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Nonfiction at Northland

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Conference Room 218 - library upper-level at Northland Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club, Group Discussion, Ongoing Program
Age Group:
Adults

From current events to nature and science to interesting historical stories, join other nonfiction readers the first Tuesday of each month to discuss books on a wide variety of topics. 

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

From current events to nature and science to interesting historical stories, join other nonfiction readers the first Tuesday of each month to discuss books on a wide variety of topics. 

This event is in the "Preschool" group

Preschool Storytime

Wednesday, May 6, 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 6, 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 6, 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 6, 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 "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 "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

Pokemon Juniors Storytime

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 storytime adventures. Join us for epic Pokémon stories and a hands-on crafting activity that will bring your favorite Pokémon to life.

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

Gotta catch 'em all! Young Pokémon fans ages 3–6 are invited to join us for an hour of Pokémon storytime adventures. Join us for epic Pokémon stories and a hands-on crafting activity that will bring your favorite Pokémon to life.

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 "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 "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

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Real Life Reads

Friday, May 15, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Conference Room 218 - library upper-level at Northland Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club, Ongoing Program
Age Group:
Adults

From politicians to celebrities, come chat about the lives of some of our most interesting and influential individuals!

This month's selection:  I Am, I Am, I Am: seventeen brushes with death by Maggie O'Farrell J

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

From politicians to celebrities, come chat about the lives of some of our most interesting and influential individuals!

This month's selection:  I Am, I Am, I Am: seventeen brushes with death by Maggie O'Farrell J

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

Family Storytime

Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Room 148-1 at Northland Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool, School-Age, Families

Families of all kinds are welcome at this storytime!  We'll read stories and sing songs (and sometimes do a craft).  

Registration is not required.

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

Families of all kinds are welcome at this storytime!  We'll read stories and sing songs (and sometimes do a craft).  

Registration is not required.