Virtual summer events at the North Suburban Library
Roscoe's library is offering virtual events online all summer.
The North Suburban Library District, which includes Roscoe, is offering virtual events online all summer.
Adult Events
Book clubs, history programs, crafts and more.
Laurent House Talk
Watch a virtual tour of this unique Usonian home, and the only design by Wright for a client with a physcial disability.
Available Wednesday, June 16.
Virtual Historical Tour of Downtown Chicago Architecture
Learn why the skyscraper was invented in Chicago and why a narrow little river made Chicago an exciting, dynamic historic city.
Available Wednesday, June 23.
Container Gardening
Presented by Klehm Arboretum. Short on space? Learn how to make a beautiful garden with containers. Enjoy this prerecorded program, then start your container garden and watch it bloom!
Watch now.
Little ones can watch our own librarians Miss Linda, Mrs. Debbie and Mrs. Melissa via videao on Facebook Live.
Story Hour for ages 3-5. Mondays ● 6:30 pm
Wiggle-Giggle-Grow for children ages 9-36
months. Tuesdays ● 9:30 am
Watch exciting STEAM virtual shows and learn at home workshops with Absolute Science. To access link to watch the program, go to the NSLD website under “Events/Children’s Events” on date noted, or view on the NSLD Facebook page.
Juggling Workshops: Beginner Basics and Make Your Own Juggling Balls
Learn the basics of juggling, and stay tuned to learn how to make your very own professional quality juggling balls! Watch Tuesday, July 20.
Balloon Sculpting Workshops
The workshop for beginners covers the fundamentals of making simple balloon sculptures. The advanced workshop demonstrates tips and tricks to create complex balloon sculptures like an octopus or rabbit. Watch Tuesday, July 27.
Magic Workshops #1 and #2
Discover how to fool your friends and family with the secrets of professional magic tricks with comedy magician, Rick Eugene. Watch Tuesday, August 3.
Beginner Puppet Creation Workshop
Professional puppeteer, Toto Johnson, teaches how to make three different kinds of puppets from common household items. Watch Tuesday, August 10.
Absolute Science Fire and Ice Reaction
See fire light up in beautiful colors. Learn how to make smoke appear like a genie out of a bottle! Watch Tuesday, June 1.
Steve 'n TV's Incredible Optical Illusions
Watch this show where your eyes will deceive you. See moving optical displays and astounding video images. Watch Tuesday, June 8.
Rick Eugene’s Magic Short Shows #1 and #2
Magician Rick Eugene shows how to perform simple magic tricks. Watch Tuesday, June 22.
Absolute Science's Big Bang Bubbles
It's a celebration of beautiful breathtaking bubbles, more bubbles, and BIG bubbles! Watch Tuesday, July 6.
Steve 'n TV's "The Amazing YOU and Your Body" Show
Steve and his pal TV, take you on a fun trip through the most mysterious and magical place–your own human body! Watch Tuesday, July 13.
Teen Events
(Grades 6-12) Reading clubs, art workshops, book clubs and other fun teen programs on the NSLD's YouTube channel.
STEM Engineering for Teens
Learn fun STEM engineering activities just for teens. Prerecorded program presented by Discovery Center Museum staff.
Available Thursday, June 3-Thursday, June 29.
Zoom Teen Summer Art Workshop
Join your favorite local art teachers as they guide you through a fun summer inspired project. Zoom link and home supply list provided.
Thursday, June 24 • 2 pm-3:30 pm
Register here by June 22.
