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Meet Me at the Mural - Tween/Teen Tuesdays

Colorful LED Throwies (ages 10-18)

2021-06-22 14:00:00 2021-06-22 15:00:00 America/Chicago Meet Me at the Mural - Tween/Teen Tuesdays -

Tuesday, June 22
2:00pm - 3:00pm

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"Reading Colors Your World" this summer with fun tween/teen activities at the Rockford Public Library mural site.

Light the night with colorful LED Throwies! LED art is a form of light-art constructed from light-emitting diodes. Learn about electricity and art while you build your own LED Throwies. Take home a handful of lights to decorate your space.

RPL in-person programming will take place the RPL mural site located at 765 N. Madison St during the month of June. Dress and prepare for outdoors!

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About the library

Upcoming events

Babes and Books

Sat, Sep 12, 10:00am - 11:00am

Main Library - Rooms 115A & 115B: Activity and Story Time

This interactive storytime for young children from birth to 24 months, focuses on their development, incorporating music, movement, and reading.

1776 Book Club Discussion and Tea

Sat, Sep 12, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Main Library - WREX Classroom

Come to the Main library to discuss David Mccullough's book 1776. Tea will be provided by Wired Cafe.

LEGO Triceratops Fossil

Sat, Sep 12, 1:30pm - 3:00pm

Main Library - RPLF Teen Zone / Active Zone

Come build a LEGO triceratops skull in the teen zone!

Rockford Rumble

Sat, Sep 12, 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.

Mobile Library Stop-PRIVATE STOP-Wesley Willows-Arbor Side

Mon, Sep 14, 9:00am - 9:45am

Wesley Willows-Arbor Side

Stop into the Rockford Public Library's Mobile Library.

DigiLibrary Stop-PRIVATE-Grand Regency Apartments

Mon, Sep 14, 9:00am - 9:45am

Grand Regency Apartments

Stop into the Rockford Public Library's DigiLibrary.

Preschool Power Storytime

Mon, Sep 14, 10:00am - 10:45am

Main Library - Rooms 115A & 115B: Activity and Story Time

Books, songs, rhymes, and crafts for children ages 3-5

Mobile Library Stop-PRIVATE STOP-Wesley Willows-Castle Side

Mon, Sep 14, 10:15am - 11:00am

Wesley Willows Castle Side

Stop into the Rockford Public Library's Mobile Library.

DigiLibrary Stop-PRIVATE STOP-SkyRise Senior Apartments

Mon, Sep 14, 10:15am - 11:00am

Skyrise Apartments

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DigiLibrary Stop-Public Computer Time at the Spark Center

Mon, Sep 14, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

The Spark Center

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Mini-Mobile Library Stop-PRIVATE STOP-P. A. Peterson-Citadel

Mon, Sep 14, 1:00pm - 1:45pm

P. A. Peterson at the Citadel

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Mobile Library Stop--Constance Lane Elementary School

Mon, Sep 14, 3:00pm - 3:45pm

Constance Lane Elementary Schol

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Mini-Mobile Library Stop--Rockford Ridge Apartments

Mon, Sep 14, 4:15pm - 5:00pm

Rockford Ridge Apartments

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Mobile Library Stop--Welsh Elementary School

Mon, Sep 14, 4:15pm - 5:00pm

Welsh Elementary School

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Bookenders 2026

Mon, Sep 14, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Main Library - RPLF Teen Zone / Active Zone

A book club of teen books for teens. Come chat about the stories and eat some pizza! Reading the book is encouraged but not required.

RPL Chess Club

Mon, Sep 14, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Main Library - WREX Classroom

Come play a relaxed game of chess at the library! Sets and boards provided, all skill levels welcome. We meet every other Monday night.

Mobile Library Stop--St. Elizabeth Childcare Center

Tue, Sep 15, 9:00am - 9:45am

St. Elizabeth Childcare Center

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Mini-Mobile Library Stop--Bilingual Storytime at Brooke Road

Tue, Sep 15, 9:45am - 10:30am

Brooke Road Community Center

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Musical Munchkins

Tue, Sep 15, 10:00am - 10:30am

Main Library - Rooms 115A & 115B: Activity and Story Time

Dance and sing the morning away at this active storytime for toddlers and preschoolers.

DigiLibrary Stop-Public Computer Time at Brooke Rd Community

Tue, Sep 15, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Brooke Road Community Center

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Mobile Library Stop--Oleson Plaza Apartments

Tue, Sep 15, 10:15am - 11:00am

Oleson Plaza Apartments

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Tunes & Tales Storytime

Tue, Sep 15, 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!

Mini-Mobile-Private Stop-Device Advice-Greencastle Mulford

Tue, Sep 15, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Greencastle of Mulford

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DigiLibrary Stop-Public Computer Time at Spark Center

Tue, Sep 15, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Spark Center

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Mobile Library Stop--PRIVATE STOP--Siena on Brendenwood

Tue, Sep 15, 3:00pm - 3:45pm

Siena on Brendenwood

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Pokémon Club

Tue, Sep 15, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Main Library - Room 115B: Story Time

Pokémon Club attendees can learn, play, and connect through the Pokémon Trading Card Game (TCG) and other activities designed for their age range.

Mini-Mobile Library Stop--Spark Center

Tue, Sep 15, 4:15pm - 5:00pm

Spark Center

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Mobile Library Stop--11th Street Plaza

Tue, Sep 15, 4:15pm - 5:00pm

11th Street Shopping Plaza

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Backgammon Interest Group

Tue, Sep 15, 4:30pm - 7:00pm

East - Friends of RPL Community Room

Join fellow backgammon enthusiasts to refine your skills and enjoy some exciting games of backgammon!

