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

All Day 2/19 - 4/30
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 mo...

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

Virtual Story Time*

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Butterfly Finger Puppet Special Take & Make

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 your butterfly finger puppet supplies while they last!

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 your butterfly finger puppet supplies while they last!

Titanic

Grab & Go Tween Book Club

All Day 4/1 - 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: What Was the Titanic?  by Stephanie Sabol Available beginning Apri...

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: What Was the Titanic?  by Stephanie Sabol

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Special 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 Time Watch the NSLD Facebook page and YouTube channel for our mini story time featuring butterflies, then register to attend one of our NSLD Days...

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

Special Virtual Butterfly Story Time

RR Star

Rockford Register Star

All Day 4/2 - 5/31
Virtual
Program Type:
Technology Class
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Learn to access the Rockford Register Star through this virtual program. Explore how to read the daily newspaper edition, create an account, and set up notifications for speci...

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

Learn to access the Rockford Register Star through this virtual program.

Astrology

Astrology 101

All Day 4/3 - 5/1
Virtual
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Learn about the sun, moon, and rising signs; planets; and houses, plus how to read your natal chart to avoid future problems, learn your strengths, and embrace your best self. Pres...

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

Learn about the sun, moon, and rising signs; planets; and houses, plus how to read your natal chart to avoid future problems, learn your strengths, and embrace your best self.

Adult Spring Read

Adult Spring Read

All Day 4/8 - 5/11
Both Libraries
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Adult Spring Read - Brothers on Three by Abe Streep. Brothers on Three is the true story of the Arlee Warriors basketball team on the Montana Flathead Indian Rese...

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

Adult Spring Read - Brothers on Three by Abe Streep.

Spring Break In Bags

Spring Break-In Bags

All Day 4/8 - 5/25
Both Libraries
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Come 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. Break-In Bags is a set of story ba...

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

Come 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.

Teen Spring Read

Teen Spring Read

All Day 4/8 - 5/25
Both Libraries
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Get your free copy of "Eragon" by Christopher Paolini.  Return the included review and puzzle page by May 11 to be entered in a drawing for prizes.  Available while suppl...

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

Get your free copy of "Eragon" by Christopher Paolini.  Return the included review and puzzle page by May 11 to be entered in a drawing for prizes.  Available while

Recycling Video

Teen Recycling 101

All Day 4/17 - 5/15
Virtual
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Celebrate Earth Day!  Join local educator, Miss Sosso, and Keeping Northern Illinois Beautiful as they show teens what items are recyclable in the Northern Illinois area. ...

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

Celebrate Earth Day!  Join local educator, Miss Sosso, and Keeping Northern Illinois Beautiful as they show teens what items are recyclable in the Northern Illinois area.

Post Journal

Post Journal

All Day 4/23 - 5/31
Virtual
Program Type:
Technology Class
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Watch this pre-recorded talk and explore how to navigate the Post Journal newspaper to research your community's local history. Learn how to create an account, save, and ...

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

Watch this pre-recorded talk and explore how to navigate the Post Journal newspaper to research your community's local history.

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Celebrate Harry Potter in May! A special Tween Take & Make

All Day 5/1 - 5/31
Both Libraries
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Special Event
Age Group:
Tween
Event Details:

Calling all Tweens for a special Take & Make Event May 2nd is International Harry Potter Day!  Visit Children's Services in May and pick up a Take & Make bag fil...

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

Calling all Tweens for a special Take & Make Event

May 2nd is International Harry Potter Day! 

Sensory Bottle

Sensory Bottle Craft

All Day 5/6 - 5/31
Both Libraries
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Fill a bottle with materials to create a visual sensory experience. This craft promotes tranquility and reduces anxiety. Includes a bonus fidget tool.  Crafts will be avail...

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

Fill a bottle with materials to create a visual sensory experience. This craft promotes tranquility and reduces anxiety. Includes a bonus fidget tool. 

Crafts will be available at Reference Services until supplies last.

Super Hero Craft

Superhero Toilet Paper Roll Craft

All Day 5/8 - 5/22
Both Libraries
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Turn a toilet paper tube into a famous superhero.  Pick up this free craft in Reference Services.  Available while supplies last.  

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

Turn a toilet paper tube into a famous superhero.  Pick up this free craft in Reference Services.  Available while supplies last.

hungry caterpillar

Special Story Time to Celebrate Children's Book Week!

Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Large Meeting Room - R at NSLD/Roscoe
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Help us celebrate Children's Book Week at NSLD/Roscoe!  Come to a special Eric Carle themed Family Story Time with stories, songs and a craft.  

Library Branch: NSLD/Roscoe
Room: Large Meeting Room - R
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

Help us celebrate Children's Book Week at NSLD/Roscoe! 

Come to a special Eric Carle themed Family Story Time with stories, songs and a craft.

 

NSLD Board of Trustees Meeting

Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Small Meeting Room at NSLD/Loves Park
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

NSLD Board of Trustees meets at NSLD/Loves Park (6340 N. 2nd Street, Loves Park IL) on the third Thursday of the month at 5:30 pm in the Board Meeting room on the first floor....

Library Branch: NSLD/Loves Park
Room: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

NSLD Board of Trustees meets at NSLD/Loves Park (6340 N.

Summer Skate

Start of Summer Skate

Friday, May 31, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:45pm
Off Site
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Free ice skating for all ages and free Sapora Play World admission for patrons 12 and under with an NSLD Card. Ice skate rental included. Free learn to skate lessons will be a...

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Registration
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Everyone
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Free ice skating for all ages and free Sapora Play World admission for patrons 12 and under with an NSLD Card.

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In Person Story Time

Monday, June 3, 2024 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, June 4, 2024 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, June 4, 2024 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

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In Person Story Time

Wednesday, June 5, 2024 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, June 5, 2024 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.  

Wgg photo

In Person Wiggle-Giggle-Grow Toddler Time

Thursday, June 6, 2024 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, June 6, 2024 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.