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Special WRC STEAM Take & Make : Cork Pirate Boat

All Day 12/30 - 2/8
Both Libraries
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Ahoy Maties!Sail on into NSLD starting Dec. 30 for a Special WRC STEAM Take & Make project - Make your very own cork pirate boat that really floats!  Available w...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Both Libraries
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

Ahoy Maties!

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.

Treasure

Winter Reading Club Guessing Game

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

How Many Pieces of Treasure are in the Jar?Closest guess wins a $10 gift card. Enter at Children’s Services or on the NSLD Facebook page.       &...

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

How Many Pieces of Treasure are in the Jar?

History of Piracy on the Great Lakes

Arrgh: A History of Piracy on the Great Lakes

All Day 1/6 - 3/29
Virtual
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Presented by The National Museum of the Great LakesThis virtual program presents a historical and cultural re-examination of piracy and its implications for understanding Great Lak...

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

Presented by The National Museum of the Great Lakes

LEGO image

NSLD LEGO Days

All Day 2/1 - 2/28
Both Libraries
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Children, Toddler, Preschool, Tween
Event Details:

Build your own unique LEGO creation at home and post a photo on the NSLD Facebook page. Or, build something using the library’s LEGOs available in Children’s Services and put on di...

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

Build your own unique LEGO creation at home and post a photo on the NSLD Facebook page. Or, build something using the library’s LEGOs available in Children’s Services and put on display.

Candy

Love Your Library Guessing Game

All Day 2/3 - 2/28
Both Libraries
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Children, Toddler, Preschool, Tween
Event Details:

How Many Pieces of Candy Are In The Jar?  Enter at Children’s Services Department in Loves Park or Roscoe. Closest guess wins the candy plus this awesome Nation...

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

How Many Pieces of Candy Are In The Jar? 

 Enter at Children’s Services Department in Loves Park or Roscoe. 

blue slime

Tween STEAM Slime Time Special Take & Make

All Day 2/3 - 2/28
Both Libraries
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Tween
Event Details:

Explore a little bit of chemistry!Come to Children's Services and get supplies to make your own Non-Newtonian fluid (aka, slime!).   Available while supplies last.

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

Explore a little bit of chemistry!

Come to Children's Services and get supplies to make your own Non-Newtonian fluid (aka, slime!).   

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.

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

LEGO image

NSLD LEGO Days

All Day 3/1 - 3/31
Both Libraries
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Children, Toddler, Preschool, Tween
Event Details:

Build your own unique LEGO creation at home and post a photo on the NSLD Facebook page. Or, build something using the library’s LEGOs available in Children’s Services and put on di...

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

Build your own unique LEGO creation at home and post a photo on the NSLD Facebook page. Or, build something using the library’s LEGOs available in Children’s Services and put on display.

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. 

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

Staff In-Service

Friday, April 11, 2025 at 9:00am - 1:00pm
Both Libraries
Closing
Branches:
Both Libraries

Staff In-Service

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

Staff In-Service

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