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That Jazz Stuff

That 'Jazz Stuff': African American Brass Bands at Camp Grant During WWI

All Day 4/7 - 8/17
Virtual
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Adults

Watch this pre-event virtual presentation in honor of Midway Village's new Camp Grant exhibit. Presented by Richard Birkemeier, a professor of music and professional brass musician.

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

Watch this pre-event virtual presentation in honor of Midway Village's new Camp Grant exhibit. Presented by Richard Birkemeier, a professor of music and professional brass musician.

Home Energy Savings

Home Energy Savings

All Day 5/5 - 7/31
Virtual
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Adults

Learn about what energy choices available to you, along with ways to save money on your utility bills.

Program presented by the Citizens Utility Board.

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

Learn about what energy choices available to you, along with ways to save money on your utility bills.

Program presented by the Citizens Utility Board.

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Virtual Mini Story Time: Check NSLD's Facebook page to watch!

All Day 6/2 - 7/25
Virtual
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Children, Preschool

Virtual Story Time*

NSLD offers mini Story Time videos on the NSLD Facebook page. Preschool Story Time is for children ages 3 through 5.   

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Children, Preschool
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

Virtual Story Time*

NSLD offers mini Story Time videos on the NSLD Facebook page. Preschool Story Time is for children ages 3 through 5.   

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Virtual Mini Wiggle-Giggle-Grow: Check NSLD's Facebook page to watch.

All Day 6/2 - 7/25
Virtual
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Children, Toddler

Virtual Story Time*

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Children, Toddler
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

Virtual Story Time*

Level Up Your Genealogy

Level Up Your Genealogy: Beyond the Basics

All Day 6/9 - 9/1
Virtual
Program Type:
Technology Class
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Learn more about the next steps in your genealogy research and how to find more resources. Presented by NSLD's Local History Librarian, Joanna Mladic.

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Technology Class
Event Details:

Learn more about the next steps in your genealogy research and how to find more resources. Presented by NSLD's Local History Librarian, Joanna Mladic.

Summer Break-in Bags

Summer Break-In Bags

All Day 6/11 - 8/23
Both Libraries
Age Group:
Tween, Teens

Check out a Break-In Bag to do in the library at Reference Services! This activity is done in the library and requires a valid library card.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Both Libraries
Age Group: Tween, Teens
Event Details:

Check out a Break-In Bag to do in the library at Reference Services! This activity is done in the library and requires a valid library card.

Get Outside Photo Contest

"Get Outside" Photo Contest

All Day 7/2 - 8/2
Both Libraries
Age Group:
Tween, Teens

Snap your best nature photo and submit it to the library! All entries will be displayed in an exhibit and top photos in three categories will win a prize. Pick up an entry form at Reference Services with more details.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Both Libraries
Age Group: Tween, Teens
Event Details:

Snap your best nature photo and submit it to the library! All entries will be displayed in an exhibit and top photos in three categories will win a prize. Pick up an entry form at Reference Services with more details.

Ali

Grab & Go Tween Book Club

All Day 7/7 - 7/31
Both Libraries
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Tween

Get your free Tween Grab & Go book and activity guide in Children's Services.

Featured Title: Who Was the Greatest?: Muhammad Ali, by Gabriele Soria

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Both Libraries
Age Group: Tween
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Get your free Tween Grab & Go book and activity guide in Children's Services.

Featured Title: Who Was the Greatest?: Muhammad Ali, by Gabriele Soria

Decarbonizing 101

Level Up Your Home: Decarbonizing 101

All Day 7/7 - 10/6
Virtual
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Adults

Dive into ways renters and homeowners can access energy efficiency and cost savings programs.

Program presented by Citizens Utility Board.

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

Dive into ways renters and homeowners can access energy efficiency and cost savings programs.

Program presented by Citizens Utility Board.

Slime Craft

Fortnite Slurp Juice

All Day 7/9 - 7/23
Both Libraries
Age Group:
Tween, Teens

Make inedible slime made to look like "slurp" juice in the game "Fortnite." Available at Reference Services while supplies last. 

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Both Libraries
Age Group: Tween, Teens
Event Details:

Make inedible slime made to look like "slurp" juice in the game "Fortnite." Available at Reference Services while supplies last. 

minecraft bookmarks

Special Take & Make plus Virtual: Creeper and Pig Minecraft Bookmarks

All Day 7/13 - 8/9
Virtual
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Children, Toddler, Preschool, Tween

A Special Take & Make project for Level Up @ Your Library SRC 2025

Minecraft fan?

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Children, Toddler, Preschool, Tween
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

A Special Take & Make project for Level Up @ Your Library SRC 2025

Minecraft fan?

Scholarships

All About Scholarships

All Day 7/16 - 8/16
Virtual
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

This virtual presentation goes over how to search for college scholarships, along with how to write a good scholarship application. 

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Event Details:

This virtual presentation goes over how to search for college scholarships, along with how to write a good scholarship application. 

Wings and Wheels Museum

Vintage Wings and Wheels Museum

Saturday, July 19, 2025 at 10:00am - 4:00pm
Off Site
Age Group:
Everyone

Come to a 1937 Waukesha hanger and visit a museum dedicated to vehicles that drive and fly. 

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Everyone
Event Details:

Come to a 1937 Waukesha hanger and visit a museum dedicated to vehicles that drive and fly. 

paint hands

In Person Story Time

Monday, July 21, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Fun Place at NSLD/Loves Park
Age Group:
Preschool

Children ages 3-5 years old enjoy stories, music, movement, fingerplays and a craft with their caregiver.  

