The NDPL offers programming for all ages! Below is a list of our current ongoing programming.
Don’t miss the fun! In addition to book clubs and storytimes, we also offer several creative, educational, and social activities throughout the year. Many of these are one-day events and are only posted on social media. You can stay up-to-date with the latest programs and activities by following us on Facebook.
Cook Book Club
The Cook Book Club is back! Grab a copy of the cookbook from the circulation desk, bring it home, find a recipe, and make a dish! Bring your meal to the book club and try out what everyone else made.
DAY: Second Thursday of the month
TIME: 6:00 pm
To participate, come pick up a cookbook and get cookin'!
NDPL Book Club
This friendly, welcoming group is open to all. Each month we choose a novel to read and then gather to discuss our thoughts. Share your literary critique or just share your experience reading the book. To participate, simply come to the circulation desk and request a copy of our current novel.
DAY: Third Wednesday of the month
TIME: Noon and 6:00 pm
2026 Book Club Titles
- Jan Broken Country
- Feb Wild Dark Shores
- Mar The Names
- Apr How to Read a Book
- May The Lost Bookshop
- Jun The Favorites
- Jul The Road to Tender Hearts
- Aug The last Letter Rebecca Yarros
- Sep More than Enough Anna Quindlen
- Oct The River is Waiting
- Nov Go Gentle Maria Semple
- Dec I’ll Come to You by Rebecca Kauffman
Historical Fiction Book Club
New York in the roaring 20s, Edwardian England, WWII France, life on the American frontier... If you love historical fiction as much as we do, join us on the second Wednesday of the month for our Historical Fiction Book Club! To participate, simply come to the circulation desk and request a copy of our current novel.
DAY: Second Wednesday of the month
TIME: Noon and 6:00 pm
2026 Historical Fiction Titles
- Jan The Briar Club Kate Quinn
- Feb A Brilliant Night of Stars and Ice Rebecca Connolly
- Mar The Dictionary of Lost Words by Pip Williams
- Apr The Kitchen Front by Jennifer Ryan
- May The Book Club for Troublesome Women by Marie Bostwick
- Jun Strangers in Time by David Baldacci
- Jul The Lighthouse Keeper’s Daughter by Hazel Gaynor
- Aug The Nature of Fragile Things by Susan Meissner
- Sep Under the Tulip Tree by Michelle Shocklee
- Oct The First Witch in Boston by Andrea Catalano
- Nov The Calamity Club by Kathryn Stockett
- Dec A Quilt for Christmas by Sandra Dallas
Mystery Book Club
Caper or cozy, true crime, suspense, or supernatural, if you love a good mystery, join us on the first Wednesday of the month for Mystery Book Club. This program is great fun and open to all. To participate, simply come to the circulation desk and request a copy of our current mystery.
DAY: First Wednesday of the month
TIME: Noon and 6:00 pm
2026 Mystery Titles
- Jan The Crash Freida Mcfadden
- Feb We Solve Murders by Richard Osman
- Mar Too Old for This by Samantha Downing
- Apr The Mysterious Case Of The Missing Crime Writer- Jonasson
- May The Librarians- Sherry Thomas
- Jun This Book Will Bury Me Ashley Winstead
- Jul Close Your Eyes and Count to 10
- Aug The Perfect Marriage by Jeneva Rose
- Sep When I Kill You by B.A. Paris
- Oct The Storm by Rachel Hawkins
- Nov Mad Mabel by Sally Hepworth
- Dec Everyone This Christmas Has a Secret by Benjamin Stevenson
Homeschool Book Clubs
Join us for one of our homeschool book clubs! Children in both book clubs will talk about the book, explore plot structure, themes, and more!
The Bookworms (for ages 7-10)
DAY: Third Wednesday of the month
TIME: 1:00
The Page Turners (for middle schoolers)
DAY: Third Wednesday of the month
TIME: 1:45
Preschool Storytime
Gather for stories, songs, and friendship! Storytime is designed especially for pre-K children, babies, and toddlers, and is open to all.
PRESCHOOL : Wednesdays at 9:00 am
INFANTS & TODDLERS : Wednesdays at 10:30 am
Storytime is also a great way to meet other parents!