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 Virtual Program Type: Special Event Age Group: Tween, Teens, Adults 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. View Details Virtual Event This event is in the "Tween" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jan-Mar 2026 Coexisting with Backyard Wildlife All Day 1/5–3/30 Virtual 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 Virtual Program Type: Story Time Age Group: Children, Preschool Virtual Story Time*NSLD offers mini Story Time videos on the NSLD Facebook page. Preschool Story Time is for children ages 3 through 5. View Details Virtual Event This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Jan-Mar 2026 Virtual Mini Story Time: Check NSLD's Facebook page to watch! All Day 1/5–3/31 Virtual 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 Virtual Program Type: Story Time Age Group: Children, Toddler Virtual Story Time* View Details Virtual Event This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Toddler" group Jan-Mar 2026 Virtual Mini Wiggle-Giggle-Grow: Check NSLD's Facebook page to watch. All Day 1/5–3/31 Virtual 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 Virtual Age Group: Tween, Teens, Adults 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. View Details Virtual Event This event is in the "Tween" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jan-Feb 2026 Wildlife Rescue All Day 1/7–2/25 Virtual 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 Both Libraries Age Group: Tween, Teens 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. View Details Offsite Event This event is in the "Tween" group This event is in the "Teens" group Jan-Mar 2026 Winter Break-In Bags All Day 1/12–3/31 Both Libraries 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 Virtual Age Group: Everyone In this virtual program, zoo keepers from the Summerfield Zoo in Belvidere will showcase some animals while revealing fun facts about each of them. View Details Virtual Event This event is in the "Everyone" group Jan-Feb 2026 Meet the Zoo Animals All Day 1/21–2/28 Virtual 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 "Tween" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Peppermint Pocket Buddy Craft All Day 1/28 - 2/10 Both Libraries Age Group: Tween, Teens, Adults Pick up craft materials to make a Peppermint Pocket Buddy. Designed for ages 12+. Limit 2 per person. Available while supplies. last. View Details Offsite Event This event is in the "Tween" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jan-Feb 2026 Peppermint Pocket Buddy Craft All Day 1/28–2/10 Both Libraries Library Branch: Both Libraries Age Group: Tween, Teens, Adults Event Details: Pick up craft materials to make a Peppermint Pocket Buddy. Designed for ages 12+. Limit 2 per person. Available while supplies. last.
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 Both Libraries Age Group: Children, Tween 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. View Details Offsite Event This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tween" group Feb 2 - 28 2026 Kids' Choice Award Challenge- Which Book Will Win? All Day 2/2–2/28 Both Libraries 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 Both Libraries Program Type: Special Event Age Group: Children, Toddler, Preschool, Tween Visit Children's Services in February to guess how many candies are in the jar. View Details 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 Feb 2 - 28 2026 Love Your Library Guessing Game All Day 2/2–2/28 Both Libraries 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 Both Libraries Program Type: Special Event Age Group: Children, Toddler, Preschool, Tween 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. View Details 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 Feb 2 - 28 2026 NSLD LEGO Days All Day 2/2–2/28 Both Libraries 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 Both Libraries Program Type: Special Event Age Group: Tween Explore engineering and physics by building and using your own catapult.Come to Children's Services and get supplies. View Details Offsite Event This event is in the "Tween" group Feb 2 - 28 2026 Tween STEAM: Catapult Challenge All Day 2/2–2/28 Both Libraries 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 "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Pet First Aid Basics All Day 2/2 - 3/21 Virtual Program Type: Special Event Age Group: Teens, Adults 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. View Details Virtual Event This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Feb-Mar 2026 Pet First Aid Basics All Day 2/2–3/21 Virtual 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group Blind Date with a Book All Day 2/9 - 2/21 Both Libraries Program Type: Book Club Age Group: Adults Enjoy a "blind date" with a book! Stop by Reference Services and choose a book that is yours to keep. Return the enclosed review by Saturday, February 28 to be entered into the prize drawing for a gift card! One book per person. View Details Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 9 - 21 2026 Blind Date with a Book All Day 2/9–2/21 Both Libraries Library Branch: Both Libraries Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Club Event Details: Enjoy a "blind date" with a book! Stop by Reference Services and choose a book that is yours to keep. Return the enclosed review by Saturday, February 28 to be entered into the prize drawing for a gift card! One book per person.
