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Coexisting with Backyard Wildlife

All Day 1/5 - 3/30
Virtual
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Tween, Teens, Adults

Whether you live in a small community or a larger urban setting, wildlife is a part of everyday life. Learn all about these backyard creatures in this fun prerecorded virtual program, presented by Severson Dells.

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

Whether you live in a small community or a larger urban setting, wildlife is a part of everyday life. Learn all about these backyard creatures in this fun prerecorded virtual program, presented by Severson Dells.

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

All Day 1/5 - 3/31
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 1/5 - 3/31
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*

Break-In Bags

Winter Break-In Bags

All Day 1/12 - 3/31
Both Libraries
Age Group:
Tween, Teens

Check out a Break-In Bag at Reference Services! This activity is done in the library and requires a valid library card. A Break-In Bag is a set of story based puzzle clues that help you to open up a combination on a bag to get prizes.

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

Check out a Break-In Bag at Reference Services! This activity is done in the library and requires a valid library card. A Break-In Bag is a set of story based puzzle clues that help you to open up a combination on a bag to get prizes.

Dog First Aid

Pet First Aid Basics

All Day 2/2 - 3/21
Virtual
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Learn how to tend to your cat or dog in a crisis. This prerecorded presentation will cover preventative care, recognizing emergencies, how to treat wounds, broken bones, choking, and more. Presented by DuPage County Animal Services.

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

Learn how to tend to your cat or dog in a crisis. This prerecorded presentation will cover preventative care, recognizing emergencies, how to treat wounds, broken bones, choking, and more. Presented by DuPage County Animal Services.

legos

NSLD LEGO Days

All Day 3/2 - 3/28
Both Libraries
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Children, Toddler, Preschool, Tween

Build your own unique LEGO creation at home and post a photo on the NSLD Facebook page. Or, build something using the library’s LEGOs available in Children’s Services and put on display.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Both Libraries
Age Group: Children, Toddler, Preschool, Tween
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

Build your own unique LEGO creation at home and post a photo on the NSLD Facebook page. Or, build something using the library’s LEGOs available in Children’s Services and put on display.

Bottled Northern Lights

Bottled Northern Lights

All Day 3/4 - 3/17
Both Libraries
Age Group:
Tween, Teens, Adults

Pick up craft materials to make a Bottle Northern Lights craft at Reference services. Available while supplies last. Limit 2 per person. Craft designed for ages 12+

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

Pick up craft materials to make a Bottle Northern Lights craft at Reference services. Available while supplies last. Limit 2 per person. Craft designed for ages 12+

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In Person Story Time

Wednesday, March 4, 2026 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, March 4, 2026 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.  

boys

In Person Wiggle-Giggle-Grow Toddler Time

Thursday, March 5, 2026 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, March 5, 2026 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.  

abacus

In Person Wiggle-Giggle-Grow Toddler Time

Thursday, March 5, 2026 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

reading buddies photo

Reading Buddies at NSLD/Loves Park

Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:15pm
Children’s Services at NSLD/Loves Park
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Children, Teens

Fun, educational program for 2nd-4th graders to buddy with a trained high school student once a week on the dates below.  Give your child the opportunity to enjoy reading and play games that support reading skills!  *Re

Library Branch: NSLD/Loves Park
Room: Children’s Services
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

Fun, educational program for 2nd-4th graders to buddy with a trained high school student once a week on the dates below.  Give your child the opportunity to enjoy reading and play games that support reading skills!  *Re

paint hands

In Person Story Time

Monday, March 9, 2026 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.  

Jane Austen

Jane Austen 250th (Belated) Birthday Craft

All Day 3/10 - 3/21
Both Libraries
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Jane Austen was born on 12/16/1775. Help us celebrate Jane Austen's birthday (belatedly) by making a decorative framed quote. Available at Reference Services while supplies last.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Both Libraries
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Jane Austen was born on 12/16/1775. Help us celebrate Jane Austen's birthday (belatedly) by making a decorative framed quote. Available at Reference Services while supplies last.

abacus toddler

In Person Wiggle-Giggle-Grow Toddler Time

Tuesday, March 10, 2026 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

boys

In Person Wiggle-Giggle-Grow Toddler Time

Tuesday, March 10, 2026 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

reading buddies photo

Reading Buddies at NSLD/Roscoe

Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 4:15pm - 5:00pm
Children’s Services at NSLD/Roscoe
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Children, Teens

Fun, educational program for 2nd-4th graders to buddy with a trained high school student once a week on the dates below.

Library Branch: NSLD/Roscoe
Room: Children’s Services
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

Fun, educational program for 2nd-4th graders to buddy with a trained high school student once a week on the dates below.

paint hands

In Person Story Time

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 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, March 11, 2026 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.  

boys

In Person Wiggle-Giggle-Grow Toddler Time

Thursday, March 12, 2026 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, March 12, 2026 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.  

abacus

In Person Wiggle-Giggle-Grow Toddler Time

Thursday, March 12, 2026 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

reading buddies photo

Reading Buddies at NSLD/Loves Park

Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:15pm
Children’s Services at NSLD/Loves Park
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Children, Teens

Fun, educational program for 2nd-4th graders to buddy with a trained high school student once a week on the dates below.  Give your child the opportunity to enjoy reading and play games that support reading skills!  *Re

Library Branch: NSLD/Loves Park
Room: Children’s Services
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

Fun, educational program for 2nd-4th graders to buddy with a trained high school student once a week on the dates below.  Give your child the opportunity to enjoy reading and play games that support reading skills!  *Re