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This event is in the "Everyone" group
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

​​​​​All Ages Welcome! One NSLD library card per family/group for free admission.

Saturday, January 17, 10 am - 3 pm

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Seek-and-Find Bags: Sensory Craft

All Day 1/19–1/31
Teens, Adults
Both Libraries
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Both Libraries
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Create a fun sensory Seek-and-Find bag! Craft bags are available at Reference Services at NSLD/Loves Park and NSLD/Roscoe until supplies last.

This event is in the "Preschool" group

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.  

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Toddler" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group

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

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Toddler" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group

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

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Meet the Zoo Animals

All Day 1/21–2/28
Everyone
Virtual
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Everyone
Event Details:

In this virtual program, zoo keepers from the Summerfield Zoo in Belvidere will showcase some animals while revealing fun facts about each of them.

This event is in the "Preschool" group

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.  

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group

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.  

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Toddler" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group

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

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group

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.  

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Toddler" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group

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

This event is in the "Preschool" group

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.  

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Toddler" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group

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

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Toddler" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group

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

This event is in the "Tween" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Peppermint Pocket Buddy Craft

All Day 1/28–2/10
Tween, Teens, Adults
Both Libraries
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Both Libraries
Age Group: Tween, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Pick up craft materials to make a Peppermint Pocket Buddy. Designed for ages 12+. Limit 2 per person. Available while supplies. last. 

This event is in the "Preschool" group

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.  

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group

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.  

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Toddler" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group

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

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group

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.  

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Toddler" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group

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

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Pet First Aid Basics

All Day
Teens, Adults
Virtual
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

Learn how to tend to your cat or dog in a crisis. This prerecorded presentation will cover preventative care, recognizing emergencies, how to treat wounds, broken bones, choking, and more. Presented by DuPage County Animal Services.

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tween" group

Kids' Choice Award Challenge- Which Book Will Win?

All Day 2/2–2/28
Children, Tween
Both Libraries
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Both Libraries
Age Group: Children, Tween
Event Details:

2025  Monarch, Bluestem, and Caudill Awards: Which titles will win?

Visit Children's Services throughout February to make your guesses for a chance to win a free nominee or winning title. 

 

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Toddler" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "Tween" group

Love Your Library Guessing Game

All Day 2/2–2/28
Children, Toddler, Preschool, Tween
Both Libraries
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Both Libraries
Age Group: Children, Toddler, Preschool, Tween
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

Visit Children's Services in February to guess how many candies are in the jar.  

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Toddler" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "Tween" group

NSLD LEGO Days

All Day 2/2–2/28
Children, Toddler, Preschool, Tween
Both Libraries
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.