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NSLD Day at Nicholas Conservatory- The Secret Life of Butterflies

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Off Site

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

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

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The Secret Life of Butterflies at the Nicholas Conservatory!

Explore the wonderful world of butterflies: Visit the butterfly lab to see the caterpillars, then take your turn in the butterfly house!

NSLD Day at Nicholas Conservatory- The Secret Life of Butterflies

Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Off Site

Program Type:

Special Event

Age Group:

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

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Library Branch: Off Site

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

Program Type: Special Event

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The Secret Life of Butterflies at the Nicholas Conservatory!

Explore the wonderful world of butterflies: Visit the butterfly lab to see the caterpillars, then take your turn in the butterfly house!

Spring Time Skate

Friday, April 24, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:00pm

Off Site

Age Group:

Everyone

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Age Group: Everyone

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Skate for free, courtesy of NSLD! Includes admission to Sapora Playworld for patrons 12 and under. All children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. One NSLD card required per group for free admission. All ages welcome!

A person is playing a drum made from a large purple exercise ball, using drumsticks. Another person's hands are visible in the background, also holding drumsticks near a silver exercise ball.

NorthPointe Wellness Family Movement Class

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am

Off Site

Program Type:

Special Event

Age Group:

Everyone

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Library Branch: Off Site

Age Group: Everyone

Program Type: Special Event

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Move and make some noise with cardio drumming, a fun full-body workout the whole family can enjoy! Anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

ONE DAY, TWO SESSIONS: Saturday, April 25 - 10am & 1pm.

NorthPointe Wellness Family Movement Class

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Off Site

Program Type:

Special Event

Age Group:

Everyone

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Library Branch: Off Site

Age Group: Everyone

Program Type: Special Event

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Move and make some noise with cardio drumming, a fun, full-body workout the whole family can enjoy! Anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

ONE DAY, TWO SESSIONS: Saturday, April 25 - 10am & 1pm.

Summerfield Farm and Zoo

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 9:00am - 3:00pm

Off Site

Age Group:

Everyone

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Library Branch: Off Site

Age Group: Everyone

Event Details:

Enjoy a fun-filled day at the zoo near you! Admission is free for all ages with an NSLD library card. Additional zoo activities are available for an additional charge.

Summerfield Farm and Zoo

Wednesday, June 3, 2026 at 9:00am - 3:00pm

Off Site

Age Group:

Everyone

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Library Branch: Off Site

Age Group: Everyone

Event Details:

Enjoy a fun-filled day at the zoo near you! Admission is free for all ages with an NSLD library card. Additional zoo activities are available for an additional charge.

