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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, December 27, 2025 at 12:00pm - 7:00pm

Off Site

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Everyone

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Library Branch: Off Site

Age Group: Everyone

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

Saturday, December 27, 12-7pm.

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Time	Sun (10/05)	Mon (10/06)	Tue (10/07)	Wed (10/08)	Thu (10/09)	Fri (10/10)
All Day	This event is in the "Adults" group Level Up Your Home: Decarbonizing 101 All Day 7/7–10/6 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: Dive into ways renters and homeowners can access energy efficiency and cost savings programs. Program presented by Citizens Utility Board.			This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Spooky Stacks All Day 10/8–11/5 Teens, Adults Virtual Virtual Event 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: Virtual Age Group: Teens, Adults Event Details: Join local librarian and author, Kathi Kresol, as she tells stories of supposed hauntings in libraries in our area and around the country.
	This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Toddler" group Virtual Mini Wiggle-Giggle-Grow: Check NSLD's Facebook page to watch. All Day 9/1–12/19 Children, Toddler Virtual Virtual Event This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Toddler" group Library Branch: Virtual Age Group: Children, Toddler Program Type: Story Time Event Details: Virtual Story Time*
	This event is in the "Adults" group Adult Fall Read All Day 9/2–11/15 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: Book Club Event Details: A Gentleman and a Thief by Dean Jobb
	This event is in the "Tween" group This event is in the "Teens" group Teen Fall Read All Day 9/2–11/15 Tween, Teens Both Libraries Offsite 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: Both Libraries Age Group: Tween, Teens Event Details: The Alchemyst: The Secrets of the Immortal Nicholas Flamel by Michael Scott. Pick up your free graphic novel at Reference Services while supplies last. Bring back the included review by November 15 for a gift card drawing.
	This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Virtual Mini Story Time: Check NSLD's Facebook page to watch! All Day 9/2–12/19 Children, Preschool Virtual Virtual Event This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Library Branch: Virtual Age Group: Children, Preschool Program Type: Story Time Event Details: Virtual Story Time* NSLD offers mini Story Time videos on the NSLD Facebook page. Preschool Story Time is for children ages 3 through 5.
	This event is in the "Tween" group This event is in the "Teens" group Fall Break-In Bags All Day 9/15–11/22 Tween, Teens Both Libraries Offsite 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: 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.
	This event is in the "Adults" group There's Something Weird in Your Neighborhood All Day 9/15–12/13 Adults Virtual Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Virtual Age Group: Adults Program Type: Special Event Event Details: Join author Troy Taylor for a virtual presentation of local history and hauntings. This program will go beyond just legends and lore and will reveal real stories behind the area's little-known haunts and eerie past!
	This event is in the "Tween" group Creepy Creatures Take & Make for K-6 All Day 10/1–10/31 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: Arts & Crafts, Special Event Event Details: Special Take & Make: Creepy Creatures! Just for kids from Kindergarten - 6th grade
	This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Toddler" group This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Tween" group Monster Creation Station: Special In-House Fun for October! All Day 10/1–10/31 Children, Toddler, Preschool, Tween Both Libraries Offsite Event This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Toddler" 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, Toddler, Preschool, Tween Program Type: Special Event Event Details: Come in for some spooky fun at our Monster Creation Station!
		This event is in the "Tween" group Grab & Go Tween Book Club All Day 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 School for Good and Evil by Soman Chainani			This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Toddler" group This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Tween" group Crafty Reader All Day Children, Toddler, Preschool, Tween NSLD/Loves Park This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Toddler" 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: 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, Baby Bat's Lullaby by Jacquelyn Mitchard.
		This event is in the "Tween" group This event is in the "Teens" group Haunted House Contest All Day 10/6–10/25 Tween, Teens Both Libraries Offsite 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: Both Libraries Age Group: Tween, Teens Event Details: Come pick up a cardboard house kit at Reference Services while supplies last. Decorate the house and return it by October 25 to be displayed in our haunted village. One teen per library will win the grand prize.
		This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Great Graves of Illinois All Day 10/6–12/6 Teens, Adults Virtual Virtual Event This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Virtual Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Special Event Event Details: Join Illinois traveler John Kokoris in this virtual program for a look at the graves of great Illinoisans and notable monuments of lives well lived. He'll also look at art and literature inspired by these storied cemeteries.
9 am			This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Toddler" group This event is in the "Preschool" group In Person Wiggle-Giggle-Grow Toddler Time 9:30am–10:15am Children, Toddler, Preschool NSLD/Roscoe This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Toddler" 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, Toddler, Preschool 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 This event is in the "Preschool" group In Person Wiggle-Giggle-Grow Toddler Time 9:30am–10:15am Children, Toddler, Preschool NSLD/Loves Park This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Toddler" 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, Toddler, Preschool 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 This event is in the "Preschool" group In Person Wiggle-Giggle-Grow Toddler Time 10:30am–11:15am Children, Toddler, Preschool NSLD/Roscoe This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Toddler" 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, Toddler, Preschool 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 "Preschool" group In Person Story Time 10:00am–11:00am 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. 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 Program Type: 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 Program Type: 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 "Toddler" group This event is in the "Preschool" group In Person Wiggle-Giggle-Grow Toddler Time 10:30am–11:15am Children, Toddler, Preschool NSLD/Loves Park This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Toddler" 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, Toddler, Preschool 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 This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Tween" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Dinosaurs of the Forgotten Forest - NSLD Day at the Nicholas Conservatory 10:00am–4:00pm Children, Toddler, Preschool, Tween, Teens, Adults, Everyone Off Site Offsite Event This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Toddler" group This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Tween" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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: Dinosaurs of the Forgotten Forest! NSLD invites you to step back in time to experience the plants and animals of the Cretaceous Period.
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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 Event Details: Children ages 3-5 years old enjoy stories, music, movement, fingerplays and a craft with their caregiver.

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