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Illinois Digital Archive Demo

All Day 3/10 - 4/30
Teens, Adults
Virtual
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. 

Pizza Plushie Craft

All Day 3/19 - 4/2
Teens
Both Libraries
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.
 

Virtual Mini Story Time: Check NSLD's Facebook page to watch!

All Day 3/31 - 5/1
Children, Preschool
Virtual
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Children, Preschool
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

Virtual Story Time*

NSLD offers mini Story Time videos on the NSLD Facebook page. Preschool Story Time is for children ages 3 through 5.   

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

All Day 3/31 - 5/1
Children, Toddler
Virtual
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Children, Toddler
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

Virtual Story Time*

In Person Story Time

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Preschool
NSLD/Loves Park
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.  

Special Beaded Butterfly Take & Make for K-6

All Day 4/1 - 4/30
Children, Toddler, Preschool, Tween
Both Libraries
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 a beaded butterfly craft, then sign up to see some real butterflies at the Nicholas Conservatory and Gardens, courtesy of NSLD.

Virtual Butterfly Story Time: Check NSLD's Facebook to watch!

All Day 4/1 - 4/30
Children
Virtual
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

Special Virtual Butterfly Story Time

In Person Wiggle-Giggle-Grow Toddler Time

9:30am - 10:15am
Children, Toddler, Preschool
NSLD/Roscoe
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

In Person Wiggle-Giggle-Grow Toddler Time

10:30am - 11:15am
Children, Toddler, Preschool
NSLD/Roscoe
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

Intro to Yoga for Teens

All Day 4/2 - 5/25
Teens
Virtual
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Teens
Event Details:

In this virtual program for teens, RealBeautifulYOU in Rockford will teach stress management techniques and body image positivity through the practice of yoga.

In Person Story Time

10:00am - 11:00am
Preschool
NSLD/Loves Park
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.  

In-Person Story Time

10:00am - 11:00am
Children, Preschool
NSLD/Roscoe
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.  

In Person Wiggle-Giggle-Grow Toddler Time

9:30am - 10:15am
Children, Toddler, Preschool
NSLD/Loves Park
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

In-Person Story Time

10:00am - 11:00am
Children, Preschool
NSLD/Roscoe
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.  

In Person Wiggle-Giggle-Grow Toddler Time

10:30am - 11:15am
Children, Toddler, Preschool
NSLD/Loves Park
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

Tween Grab & Go Book Club

All Day 4/7 - 4/30
Tween
Both Libraries
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: The Improbable Tales of Baskerville Hall, by Ali Standish

Adult Spring Read

All Day 4/7 - 5/10
Adults
Both Libraries
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Both Libraries
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Pick up a free copy of our spring read book at Reference Services. The book is yours to keep!

The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry by Gabrielle Zevin

Teen Spring Read

All Day 4/7 - 5/10
Tween, Teens
Both Libraries
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Both Libraries
Age Group: Tween, Teens
Event Details:

Get your free copy of Golden Arm by Carl Deuker that comes with a painted baseball key chain craft. Return a review by  May 10 to be entered into a prize drawing.

That 'Jazz Stuff': African American Brass Bands at Camp Grant During WWI

All Day 4/7 - 8/17
Adults
Virtual
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

Watch this pre-event virtual presentation in honor of Midway Village's new Camp Grant exhibit. Presented by Richard Birkemeier, a professor of music and professional brass musician.

In Person Story Time

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Preschool
NSLD/Loves Park
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.  

In Person Wiggle-Giggle-Grow Toddler Time

9:30am - 10:15am
Children, Toddler, Preschool
NSLD/Roscoe
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

In Person Wiggle-Giggle-Grow Toddler Time

10:30am - 11:15am
Children, Toddler, Preschool
NSLD/Roscoe
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

Spring Break-In Bags

All Day 4/9 - 5/24
Tween, Teens
Both Libraries
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.

In Person Story Time

10:00am - 11:00am
Preschool
NSLD/Loves Park
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.