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Time	Sun (4/19)	Mon (4/20)	Tue (4/21)	Wed (4/22)	Thu (4/23)	Fri (4/24)	Sat (4/25)
All Day	This event is in the "Tween" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group "Then and Now" Across the Local Community All Day 3/16–5/2 Tween, Teens, Adults Virtual Virtual Event This event is in the "Tween" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Virtual Age Group: Tween, Teens, Adults Program Type: Special Event Event Details: In this virtual program, learn more about the local community through "then and now" photographs. Prerecorded by Local History Librarian, Joanna Mladic.
	This event is in the "Children" group Virtual Butterfly Story Time: Check NSLD's Facebook to watch! All Day 4/1–4/30 Children Virtual Virtual Event This event is in the "Children" group Library Branch: Virtual Age Group: Children Program Type: Story Time Event Details: Special Virtual Butterfly Story Time
	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 4/1–4/30 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 "Children" group This event is in the "Toddler" group Virtual Mini Wiggle-Giggle-Grow: Check NSLD's Facebook page to watch. All Day 4/1–4/30 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 "Tween" group This event is in the "Teens" group Spring Break-In Bags All Day 4/1–5/16 Tween, Teens NSLD/Loves Park This event is in the "Tween" group This event is in the "Teens" group Library Branch: NSLD/Loves Park Age Group: Tween, Teens Event Details: Check out a Break-In Bag at Reference Services! This activity is done in the library and requires a valid library card. A Break-In Bag is a set of story based puzzle clues that help you to open up a combination on a bag to get prizes.
	This event is in the "Tween" group Tween Grab & Go Book Club All Day 4/6–4/30 Tween Both Libraries Offsite Event This event is in the "Tween" group Library Branch: Both Libraries Age Group: Tween Program Type: Book Club Event Details: Get your free Tween Grab & Go book and bookmark in Children's Services. Featured Title: Skandar and the Unicorn Thief, by A.F. Steadman
	This event is in the "Adults" group Adult Spring Read All Day 4/6–5/16 Adults NSLD/Loves Park This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: NSLD/Loves Park Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Club Event Details: Saturday Night at the Lakeside Supper Club by J. Ryan Stradal
	This event is in the "Teens" group Teen Spring Read All Day 4/6–5/16 Teens NSLD/Loves Park This event is in the "Teens" group Library Branch: NSLD/Loves Park Age Group: Teens Event Details: Pick up your free copy of Caraval by Stephanie Garber. Complete the included book review by May 16 to be put in a drawing for a Target gift card. A shrink keychain inspired by the book is included.
	This event is in the "Adults" group Restaurants Through the Years All Day 4/13–6/1 Adults Virtual Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Virtual Age Group: Adults Program Type: Special Event Event Details: In this virtual program, enjoy a nostalgic trip back in time with local restaurants. Presented by Local History Librarian, Joanna Mladic.
		This event is in the "Everyone" group NSLD Ninja Hunt All Day 4/20–5/16 Everyone NSLD/Loves Park This event is in the "Everyone" group Library Branch: NSLD/Loves Park Age Group: Everyone Event Details: Come to NSLD library in Loves Park to participate in this scavenger hunt. Find a list of 10 famous ninjas on roster sheet by scanning QR codes around the library. Once completed all participants can get a candy prize at reference services.
9 am					This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Toddler" group This event is in the "Preschool" group NSLD/Loves Park 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 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 In Person Wiggle-Giggle-Grow Toddler Time at Roscoe Township Community Center 10:00am–11:00am Children, Toddler Off Site Offsite Event This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Toddler" group Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Children, Toddler Program Type: Story Time Event Details: Join NSLD Staff at the Roscoe Township Community Center for some offsite Wiggle-Giggle-Grow Fun!		This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Toddler" group In Person Story Time at Roscoe Township Community Center 10:00am–11:00am Children, Toddler Off Site Offsite Event This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Toddler" group Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Children, Toddler Program Type: Story Time Event Details: Join NSLD Staff at the Roscoe Township Community Center for some offsite Story Time Fun! This event is in the "Preschool" group NSLD/Loves Park In Person Story Time 10:00am–11:00am Preschool NSLD/Loves Park This event is in the "Preschool" group 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.	This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Toddler" group This event is in the "Preschool" group NSLD/Loves Park 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 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 "Everyone" group NorthPointe Wellness Family Movement Class 10:00am–11:00am Everyone Off Site Offsite Event This event is in the "Everyone" group Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Special Event Event Details: Move and make some noise with cardio drumming, a fun full-body workout the whole family can enjoy! Anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult. ONE DAY, TWO SESSIONS: Saturday, April 25 - 10am & 1pm.
11 am						This event is in the "Everyone" group Spring Time Skate 11:00am–1:00pm Everyone Off Site Offsite Event This event is in the "Everyone" group Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Everyone Event Details: Skate for free, courtesy of NSLD! Includes admission to Sapora Playworld for patrons 12 and under. All children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. One NSLD card required per group for free admission. All ages welcome!
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1 pm			This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Toddler" group In Person Story Time at Roscoe Township Community Center 1:00pm–2:00pm Children, Toddler Off Site Offsite Event This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Toddler" group Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Children, Toddler Program Type: Story Time Event Details: Join NSLD Staff at the Roscoe Township Community Center for some offsite Story Time Fun!				This event is in the "Everyone" group NorthPointe Wellness Family Movement Class 1:00pm–2:00pm Everyone Off Site Offsite Event This event is in the "Everyone" group Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Special Event Event Details: Move and make some noise with cardio drumming, a fun, full-body workout the whole family can enjoy! Anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult. ONE DAY, TWO SESSIONS: Saturday, April 25 - 10am & 1pm.
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6 pm		This event is in the "Preschool" group NSLD/Loves Park In Person Story Time 6:00pm–7:00pm Preschool NSLD/Loves Park This event is in the "Preschool" group 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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