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abacus toddler

In Person Wiggle-Giggle-Grow Toddler Time

Tuesday, January 13, 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

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

boys

In Person Wiggle-Giggle-Grow Toddler Time

Tuesday, January 13, 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

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

paint hands

In Person Story Time

Wednesday, January 14, 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.  

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.  

story time photo paint hands

In-Person Story Time

Wednesday, January 14, 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.  

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.  

boys

In Person Wiggle-Giggle-Grow Toddler Time

Thursday, January 15, 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

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

story time photo paint hands

In-Person Story Time

Thursday, January 15, 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.  

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.  

abacus

In Person Wiggle-Giggle-Grow Toddler Time

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am
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

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

Shark in the dark

Crafty Reader

All Day
Children’s Services at NSLD/Roscoe
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Story Time
Age Group:
Children, Toddler, Preschool, Tween

The featured title for this month is, Shark in the Dark, by Peter Bently

Library Branch: NSLD/Roscoe
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, Shark in the Dark, by Peter Bently

Sinnissippi union pacific

NSLD Day at Nicholas Conservatory Sinnissippi Station

Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 10:00am - 3:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Everyone

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

Saturday, January 17, 10 am - 3 pm

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

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

Saturday, January 17, 10 am - 3 pm

Seek and Find Bag

Seek-and-Find Bags: Sensory Craft

All Day 1/19 - 1/31
Both Libraries
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Create a fun sensory Seek-and-Find bag! Craft bags are available at Reference Services at NSLD/Loves Park and NSLD/Roscoe until supplies last.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Both Libraries
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Create a fun sensory Seek-and-Find bag! Craft bags are available at Reference Services at NSLD/Loves Park and NSLD/Roscoe until supplies last.

paint hands

In Person Story Time

Monday, January 19, 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.  

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.  

abacus toddler

In Person Wiggle-Giggle-Grow Toddler Time

Tuesday, January 20, 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

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

boys

In Person Wiggle-Giggle-Grow Toddler Time

Tuesday, January 20, 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

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

Meet the Zoo Animals

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.

Virtual Event
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.

paint hands

In Person Story Time

Wednesday, January 21, 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.  

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.  

story time photo paint hands

In-Person Story Time

Wednesday, January 21, 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.  

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.  

boys

In Person Wiggle-Giggle-Grow Toddler Time

Thursday, January 22, 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

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

story time photo paint hands

In-Person Story Time

Thursday, January 22, 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.  

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.  

abacus

In Person Wiggle-Giggle-Grow Toddler Time

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am
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

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

paint hands

In Person Story Time

Monday, January 26, 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.  

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.  

abacus toddler

In Person Wiggle-Giggle-Grow Toddler Time

Tuesday, January 27, 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

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

boys

In Person Wiggle-Giggle-Grow Toddler Time

Tuesday, January 27, 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

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

Peppermint Pocket Buddy

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. 

Offsite Event
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. 

paint hands

In Person Story Time

Wednesday, January 28, 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.  

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.