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In-Person Story Time

Wednesday, January 28, 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 29, 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 29, 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 29, 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

Kids choice Awards

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. 

 

Offsite Event
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. 

 

book

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.  

Offsite Event
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.  

legos

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.

Offsite Event
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.

catapult

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.  

Offsite Event
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.  

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In Person Story Time

Monday, February 2, 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, February 3, 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, February 3, 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, February 4, 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, February 4, 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, February 5, 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, February 5, 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, February 5, 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

Y

NSLD Night at the YMCA

Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Both Libraries
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Children, Toddler, Preschool, Tween, Teens, Adults, Everyone

 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. 

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Both Libraries
Age Group: Children, Toddler, Preschool, Tween, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

 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. 

Blind Date With a Book

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.

Offsite Event
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.

Blind Date with a Book

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.

Offsite Event
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.

book - wrapped

K-6 Surprise Grab & Go

All Day 2/9 - 2/21
Both Libraries
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Children, Toddler, Preschool, Tween

Surprise Grab & Go is a special book giveaway for ages birth -12. 

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Both Libraries
Age Group: Children, Toddler, Preschool, Tween
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

Surprise Grab & Go is a special book giveaway for ages birth -12. 

paint hands

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.  

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, 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

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, 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

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

Pom-Pom Heart

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. 

Virtual Event
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.