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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

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.  

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

All Day 5/1 - 5/31
Tween
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! 

Spring Blooms in May ! Special Take & Make for K-6

All Day 5/1 - 5/31
Children, Toddler, Preschool, Tween
Both Libraries
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Both Libraries
Age Group: Children, Toddler, Preschool, Tween
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:
Celebrate springtime! Pick up supplies in Children's to create a cute flower craft.

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

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. 

Special Family Story Time

10:00am - 11:00am
Children, Toddler, Preschool, Tween
NSLD/Roscoe
Library Branch: NSLD/Roscoe
Room: Large Meeting Room - R
Age Group: Children, Toddler, Preschool, Tween
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

While our usual sessions of Story Time are on break, all patrons are invited to join us for one day of special Story Time Fun!

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 at Midway Village Museum: Camp Grant Exhibit

10:00am - 4:00pm
Everyone
Off Site
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

Camp Grant served as a training ground for U.S. Army soldiers and medical personnel, and it also housed POWs. Learn the history of the Rockford area by taking a self-guided tour of the historical village and the new Camp Grant exhibit.

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