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

All Day 2/19 - 4/30
Virtual
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Children, Toddler
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:
Virtual Story Time* NSLD offers a mini Wiggle-Giggle-Grow Toddler Time video on the NSLD Facebook page.  Wiggle-Giggle-Grow Toddler Time is for children ages 9 - 36 months.   ...

Butterfly Finger Puppet Special Take & Make

All Day 4/1 - 4/30
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 your butterfly finger puppet supplies while they last! ...

Grab & Go Tween Book Club

All Day 4/1 - 4/30
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: What Was the Titanic?  by Stephanie Sabol Available beginning April 1 while supplies last! ...

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

All Day 4/1 - 4/30
Virtual
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:
Special Virtual Butterfly Story Time Watch the NSLD Facebook page and YouTube channel for our mini story time featuring butterflies, then register to attend one of our NSLD Days at Nicholas Conservatory Butterfly House (on April 16 or 18) to exper...

Rockford Register Star

All Day 4/2 - 5/31
Virtual
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Technology Class
Event Details:
Learn to access the Rockford Register Star through this virtual program. Explore how to read the daily newspaper edition, create an account, and set up notifications for specific searches with NSLD Local History librarian, Joanna Mladic. ...

Astrology 101

All Day 4/3 - 5/1
Virtual
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Teens
Event Details:
Learn about the sun, moon, and rising signs; planets; and houses, plus how to read your natal chart to avoid future problems, learn your strengths, and embrace your best self. Presented by Jez Layman.   ...

Adult Spring Read

All Day 4/8 - 5/11
Both Libraries
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Both Libraries
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:
Adult Spring Read - Brothers on Three by Abe Streep. Brothers on Three is the true story of the Arlee Warriors basketball team on the Montana Flathead Indian Reservation. This is a book about hope, community, and adolescent boys for...

Spring Break-In Bags

All Day 4/8 - 5/25
Both Libraries
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Both Libraries
Age Group: Teens
Event Details:
Come 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. Break-In Bags is a set of story based puzzle clues that help you to open up a combination on a bag to ge...

Teen Spring Read

All Day 4/8 - 5/25
Both Libraries
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Both Libraries
Age Group: Teens
Event Details:
Get your free copy of "Eragon" by Christopher Paolini.  Return the included review and puzzle page by May 11 to be entered in a drawing for prizes.  Available while supplies last.   ...

Teen Recycling 101

All Day 4/17 - 5/15
Virtual
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Teens
Event Details:
Celebrate Earth Day!  Join local educator, Miss Sosso, and Keeping Northern Illinois Beautiful as they show teens what items are recyclable in the Northern Illinois area.     ...

Post Journal

All Day 4/23 - 5/31
Virtual
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Technology Class
Event Details:
Watch this pre-recorded talk and explore how to navigate the Post Journal newspaper to research your community's local history. Learn how to create an account, save, and print articles or entire newspaper editions from NSLD Local History li...

In Person Wiggle-Giggle-Grow Toddler Time

9:30am - 10:15am
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 parent...

In-Person Story Time

10:00am - 11:00am
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
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 parent...

Be a Crafty Reader

All Day
NSLD/Loves Park
Library Branch: NSLD/Loves Park
Room: Children’s Services
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Story Time
Event Details:
Listen to the story at Loves Park Children's.  Then choose to stay and make the craft, or take the craft to make at home! April's featured title is, This is the House that Jack Built, by Simms Taback. ...

Celebrate Harry Potter in May! A special Tween Take & Make

All Day 5/1 - 5/31
Both Libraries
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!  Visit Children's Services in May and pick up a Take & Make bag filled with supplies to make your very own mandrake.  Show us your m...

Sensory Bottle Craft

All Day 5/6 - 5/31
Both Libraries
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Both Libraries
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Fill a bottle with materials to create a visual sensory experience. This craft promotes tranquility and reduces anxiety. Includes a bonus fidget tool.  Crafts will be available at Reference Services until supplies last. ...

Superhero Toilet Paper Roll Craft

All Day 5/8 - 5/22
Both Libraries
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Both Libraries
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Turn a toilet paper tube into a famous superhero.  Pick up this free craft in Reference Services.  Available while supplies last.   ...

Special Story Time to Celebrate Children's Book Week!

10:00am - 11:00am
NSLD/Roscoe
Library Branch: NSLD/Roscoe
Room: Large Meeting Room - R
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:
Help us celebrate Children's Book Week at NSLD/Roscoe!  Come to a special Eric Carle themed Family Story Time with stories, songs and a craft.   ...

NSLD Board of Trustees Meeting

5:00pm - 8:00pm
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. 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.  In January, the Board usually meets at NSLD/Roscoe (5562 Clayto...

Start of Summer Skate

11:00am - 12:45pm
Off Site
Open
Registration
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Everyone
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:
Free ice skating for all ages and free Sapora Play World admission for patrons 12 and under with an NSLD Card. Ice skate rental included. Free learn to skate lessons will be available for teens.    All children under 12 must be with an...

In Person Story Time

6:00pm - 7:00pm
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
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 parent...

In Person Wiggle-Giggle-Grow Toddler Time

10:30am - 11:15am
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 parent...