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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.

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.

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.

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...

Open
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

Wgg photo

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

story time photo paint hands

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.  

Wgg photo

In Person Wiggle-Giggle-Grow Toddler Time

Thursday, June 6, 2024 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

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In Person Story Time

Monday, June 10, 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.  

Wgg photo

In Person Wiggle-Giggle-Grow Toddler Time

Tuesday, June 11, 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

Wgg photo

In Person Wiggle-Giggle-Grow Toddler Time

Tuesday, June 11, 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

paint hands

In Person Story Time

Wednesday, June 12, 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.  

story time photo paint hands

In-Person Story Time

Wednesday, June 12, 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 13, 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

story time photo paint hands

In-Person Story Time

Thursday, June 13, 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 13, 2024 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