Event List

Poster for "Then & Now" Across the Local Community

"Then and Now" Across the Local Community

All Day 3/16 - 5/2

Virtual

Program Type:

Special Event

Age Group:

Tween, Teens, Adults

In this virtual program, learn more about the local community through "then and now" photographs. Prerecorded by Local History Librarian, Joanna Mladic.

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Virtual Event

Library Branch: Virtual

Age Group: Tween, Teens, Adults

Program Type: Special Event

Event Details:

In this virtual program, learn more about the local community through "then and now" photographs. Prerecorded by Local History Librarian, Joanna Mladic.

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

All Day 4/1 - 4/30

Virtual

Program Type:

Story Time

Age Group:

Children

Special Virtual Butterfly Story Time

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Virtual Event

Library Branch: Virtual

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Story Time

Event Details:

Special Virtual Butterfly Story Time

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

All Day 4/1 - 4/30

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.

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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.

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

All Day 4/1 - 4/30

Virtual

Program Type:

Story Time

Age Group:

Children, Toddler

Virtual Story Time*

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Virtual Event

Library Branch: Virtual

Age Group: Children, Toddler

Program Type: Story Time

Event Details:

Virtual Story Time*

Spring Break-In Bags

All Day 4/1 - 5/16

NSLD/Loves Park

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.

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Library Branch: NSLD/Loves Park

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.

Tween Grab & Go Book Club

All Day 4/6 - 4/30

Both Libraries

Program Type:

Book Club

Age Group:

Tween

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

Featured Title: Skandar and the Unicorn Thief, by A.F. Steadman

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Offsite Event

Library Branch: Both Libraries

Age Group: Tween

Program Type: Book Club

Event Details:

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

Featured Title: Skandar and the Unicorn Thief, by A.F. Steadman

Book cover for "Saturday Night at the Lakeside Supper Club" by J. Ryan Stradal, featuring a stylized illustration of a supper club with trees and an "Open" sign on a yellow background.

Adult Spring Read

All Day 4/6 - 5/16

NSLD/Loves Park

Program Type:

Book Club

Age Group:

Adults

Saturday Night at the Lakeside Supper Club by J. Ryan Stradal

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Library Branch: NSLD/Loves Park

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Book Club

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Saturday Night at the Lakeside Supper Club by J. Ryan Stradal

The cover of the book Caraval by Stephanie Garber, featuring a stylized compass rose and ornate red designs on a dark blue background.

Teen Spring Read

All Day 4/6 - 5/16

NSLD/Loves Park

Age Group:

Teens

Pick up your free copy of Caraval by Stephanie Garber. Complete the included book review by May 16 to be put in a drawing for a Target gift card. A shrink keychain inspired by the book is included.

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Library Branch: NSLD/Loves Park

Age Group: Teens

Event Details:

Pick up your free copy of Caraval by Stephanie Garber. Complete the included book review by May 16 to be put in a drawing for a Target gift card. A shrink keychain inspired by the book is included.

Restaurants Through the Years

All Day 4/13 - 6/1

Virtual

Program Type:

Special Event

Age Group:

Adults

In this virtual program, enjoy a nostalgic trip back in time with local restaurants. Presented by Local History Librarian, Joanna Mladic.

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Virtual Event

Library Branch: Virtual

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Special Event

Event Details:

In this virtual program, enjoy a nostalgic trip back in time with local restaurants. Presented by Local History Librarian, Joanna Mladic.

NSLD Ninja Hunt

All Day 4/20 - 5/16

NSLD/Loves Park

Age Group:

Everyone

Come to NSLD library in Loves Park to participate in this scavenger hunt. Find a list of 10 famous ninjas on roster sheet by scanning QR codes around the library. Once completed all participants can get a candy prize at reference services.

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Library Branch: NSLD/Loves Park

Age Group: Everyone

Event Details:

Come to NSLD library in Loves Park to participate in this scavenger hunt. Find a list of 10 famous ninjas on roster sheet by scanning QR codes around the library. Once completed all participants can get a candy prize at reference services.

