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Winter Reading Club For All Ages

All Day 12/22 - 1/31

Both Libraries

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

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Library Branch: Both Libraries

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

Program Type: Special Event

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Wild About Books! Winter Reading Club begins December 22!

Stop by either NSLD location to pick up your WRC To Go bag.

Available for children, teen and adults.

NSLD Day at Nicholas Conservatory Sinnissippi Station

Saturday, December 27, 2025 at 12:00pm - 7:00pm

Off Site

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Special Event

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Everyone

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Library Branch: Off Site

Age Group: Everyone

Program Type: Special Event

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

Saturday, December 27, 12-7pm.

NSLD Day at Nicholas Conservatory Sinnissippi Station

Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 10:00am - 3:00pm

Off Site

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Special Event

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Everyone

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Library Branch: Off Site

Age Group: Everyone

Program Type: Special Event

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

Saturday, January 17, 10 am - 3 pm

NSLD Night at the YMCA

Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Both Libraries

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

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Library Branch: Both Libraries

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

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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.

NSLD Day at the Discovery Center Museum

Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 1:00pm - 4:30pm

Off Site

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Children, Toddler, Preschool, Tween

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Library Branch: Off Site

Age Group: Children, Toddler, Preschool, Tween

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NSLD Day* at the Discovery Center Museum

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All Day	This event is in the "Tween" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Coexisting with Backyard Wildlife All Day 1/5–3/30 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 Program Type: Special Event Event Details: Whether you live in a small community or a larger urban setting, wildlife is a part of everyday life. Learn all about these backyard creatures in this fun prerecorded virtual program, presented by Severson Dells.
	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 1/5–3/31 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 1/5–3/31 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 Wildlife Rescue All Day 1/7–2/25 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: This virtual program introduces you to common wild animals found in Illinois, and provides an overview of wildlife rehabilitation. Presented by University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Associate Professor, Joy O'Keefe.
	This event is in the "Tween" group This event is in the "Teens" group Winter Break-In Bags All Day 1/12–3/31 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 at Reference Services! This activity is done in the library and requires a valid library card. A Break-In Bag is a set of story based puzzle clues that help you to open up a combination on a bag to get prizes.
	This event is in the "Everyone" group Meet the Zoo Animals All Day 1/21–2/28 Everyone Virtual Virtual Event This event is in the "Everyone" group 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 "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 This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tween" group 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 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: 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 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: 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.
	This event is in the "Tween" group Tween STEAM: Catapult Challenge All Day 2/2–2/28 Tween Both Libraries Offsite Event This event is in the "Tween" group Library Branch: Both Libraries Age Group: Tween Program Type: Special Event Event Details: Explore engineering and physics by building and using your own catapult. Come to Children's Services and get supplies.
	This event is in the "Everyone" group Pom-Pom Heart All Day 2/11–2/28 Everyone Virtual Virtual Event This event is in the "Everyone" group Library Branch: Virtual Age Group: Everyone Event Details: Pick up supplies to make a Pom-Pom heart at Reference Services. Limit 2 per person. Use the attached video by Merry Craft to help aid the printed instructions.
	This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Pet First Aid Basics All Day 2/12–4/6 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: 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.
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 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 "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 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 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 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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4 pm			This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group Reading Buddies at NSLD/Roscoe 4:15pm–5:00pm Children, Teens NSLD/Roscoe This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group Library Branch: NSLD/Roscoe Room: Children’s Services Age Group: Children, Teens Program Type: Special Event Event Details: Fun, educational program for 2nd-4th graders to buddy with a trained high school student once a week on the dates below.
5 pm					This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group Reading Buddies at NSLD/Loves Park 5:30pm–6:15pm Children, Teens NSLD/Loves Park This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group Library Branch: NSLD/Loves Park Room: Children’s Services Age Group: Children, Teens Program Type: Special Event Event Details: Fun, educational program for 2nd-4th graders to buddy with a trained high school student once a week on the dates below. Give your child the opportunity to enjoy reading and play games that support reading skills! *Re
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 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.

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