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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. 

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

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.

Staff In-Service

9:00am - 1:00pm
Both Libraries
Closing
Branches:
Both Libraries

NSLD Day at Nicholas Conservatory- The Secret Life of Butterflies

4:00pm - 6:00pm
Children, Toddler, Preschool, Tween, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Off Site
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children, Toddler, Preschool, Tween, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

Join NSLD for The Secret Life of Butterflies at the Nicholas Conservatory!

Explore the wonderful world of butterflies! Visit the butterfly lab and then take your turn in the butterfly house.

NSLD Day at Nicholas Conservatory- The Secret Life of Butterflies

4:00pm - 6:00pm
Children, Toddler, Preschool, Tween, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Off Site
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children, Toddler, Preschool, Tween, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

Join NSLD for The Secret Life of Butterflies at the Nicholas Conservatory!

Explore the wonderful world of butterflies! Visit the butterfly lab and then take your turn in the butterfly house.

NSLD Board of Trustees Meeting

5:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults
NSLD/Loves Park
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.

Make a Seed Cookie Feeder for Birds

All Day 4/23 - 5/6
Tween, Teens, Adults
Both Libraries
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Both Libraries
Age Group: Tween, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Pick up materials at Reference Services to make a feeder for birds out of bird seed, twine and gelatin. Available while supplies last. 

Staff In-Service

9:00am - 1:00pm
Both Libraries
Closing
Branches:
Both Libraries

Home Energy Savings

All Day 5/5 - 7/31
Adults
Virtual
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.

DIY Phone Holder Craft

All Day 5/7 - 5/20
Tween, Teens, Adults
Both Libraries
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. 

Spring Read Book Discussion - Loves Park

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

Spring Read Book Discussion - Roscoe

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Adults
NSLD/Roscoe
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

5:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults
NSLD/Loves Park
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.

Slap Bracelet Craft

All Day 5/21 - 6/11
Tween, Teens, Adults
Both Libraries
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 Board of Trustees Meeting

5:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults
NSLD/Loves Park
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

5:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults
NSLD/Loves Park
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

9:00am - 1:00pm
Both Libraries
Closing
Branches:
Both Libraries

NSLD Board of Trustees Meeting

5:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults
NSLD/Loves Park
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

5:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults
NSLD/Loves Park
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

5:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults
NSLD/Loves Park
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

9:00am - 1:00pm
Both Libraries
Closing
Branches:
Both Libraries

NSLD Board of Trustees Meeting

5:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults
NSLD/Loves Park
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

5:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults
NSLD/Loves Park
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.