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Winter Reading Club For All Ages

All Day 12/22 - 1/31

Both Libraries

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Children, Toddler, Preschool, Tween, Teens, Adults, Everyone

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Library Branch: Both Libraries

Age Group: Children, Toddler, Preschool, Tween, Teens, Adults, Everyone

Program Type: Special Event

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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.

NSLD Day at Nicholas Conservatory Sinnissippi Station

Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 10:00am - 3:00pm

Off Site

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Everyone

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Library Branch: Off Site

Age Group: Everyone

Program Type: Special Event

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

Saturday, January 17, 10 am - 3 pm

NSLD Night at the YMCA

Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Both Libraries

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Children, Toddler, Preschool, Tween, Teens, Adults, Everyone

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Library Branch: Both Libraries

Age Group: Children, Toddler, Preschool, Tween, Teens, Adults, Everyone

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NSLD Night at the Y

All Ages Welcome! Swim all night: No sign in for pool time necessary!

Join NSLD at the YMCA for swimming and basketball.

NSLD Day at the Discovery Center Museum

Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 1:00pm - 4:30pm

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Children, Toddler, Preschool, Tween

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Library Branch: Off Site

Age Group: Children, Toddler, Preschool, Tween

Program Type: Special Event

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NSLD Day* at the Discovery Center Museum

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All Day	This event is in the "Children" group Butterfly Story Time All Day 4/3–4/29 Children Virtual Virtual Event This event is in the "Children" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Virtual Age Group: Children Program Type: Story Time Event Details: Watch the NSLD Facebook page and YouTube channel for a special butterfly story time. The video includes a demo of a lovely butterfly craft that will be available for pick up in Children's Services beginning April 3.
	This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Tween" group Spring Blooms @ NSLD! All Day 4/3–4/30 Children, Preschool, Tween Both Libraries Offsite Event This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Tween" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Both Libraries Age Group: Children, Preschool, Tween Program Type: Special Event Event Details: Help us celebrate libraries in April with our Spring Blooms Take & Make for kids in grades K-6! Stop by Children's Services at either NSLD location to pick up the craft supplies.
	This event is in the "Adults" group Spring Break Read All Day 4/3–4/30 Adults Both Libraries Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Both Libraries Age Group: Adults Program Type: Special Event Event Details: The Big Finish by Brooke Fossey.
	This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Virtual Crafty Reader All Day 4/3–4/30 Children, Preschool Both Libraries Offsite Event This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Both Libraries Age Group: Children, Preschool Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Story Time Event Details: April's featured title is, Planting a Rainbow by Lois Ehlert
	This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Virtual Preschool Story Time: Check NSLD's Facebook Live for a new session each month! All Day 4/3–4/30 Children, Preschool Virtual Virtual Event This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Virtual Age Group: Children, Preschool Program Type: Story Time Event Details: Virtual Story Time*
	This event is in the "Adults" group Ships, Shipping, Shipwrecks, & Genealogy All Day 4/3–5/31 Adults Virtual Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Virtual Age Group: Adults Program Type: Special Event Event Details: This virtual talk explores the history of shipping on the Great Lakes and showcases resources for people interested in Genealogical research. This video is available online from April 3rd, 2023 to May 31st, 2023.
	This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Toddler" group Virtual Wiggle-Giggle-Grow: Check NSLD's Facebook Live for a new session each month! All Day 4/4–4/28 Children, Toddler Virtual Virtual Event This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Toddler" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Virtual Age Group: Children, Toddler Program Type: Story Time Event Details: Virtual Story Time*
	This event is in the "Teens" group D&D 101 All Day 4/5–5/31 Teens Virtual Virtual Event This event is in the "Teens" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Virtual Age Group: Teens Program Type: Special Event Event Details: Want to learn more about Dungeons and Dragons? Watch this fun virtual program and learn about this fantasy tabletop RPG. Presented by A.J.
	This event is in the "Tween" group Grab & Go Tween Book Club All Day 4/10–4/30 Tween Both Libraries Offsite Event This event is in the "Tween" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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: The Rembrandt Conspiracy,* by Deron Hicks**
		This event is in the "Tween" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Earth Day Plant All Day 4/17–5/17 Tween, Teens, Adults Both Libraries Offsite Event This event is in the "Tween" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Both Libraries Age Group: Tween, Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Help celebrate Earth Day by picking up a Plant Craft To Go at Reference Services. Grow your own Spotted Beebalm, an annual flower native to Illinois that helps bees and other pollinators! For teens and adults.
				This event is in the "Tween" group This event is in the "Teens" group Scrounged Art Tutorial: Upcycled Mystic Kitty All Day 4/19–5/31 Tween, Teens Virtual Virtual Event This event is in the "Tween" group This event is in the "Teens" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Virtual Age Group: Tween, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Celebrate Earth day.
9 am			This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Toddler" group In- Person Wiggle-Giggle-Grow Toddler Time 9:30am–10:15am Children, Toddler NSLD/Roscoe This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Toddler" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: NSLD/Roscoe Room: Large Meeting Room - R Age Group: Children, Toddler 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		This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Toddler" group IN -Person Wiggle-Giggle-Grow Toddler Time 9:30am–10:15am Children, Toddler NSLD/Loves Park This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Toddler" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: NSLD/Loves Park Room: Fun Place Age Group: Children, Toddler 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
10 am			This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Toddler" group In- Person Wiggle-Giggle-Grow Toddler Time 10:30am–11:15am Children, Toddler NSLD/Roscoe This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Toddler" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: NSLD/Roscoe Room: Large Meeting Room - R Age Group: Children, Toddler 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	This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Preschool" group In-Person Story Time 10:00am–11:00am Children, Preschool NSLD/Loves Park This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: NSLD/Loves Park Room: Fun Place Age Group: Children, Preschool Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Story Time Event Details: Children ages 3-5 years old enjoy stories, music, movement, fingerplays and a craft with their caregiver. This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Preschool" group In-Person Story Time 10:00am–11:00am Children, Preschool NSLD/Roscoe This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: NSLD/Roscoe Room: Large Meeting Room - R Age Group: Children, Preschool Event Details: Children ages 3-5 years old enjoy stories, music, movement, fingerplays and a craft with their caregiver.	This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Preschool" group In- Person Story Time 10:00am–11:00am Children, Preschool NSLD/Roscoe This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: NSLD/Roscoe Room: Large Meeting Room - R Age Group: Children, Preschool Event Details: Children ages 3-5 years old enjoy stories, music, movement, fingerplays and a craft with their caregiver. This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Toddler" group IN -Person Wiggle-Giggle-Grow Toddler Time 10:30am–11:15am Children, Toddler NSLD/Loves Park This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Toddler" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: NSLD/Loves Park Room: Fun Place Age Group: Children, Toddler 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
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5 pm					This event is in the "Adults" group NSLD Board of Trustees Meeting 5:00pm–8:00pm Adults NSLD/Loves Park This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: NSLD/Loves Park Room: Small Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Event Details: NSLD Board of Trustees meets at NSLD/Loves Park (6340 N.
6 pm		This event is in the "Preschool" group In- Person Story Time 6:00pm–7:00pm Preschool NSLD/Loves Park This event is in the "Preschool" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: NSLD/Loves Park Room: Fun Place Age Group: Preschool Program Type: Story Time Event Details: Children ages 3-5 years old enjoy stories, music, movement, fingerplays and a craft with their caregiver.

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