This event is in the "Teens" group Blind Date with a Book for Teens All Day 2/9 - 2/21 Both Libraries Age Group: Teens Stop by Reference Services and choose a book that is yours to keep. Return the enclosed review by February 28 to be entered into the prize drawing! One book per person. For grades 6-12. View Details Offsite Event This event is in the "Teens" group Feb 9 - 21 2026 Blind Date with a Book for Teens All Day 2/9–2/21 Both Libraries Library Branch: Both Libraries Age Group: Teens Event Details: Stop by Reference Services and choose a book that is yours to keep. Return the enclosed review by February 28 to be entered into the prize drawing! One book per person. For grades 6-12.
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 Book-tastic Surprise! All Day 2/9 - 2/21 Both Libraries Program Type: Special Event Age Group: Children, Toddler, Preschool, Tween Book-tastic Surprise is a special book giveaway for kids, ages birth -12. View Details 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 Feb 9 - 21 2026 Book-tastic Surprise! All Day 2/9–2/21 Both Libraries Library Branch: Both Libraries Age Group: Children, Toddler, Preschool, Tween Program Type: Special Event Event Details: Book-tastic Surprise is a special book giveaway for kids, ages birth -12.
This event is in the "Preschool" group In Person Story Time Monday, February 9, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm Fun Place at NSLD/Loves Park Age Group: Preschool Children ages 3-5 years old enjoy stories, music, movement, fingerplays and a craft with their caregiver. View Details This event is in the "Preschool" group Feb 9 2026 Mon In Person Story Time 6:00pm–7:00pm NSLD/Loves Park 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 In Person Wiggle-Giggle-Grow Toddler Time Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:15am Large Meeting Room - R at NSLD/Roscoe Age Group: Children, Toddler, Preschool 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 View Details This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Toddler" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Feb 10 2026 Tue In Person Wiggle-Giggle-Grow Toddler Time 9:30am–10:15am NSLD/Roscoe 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 Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am Large Meeting Room - R at NSLD/Roscoe Program Type: Story Time Age Group: Children, Toddler, Preschool 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 View Details This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Toddler" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Feb 10 2026 Tue In Person Wiggle-Giggle-Grow Toddler Time 10:30am–11:15am 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
This event is in the "Teens" group NSLD/Roscoe Reading Buddies Training Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Homework Room at NSLD/Roscoe Program Type: Special Event Age Group: Teens Pre-registered high school students will be trained to become a Big Buddy. *Registration begins, Monday, January 19. Please return completed registration forms to Roscoe Children's Services by February 10. View Details This event is in the "Teens" group Feb 10 2026 Tue NSLD/Roscoe Reading Buddies Training 4:00pm–5:00pm NSLD/Roscoe Library Branch: NSLD/Roscoe Room: Homework Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Special Event Event Details: Pre-registered high school students will be trained to become a Big Buddy. *Registration begins, Monday, January 19. Please return completed registration forms to Roscoe Children's Services by February 10.
This event is in the "Everyone" group Pom-Pom Heart All Day 2/11 - 2/28 Virtual Age Group: Everyone 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. View Details Virtual Event This event is in the "Everyone" group Feb 11 - 28 2026 Pom-Pom Heart All Day 2/11–2/28 Virtual 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 "Preschool" group In Person Story Time Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am Fun Place at NSLD/Loves Park Program Type: Story Time Age Group: Preschool Children ages 3-5 years old enjoy stories, music, movement, fingerplays and a craft with their caregiver. View Details This event is in the "Preschool" group Feb 11 2026 Wed In Person Story Time 10:00am–11:00am 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.
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Preschool" group In-Person Story Time Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am Large Meeting Room - R at NSLD/Roscoe Program Type: Story Time Age Group: Children, Preschool Children ages 3-5 years old enjoy stories, music, movement, fingerplays and a craft with their caregiver. View Details This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Feb 11 2026 Wed In-Person Story Time 10:00am–11:00am 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.
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 Crafty Reader All Day Children’s Services at NSLD/Loves Park Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Story Time Age Group: Children, Toddler, Preschool, Tween The featured title for this month is, Tacky the Penguin, by Helen Lester View Details 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 Feb 12 2026 Thu Crafty Reader All Day NSLD/Loves Park Library Branch: NSLD/Loves Park Room: Children’s Services Age Group: Children, Toddler, Preschool, Tween Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Story Time Event Details: The featured title for this month is, Tacky the Penguin, by Helen Lester
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 Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:15am Fun Place at NSLD/Loves Park Program Type: Story Time Age Group: Children, Toddler, Preschool 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 View Details This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Toddler" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Feb 12 2026 Thu In Person Wiggle-Giggle-Grow Toddler Time 9:30am–10:15am 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
