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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Sep-Nov
2025
Adult Fall Read
All Day
9/2–11/15
Both Libraries
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Both Libraries
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Book Club
Event Details:
A Gentleman and a Thief by Dean Jobb
This event is in the "Tween" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
Tween,
Teens
Both Libraries
This event is in the "Tween" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
Sep-Nov
2025
Teen Fall Read
All Day
9/2–11/15
Both Libraries
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Both Libraries
Event Details:
The Alchemyst: The Secrets of the Immortal Nicholas Flamel by Michael Scott. Pick up your free graphic novel at Reference Services while supplies last. Bring back the included review by November 15 for a gift card drawing.
This event is in the "Tween" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
Tween,
Teens
Both Libraries
This event is in the "Tween" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
Sep-Nov
2025
Fall Break-In Bags
All Day
9/15–11/22
Both Libraries
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Both Libraries
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 "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
Children,
Toddler,
Preschool,
Tween,
Teens,
Adults,
Everyone
Both Libraries
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
Celebrate Family Reading in November!
All Day
11/3–11/29
Both Libraries
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Both Libraries
Age Group:
Children,
Toddler,
Preschool,
Tween,
Teens,
Adults,
Everyone
Program Type:
Special Event
Event Details:
In honor of families reading together, we want to offer a free book for families to read on Family Reading Night*, or any time during the month of November!
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
Fall Scene Pop Up Watercolor
All Day
11/12–11/25
Both Libraries
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Both Libraries
Event Details:
Get supplies to make your own pop up card out of water colors. Available at Reference Services while supplies last. Video tutorial included.
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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Toddler" group
Children,
Toddler
Virtual
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Toddler" group
Sep-Dec
2025
Virtual Mini Wiggle-Giggle-Grow: Check NSLD's Facebook page to watch.
All Day
9/1–12/19
Virtual
Age Group:
Children,
Toddler
Program Type:
Story Time
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group
Children,
Preschool
Virtual
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group
Sep-Dec
2025
Virtual Mini Story Time: Check NSLD's Facebook page to watch!
All Day
9/2–12/19
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 "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Sep-Dec
2025
There's Something Weird in Your Neighborhood
All Day
9/15–12/13
Virtual
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Special Event
Event Details:
Join author Troy Taylor for a virtual presentation of local history and hauntings. This program will go beyond just legends and lore and will reveal real stories behind the area's little-known haunts and eerie past!
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Oct-Dec
6
2025
Great Graves of Illinois
All Day
10/6–12/6
Virtual
Age Group:
Teens,
Adults
Program Type:
Special Event
Event Details:
Join Illinois traveler John Kokoris in this virtual program for a look at the graves of great Illinoisans and notable monuments of lives well lived. He'll also look at art and literature inspired by these storied cemeteries.
This event is in the "Tween" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Tween" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
Oct-Nov
22
2025
Drawing a Halloween Scene
All Day
10/22–11/22
Virtual
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Event Details:
Follow along with local artist, Jenny Mathews, as she shows you how to draw a Halloween scene.
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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Toddler" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group
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
Nov
13
2025
Thu
In Person Wiggle-Giggle-Grow Toddler Time
9:30am–10:15am
NSLD/Loves Park
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
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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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group
Children,
Preschool
NSLD/Roscoe
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group
Nov
13
2025
Thu
In-Person Story Time
10:00am–11:00am
NSLD/Roscoe
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.
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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Toddler" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group
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
Nov
13
2025
Thu
In Person Wiggle-Giggle-Grow Toddler Time
10:30am–11:15am
NSLD/Loves Park
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
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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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
Children,
Teens
NSLD/Loves Park
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
Nov
13
2025
Thu
Reading Buddies at NSLD/Loves Park
5:30pm–6:15pm
NSLD/Loves Park
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
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
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