NSLD/Loves Park

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Loves Park
6340 N. 2nd St
Loves Park, IL 61111
United States

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Sun: Closed

Mon-Thu: 9:00am-8:00pm

Fri-Sat: 9:00am-5:00pm

NSLD/Roscoe

9:00am-8:00pm

Roscoe
5562 Clayton Cir
Roscoe, IL 61073
United States

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Sun: Closed

Mon-Thu: 9:00am-8:00pm

Fri-Sat: 9:00am-5:00pm

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Featured Events

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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

Program Type:

Special Event

Age Group:

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

Library Branch: Off Site

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

Program Type: Special Event

Event Details:

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!

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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

Library Branch: Off Site

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

Program Type: Special Event

Event Details:

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!

Ice skates

Spring Time Skate

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

Off Site

Age Group:

Everyone

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!

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

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.

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 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Off Site

Program Type:

Special Event

Age Group:

Everyone

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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Summerfield Farm and Zoo

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

Off Site

Age Group:

Everyone

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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Summerfield Farm and Zoo

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

Off Site

Age Group:

Everyone

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 (5/10)	Mon (5/11)	Tue (5/12)	Wed (5/13)	Thu (5/14)	Fri (5/15)	Sat (5/16)
All Day	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 "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.
	This event is in the "Tween" group Celebrate Harry Potter in May! A special Tween Take & Make All Day 5/1–5/30 Tween Both Libraries Offsite Event This event is in the "Tween" group Library Branch: Both Libraries Age Group: Tween Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Special Event Event Details: Calling all Tweens for a special Take & Make Event- Celebrate Harry Potter in May! May 2nd is International Harry Potter Day!
	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 Spring Blooms in May ! Special Take & Make for K-6 All Day 5/1–5/30 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 Library Branch: Both Libraries Age Group: Children, Toddler, Preschool, Tween Program Type: Special Event Event Details: Celebrate springtime! Pick up supplies in Children's to create a cute flower craft.
	This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tween" group This event is in the "Teens" group Minecraft Torch Craft All Day 5/6–5/19 Children, Tween, Teens NSLD/Loves Park This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tween" group This event is in the "Teens" group Library Branch: NSLD/Loves Park Age Group: Children, Tween, Teens Event Details: Come get materials to make a Minecraft torch that really lights up. Craft available while supplies last. Craft is designed for teens but available for all ages.
				This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Crash Course in Cosplay All Day 5/13–6/13 Teens, Adults Both Libraries Offsite Event This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Both Libraries Age Group: Teens, Adults Event Details: Learn about the basics in Cosplay and how to get started! This video is also available on our NSLD YouTube channel.
10 am			This event is in the "Adults" group Adult Spring Read Book Discussion 10:00am–11:00am 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: Join our NSLD Spring Read Book Discussion! If you've read our Spring Read pick Saturday Night at the Lakeside Supper Club by J. Ryan Stradal, you're welcome to attend!	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 Offsite Special Family Story Time at Roscoe Township Community Center 10:00am–11:00am 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 Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Children, Toddler, Preschool, Tween, Teens, Adults, Everyone Program Type: Story Time Event Details: *While Story Time sessions are on break, all patrons are invited to join NSLD/Roscoe staff at the Roscoe Township Community Center for one day of special Story Time Fun!**
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6 pm				This event is in the "Adults" group Adult Spring Read Book Discussion 6:00pm–7:00pm 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: Join our NSLD Spring Read Book Discussion! If you've read our Spring Read pick Saturday Night at the Lakeside Supper Club by J. Ryan Stradal, you're welcome to attend!