Library Branch: NSLD/Loves Park
Room: Fun Place
Age Group: Preschool
Event Details:

Children ages 3-5 years old enjoy stories, music, movement, fingerplays and a craft with their caregiver.  

Wgg photo

In Person Wiggle-Giggle-Grow Toddler Time

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:15am
Large Meeting Room - R at NSLD/Roscoe
Age Group:
Children, Toddler, Preschool

Fun program for children ages 9-36 months with a parent or caregiver (one caregiver per every 2 children).  Join us for fun stories, music and movement.  Stay and explore age appropriate learning stations while socializing with other par

Library Branch: NSLD/Roscoe
Room: Large Meeting Room - R
Age Group: Children, Toddler, Preschool
Event Details:

Fun program for children ages 9-36 months with a parent or caregiver (one caregiver per every 2 children).  Join us for fun stories, music and movement.  Stay and explore age appropriate learning stations while socializing with other par

paint hands

In Person Story Time- Special Tuesday Sessions: June-July Only!

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Fun Place at NSLD/Loves Park
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Preschool

Due to increased attendance during June and July, we have added a special 10am Tuesday session to our NSLD/Loves Park Story Times.  

Tuesday sessions will only be available through June and July.  

Library Branch: NSLD/Loves Park
Room: Fun Place
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

Due to increased attendance during June and July, we have added a special 10am Tuesday session to our NSLD/Loves Park Story Times.  

Tuesday sessions will only be available through June and July.  

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In Person Wiggle-Giggle-Grow Toddler Time

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Large Meeting Room - R at NSLD/Roscoe
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Children, Toddler, Preschool

Fun program for children ages 9-36 months with a parent or caregiver (one caregiver per every 2 children).  Join us for fun stories, music and movement.  Stay and explore age appropriate learning stations while socializing with other par

Library Branch: NSLD/Roscoe
Room: Large Meeting Room - R
Age Group: Children, Toddler, Preschool
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

Fun program for children ages 9-36 months with a parent or caregiver (one caregiver per every 2 children).  Join us for fun stories, music and movement.  Stay and explore age appropriate learning stations while socializing with other par

Potion Bottles

Health & Magic Potions

All Day 7/23 - 8/20
Both Libraries
Age Group:
Tween, Teens

Make a colorful health and magic bottle with this craft. Available at Reference Services while supplies last. 

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Both Libraries
Age Group: Tween, Teens
Event Details:

Make a colorful health and magic bottle with this craft. Available at Reference Services while supplies last. 

paint hands

In Person Story Time

Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Fun Place at NSLD/Loves Park
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Preschool

Children ages 3-5 years old enjoy stories, music, movement, fingerplays and a craft with their caregiver.  

Library Branch: NSLD/Loves Park
Room: Fun Place
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

Children ages 3-5 years old enjoy stories, music, movement, fingerplays and a craft with their caregiver.  

story time photo paint hands

In-Person Story Time

Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Large Meeting Room - R at NSLD/Roscoe
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Children, Preschool

Children ages 3-5 years old enjoy stories, music, movement, fingerplays and a craft with their caregiver.  

Library Branch: NSLD/Roscoe
Room: Large Meeting Room - R
Age Group: Children, Preschool
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

Children ages 3-5 years old enjoy stories, music, movement, fingerplays and a craft with their caregiver.  

Wgg photo

In Person Wiggle-Giggle-Grow Toddler Time

Thursday, July 24, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:15am
Fun Place at NSLD/Loves Park
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Children, Toddler, Preschool

Fun program for children ages 9-36 months with a parent or caregiver (one caregiver per every 2 children).  Join us for fun stories, music and movement.  Stay and explore age appropriate learning stations while socializing with other par

Library Branch: NSLD/Loves Park
Room: Fun Place
Age Group: Children, Toddler, Preschool
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

Fun program for children ages 9-36 months with a parent or caregiver (one caregiver per every 2 children).  Join us for fun stories, music and movement.  Stay and explore age appropriate learning stations while socializing with other par

story time photo paint hands

In-Person Story Time

Thursday, July 24, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Large Meeting Room - R at NSLD/Roscoe
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Children, Preschool

Children ages 3-5 years old enjoy stories, music, movement, fingerplays and a craft with their caregiver.  

Library Branch: NSLD/Roscoe
Room: Large Meeting Room - R
Age Group: Children, Preschool
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

Children ages 3-5 years old enjoy stories, music, movement, fingerplays and a craft with their caregiver.  

Wgg photo

In Person Wiggle-Giggle-Grow Toddler Time

Thursday, July 24, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Fun Place at NSLD/Loves Park
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Children, Toddler, Preschool

Fun program for children ages 9-36 months with a parent or caregiver (one caregiver per every 2 children).  Join us for fun stories, music and movement.  Stay and explore age appropriate learning stations while socializing with other par

Library Branch: NSLD/Loves Park
Room: Fun Place
Age Group: Children, Toddler, Preschool
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

Fun program for children ages 9-36 months with a parent or caregiver (one caregiver per every 2 children).  Join us for fun stories, music and movement.  Stay and explore age appropriate learning stations while socializing with other par

Pop Socket

Video Game Pop Socket

All Day 8/6 - 8/20
Both Libraries
Age Group:
Tween, Teens

Decorate a pop socket with a video game theme for your phone. Craft supplies available at Reference Services while supplies last. 

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Both Libraries
Age Group: Tween, Teens
Event Details:

Decorate a pop socket with a video game theme for your phone. Craft supplies available at Reference Services while supplies last.