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Ghastly Crimes and Ghostly Encounters:

True Stories of Rockford's Past
2019-10-28 18:00:00 2019-10-28 19:00:00 America/Chicago Ghastly Crimes and Ghostly Encounters: - Program Room

Monday, October 28
6:00pm - 7:00pm

Add to Calendar 2019-10-28 18:00:00 2019-10-28 19:00:00 America/Chicago Ghastly Crimes and Ghostly Encounters: Kathi Kresol, local author and tour guide, returns to share all new peculiar and puzzling tales. Rockford's past is full of murder and ghostly mischief. Not all material suitable for young children. - Program Room

Program Room

Kathi Kresol, local author and tour guide, returns to share all new peculiar and puzzling tales. Rockford's past is full of murder and ghostly mischief. Not all material suitable for young children.

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Mobile Library Stop-PRIVATE STOP-Fairhaven Senior Center
Tue, Jul 01, 9:00am - 9:45am
Fairhaven Christian Retirement Center
Stop into the Rockford Public Library's Mobile Library.
Musical Munchkins
Tue, Jul 01, 10:00am - 10:30am
Main Library - Room 115B: Story Time
Dance and sing the morning away at this active storytime for toddlers and preschoolers.
DigiLibrary Stop-Computer Class at Brooke Road Community
Tue, Jul 01, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Brooke Road Community Center
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Mobile Library Stop--PRIVATE STOP--Charter of Rockford
Tue, Jul 01, 10:15am - 11:00am
Charter of Rockford
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Tunes & Tales Storytime
Tue, Jul 01, 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!
Mobile Library Stop-PRIVATE STOP-Grand Victorian
Tue, Jul 01, 1:00pm - 1:45pm
Grand Victorian of Rockford
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RPL Sewing Group
Tue, Jul 01, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - Room 208: Maker Activity B
We are making a cover for the sewing machine foot pedal.
Registration is now closed
Library 101: Computer Basics
Tue, Jul 01, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Nordlof Center - Walmart Computer Classroom
Do you need extra help learning about how to use a mouse, keyboard, or access the internet? Let us help with your basic computer and technology questions with our instructor lead course!
DigiLibrary Stop-PRIVATE STOP--The Grove at Keith Creek
Tue, Jul 01, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
The Grove at Keith Creek
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Mobile Library Stop--Ellis Elementary School
Tue, Jul 01, 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Ellis Elementary School
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Mobile Library Stop--11th Street Plaza
Tue, Jul 01, 4:15pm - 5:00pm
11th Street Shopping Plaza
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Creative Corner
Tue, Jul 01, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Main Library - Ahlstrand Family Foundation Craft Room
We invite children 6-12 to drop in to Creative Corner every other Tuesday evening. In each session different materials will be provided for young artists to explore various media and new techniques.
Game Deep Dive: Codenames
Tue, Jul 01, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Main Library - RPLF Teen Zone / Active Zone
You can call me Names...Codenames! Calling all spymasters! A team-based word game, we're diving deep into the world of Codenames! Come learn a new game and test your espionage skills!
Evening Storytime
Tue, Jul 01, 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 6/24).
Storytime at Anderson Gardens with the Mobile Library
Wed, Jul 02, 9:00am - 9:45am
Anderson Gardens
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DigiLibrary Stop-PRIVATE STOP--Carpenter's Place
Wed, Jul 02, 9:30am - 11:30am
Carpenter's Place
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Babes and Books
Wed, Jul 02, 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--PRIVATE STOP Greencastle of Mulford
Wed, Jul 02, 10:15am - 11:00am
Greencastle of Mulford
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Mobile Library Stop-PRIVATE STOP-Morning Star Village
Wed, Jul 02, 1:00pm - 1:45pm
Morning Star Village
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Mobile Library-Our Savior's Lutheran
Wed, Jul 02, 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Our Savior's Lutheran
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Mobile Library Stop--Our Savior's Lutheran Church
Wed, Jul 02, 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Our Savior's Lutheran Church Parking Lot
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Mobile Library Stop--Sinnissippi Park Playground
Wed, Jul 02, 4:15pm - 5:00pm
Sinnissippi Park Playground
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It's a Stitch
Wed, Jul 02, 6:00pm - 7:45pm
East - Friends of RPL Community Room
Craving some company and conversation while you work your fiber craft? Bring your current project/supplies for some social stitching. All levels. Meets the first nonholiday Wednesday of each month.
DigiLibrary Stop- Computer Class- Northwest Community Center
Thu, Jul 03, 9:00am - 11:00am
DigiLibrary Stop - Computer Class at Northwest Community Center
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Mobile Library Stop--PRIVATE STOP Trinity Day Care
Thu, Jul 03, 10:15am - 11:00am
Trinity Day Care
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Preschool Storytime
Thu, Jul 03, 10:15am - 11:00am
East - Children's Area
Meet new friends, listen to stories & get moving in this interactive storytime designed to build social, fine motor & early literacy skills. Meets weekly in the Children's Area (except 6/26)
Mobile Library Stop--Rockford Career College
Thu, Jul 03, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Rockford Career College
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Mobile Library Stop--PRIVATE STOP-Camp Winnebago
