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monkeu

Special WRC Take & Make : Swinging Monkeys

All Day 12/22 - 1/31
Both Libraries
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Children

 

Special WRC Take & Make project - Swing into NSLD starting December 22 to pick up supplies to make a cute swinging monkey craft.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Both Libraries
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

 

Special WRC Take & Make project - Swing into NSLD starting December 22 to pick up supplies to make a cute swinging monkey craft.

wild about books

Winter Reading Club For All Ages

All Day 12/22 - 1/31
Both Libraries
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Children, Toddler, Preschool, Tween, Teens, Adults, Everyone

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.

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

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.

animals

Winter Reading Club Guessing Game

All Day 12/22 - 1/31
Both Libraries
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Children, Toddler, Preschool, Tween

How Many Animals are in the Jar?

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

How Many Animals are in the Jar?

Rabbit

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.

Virtual Event
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.

Dog First Aid

Pet First Aid Basics

All Day
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.

Virtual Event
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.

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.  

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. 

heart book

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. 

Offsite Event
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. 

Discovery Center pic and logo

NSLD Day at the Discovery Center Museum

Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 1:00pm - 4:30pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Children, Toddler, Preschool, Tween

NSLD Day* at the Discovery Center Museum

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

NSLD Day* at the Discovery Center Museum

Reading Buddies Training

NSLD/Roscoe Reading Buddies Training

Tuesday, February 17, 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. 

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. 

Reading Buddies Training

NSLD/Loves Park Reading Buddies Training

Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Large Meeting Room at NSLD/Loves Park
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Teens

Pre-registered high school students will be trained to become a Big Buddy: please commit to attending all sessions. *Registration forms will be available in Children's Services beginning, Monday, January 19.  Please return completed r

Library Branch: NSLD/Loves Park
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

Pre-registered high school students will be trained to become a Big Buddy: please commit to attending all sessions. *Registration forms will be available in Children's Services beginning, Monday, January 19.  Please return completed r

reading buddies photo

Reading Buddies at NSLD/Roscoe

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 4:15pm - 5:00pm
Children’s Services at NSLD/Roscoe
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Children, Teens

Fun, educational program for 2nd-4th graders to buddy with a trained high school student once a week on the dates below.

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.

reading buddies photo

Reading Buddies at NSLD/Loves Park

Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:15pm
Children’s Services at NSLD/Loves Park
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Children, Teens

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

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

legos

NSLD LEGO Days

All Day 3/2 - 3/28
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.

reading buddies photo

Reading Buddies at NSLD/Roscoe

Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at 4:15pm - 5:00pm
Children’s Services at NSLD/Roscoe
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Children, Teens

Fun, educational program for 2nd-4th graders to buddy with a trained high school student once a week on the dates below.

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.

reading buddies photo

Reading Buddies at NSLD/Loves Park

Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:15pm
Children’s Services at NSLD/Loves Park
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Children, Teens

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

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

reading buddies photo

Reading Buddies at NSLD/Roscoe

Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 4:15pm - 5:00pm
Children’s Services at NSLD/Roscoe
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Children, Teens

Fun, educational program for 2nd-4th graders to buddy with a trained high school student once a week on the dates below.

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.

reading buddies photo

Reading Buddies at NSLD/Loves Park

Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:15pm
Children’s Services at NSLD/Loves Park
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Children, Teens

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

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

"Then and Now" Across the Local Community

All Day 3/16 - 5/2
Virtual
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Tween, Teens, Adults

In this virtual program, learn more about the local community through "then and now" photographs. Prerecorded by Local History Librarian, Joanna Mladic.

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Tween, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

In this virtual program, learn more about the local community through "then and now" photographs. Prerecorded by Local History Librarian, Joanna Mladic.

reading buddies photo

Reading Buddies at NSLD/Roscoe

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 4:15pm - 5:00pm
Children’s Services at NSLD/Roscoe
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Children, Teens

Fun, educational program for 2nd-4th graders to buddy with a trained high school student once a week on the dates below.

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.

reading buddies photo

Reading Buddies at NSLD/Loves Park

Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:15pm
Children’s Services at NSLD/Loves Park
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Children, Teens

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

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

Christmas

All Day 12/24 - 12/25
Both Libraries

Library closed for Chrismas

Closing
Branches:
Both Libraries
Description:

Library closed for Chrismas