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In Person Wiggle-Giggle-Grow Toddler Time

Tuesday, April 29, 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

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In Person Story Time

Wednesday, April 30, 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 30, 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.  

Hedwig

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 EventMay 2nd is International Harry Potter Day! Visit Children's Services in May and pick up a Take & Make bag to make you...

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! 

spring blooms with spoons

Spring Blooms in May ! Special Take & Make for K-6

All Day 5/1 - 5/31
Both Libraries
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Children, Toddler, Preschool, Tween
Event Details:

Celebrate springtime! Pick up supplies in Children's to create a cute flower craft.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Both Libraries
Age Group: Children, Toddler, Preschool, Tween
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:
Celebrate springtime! Pick up supplies in Children's to create a cute flower craft.
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In Person Wiggle-Giggle-Grow Toddler Time

Thursday, May 1, 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

story time photo paint hands

In-Person Story Time

Thursday, May 1, 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.  

Wgg photo

In Person Wiggle-Giggle-Grow Toddler Time

Thursday, May 1, 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

Staff In-Service

Friday, May 2, 2025 at 9:00am - 1:00pm
Both Libraries
Closing
Branches:
Both Libraries
Home Energy Savings

Home Energy Savings

All Day 5/5 - 7/31
Virtual
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Learn about what energy choices available to you, along with ways to save money on your utility bills.Program presented by the Citizens Utility Board.

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

Learn about what energy choices available to you, along with ways to save money on your utility bills.

Program presented by the Citizens Utility Board.

Phone Holder

DIY Phone Holder Craft

All Day 5/7 - 5/20
Both Libraries
Age Group:
Tween, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Pick up supplies to make a stylish holder for your cell phone out of clay. Available while supplies last. 

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

Pick up supplies to make a stylish holder for your cell phone out of clay. Available while supplies last. 

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Special Family Story Time

Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Large Meeting Room - R at NSLD/Roscoe
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Children, Toddler, Preschool, Tween
Event Details:

While our usual sessions of Story Time are on break, all patrons are invited to join us for one day of special Story Time Fun!Where: NSLD/Roscoe Children's Services/Large Meet...

Library Branch: NSLD/Roscoe
Room: Large Meeting Room - R
Age Group: Children, Toddler, Preschool, Tween
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

While our usual sessions of Story Time are on break, all patrons are invited to join us for one day of special Story Time Fun!

the storied life of aj fikry

Spring Read Book Discussion - Loves Park

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Large Meeting Room at NSLD/Loves Park
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Spring Read participants are invited to an in-person book discussion of The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry by Gabrielle Zevin, led by NSLD staff, at NSLD/Loves Park on Tuesday, May 13,...

Library Branch: NSLD/Loves Park
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Spring Read participants are invited to an in-person book discussion of The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry by Gabrielle Zevin, led by NSLD staff, at NSLD/Loves Park on Tuesday, May 13, from 10 am-11 am.

the storied life of aj fikry

Spring Read Book Discussion - Roscoe

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Homework Room at NSLD/Roscoe
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Spring Read participants are invited to an in-person book discussion of The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry by Gabrielle Zevin, led by NSLD staff, at NSLD/Roscoe on Wednesday, May 14 fr...

Library Branch: NSLD/Roscoe
Room: Homework Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Spring Read participants are invited to an in-person book discussion of The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry by Gabrielle Zevin, led by NSLD staff, at NSLD/Roscoe on Wednesday, May 14 from 6 pm-7 pm.

NSLD Board of Trustees Meeting

Thursday, May 15, 2025 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.

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Slap Bracelet Craft

All Day 5/21 - 6/11
Both Libraries
Age Group:
Tween, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Pick up a blank slap bracelet at Reference Services and decorate it to make it your own. Available while supplies last. 

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

Pick up a blank slap bracelet at Reference Services and decorate it to make it your own. Available while supplies last. 

NSLD at Midway Village Museum: Camp Grant Exhibit

NSLD at Midway Village Museum: Camp Grant Exhibit

Friday, May 30, 2025 at 10:00am - 4:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Camp Grant served as a training ground for U.S. Army soldiers and medical personnel, and it also housed POWs. Learn the history of the Rockford area by taking a self-guided tour of...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

Camp Grant served as a training ground for U.S. Army soldiers and medical personnel, and it also housed POWs. Learn the history of the Rockford area by taking a self-guided tour of the historical village and the new Camp Grant exhibit.

NSLD Board of Trustees Meeting

Thursday, June 19, 2025 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.

NSLD Board of Trustees Meeting

Thursday, July 17, 2025 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.

Staff In-Service

Friday, August 8, 2025 at 9:00am - 1:00pm
Both Libraries
Closing
Branches:
Both Libraries

NSLD Board of Trustees Meeting

Thursday, August 21, 2025 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.

NSLD Board of Trustees Meeting

Thursday, September 18, 2025 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.

NSLD Board of Trustees Meeting

Thursday, October 16, 2025 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.

Staff In-Service

Friday, November 7, 2025 at 9:00am - 1:00pm
Both Libraries
Closing
Branches:
Both Libraries