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NSLD/Loves Park • 6340 N. Second Street, Loves Park, IL 61111 • 815-633-4247
NSLD/Roscoe • 5562 Clayton Circle, Roscoe, IL 61073 • 815-623-6266
NSLD/Loves Park
NSLD/Loves Park
Improvements:
“Renovation Reveal”
Open House
 More public computers
with faster Internet, and
free Wi-Fi throughout
the first floor
 Larger auditorium plus
a new smaller meeting
room
 Additional study rooms
 New larger bathroom
 Updated HVAC
electric, plumbing,
lighting, and roof
 More windows, new
entryway
 Now two self
checkouts, updated
service desk, and
furniture
 New local history
and teen area
Saturday, October 15
9:30 am-11:30 am
Library Board and staff invite the
community to come see the newly
renovated NSLD/Loves Park. There
will be a ribbon cutting at 10 am.
The “time capsule” will be reburied
at 10:30 am. Fun children’s crafts,
treats, and tours will be available.
NSLD/Roscoe Renovations
Renovations have started at NSLD/
Roscoe. The library will receive an
expanded parking lot and new HVAC.
It now has an updated, faster Internet
service and Wi-Fi.
The Library Board and staff
appreciate the patience and
support of the community during this
extensive renovation. For more
information about the renovation,
visit the NSLD website.
Voter Registration
To vote in the upcoming November
election, you must register by
October 11. You can register at
NSLD during library hours or during
these times:
NSLD/Loves Park
Tuesday, October 4 • 6 pm-8 pm
NSLD/Roscoe
Wednesday, October 5 • 5 pm-7 pm
Food For Fines
September 12-17, 2016
For each non-perishable
food item brought in, NSLD
will waive $1.00 off of your
NSLD fines. Support your
local food pantry!
Visit today!
Get a Library Card, or Renew
in September and Win Prizes!
Library Hours
With an NSLD library
card you get access to
bestsellers, programs
for all ages, free
eBooks/eAudiobooks,
eMagazines, DVDs,
CDs, and much more!
Monday-Thursday
9 am-8:30 pm
Friday-Saturday
9 am-5:30 pm
Sunday (January-April)
1 pm-5 pm
Library cards are free to residents who live in
the district. To apply, you must have proof of
current address and children under 18 must
be accompanied by their parent or legal
guardian.
Sign up in September and receive a
FREE NSLD movie rental and a chance
to win retailers’ gift cards.
NSLD/Loves Park
NSLD/Roscoe
Monday-Thursday
9 am-8 pm
Friday-Saturday
9 am-5 pm
Libraries closed
November 4th until
1 pm for Staff training.
children’s
events
Free “Day Off School” Event…
Star Wars Reads Day
An annual celebration of
all things Star Wars and
the joy of reading!
Special activities, crafts
and fun for all.
Monday, October 10
NSLD/Loves Park • 10 am
NSLD/Roscoe • 2 pm
Programs for infants
through 6th graders.
NSLD library card needed to
participate. If required, register
at Children’s Services at the
library where the event is held.
Reading Buddies
NSLD offers a program just for
second and third grade readers to
practice reading skills. Each child is
paired with a high school student
once a week to enjoy reading and
learning games.
NSLD/Roscoe • Tuesdays
October 18-November 15
4:15 pm-5 pm
NSLD/Loves Park • Thursdays
October 20-November 17
6:15 pm-7 pm
Registration required.
Application on the NSLD website
under “Children’s Events.”
Watch for another “Day Off
School” free event on Monday,
January 16, 2017.
A Library Card: Your
Child’s Most Important
School Supply!
To apply, a parent/guardian must
accompany children, ages 5-17.
Be a Crafty Reader
Listen to the audio
story while reading
along and enjoying
the illustrations.
Then do the
related activity!
Tween Book Club
Read, Meet, Escape!
Can you solve the clues
to Mr. Lemoncello’s
library? Find out! Join our
book club: Escape from Mr.
Lemoncello’s Library, by Chris
Grabenstein. For ages 10-14.
NSLD/Roscoe
Tuesdays: September 13, 20, 27
4 pm-5 pm
Register In Person
NSLD/Loves Park
Oct 10 • Nov 11 • Dec 2
NSLD/Roscoe
Oct 7 • Nov 18 • Dec 23
Drop in Children’s Services
anytime during library hours.
Follow the NSLD
Pinterest page and get
craft ideas for kids, and
much more!
Story Hour
Resumes Wednesday, September 7.
Drop in for stories, games and
crafts. Designed for ages 3-5.
Wiggle-Giggle-Grow
Open to NSLD cardholders only.
Resumes Tuesday, September 6 at
NSLD/Roscoe and Thursday,
September 8 at NSLD/Loves Park.
Fun program designed for ages 9-36
months with a parent or caregiver.
(One caregiver per every 2 children)
Visit the website for dates, times,
and themes including the winter
break schedule.
Summer Reading
Club Success!
1800 children participated
NSLD wishes to thank these
supporters for donating to the
2016 Summer Reading Club:
Kohl’s Associates in Action,
Culver’s, Backyard Grill,
IceHogs, Pizza Hut, and
Hononegah Women’s Club.
Winter Reading Club
Starts Tuesday, December 27
Armchair Adventures:
Travel With Books!
Get a prize book for finishing!
Sign up to participate.
Free “Day Off” School Event...
Family Feature
Free goldfish crackers and craft!
Watch a movie; take home great
reads! First come, first seated.
Bring your own covered drink.
