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Fall Break-In Bags

All Day 9/16 - 11/23
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.

Landscapes of Winnebago County

All Day 9/24 - 12/21
Tween, Teens, Adults
Virtual
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Tween, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

In this virtual program, learn about the natural wonders of Winnebago County and the unique flora and fauna associated with them.

Presented by Severson Dells.

Outrageous Owls - October Take & Make Event for kids in K-6

All Day 10/1 - 10/31
Children, Tween
Both Libraries
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Both Libraries
Age Group: Children, Tween
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Outrageous Owls, October Take & Make event for kids in K-6. 

Pick up supplies in the Children's Services.

Celebrate Star Wars Reads!

10/01/2024 @ 9:00am - 10/31/2024 @ 8:00pm
Children, Toddler, Preschool, Tween
Both Libraries
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Both Libraries
Age Group: Children, Toddler, Preschool, Tween
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

Pick up the special Chewbacca Take and Make craft,

take a picture at our Star Wars photo op,

and enter the drawing to win a Star Wars activity set,

Tween Grab & Go Book Club

All Day 10/7 - 10/31
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 activity guide in Children's Services.

Featured Title: Northwind by Gary Paulson

Available beginning October 7 while supplies last!

Crafty Reader

All Day
Children, Toddler, Preschool, Tween
NSLD/Roscoe
Library Branch: NSLD/Roscoe
Age Group: Children, Toddler, Preschool, Tween
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Story Time
Event Details:

The featured title for this month is, Earl the Squirrel by Don Freeman

NSLD Day at Nicholas Conservatory- Growing Home: Wild Origins of Domestic House Plants

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 and Gardens Growing Home: Wild Origins of Domestic House Plants 

NSLD invites you to this wonderful exhibit that explores the wild origins of houseplants!

Crafty Reader

All Day
Children, Toddler, Preschool, Tween
NSLD/Loves Park
Library Branch: NSLD/Loves Park
Room: Children’s Services
Age Group: Children, Toddler, Preschool, Tween
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Story Time
Event Details:

The featured title for this month is, Earl the Squirrel by Don Freeman

Staff In-Service

9:00am - 1:00pm
Both Libraries
Closing
Branches:
Both Libraries

Celebrate Family Reading in November!

11/01/2024 @ 9:00am - 11/30/2024 @ 8:00pm
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:

Stop by NSLD Children's Services Department in November to get a book to read together. 

Limit one book per family.

Celebrate reading together all month long!

Crafty Reader

All Day
Children, Toddler, Preschool, Tween
NSLD/Loves Park
Library Branch: NSLD/Loves Park
Room: Children’s Services
Age Group: Children, Toddler, Preschool, Tween
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Story Time
Event Details:

The featured title for this month is, Wild About Books by Judy Sierra

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.

Crafty Reader

All Day
Children, Toddler, Preschool, Tween
NSLD/Roscoe
Library Branch: NSLD/Roscoe
Room: Children’s Services
Age Group: Children, Toddler, Preschool, Tween
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Story Time
Event Details:

The featured title for this month is, Wild About Books by Judy Sierra

Crafty Reader

All Day
Children, Toddler, Preschool, Tween
NSLD/Loves Park
Library Branch: NSLD/Loves Park
Room: Children’s Services
Age Group: Children, Toddler, Preschool, Tween
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Story Time
Event Details:

The featured title for this month is, Crazy Hair Day by Barney Saltzberg

Christmas Eve

All Day 12/24 - 12/25
Some Branches
Closing
Branches:
NSLD/Loves Park, NSLD/Roscoe
Description:

Library closed for Chrismas

Wooden Train Shop at Nicholas Conservatory

1:00pm - 6:00pm
Children, Preschool, Tween
Off Site
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children, Preschool, Tween
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Special Event
Event Details:

For kids 3-12 years old 

Saturday, December 28 from 1 pm - 6 pm

One NSLD library card per family/group for free admission.

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.

Staff In-Service

9:00am - 1:00pm
Both Libraries
Closing
Branches:
Both Libraries

Staff In-Service

9:00am - 1:00pm
Both Libraries
Closing
Branches:
Both Libraries

Staff In-Service

9:00am - 1:00pm
Both Libraries
Closing
Branches:
Both Libraries

Staff In-Service

9:00am - 1:00pm
Both Libraries
Closing
Branches:
Both Libraries

Christmas Eve

All Day 12/24 - 12/25
Some Branches
Closing
Branches:
NSLD/Loves Park, NSLD/Roscoe
Description:

Library closed for Chrismas

Christmas Eve

All Day 12/24 - 12/25
Some Branches
Closing
Branches:
NSLD/Loves Park, NSLD/Roscoe
Description:

Library closed for Chrismas

Christmas Eve

All Day 12/24 - 12/25
Some Branches
Closing
Branches:
NSLD/Loves Park, NSLD/Roscoe
Description:

Library closed for Chrismas