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2025 Summer Reading Club for All Ages- Level Up @ Your Library!

All Day 5/27 - 7/19

Both Libraries

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Level Up @ Your Library!

2025 Summer Reading Club

Children, teens, and adults can participate in the annual Summer Reading Club. Track your reading, WIN prizes, and do fun activities.

The Magic of Brian Holt at Anderson Japanese Gardens- Garden Explorers

Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 9:00am - 10:00am

Both Libraries

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Story Time, Special Event

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Children, Toddler, Preschool, Tween, Teens, Adults, Everyone

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Age Group: Children, Toddler, Preschool, Tween, Teens, Adults, Everyone

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Join us offsite at Anderson Japanese Gardens as we host, The Magic of Brian Holt. Listen to stories read by Rockford Fire Chief, Michele Pankow, then sit back and enjoy the magic show.

NSLD Pool Party at Sand Park Pool

Friday, July 18, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Off Site

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Children, Toddler, Preschool, Tween, Teens, Adults, Everyone

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Enjoy some time to take a dip, swim and play, courtesy of NSLD!

Vintage Wings and Wheels Museum

Saturday, July 19, 2025 at 10:00am - 4:00pm

Off Site

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Come to a 1937 Waukesha hanger and visit a museum dedicated to vehicles that drive and fly.

Severson Dells: Family Creek Walk

Wednesday, August 6, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

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Age Group: Everyone

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Step into Hall Creek and journey back in time! Creek Hikes at Severson Dells Nature Center follow the 458 million year old natural rock formations called Dells.

ScribbleMonster at Anderson Japanese Gardens- Garden Explorers

Thursday, August 7, 2025 at 9:00am - 10:00am

Both Libraries

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Story Time, Special Event

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Children, Toddler, Preschool, Tween, Teens, Adults, Everyone

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Join us offsite at Anderson Japanese Gardens to enjoy ScribbleMonster- Kindie Rock music! Stories for the day will be read by Anderson Garden's CEO, John Gleason.

NSLD Night at the YMCA

Saturday, August 16, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Both Libraries

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Special Event

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Children, Toddler, Preschool, Tween, Teens, Adults, Everyone

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Age Group: Children, Toddler, Preschool, Tween, Teens, Adults, Everyone

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NSLD End of Summer Bash- NSLD Night at the Y

All Ages Welcome! Swim all night: No sign in for pool time necessary!

Join NSLD at the YMCA for swimming and basketball.

