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Wild Turkey in Fact and Folklore

All Day 11/5 - 2/8
Tween, Teens, Adults
Virtual
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Tween, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

From Benjamin Franklin's proposed national bird to Thanksgiving dinners, turkeys have long been integral to American culture. But beyond being food, they also play a vital role in our natural ecosystem.

Winter Reading Club For All Ages

All Day 12/30 - 2/8
Children, Toddler, Preschool, Tween, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Both Libraries
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Both Libraries
Age Group: Children, Toddler, Preschool, Tween, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

Books are a Treasure!  Winter Reading Club begins December 30!

Stop by either NSLD location to pick up your WRC To Go bag.

Available for children, teen and adults.

Winter Break-In Bags

All Day 1/6 - 3/22
Tween, Teens
Both Libraries
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Both Libraries
Age Group: Tween, Teens
Event Details:

Check out a Break-In Bag to do in the library at Reference Services! This activity is done in the library and requires a valid library card.

Winter Harry Potter Landscape

All Day 1/8 - 1/31
Tween, Teens
Virtual
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Tween, Teens
Event Details:

Make a paper winter landscape based on the world of "Harry Potter." Available at Reference Services, while supplies last. 

 

 

 

Intro to Nutrition for Teens

All Day 1/15 - 2/15
Teens, Adults
Virtual
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Event Details:

In this virtual program, learn the dietary knowledge and tools for how to develop a healthy relationship with food and your body. 

Jellyfish in a Bottle - Sensory Craft

All Day 1/20 - 2/15
Teens, Adults
Both Libraries
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Both Libraries
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Create this fun and visually relaxing jellyfish in a bottle craft. All supplies are included in each craft bag.

Pick up at Reference Services. Available until supplies last.

Mini Love Book

All Day 2/5 - 2/26
Teens
Virtual
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Teens
Event Details:

Make your own mini love book available at Reference Services while supplies last.  Tutorial video included. Limit two crafts per family.  

NSLD/Roscoe Reading Buddies Training

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teens
NSLD/Roscoe
Library Branch: NSLD/Roscoe
Room: Homework Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

Pre-registered high school and middle school students will be trained to become a Big Buddy.  *Registration begins,  Monday, January 13.  Pick up, fill out and return registration forms to Roscoe Children's Services. 

NSLD/Loves Park Reading Buddies Training

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Teens
NSLD/Loves Park
Library Branch: NSLD/Loves Park
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

Pre-registered high school or middle school students will be trained to become a Big Buddy.  *Registration begins, Monday, January 13.  Pick up, fill out and return registration forms to Loves Park Children's Services. 

NSLD Day at Nicholas Conservatory: In Full Bloom- Orchid Exhibit

10:00am - 4:00pm
Children, Toddler, Preschool, Tween, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Off Site
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children, Toddler, Preschool, Tween, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

Join NSLD at Nicholas Conservatory for the, In Full Bloom Orchid Exhibit

All ages welcome! One NSLD card per family/group required for free admission.

Blind Date with a Book for Teens

All Day 2/17 - 3/1
Teens
Both Libraries
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Both Libraries
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Teens, 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 March 15 to be entered into the prize drawing. One book per person.

Reading Buddies at NSLD/Roscoe

4:15pm - 5:00pm
Children, Teens
NSLD/Roscoe
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  or middle school student once a week on the dates below.

NSLD Day at Nicholas Conservatory: In Full Bloom- Orchid Exhibit

10:00am - 4:00pm
Children, Toddler, Preschool, Tween, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Off Site
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children, Toddler, Preschool, Tween, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

Join NSLD at Nicholas Conservatory for the, In Full Bloom Orchid Exhibit

All ages welcome! One NSLD card per family/group required for free admission.

Reading Buddies at NSLD/Loves Park

5:30pm - 6:15pm
Children, Teens
NSLD/Loves Park
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  or middle school student once a week on the dates below.  Give your child the opportunity to enjoy reading and play games that support reading skills!&nbsp

Reading Buddies at NSLD/Roscoe

4:15pm - 5:00pm
Children, Teens
NSLD/Roscoe
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  or middle school student once a week on the dates below.

Reading Buddies at NSLD/Loves Park

5:30pm - 6:15pm
Children, Teens
NSLD/Loves Park
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  or middle school student once a week on the dates below.  Give your child the opportunity to enjoy reading and play games that support reading skills!&nbsp

Reading Buddies at NSLD/Roscoe

4:15pm - 5:00pm
Children, Teens
NSLD/Roscoe
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  or middle school student once a week on the dates below.

Reading Buddies at NSLD/Loves Park

5:30pm - 6:15pm
Children, Teens
NSLD/Loves Park
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  or middle school student once a week on the dates below.  Give your child the opportunity to enjoy reading and play games that support reading skills!&nbsp

Geocaching in the Library

All Day 3/10 - 3/22
Tween, Teens
Both Libraries
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Both Libraries
Age Group: Tween, Teens
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

Participate in our QR geocache scavenger hunt located in the Teen Services area. Find the hidden secret cache hidden in the library to find a cache of goodies. 

Illinois Digital Archive Demo

All Day 3/10 - 4/30
Teens, Adults
Virtual
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Technology Class
Event Details:

Learn how to navigate the Illinois Digital Archive, and check out the newly digitized Harlem Pepper, Harlem High School's student newspaper (1932-1997). Presented by NSLD Local History Librarian, Joanna Mladic. 

Reading Buddies at NSLD/Roscoe

4:15pm - 5:00pm
Children, Teens
NSLD/Roscoe
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  or middle school student once a week on the dates below.

Reading Buddies at NSLD/Loves Park

5:30pm - 6:15pm
Children, Teens
NSLD/Loves Park
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  or middle school student once a week on the dates below.  Give your child the opportunity to enjoy reading and play games that support reading skills!&nbsp

Pizza Plushie Craft

All Day 3/19 - 4/2
Teens
Both Libraries
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Both Libraries
Age Group: Teens
Event Details:

Pick up materials for this free craft at Reference Services. Available while supplies last.
 

Spring Break Skate at Carlson Ice Arena

11:00am - 1:00pm
Children, Toddler, Preschool, Tween, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Off Site
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children, Toddler, Preschool, Tween, Teens, Adults, 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!