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Solar System Field Trip

Planetarium Show
2024-08-10 10:00:00 2024-08-10 12:00:00 America/Chicago Solar System Field Trip Main Library -

Saturday, August 10
10:00am - 12:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-08-10 10:00:00 2024-08-10 12:00:00 America/Chicago Solar System Field Trip Rockford Public Library is partnering with Space Case Sarah and hosting another planetarium show!   Main Library -

Rockford Public Library is partnering with Space Case Sarah and hosting another planetarium show!  

This highly interactive show takes us on a trip to some of the greatest hits of the solar system!  Zoom close to Saturn's rings, check out our closest star, the Sun, and get up close and personal to our space station.  You're sure to learn something new about our cosmic neighborhood!

Main Library
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Phone: 815-965-7606
Branch manager
Dunarene Hopson
Hours
Mon, May 19 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, May 20 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, May 21 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, May 22 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, May 23 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, May 24 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, May 25 Closed
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The 66,000 sq.ft. Main Library opened in spring of 2024 and serves as the Rockford Public Library's main downtown facility. The newly constructed space boasts a 1st floor Children's Area complete with a dedicated computer lab, three program rooms, play structure with slide, and baby garden, a Maker Lab with access to 3D printers and scanners and small board computers, podcasting room, green screen video room, a large Young Adult Zone with gaming center, adult computer lab, local history room, and several meeting and study rooms accommodating groups of 2-8 people. Additional features include a large interactive screen, two roof-top terraces, one of which is available for rent as part of our large event space on the third floor, underground parking, and drive-thru book drop holds pickup!

Upcoming events

Babes and Books
Wed, May 21, 10:00am - 11:00am
Children's Event Space
This interactive storytime for young children from birth to 24 months, focuses on their development, incorporating music, movement, and reading.
Virtual Sewing
Thu, May 22, 11:00am - 1:00pm
These bubble baskets are so versatile! We encourage you to register so you can receive the link."
Open Maker Lab
Fri, May 23, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Room 211: Recording Studio
Open Maker Lab lets you use Maker Lab equipment after completing Maker Lab 101 and getting certified.
Please contact the library to register for this event.
Cancelled
Beginner Sewing Class
Mon, May 26, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Want to learn how to sew? Join our beginner sewing class! We'll start with the basics and gradually build your skills as we go. Space is limited; registration suggested
Musical Munchkins
Tue, May 27, 10:00am - 10:30am
Room 115B: Story Time
Dance and sing the morning away at this active storytime for toddlers and preschoolers.
Art Through Reuse
Tue, May 27, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
RPLF Teen Zone / Active Zone
Transform bottle caps into art!
Babes and Books
Wed, May 28, 10:00am - 11:00am
Children's Event Space
This interactive storytime for young children from birth to 24 months, focuses on their development, incorporating music, movement, and reading.
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