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All Day	This event is in the "Adults" group That 'Jazz Stuff': African American Brass Bands at Camp Grant During WWI All Day 4/7–8/17 Adults Virtual Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group 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.
	This event is in the "Adults" group Home Energy Savings All Day 5/5–7/31 Adults Virtual Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group 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.
	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 Where's Dewey? All Day 5/27–7/18 Children, Toddler, Preschool, Tween Both Libraries Offsite Event 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 Library Branch: Both Libraries Age Group: Children, Toddler, Preschool, Tween Program Type: Special Event Event Details: Little Dewey will be hiding in a new place every week during Summer Reading Club! Come to Children’s Services throughout the summer to read the weekly riddles and find Dewey's hiding places!
	This event is in the "Everyone" group 2025 Summer Reading Club for All Ages- Level Up @ Your Library! All Day 5/27–7/19 Everyone Both Libraries Offsite Event This event is in the "Everyone" group Library Branch: Both Libraries Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Special Event Event Details: Level Up @ Your Library! 2025 Summer Reading Club Children, teens, and adults can participate in the annual Summer Reading Club. Track your reading, WIN prizes, and do fun activities.
	This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Virtual Mini Story Time: Check NSLD's Facebook page to watch! All Day 6/2–7/25 Children, Preschool Virtual Virtual Event This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Library Branch: Virtual Age Group: Children, Preschool Program Type: Story Time Event Details: Virtual Story Time* NSLD offers mini Story Time videos on the NSLD Facebook page. Preschool Story Time is for children ages 3 through 5.
	This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Toddler" group Virtual Mini Wiggle-Giggle-Grow: Check NSLD's Facebook page to watch. All Day 6/2–7/25 Children, Toddler Virtual Virtual Event This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Toddler" group Library Branch: Virtual Age Group: Children, Toddler Program Type: Story Time Event Details: Virtual Story Time*
	This event is in the "Tween" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Intro to Game Design All Day 6/4–7/16 Tween, Teens, Adults Virtual Virtual Event This event is in the "Tween" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Virtual Age Group: Tween, Teens, Adults Event Details: In this virtual presentation, learn about the behind-the-scenes of game design.
	This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Level Up Your Genealogy: Beyond the Basics All Day 6/9–9/1 Teens, Adults Virtual Virtual Event This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Virtual Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Technology Class Event Details: Learn more about the next steps in your genealogy research and how to find more resources. Presented by NSLD's Local History Librarian, Joanna Mladic.
	This event is in the "Tween" group This event is in the "Teens" group Summer Break-In Bags All Day 6/11–8/23 Tween, Teens Both Libraries Offsite Event This event is in the "Tween" group This event is in the "Teens" group Library Branch: Both Libraries Age Group: Tween, Teens Event Details: 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.
	This event is in the "Tween" group This event is in the "Teens" group Minecraft Enderman Plush All Day 6/25–7/9 Tween, Teens Both Libraries Offsite Event This event is in the "Tween" group This event is in the "Teens" group Library Branch: Both Libraries Age Group: Tween, Teens Event Details: Make a Minecraft inspired plush craft. Pick up materials while supplies last at Reference Services.
	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 Special Take & Make plus Virtual: Shisima All Day 6/29–7/12 Children, Toddler, Preschool, Tween Virtual Virtual Event 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 Library Branch: Virtual Age Group: Children, Toddler, Preschool, Tween Program Type: Special Event Event Details: A Special Take & Make project for Level Up @ Your Library SRC 2025 Watch these videos to discover, Shisima- known as “game of water bugs” in its home country of Kenya.
	This event is in the "Tween" group This event is in the "Teens" group "Get Outside" Photo Contest All Day 7/2–8/2 Tween, Teens Both Libraries Offsite Event This event is in the "Tween" group This event is in the "Teens" group Library Branch: Both Libraries Age Group: Tween, Teens Event Details: Snap your best nature photo and submit it to the library! All entries will be displayed in an exhibit and top photos in three categories will win a prize. Pick up an entry form at Reference Services with more details.
		This event is in the "Tween" group Grab & Go Tween Book Club All Day 7/7–7/31 Tween Both Libraries Offsite Event This event is in the "Tween" group 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: Who Was the Greatest?: Muhammad Ali, by Gabriele Soria
		This event is in the "Adults" group Level Up Your Home: Decarbonizing 101 All Day 7/7–10/6 Adults Virtual Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Virtual Age Group: Adults Program Type: Special Event Event Details: Dive into ways renters and homeowners can access energy efficiency and cost savings programs. Program presented by Citizens Utility Board.
				This event is in the "Tween" group This event is in the "Teens" group Fortnite Slurp Juice All Day 7/9–7/23 Tween, Teens Both Libraries Offsite Event This event is in the "Tween" group This event is in the "Teens" group Library Branch: Both Libraries Age Group: Tween, Teens Event Details: Make inedible slime made to look like "slurp" juice in the game "Fortnite." Available at Reference Services while supplies last.
9 am			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 This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Toddler" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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 9:30am–10:15am Children, Toddler, Preschool NSLD/Loves Park This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Toddler" group This event is in the "Preschool" group 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
10 am			This event is in the "Preschool" group In Person Story Time- Special Tuesday Sessions: June-July Only! 10:00am–11:00am Preschool NSLD/Loves Park This event is in the "Preschool" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: NSLD/Loves Park Room: Fun Place Age Group: Preschool Program Type: Story Time Event Details: Due to increased attendance during June and July, we have added a special 10am Tuesday session to our NSLD/Loves Park Story Times. Tuesday sessions will only be available through June and July. 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 This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Toddler" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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 "Preschool" group In Person Story Time 10:00am–11:00am Preschool NSLD/Loves Park This event is in the "Preschool" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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 This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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 "Preschool" group In-Person Story Time 10:00am–11:00am Children, Preschool NSLD/Roscoe This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Preschool" group 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 This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Toddler" group This event is in the "Preschool" group 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
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6 pm		This event is in the "Preschool" group In Person Story Time 6:00pm–7:00pm Preschool NSLD/Loves Park This event is in the "Preschool" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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 This event is in the "Tween" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Everyone" group NSLD Pool Party at Walt Williamson Pool 6:30pm–8:30pm Children, Toddler, Preschool, Tween, Teens, Adults, Everyone Off Site Offsite Event 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 This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Children, Toddler, Preschool, Tween, Teens, Adults, Everyone Program Type: Special Event Event Details: Enjoy some time to take a dip, swim and play, courtesy of NSLD!

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