Event List

Filters
Age Group
Wild Turkey

Wild Turkey in Fact and Folklore

All Day 11/5 - 2/8
Virtual
Age Group:
Tween, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

From Benjamin Franklin's proposed national bird to Thanksgiving dinners, turkeys have long been integral to American culture. But beyond being food, they also play a vital role in ...

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

From Benjamin Franklin's proposed national bird to Thanksgiving dinners, turkeys have long been integral to American culture. But beyond being food, they also play a vital role in our natural ecosystem.

Treasure

Winter Reading Club For All Ages

All Day 12/30 - 2/8
Both Libraries
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Children, Toddler, Preschool, Tween, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Event Details:

Books are a Treasure!  Winter Reading Club begins December 30! Stop by either NSLD location to pick up your WRC To Go bag. Available for children, teen and adults. Re...

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

Books are a Treasure!  Winter Reading Club begins December 30!

Stop by either NSLD location to pick up your WRC To Go bag.

Available for children, teen and adults.

Winter Break-In Bags

All Day 1/6 - 3/22
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.

Harry Potter Landscape

Winter Harry Potter Landscape

All Day 1/8 - 1/31
Virtual
Age Group:
Tween, Teens
Event Details:

Make a paper winter landscape based on the world of "Harry Potter." Available at Reference Services, while supplies last.    

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

Make a paper winter landscape based on the world of "Harry Potter." Available at Reference Services, while supplies last. 

 

 

 

Nutrition

Intro to Nutrition for Teens

All Day 1/15 - 2/15
Virtual
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

In this virtual program, learn the dietary knowledge and tools for how to develop a healthy relationship with food and your body. 

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

In this virtual program, learn the dietary knowledge and tools for how to develop a healthy relationship with food and your body. 

Jellyfish in a Bottle Craft Sign

Jellyfish in a Bottle - Sensory Craft

All Day 1/20 - 2/15
Both Libraries
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Create this fun and visually relaxing jellyfish in a bottle craft. All supplies are included in each craft bag.Pick up at Reference Services. Available until supplies last.

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

Create this fun and visually relaxing jellyfish in a bottle craft. All supplies are included in each craft bag.

Pick up at Reference Services. Available until supplies last.

Love Book

Mini Love Book

All Day 2/5 - 2/26
Virtual
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Make your own mini love book available at Reference Services while supplies last.  Tutorial video included. Limit two crafts per family.  

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

Make your own mini love book available at Reference Services while supplies last.  Tutorial video included. Limit two crafts per family.  

Reading Buddies Training

NSLD/Roscoe Reading Buddies Training

Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Homework Room at NSLD/Roscoe
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Pre-registered high school and middle school students will be trained to become a Big Buddy.  *Registration begins,  Monday, January 13.  Pick up, fill out and retur...

Library Branch: NSLD/Roscoe
Room: Homework Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

Pre-registered high school and middle school students will be trained to become a Big Buddy.  *Registration begins,  Monday, January 13.  Pick up, fill out and return registration forms to Roscoe Children's Services. 

Reading Buddies Training

NSLD/Loves Park Reading Buddies Training

Thursday, February 13, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Large Meeting Room at NSLD/Loves Park
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Pre-registered high school or middle school students will be trained to become a Big Buddy.  *Registration begins, Monday, January 13.  Pick up, fill out and return regis...

Library Branch: NSLD/Loves Park
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

Pre-registered high school or middle school students will be trained to become a Big Buddy.  *Registration begins, Monday, January 13.  Pick up, fill out and return registration forms to Loves Park Children's Services. 

Orchids

NSLD Day at Nicholas Conservatory: In Full Bloom- Orchid Exhibit

Friday, February 14, 2025 at 10:00am - 4:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Children, Toddler, Preschool, Tween, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Event Details:

Join NSLD at Nicholas Conservatory for the, In Full Bloom Orchid ExhibitAll ages welcome! One NSLD card per family/group required for free admission.See hundreds of tropical orchid...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children, Toddler, Preschool, Tween, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

Join NSLD at Nicholas Conservatory for the, In Full Bloom Orchid Exhibit

All ages welcome! One NSLD card per family/group required for free admission.

Teen Blind Date with a Book

Blind Date with a Book for Teens

All Day 2/17 - 3/1
Both Libraries
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Teens, enjoy a "blind date" with a book! Stop by Reference Services and choose a book that is yours to keep.  Return the enclosed review by March 15 to be entered into the pri...

