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Family Reading Night (Noche de lectura familiar)

A Family That Reads Together Stays Together!

Grab the family and join us as we listen to parents and kids read great books. Free Refreshments (Una familia que lee untos se queda junta! Refrescos gratuitos)

TAGS: | Reading Challenge |

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About the library

Upcoming events

Friends of Rockord Public Library Book Sale
Sat, Sep 13, 9:00am - 3:00pm
Main Library
Get ready to discover an amazing assortment of quality used books, graphic novels, DVDs, and much more.
Community Quilt Workshops at Main
Sat, Sep 13, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - WREX Classroom
Participate in the power of art, community and creativity by joining artist Molly Carter for a series of hands-on workshops in the creation of a large-scale community quilt.
Registration is now closed
DigiLibrary Stop-PRIVATE STOP-Grand Regency Apartments
Mon, Sep 15, 9:00am - 9:45am
Grand Regency Apartments
Stop into the Rockford Public Library's DigiLibrary.
Mobile Library Stop--PRIVATE STOP Wesley Willows-Arbor Side
Mon, Sep 15, 9:00am - 9:45am
Wesley Willows Arbor
Stop into the Rockford Public Library's Mobile Library.
Preschool Power Storytime
Mon, Sep 15, 10:00am - 10:45am
Main Library - Room 115B: Story Time
Books, songs, rhymes, and crafts for children ages 3-5
DigiLibrary Stop-PRIVATE STOP-SkyRise Senior Apartments
Mon, Sep 15, 10:05am - 11:00am
Skyrise Senior Apartments
Stop into the Rockford Public Library's Mobile Library.
Mobile Library Stop--PRIVATE STOP Wesley Willows-Castle Side
Mon, Sep 15, 10:15am - 11:00am
Wesley Willows- Castle Side
Stop into the Rockford Public Library's Mobile Library.
Mobile Library Stop-PRIVATE STOP-P.A. Peterson
Mon, Sep 15, 1:00pm - 1:45pm
PA Peterson at the Citadel
Stop into the Rockford Public Library's Mobile Library.
Mobile Library Stop--Constance Lane Elementary School
Mon, Sep 15, 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Constance Lane Elementary
Stop into the Rockford Public Library's Mobile Library.
Mobile Library Stop--Welsh Elementary School
Mon, Sep 15, 4:15pm - 5:00pm
Welsh Elementary School
Stop into the Rockford Public Library's Mobile Library.
Before You Leave Pop-Up
Mon, Sep 15, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - WREX Classroom
Pop-Up Event: Celebrate Before You Leave—a book on suicide awareness. Live reading, snacks, merch, and a conversation of hope and healing.
Mobile Library Stop--PRIVATE STOP--St. Elizabeth's Center
Tue, Sep 16, 9:00am - 9:45am
ST. Elizabeth Center Daycare
Stop into the Rockford Public Library's Mobile Library.
DigiLibrary Stop-Computer Class at Brooke Road Community
Tue, Sep 16, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Brooke Road Community Center
Stop into the Rockford Public Library's DigiLibrary.
Musical Munchkins
Tue, Sep 16, 10:00am - 10:30am
Main Library - Room 115B: Story Time
Dance and sing the morning away at this active storytime for toddlers and preschoolers.
Mobile Library Stop--Oleson Plaza
Tue, Sep 16, 10:15am - 11:00am
Oleson Plaza- Rockford Housing Authority
Stop into the Rockford Public Library's Mobile Library.
Tunes & Tales Storytime
Tue, Sep 16, 11:15am - 12:00pm
Montague - Connie Lane Room
Join us for an active Storytime where we will read stories, sing songs, and have you up and dancing!
United for Literacy, Modeled Moments Bilingual Storytime
Tue, Sep 16, 1:00pm - 1:45pm
Brooke Road Community Center
The purpose of the interactive Storytime is to teach caregivers how to provide high-quality early learning experiences.
Local History 101: Yearbooks
Tue, Sep 16, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Local History Room
Drop in on Tuesdays at 2pm to get hands-on help from the Local History Department pros! 
Mobile Library Stop--PRIVATE STOP--Siena on Brendenwood
Tue, Sep 16, 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Siena on Brendenwood
Stop into the Rockford Public Library's Mobile Library.
DigiLibrary Stop-PRIVATE-Irving Strong Neighborhood House
Tue, Sep 16, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Irving Avenue Strong Neighborhood House
Stop into the Rockford Public Library's Mobile Library.
Community Quilt Workshops at Montague
Tue, Sep 16, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Montague - Connie Lane Room
Participate in the power of art, community and creativity by joining artist Molly Carter for a series of hands-on workshops in the creation of a large-scale community quilt.
Tween Gaming Night
Tue, Sep 16, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Main Library
GAME ON! Experienced gamers and newbies alike are welcome for a casual night of video games and making new friends. For ages 10 to 13.
Mobile Library Stop--11th Street Plaza
Tue, Sep 16, 4:15pm - 5:00pm
11th Street Plaza
Stop into the Rockford Public Library's Mobile Library.
No Decay Bouquets!
Tue, Sep 16, 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Main Library - RPLF Teen Zone / Active Zone
Come make everlasting bouquets out of pipe cleaners! Winter can't take these gorgeous blooms!
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Club 800 Financial Literacy 101
Tue, Sep 16, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library
