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Ice skates

Spring Time Skate

Friday, April 24, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Off Site

Age Group:

Everyone
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Everyone
Event Details:

Skate for free, courtesy of NSLD! Includes admission to Sapora Playworld for patrons 12 and under. All children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. One NSLD card required per group for free admission. All ages welcome!

A person is playing a drum made from a large purple exercise ball, using drumsticks. Another person's hands are visible in the background, also holding drumsticks near a silver exercise ball.

NorthPointe Wellness Family Movement Class

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Off Site

Program Type:

Special Event

Age Group:

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

Move and make some noise with cardio drumming, a fun full-body workout the whole family can enjoy! Anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

ONE DAY, TWO SESSIONS: Saturday, April 25 - 10am & 1pm.

A person is playing a drum made from a large purple exercise ball, using drumsticks. Another person's hands are visible in the background, also holding drumsticks near a silver exercise ball.

NorthPointe Wellness Family Movement Class

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Off Site

Program Type:

Special Event

Age Group:

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

Move and make some noise with cardio drumming, a fun, full-body workout the whole family can enjoy! Anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

ONE DAY, TWO SESSIONS: Saturday, April 25 - 10am & 1pm.

Girl playing with goats

Summerfield Farm and Zoo

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 9:00am - 3:00pm
Off Site

Age Group:

Everyone
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Everyone
Event Details:

Enjoy a fun-filled day at the zoo near you!  Admission is free for all ages with an NSLD library card.  Additional zoo activities are available for an additional charge.   
 

Girl playing with goats

Summerfield Farm and Zoo

Wednesday, June 3, 2026 at 9:00am - 3:00pm
Off Site

Age Group:

Everyone
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Everyone
Event Details:

Enjoy a fun-filled day at the zoo near you!  Admission is free for all ages with an NSLD library card.  Additional zoo activities are available for an additional charge.   
 

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"Then and Now" Across the Local Community

All Day 3/16–5/2
Tween, Teens, Adults
Virtual
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.

Virtual Butterfly Story Time: Check NSLD's Facebook to watch!

All Day 4/1–4/30
Children
Virtual
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

Special Virtual Butterfly Story Time

Virtual Mini Story Time: Check NSLD's Facebook page to watch!

All Day 4/1–4/30
Children, Preschool
Virtual
Virtual Event
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.   

Virtual Mini Wiggle-Giggle-Grow: Check NSLD's Facebook page to watch.

All Day 4/1–4/30
Children, Toddler
Virtual
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Children, Toddler
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

Virtual Story Time*

Spring Break-In Bags

All Day 4/1–5/16
Tween, Teens
NSLD/Loves Park
Library Branch: NSLD/Loves Park
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.

Tween Grab & Go Book Club

All Day 4/6–4/30
Tween
Both Libraries
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Both Libraries
Age Group: Tween
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Get your free Tween Grab & Go book and bookmark  in Children's Services.

Featured Title: Skandar and the Unicorn Thief, by A.F. Steadman

Adult Spring Read

All Day 4/6–5/16
Adults
NSLD/Loves Park
Library Branch: NSLD/Loves Park
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Saturday Night at the Lakeside Supper Club by J. Ryan Stradal

Teen Spring Read

All Day 4/6–5/16
Teens
NSLD/Loves Park
Library Branch: NSLD/Loves Park
Age Group: Teens
Event Details:

Pick up your free copy of Caraval by Stephanie Garber. Complete the included book review by May 16 to be put in a drawing for a Target gift card. A shrink keychain inspired by the book is included. 

Restaurants Through the Years

All Day 4/13–6/1
Adults
Virtual
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

In this virtual program, enjoy a nostalgic trip back in time with local restaurants. Presented by Local History Librarian, Joanna Mladic.

NSLD Ninja Hunt

All Day 4/20–5/16
Everyone
NSLD/Loves Park
Library Branch: NSLD/Loves Park
Age Group: Everyone
Event Details:

Come to NSLD library in Loves Park to participate in this scavenger hunt. Find a list of 10 famous ninjas on roster sheet by scanning QR codes around the library. Once completed all participants can get a candy prize at reference services.

In Person Story Time at Roscoe Township Community Center

10:00am–11:00am
Children, Toddler
Off Site
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children, Toddler
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

Join NSLD Staff at the Roscoe Township Community Center for some offsite Story Time Fun!

NSLD/Loves Park In Person Story Time

10:00am–11:00am
Preschool
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.  

NSLD/Loves Park In Person Wiggle-Giggle-Grow Toddler Time

9:30am–10:15am
Children, Toddler, Preschool
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

NSLD/Loves Park In Person Wiggle-Giggle-Grow Toddler Time

10:30am–11:15am
Children, Toddler, Preschool
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

Spring Time Skate

11:00am–1:00pm
Everyone
Off Site
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Everyone
Event Details:

Skate for free, courtesy of NSLD! Includes admission to Sapora Playworld for patrons 12 and under. All children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. One NSLD card required per group for free admission. All ages welcome!

NorthPointe Wellness Family Movement Class

10:00am–11:00am
Everyone
Off Site
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

Move and make some noise with cardio drumming, a fun full-body workout the whole family can enjoy! Anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

ONE DAY, TWO SESSIONS: Saturday, April 25 - 10am & 1pm.

NorthPointe Wellness Family Movement Class

1:00pm–2:00pm
Everyone
Off Site
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

Move and make some noise with cardio drumming, a fun, full-body workout the whole family can enjoy! Anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

ONE DAY, TWO SESSIONS: Saturday, April 25 - 10am & 1pm.

In Person Wiggle-Giggle-Grow Toddler Time at Roscoe Township Community Center

10:00am–11:00am
Children, Toddler
Off Site
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children, Toddler
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

Join NSLD Staff at the Roscoe Township Community Center for some offsite Wiggle-Giggle-Grow Fun!

NSLD/Loves Park In Person Story Time

6:00pm–7:00pm
Preschool
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.  

In Person Story Time at Roscoe Township Community Center

1:00pm–2:00pm
Children, Toddler
Off Site
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children, Toddler
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

Join NSLD Staff at the Roscoe Township Community Center for some offsite Story Time Fun!

PLEASE NOTE: TIMES AND DAYS OF WEEK DIFFER FROM OUR USUAL STORY TIME SESSIONS.

In Person Story Time at Roscoe Township Community Center

10:00am–11:00am
Children, Toddler
Off Site
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children, Toddler
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

Join NSLD Staff at the Roscoe Township Community Center for some offsite Story Time Fun.

NSLD/Loves Park In Person Story Time

10:00am–11:00am
Preschool
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.  

NSLD/Loves Park In Person Wiggle-Giggle-Grow Toddler Time

9:30am–10:15am
Children, Toddler, Preschool
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

NSLD/Loves Park In Person Wiggle-Giggle-Grow Toddler Time

10:30am–11:15am
Children, Toddler, Preschool
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