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Illinois Digital Archive Demo

All Day 3/10 - 4/30
Virtual
Program Type:
Technology Class
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Learn how to navigate the Illinois Digital Archive, and check out the newly digitized Harlem Pepper, Harlem High School's student newspaper (1932-1997). Presented by NSLD Local His...

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

Learn how to navigate the Illinois Digital Archive, and check out the newly digitized Harlem Pepper, Harlem High School's student newspaper (1932-1997). Presented by NSLD Local History Librarian, Joanna Mladic. 

Pizza Plushie

Pizza Plushie Craft

All Day 3/19 - 4/2
Both Libraries
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Pick up materials for this free craft at Reference Services. Available while supplies last. 

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

Pick up materials for this free craft at Reference Services. Available while supplies last.
 

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

All Day 3/31 - 5/1
Virtual
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Children, Preschool
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 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 3/31 - 5/1
Virtual
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Children, Toddler
Event Details:

Virtual Story Time*NSLD offers a mini Wiggle-Giggle-Grow Toddler Time video on the NSLD Facebook page.  Wiggle-Giggle-Grow Toddler Time is for children ages 9 - 36 months...

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

Virtual Story Time*

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In Person Story Time

Monday, March 31, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Fun Place at NSLD/Loves Park
Age Group:
Preschool
Event Details:

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.  

beaded butterfly craft

Special Beaded Butterfly Take & Make for K-6

All Day 4/1 - 4/30
Both Libraries
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Children, Toddler, Preschool, Tween
Event Details:

Stop by Children's Services to pick up a beaded butterfly craft, then sign up to see some real butterflies at the Nicholas Conservatory and Gardens, courtesy of NSLD. Available wh...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Both Libraries
Age Group: Children, Toddler, Preschool, Tween
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:
Stop by Children's Services to pick up a beaded butterfly craft, then sign up to see some real butterflies at the Nicholas Conservatory and Gardens, courtesy of NSLD.
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Virtual Butterfly Story Time: Check NSLD's Facebook to watch!

All Day 4/1 - 4/30
Virtual
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Special Virtual Butterfly Story TimeWatch the NSLD Facebook Page for our mini story time featuring butterflies, then register to attend one of our NSLD Days at Nicholas Conservator...

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

Special Virtual Butterfly Story Time

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In Person Wiggle-Giggle-Grow Toddler Time

Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:15am
Large Meeting Room - R at NSLD/Roscoe
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...

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

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In Person Wiggle-Giggle-Grow Toddler Time

Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Large Meeting Room - R at NSLD/Roscoe
Program Type:
Story Time
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...

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

Intro to Yoga for Teens

Intro to Yoga for Teens

All Day 4/2 - 5/25
Virtual
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

In this virtual program for teens, RealBeautifulYOU in Rockford will teach stress management techniques and body image positivity through the practice of yoga.

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

In this virtual program for teens, RealBeautifulYOU in Rockford will teach stress management techniques and body image positivity through the practice of yoga.

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In Person Story Time

Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Fun Place at NSLD/Loves Park
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Preschool
Event Details:

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.  

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In-Person Story Time

Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Large Meeting Room - R at NSLD/Roscoe
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Children, Preschool
Event Details:

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.  

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In Person Wiggle-Giggle-Grow Toddler Time

Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:15am
Fun Place at NSLD/Loves Park
Program Type:
Story Time
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...

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

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In-Person Story Time

Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Large Meeting Room - R at NSLD/Roscoe
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Children, Preschool
Event Details:

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.  

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In Person Wiggle-Giggle-Grow Toddler Time

Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Fun Place at NSLD/Loves Park
Program Type:
Story Time
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...

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

Baskerville Hall

Tween Grab & Go Book Club

All Day 4/7 - 4/30
Both Libraries
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Tween
Event Details:

Get your free Tween Grab & Go book and activity guide in Children's Services.Featured Title: The Improbable Tales of Baskerville Hall, by Ali StandishAvailable beginning A...

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: The Improbable Tales of Baskerville Hall, by Ali Standish

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Adult Spring Read

All Day 4/7 - 5/10
Both Libraries
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Pick up a free copy of our spring read book at Reference Services. The book is yours to keep!The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry by Gabrielle ZevinA melancholic bookshop owner discovers...

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

Pick up a free copy of our spring read book at Reference Services. The book is yours to keep!

The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry by Gabrielle Zevin

Golden Arm

Teen Spring Read

All Day 4/7 - 5/10
Both Libraries
Age Group:
Tween, Teens
Event Details:

Get your free copy of Golden Arm by Carl Deuker that comes with a painted baseball key chain craft. Return a review by  May 10 to be entered into a prize drawing.

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

Get your free copy of Golden Arm by Carl Deuker that comes with a painted baseball key chain craft. Return a review by  May 10 to be entered into a prize drawing.

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
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...

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.

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In Person Story Time

Monday, April 7, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Fun Place at NSLD/Loves Park
Age Group:
Preschool
Event Details:

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.  

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In Person Wiggle-Giggle-Grow Toddler Time

Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:15am
Large Meeting Room - R at NSLD/Roscoe
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...

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

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In Person Wiggle-Giggle-Grow Toddler Time

Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Large Meeting Room - R at NSLD/Roscoe
Program Type:
Story Time
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...

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

Spring Break-In

Spring Break-In Bags

All Day 4/9 - 5/24
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. A Break-In Bag is a set of story based ...

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.

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In Person Story Time

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Fun Place at NSLD/Loves Park
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Preschool
Event Details:

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.