Thu, Jul 03, 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Camp Winnebago
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Cancelled
Mobile Library Stop--Sinnissippi Park Playground
Thu, Jul 03, 4:15pm - 5:00pm
Sinnissippi Park Playground
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Digital Escape Room
Thu, Jul 03, 4:15pm - 7:00pm
East
Try our Digital Escape Room, based on popular books. Games will be accessed via public computers that will be reserved for this event. No library cards required. First come first served.
DigiLibrary Stop- PRIVATE Computer Class-Collier Garden Apt.
Fri, Jul 04, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Collier Garden Apartments
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Open Maker Lab
Fri, Jul 04, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Main Library - 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.
Level Up! Tween Rumble
Sat, Jul 05, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library
Tournament for Super Smash Bros Ultimate and other fighting games at the Main library. The event will be held in the Tween space and is for children 9-12.
We are Hooked
Sat, Jul 05, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Main Library - Room 208: Maker Activity B
Love to crochet? So do we! Bring in your UFO stands for "unfinished object". It's a term used to describe a project that has been temporarily or permanently abandoned.
Basic Crochet for Beginners Children
Sat, Jul 05, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Main Library - Room 206: Group Room A
Boys and Girls ages 8-12! Whether you’ve always wanted to learn crochet or you already know how, let’s get together and crochet! We’ll help each other out and create something Great!
This event is full
DigiLibrary Stop-PRIVATE STOP-Spring Ridge of LSSI
Mon, Jul 07, 9:00am - 9:45am
Spring Ridge of LSSI
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Cancelled
DigiLibrary Stop-PRIVATE STOP-Spring Ridge of LSSI
Mon, Jul 07, 9:00am - 9:45am
Spring Ridge of LSSI
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Mobile Library Stop-PRIVATE STOP-Independence Village-
Mon, Jul 07, 9:00am - 9:45am
Independence Village
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Preschool Power Storytime
Mon, Jul 07, 10:00am - 10:45am
Main Library - Rooms 115A & 115B: Activity and Story Time
Books, rhymes, songs, and crafts for children ages 3-5
DigiLibrary Stop-PRIVATE STOP-Terrace Senior Living
Mon, Jul 07, 10:15am - 11:00am
The Terrace Apartments
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Cancelled
DigiLibrary Stop-PRIVATE STOP-Terrace Senior Living
Mon, Jul 07, 10:15am - 11:00am
The Terrace Senior Apartments
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Mobile Library Stop-PRIVATE STOP-Greencastle of Bienterra
Mon, Jul 07, 10:15am - 11:00am
Greencastle Bienterra
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DigiLibrary Stop-PRIVATE STOP--Strong Neighborhood House
Mon, Jul 07, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Strong Neighborhood House
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Mobile Library Stop--Bloom Elementary School
Mon, Jul 07, 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Bloom Elementary School
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Tween Craft-ernoon
Mon, Jul 07, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Ahlstrand Family Foundation Craft Room
A bi-weekly art program designed for tweens, offering a chance to express themselves creatively.
Mobile Library Stop--Blackhawk Boys and Girls Club
Mon, Jul 07, 4:15pm - 5:00pm
Black Hawk Boys and Girls Club
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The Bookenders
Mon, Jul 07, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Main Library - RPLF Teen Zone / Active Zone
Join us in reading various YA in a book club for teens!
Mobile Library Stop--RVC Bell School Road Location
Tue, Jul 08, 9:00am - 9:45am
RVC Bell School Road
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DigiLibrary Stop-Computer Class at Brooke Road Community
Tue, Jul 08, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Brooke Road Community Center
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Musical Munchkins
Tue, Jul 08, 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--PRIVATE STOP--Heritage Woods
Tue, Jul 08, 10:15am - 11:00am
Heritage Woods Assisted Living
Stop into the Rockford Public Library's Mobile Library.
Tunes & Tales Storytime
Tue, Jul 08, 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!
Cancelled
Mobile Library Stop--PRIVATE STOP-Booker Washington Center
Tue, Jul 08, 1:00pm - 1:45pm
Booker Washington Center
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Mobile Library Stop--Booker Washington Center
Tue, Jul 08, 1:00pm - 1:45pm
Booker Washington Center
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DigiLibrary Stop-PRIVATE STOP--The Grove at Keith Creek
Tue, Jul 08, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
The Grove at Keith Creek
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RPL Sewing Group
Tue, Jul 08, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - Room 206: Group Room A
We are making a cover for the sewing machine foot pedal.
Mobile Library Stop--Northwest Community Center TEENS
Tue, Jul 08, 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Northwest Community Center
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Mobile Library Stop--11th Street Plaza
Tue, Jul 08, 4:15pm - 5:00pm
11th Street Shopping Plaza
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Evening Storytime
Tue, Jul 08, 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 6/24).
Fundamentals of Drawing
Tue, Jul 08, 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Montague - Connie Lane Room
This introductory art class teaches the fundamentals of drawing and composition.
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