In Person Wiggle-Giggle-Grow Toddler Time at Roscoe Township Community Center

Monday, April 20, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am

Off Site

Program Type:

Story Time

Age Group:

Children, Toddler

Join NSLD Staff at the Roscoe Township Community Center for some offsite Wiggle-Giggle-Grow Fun!

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Offsite Event

Library Branch: Off Site

Age Group: Children, Toddler

Program Type: Story Time

Event Details:

Join NSLD Staff at the Roscoe Township Community Center for some offsite Wiggle-Giggle-Grow Fun!

NSLD/Loves Park In Person Story Time

Monday, April 20, 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.

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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.

In Person Story Time at Roscoe Township Community Center

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Off Site

Program Type:

Story Time

Age Group:

Children, Toddler

Join NSLD Staff at the Roscoe Township Community Center for some offsite Story Time Fun!

PLEASE NOTE: Time and day of the of week at RTCC differ from our usual Story Time session!

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Offsite Event

Library Branch: Off Site

Age Group: Children, Toddler

Program Type: Story Time

Event Details:

Join NSLD Staff at the Roscoe Township Community Center for some offsite Story Time Fun!

PLEASE NOTE: Time and day of the of week at RTCC differ from our usual Story Time session!

In Person Story Time at Roscoe Township Community Center

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am

Off Site

Program Type:

Story Time

Age Group:

Children, Toddler

Join NSLD Staff at the Roscoe Township Community Center for some offsite Story Time Fun!

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Offsite Event

Library Branch: Off Site

Age Group: Children, Toddler

Program Type: Story Time

Event Details:

Join NSLD Staff at the Roscoe Township Community Center for some offsite Story Time Fun!

NSLD/Loves Park In Person Story Time

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am

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.

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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.

NSLD/Loves Park In Person Wiggle-Giggle-Grow Toddler Time

Thursday, April 23, 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

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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

NSLD/Loves Park In Person Wiggle-Giggle-Grow Toddler Time

Thursday, April 23, 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

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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

Spring Time Skate

Friday, April 24, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:00pm

Off Site

Age Group:

Everyone

Skate for free, courtesy of NSLD! Includes admission to Sapora Playworld for patrons 12 and under. All children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. One NSLD card required per group for free admission. All ages welcome!

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Offsite Event

Library Branch: Off Site

Age Group: Everyone

Event Details:

Skate for free, courtesy of NSLD! Includes admission to Sapora Playworld for patrons 12 and under. All children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. One NSLD card required per group for free admission. All ages welcome!

A person is playing a drum made from a large purple exercise ball, using drumsticks. Another person's hands are visible in the background, also holding drumsticks near a silver exercise ball.

NorthPointe Wellness Family Movement Class

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am

Off Site

Program Type:

Special Event

Age Group:

Everyone

Move and make some noise with cardio drumming, a fun full-body workout the whole family can enjoy! Anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

ONE DAY, TWO SESSIONS: Saturday, April 25 - 10am & 1pm.

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Offsite Event

Library Branch: Off Site

Age Group: Everyone

Program Type: Special Event

Event Details:

Move and make some noise with cardio drumming, a fun full-body workout the whole family can enjoy! Anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

ONE DAY, TWO SESSIONS: Saturday, April 25 - 10am & 1pm.

NorthPointe Wellness Family Movement Class

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Off Site

Program Type:

Special Event

Age Group:

Everyone

Move and make some noise with cardio drumming, a fun, full-body workout the whole family can enjoy! Anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

ONE DAY, TWO SESSIONS: Saturday, April 25 - 10am & 1pm.

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Offsite Event

Library Branch: Off Site

Age Group: Everyone

Program Type: Special Event

Event Details:

Move and make some noise with cardio drumming, a fun, full-body workout the whole family can enjoy! Anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

ONE DAY, TWO SESSIONS: Saturday, April 25 - 10am & 1pm.