level
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Special Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

Great Courses: Heroes and Legends: The Most Influential Characters of Literature Wednesdays, 9:30-11:00am - May 6, 13, 20 ,27 218 Join staff as we watch lectures from the Great Courses class series "Heroes and Legends: The Most Influential Charact

This event is in the "Preschool" group

Preschool Storytime

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Room 148-1 at Northland Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool

Children ages 3 to 5 and can come on down to the Library for a 30 minute storytime. 

Library Branch: Northland Public Library
Room: Room 148-1
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Children ages 3 to 5 and can come on down to the Library for a 30 minute storytime. 

This event is in the "Toddlers" group

Toddler Time

Wednesday, May 13, 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 "Preschool" group

Preschool Storytime

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Room 148-1 at Northland Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool

Children ages 3 to 5 and can come on down to the Library for a 30 minute storytime. 

Library Branch: Northland Public Library
Room: Room 148-1
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Children ages 3 to 5 and can come on down to the Library for a 30 minute storytime. 

This event is in the "Toddlers" group

Toddler Time

Wednesday, May 13, 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, May 14, 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: Fandom Showdown

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: Fandom Showdown

No registration required.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Puzzle Swap

Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Room 148-1&2 at Northland Public Library
Program Type:
Hobbies
Age Group:
Adults

Calling all puzzle lovers! Stop in to trade some of your puzzles for different ones or just drop off any you are done puzzling! 

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

Calling all puzzle lovers! Stop in to trade some of your puzzles for different ones or just drop off any you are done puzzling! 

This event is in the "Adults" group

NPLA Board Finance Committee Meeting

Thursday, May 14, 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

Friday, May 15, 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.