Open Mic and Poetry Slam

Tue, Sep 15, 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 15, 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. Will not meet 10/27, 11/17, 11/24, 12/15 (Polar Express), 12/22 and 12/29.

Digital Detox Series : Take a Line for a Walk

Tue, Sep 15, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Main Library - WREX Classroom

Patrons can join us in unplugged decompression with learning how to create their own zentangle, supplies provided/limited, registration required. All ability levels welcome!

Neighborhood Storytime with the Mobile Library at Andersons

Wed, Sep 16, 9:00am - 9:45am

Anderson Japanese Gardens

Stop into the Rockford Public Library's Mobile Library.

DigiLibrary Stop-Public Computer Time at Spark Center

Wed, Sep 16, 9:30am - 11:30am

Spark Center

Stop into the Rockford Public Library's DigiLibrary.

Babes and Books

Wed, Sep 16, 10:00am - 11:00am

Main Library

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 16, 10:15am - 11:00am

YMCA Children's Learning Center

Stop into the Rockford Public Library's Mobile Library.

Stroller Social: an Hour for Community and Connection

Wed, Sep 16, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Main Library - Room 115B: Story Time

Social hour for parents and caregivers of infants and babies! Drop in every other Wednesday from August through October.

DigiLibrary Stop- Computer Class- NIAAA

Wed, Sep 16, 1:30pm - 3:30pm

Northern Illinois Area Agency on Aging

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MINI- Mobile Library Stop-Our Savior's Lutheran Church

Wed, Sep 16, 3:00pm - 3:45pm

Our Savior's Lutheran Church

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MINI-Mobile Library Stop-PRIVATE-Northwest Community Center

Wed, Sep 16, 4:15pm - 5:00pm

Northwest Community Center

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Decode Democracy: Demystifying Government Records

Wed, Sep 16, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Main Library

Archivists from the Barack Obama Presidential Library will explain what kind of publicly available information we can find in the National Archives (NARA) and how to find it.

Teen Poetry Club

Wed, Sep 16, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Main Library - RPLF Teen Zone / Active Zone

Create poems and have the opportunity to share them with your peers.

Lighting

Wed, Sep 16, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Nordlof Center - Black Box Theater

Lighting can make or break a scene.

Game Development Workshop

Wed, Sep 16, 7:00pm - 9:00pm

Nordlof Center - Walmart Computer Classroom

Start making games today! Attend RPL's game development workshop to gain knowledge on a broad set of skills designed to teach you how to start designing and connect with other game developers locally.

DigiLibrary Stop-PRIVATE STOP-Kindercare Daycare

Thu, Sep 17, 10:00am - 10:45am

Kindercare Learning Center

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Coffee with Jean: Celebrating America's 250th

Thu, Sep 17, 10:00am - 11:00am

Main Library - Local History Room

Jean returns to RPL after retirement as a featured speaker!

Mobile Library Stop-PRIVATE STOP-Trinity Lutheran Daycare

Thu, Sep 17, 10:15am - 11:00am

Trinity Lutheran Daycare

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Preschool Storytime

Thu, Sep 17, 10:15am - 11:00am

East - Children's Area

Meet new friends, listen to stories and get moving in an interactive storytime that builds social and early literacy skills. Meets weekly except 10/29, 11/19, 11/26, 12/24, 12/31.

Cuentame un cuento

Thu, Sep 17, 11:15am - 12:00pm

Montague - 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

Homeschool Recess

Thu, Sep 17, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Main Library - Rooms 115A & 115B: Activity and Story Time

A social hour for homeschool families.

DigiLibrary Stop-PRIVATE STOP-Stepping Stones Computer Class

Thu, Sep 17, 1:30pm - 2:30pm

Stepping Stones

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Mini-Mobile Library Stop--Beth Eden Church

Thu, Sep 17, 3:00pm - 3:45pm

Beth Eden United Methodist Church

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Mini-Mobile Library Stop-Montessori at Marsh

Thu, Sep 17, 4:15pm - 5:00pm

Montessori at Marsh

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Learning about Racism for a Change 2026

Thu, Sep 17, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Montague - Connie Lane Room

A program of Eliminate Racism 815, in partnership with the Rockford Public Library.

Kids' Musical Storytime with Rockford Symphony Orchestra

Thu, Sep 17, 6:00pm - 6:45pm

East - Friends of RPL Community Room

Join the Rockford Symphony Orchestra at the East Branch Library for a special musical storytime series designed for young children and their families!

Women's Baseball World Cup Volunteer Debrief

Thu, Sep 17, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Main Library - WREX Classroom

DigiLibrary Stop-Computer Time-Spring Creek Church

Fri, Sep 18, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Spring Creek UCC

Stop into the Rockford Public Library's DigiLibrary.

RSO SoundBites at RPL

Fri, Sep 18, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Main Library - Ahlstrand Family Foundation Craft Room

Join Rockford Symphony Music Director Yaniv Attar as he discusses life and music with our featured Guest Soloists the day before the Masterworks concerts.

Crafternoons

Fri, Sep 18, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Main Library - Rooms 115A & 115B: Activity and Story Time

Drop in on Friday afternoons to get crafty! Every week, we'll whip up a fun and fresh craft for you to create. All supplies will be provided.

DigiLibrary Stop- Private Stop-Device Advice-Terrace

Fri, Sep 18, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

The Terrace Apartments

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DigiLibrary Stop- Private Stop- Device Advice- The Terrace

Fri, Sep 18, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

The Terrace Apartments

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