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

Teens, enjoy a "blind date" with a book! Stop by Reference Services and choose a book that is yours to keep.  Return the enclosed review by March 15 to be entered into the prize drawing. One book per person.

reading buddies photo

Reading Buddies at NSLD/Roscoe

Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at 4:15pm - 5:00pm
Children’s Services at NSLD/Roscoe
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Children, Teens
Event Details:

Fun, educational program for 2nd-4th graders to buddy with a trained high school  or middle school student once a week on the dates below. Give your child the opportunity to e...

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  or middle school student once a week on the dates below.

Orchids

NSLD Day at Nicholas Conservatory: In Full Bloom- Orchid Exhibit

Thursday, February 20, 2025 at 10:00am - 4:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Children, Toddler, Preschool, Tween, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Event Details:

Join NSLD at Nicholas Conservatory for the, In Full Bloom Orchid ExhibitAll ages welcome! One NSLD card per family/group required for free admission.See hundreds of tropical orchid...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children, Toddler, Preschool, Tween, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

Join NSLD at Nicholas Conservatory for the, In Full Bloom Orchid Exhibit

All ages welcome! One NSLD card per family/group required for free admission.

reading buddies photo

Reading Buddies at NSLD/Loves Park

Thursday, February 20, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:15pm
Children’s Services at NSLD/Loves Park
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Children, Teens
Event Details:

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

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  or middle school student once a week on the dates below.  Give your child the opportunity to enjoy reading and play games that support reading skills!&nbsp

reading buddies photo

Reading Buddies at NSLD/Roscoe

Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at 4:15pm - 5:00pm
Children’s Services at NSLD/Roscoe
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Children, Teens
Event Details:

Fun, educational program for 2nd-4th graders to buddy with a trained high school  or middle school student once a week on the dates below. Give your child the opportunity to e...

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  or middle school student once a week on the dates below.

reading buddies photo

Reading Buddies at NSLD/Loves Park

Thursday, February 27, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:15pm
Children’s Services at NSLD/Loves Park
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Children, Teens
Event Details:

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

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  or middle school student once a week on the dates below.  Give your child the opportunity to enjoy reading and play games that support reading skills!&nbsp

reading buddies photo

Reading Buddies at NSLD/Roscoe

Tuesday, March 4, 2025 at 4:15pm - 5:00pm
Children’s Services at NSLD/Roscoe
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Children, Teens
Event Details:

Fun, educational program for 2nd-4th graders to buddy with a trained high school  or middle school student once a week on the dates below. Give your child the opportunity to e...

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  or middle school student once a week on the dates below.

reading buddies photo

Reading Buddies at NSLD/Loves Park

Thursday, March 6, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:15pm
Children’s Services at NSLD/Loves Park
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Children, Teens
Event Details:

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

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  or middle school student once a week on the dates below.  Give your child the opportunity to enjoy reading and play games that support reading skills!&nbsp

Geocaching

Geocaching in the Library

All Day 3/10 - 3/22
Both Libraries
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Tween, Teens
Event Details:

Participate in our QR geocache scavenger hunt located in the Teen Services area. Find the hidden secret cache hidden in the library to find a cache of goodies. 

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

Participate in our QR geocache scavenger hunt located in the Teen Services area. Find the hidden secret cache hidden in the library to find a cache of goodies. 

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. 

reading buddies photo

Reading Buddies at NSLD/Roscoe

Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at 4:15pm - 5:00pm
Children’s Services at NSLD/Roscoe
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Children, Teens
Event Details:

Fun, educational program for 2nd-4th graders to buddy with a trained high school  or middle school student once a week on the dates below. Give your child the opportunity to e...

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  or middle school student once a week on the dates below.

reading buddies photo

Reading Buddies at NSLD/Loves Park

Thursday, March 13, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:15pm
Children’s Services at NSLD/Loves Park
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Children, Teens
Event Details:

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

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  or middle school student once a week on the dates below.  Give your child the opportunity to enjoy reading and play games that support reading skills!&nbsp

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.
 

Spring Break Skate

Spring Break Skate at Carlson Ice Arena

Monday, March 24, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Off Site
Age Group:
Children, Toddler, Preschool, Tween, Teens, Adults, 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...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children, Toddler, Preschool, Tween, Teens, Adults, 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!