Finding Nemo
NSLD/Loves Park
Friday, November 11
1 pm
NSLD/Roscoe
Friday, November 18
10 am
Free Teen Workshops
@ YOUR Library
teen zone
SAFE SITTER®
Babysitting Workshop
Teen events for grades 6-12.
Register at the Reference desk.
Build a Haunted
Gingerbread House
Bring your “spooky” talent and join this
teen competition! Prizes awarded to
top three houses. Materials provided.
NSLD/Loves Park
Wednesday, October 19 • 6 pm-7 pm
Limit 25. Registration required.
Halloween Teen
Art Workshop
Art teachers Gayle Haab and Lily
Picot will return with a Halloween
themed project. Come get creative!
NSLD/Roscoe
Thursday, October 27• 5:30-7:30 pm
Limit 25. Registration and NSLD
card required.
Teen Movie Night
Come watch Star Wars: The Force
Awakens at the library! Dress up if
you wish in your best Star Wars
costume. Prizes awarded. PG13.
NSLD/Loves Park
Tuesday, November 22 • 5:30 pm
Learn About Financial Aid
and College Applications
Presented by Illinois Student
Assistance Commission (ISAC)
College applications, timelines,
FAFSA and helpful hints to get
you through the process will be
discussed. For high school
students and parents.
NSLD/Roscoe
Thursday, September 22
6 pm-7:30 pm
Volunteer!
Become
a Reading
Buddy
Enjoy reading with a 2nd or 3rd
grader once a week starting in
October. Must attend all sessions.
Training provided. For more
information or to apply, go to the
NSLD website under “Volunteer”
or visit Children’s Services at the
library.
Learn basic babysitting skills
including how to get started, first aid/
emergency procedures, and much
and more! Taught by SAFE SITTER®
instructors from Rockford Health
Systems. Ages 11-13.
NSLD/Loves Park
Saturday, October 22
9:30 am-3:30 pm
Limit 14. Register in person with
parent/guardian, who can sign a
release form. NSLD Card
required.
CPR Workshop
Learn infant, child, and
adult CPR techniques
plus how to take care
of a victim who is choking.
Course taught by Mercy Health
Systems in conjunction with the
American Heart Association.
NSLD/Roscoe
Wednesday, November 2
6 pm-7 pm
Limited 20. Registration required.
Non NSLD cardholders may
register after October 10.
NSLD/Loves Park Classes
tech talk
Basic Word
Thursday, September 22 • 10 am
Tuesday, December 6 • 6 pm
Facebook
Free Access to Online
Reference Databases
Your library card allows you access
to databases purchased by NSLD
for patrons’ use. These databases
offer more in-depth and extensive
resources than just “googling.” Use
the databases from home 24/7 or at
the library. Just go to the NSLD
website and click “Online Reference
Databases.” You will need your
library card and PIN. For more
information, ask at the Reference
desk. Databases include Chilton,
HeritageQuest, Tumblebooks, and
more. Check them out!
New faster Internet and free
Wi-Fi service at both libraries!
Adult Fall
Computer Classes
Register at the Reference desk
starting September 6.
$5.00 per class. For a complete
description of the course, visit the
website. (Schedule at right.)
Tuesday, September 27 • 10 am
Basic Excel
Thursday, October 6 • 10 am
Tuesday, December 13 • 6 pm
Basic Computer
Tuesday, October 18 • 10 am
Basic Internet
Tuesday, November 1 • 10 am
NSLD/Roscoe Classes
Basic Computer
Wednesday, September 28 • 10 am
Facebook
Wednesday, October 12 • 10 am
Basic Word
Wednesday, October 26 • 10 am
Basic Excel
Wednesday, November 2 • 10 am
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What’s Inside…
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Sneak peak at the newly
renovated NSLD/Loves Park.
Find out how to win prizes
in September.
New Children and Teen
events.
New computer classes,
and much more!
adult
activities
AARP Safe Driving Class
with Ed McMahon
This two day class will give you a
refresher on the rules of the road.
Ask your car insurance company
for a possible discount!
Cost $15, AARP members. $20
for nonmembers. Pay at class.
Camp Grant
During World War I
Presenter Terry Dyer
Learn how Rockford was chosen to
receive this new massive National
Army Training Center in 1917.
Presenter is a recognized scholar
and lecturer on Camp Grant and
Rockford’s military involvement.
NSLD/Roscoe
Monday, September 26
2 pm-3 pm
Murder and Mayhem
In Rockford
Presented by author Kathi Kresol
Local historian discusses
Rockford’s dark history.
NSLD/Loves Park
Wednesday, October 26
6 pm-7:30 pm
Book Discussion Groups
Ages 18 & up. Join anytime!
NSLD/Loves Park
3rd Thursday of the month, 7 pm
Check out book at Customer Service
desk.
NSLD/Roscoe
3rd Thursday of the month, 6 pm
Check out book at the Reference desk.
The Story of Pearl Harbor
Presented by Jim Gibbons
Local historian will discuss the
events that contributed to Pearl
Harbor. He will share his research
in an informative presentation.
NSLD/Roscoe
Thursday, December 8
2 pm-3 pm
NSLD/Loves Park
Wednesday, November 9
Thursday, November 10
1 pm-5 pm both days
Register at the Reference Desk
Know the 10 Signs
of Alzheimer’s Disease
Presented by Sue Sklar
Learn the signs of Alzheimers and
where to get assistance.
NSLD/Loves Park
Tuesday, November 15
2 pm-3 pm
Try NSLD’s free eBooks or
eMagazines service.
Go to the NSLD website, click on
“eCollections” to learn more.