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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,

Haunted House Decorating Contest

All Day 10/2 - 10/26
Teens
Both Libraries
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Both Libraries
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

Come pick up your tiny wooden house to decorate for Halloween at Reference Services.

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.  Give your child the opportunity to enjoy reading and play games that support reading skills!&nbsp

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

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!

Fall Break Skate

11:00am - 1:00pm
Everyone
Off Site
Open
Registration
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Special Event
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Free ice skating for all ages and free Sapora Playworld admission for patrons 12 and under with an NSLD Card.

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.  Give your child the opportunity to enjoy reading and play games that support reading skills!&nbsp

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.  Give your child the opportunity to enjoy reading and play games that support reading skills!&nbsp

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

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!

NSLD Day at Burpee Museum of Natural History

10:00am - 6:00pm
Everyone
Off Site
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

Join NSLD for a day of discovery and learning about the natural world.

Anderson Gardens Illuminated

5:00pm - 8:00pm
Everyone
Off Site
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

NSLD invites you and your family to enjoy the winter season strolling the beautifully lit ambience of Anderson Gardens.

Thursday, December 12, 5 pm - 8 pm  

Christmas Eve

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

Library closed for Chrismas

NSLD Day at Nicholas Conservatory Sinnissippi Station

12:00pm - 7:00pm
Everyone
Off Site
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

​​​​​All Ages Welcome! One NSLD library card per family/group for free admission.

Saturday, December 28 from 12 pm - 7pm

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