Learn essential financial skills like budgeting, saving, managing debt, and understanding credit to build a foundation for financial success and long-term stability.
Open Mic and Poetry Slam
Tue, Sep 16, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Nordlof Center - J.R. Sullivan Theater
The Rockford Certified Slam is the only Poetry Slam, Inc. certified venue in Rockford
Evening Storytime
Tue, Sep 16, 6:00pm - 6:45pm
East - Children's Area
Tuesday evening stories and music topped off with a little coloring time. This weekly storytime meets in the Children's Area (except 10/21, 10/28, 11/4, 11/25, 12/16, 12/23, and 12/30).
Storytime at Anderson Gardens with the Mobile Library
Wed, Sep 17, 9:00am - 9:45am
Anderson Gardens
Stop into the Rockford Public Library's Mobile Library.
DigiLibrary Stop-PRIVATE STOP--Carpenter's Place
Wed, Sep 17, 9:30am - 11:30am
Carpenter's Place
Stop into the Rockford Public Library's DigiLibrary.
Babes and Books
Wed, Sep 17, 10:00am - 11:00am
Main Library - Children's Event Space
This interactive storytime for young children from birth to 24 months, focuses on their development, incorporating music, movement, and reading.
Mobile Library Stop--YMCA Children's Learning Center
Wed, Sep 17, 10:15am - 11:00am
YMCA Children's Learning Center
Stop into the Rockford Public Library's Mobile Library.
Mobile Library Stop--PRIVATE STOP--Stepping Stones
Wed, Sep 17, 1:00pm - 1:45pm
Stepping Stones
Stop into the Rockford Public Library's Mobile Library.
DigiLibrary Stop- Computer Class- NIAA
Wed, Sep 17, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Northwestern Illinois Area Agency on Aging
Stop into the Rockford Public Library's DigiLibrary.
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DigiLibrary Stop- Computer Class- NIAA
Wed, Sep 17, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Northern Illinois Area Agency on Aging
Stop into the Rockford Public Library's DigiLibrary.
Mobile Library Stop--Brookview Elementary School
Wed, Sep 17, 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Brookview School
Stop into the Rockford Public Library's Mobile Library.
Mobile Library Stop--Montessori at Marsh Elementary School
Wed, Sep 17, 4:15pm - 5:00pm
Montessori at Marsh
Stop into the Rockford Public Library's Mobile Library.
Coffee with Jean: A Local History Talk
Thu, Sep 18, 10:00am - 11:00am
Main Library - Local History Room
Jean returns to RPL as a featured speaker!
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DigiLibrary Stop--PRIVATE STOP-KinderCare
Thu, Sep 18, 10:00am - 11:00am
KinderCare
Stop into the Rockford Public Library's Mobile Library.
DigiLibrary Stop-PRIVATE STOP-Kindercare Daycare
Thu, Sep 18, 10:00am - 11:00am
East Riverside Kindercare
Stop into the Rockford Public Library's Mobile Library.
Mobile Library Stop--PRIVATE STOP--Trinity Day Care
Thu, Sep 18, 10:15am - 11:00am
Trinity Day Care
Stop into the Rockford Public Library's Mobile Library.
Preschool Storytime
Thu, Sep 18, 10:15am - 11:00am
East - Children's Area
Meet new friends, listen to stories & get moving in this interactive storytime designed to build social & early literacy skills. Meets weekly in Children's Area (except 10/23, 10/30, 11/27, 12/25).
Cuentame un cuento
Thu, Sep 18, 11:15am - 12:00pm
Montague - Children's Area ,Connie Lane Room
Unete con nosotros para un tiempo de cuentos, canciones y arte en español. Edades 2-5 Join us for story time in spanish, songs and art. Ages 2-5
Mobile Library Stop--Rockford Career College
Thu, Sep 18, 1:00pm - 1:45pm
Rockford Career College
Stop into the Rockford Public Library's Mobile Library.
Mobile Library Stop--Flinn Middle School
Thu, Sep 18, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Flinn Middle School
Stop into the Rockford Public Library's Mobile Library.
The Library Card Makers
Thu, Sep 18, 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Main Library - Room 208: Maker Activity B
Let’s make some creative cards! Bring your imagination and creativity to the class.
Cancelled
Club 800 Financial Literacy 101
Thu, Sep 18, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library
Learn essential financial skills like budgeting, saving, managing debt, and understanding credit to build a foundation for financial success and long-term stability.
Comics, Superheroes & Anime Chat Group
Thu, Sep 18, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Montague - Connie Lane Room
 Are you fascinated with superheroes, anime, and other entertaining characters? This is a chance to meet and talk in person with other people of all ages who have similar excitement. 
DigiLibrary Stop-Computer Class-Washington Park Community
Fri, Sep 19, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Washington Park Community Center
Stop into the Rockford Public Library's DigiLibrary.
Community Quilt Workshops at Main
Sat, Sep 20, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - WREX Classroom
Participate in the power of art, community and creativity by joining artist Molly Carter for a series of hands-on workshops in the creation of a large-scale community quilt.
Rockford Rumble
Sat, Sep 20, 5:00pm - 10:00pm
Nordlof Center - Black Box Theater
Tournament for Super Smash Bros Ultimate and other fighting games at the Nordlof Center in downtown Rockford
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