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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Staff In-Service

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

Staff In-Service

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

Christmas Eve

All Day 12/24 - 12/25
Some Branches
Closing
Branches:
NSLD/Loves Park, NSLD/Roscoe
Description:

Library closed for Chrismas

Christmas Eve

All Day 12/24 - 12/25
Some Branches
Closing
Branches:
NSLD/Loves Park, NSLD/Roscoe
Description:

Library closed for Chrismas

Christmas Eve

All Day 12/24 - 12/25
Some Branches
Closing
Branches:
NSLD/Loves Park, NSLD/Roscoe
Description:

Library closed for Chrismas

Christmas Eve

All Day 12/24 - 12/25
Some Branches
Closing
Branches:
NSLD/Loves Park, NSLD/Roscoe
Description:

Library closed for Chrismas

Christmas Eve

All Day 12/24 - 12/25
Some Branches
Closing
Branches:
NSLD/Loves Park, NSLD/Roscoe
Description:

Library closed for Chrismas

Christmas Eve

All Day 12/24 - 12/25
Some Branches
Closing
Branches:
NSLD/Loves Park, NSLD/Roscoe
Description:

Library closed for Chrismas

Christmas Eve

All Day 12/24 - 12/25
Some Branches
Closing
Branches:
NSLD/Loves Park, NSLD/Roscoe
Description:

Library closed for Chrismas