Upcoming Events

Join NSLD Local History Librarian Joanna Mladic as she navigates this online resource for virtual computer skills classes and test prep resources that help improve test scores for high school equivalency, college, military, occupational certificat

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.

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.

This virtual program introduces you to common wild animals found in Illinois, and provides an overview of wildlife rehabilitation. Presented by University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Associate Professor, Joy O'Keefe.

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.

Pick up craft materials to make a Peppermint Pocket Buddy. Designed for ages 12+. Limit 2 per person. Available while supplies. last. 

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.

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.

Pick up craft materials to make a Bottle Northern Lights craft at Reference services. Available while supplies last. Limit 2 per person. Craft designed for ages 12+

Jane Austen was born on 12/16/1775. Help us celebrate Jane Austen's birthday (belatedly) by making a decorative framed quote. Available at Reference Services while supplies last.

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

Pick up craft materials to make a Junk Journal from Reference Services. Available while supplies last. Limit 2 per person. Craft designed for ages 12+