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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

Add to Calendar 2021-06-22 14:00:00 2021-06-22 15:00:00 America/Chicago Meet Me at the Mural - Tween/Teen Tuesdays "Reading Colors Your World" this summer with fun tween/teen activities at the Rockford Public Library mural site. -

"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!

Please Register.

Hours

About the library

Upcoming events

The Library Card Makers

Sat, Apr 25, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Main Library - WREX Classroom

Let’s make some creative cards! Bring your imagination and creativity to the class. During the session, you’ll also decorate a wine glass.

This event is full

Basic Crochet for Beginners

Sat, Apr 25, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Main Library - Room 208: Maker Activity B

This class is perfect for absolute beginners with no prior crochet experience. If you've ever wanted to create beautiful handmade items or just explore a new hobby, this class is for you.

This event is full

Knitting in a Stitch!

Sat, Apr 25, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Main Library - RPLF Teen Zone / Active Zone

Learning how to begin a basic knitting project for teens! Initial materials provided.

DigiLibrary Stop-PRIVATE STOP-Grand Regency Apartments

Mon, Apr 27, 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, Apr 27, 9:00am - 9:45am

Wesley Willows -Arbor

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Preschool Power Storytime

Mon, Apr 27, 10:00am - 10:45am

Main Library - Room 115B: Story Time

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

DigiLibrary Stop-PRIVATE STOP-SkyRise Senior Apartments

Mon, Apr 27, 10:15am - 11:00am

Skyrise Apartments

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

Mon, Apr 27, 10:15am - 11:00am

Wesley Willows -Castle

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Mobile Library Stop-PRIVATE STOP-P.A.Peterson at the Citadel

Mon, Apr 27, 1:00pm - 1:45pm

P.A. Peterson at the Citadel

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Mobile Library Stop--Constance Lane Elementary School

Mon, Apr 27, 3:00pm - 3:45pm

Constance Lane Elementary School

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Pokémon Club

Mon, Apr 27, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

East

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

Mobile Library Stop--Welsh Elementary School

Mon, Apr 27, 4:15pm - 5:00pm

Welsh Elementary School

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Gardening For Beginners

Mon, Apr 27, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Montague - Connie Lane Room

Are you wanting to start a garden but might not know where to begin?

Registration is now closed

RPL Sewing Group

Mon, Apr 27, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Main Library - Room 208: Maker Activity B

Learn how to use the library's sewing machines in this introductory class. Space is limited; registration suggested

This event is full

Cancelled

Family Game Night

Mon, Apr 27, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Main Library

Game On! Drop in for a fun night of family friendly games.

RPL Chess Club

Mon, Apr 27, 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--PRIVATE-St. Elizabeth's Center Daycare

Tue, Apr 28, 9:00am - 9:45am

St. Elizabeth's Daycare Center

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Musical Munchkins

Tue, Apr 28, 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-Computer Class at Brooke Road Community

Tue, Apr 28, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Brooke Road Community Center

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Cancelled

Mobile Library Stop--PRIVATE STOP--Oleson Plaza

Tue, Apr 28, 10:15am - 11:00am

Oleson Plaza

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Tunes & Tales Storytime

Tue, Apr 28, 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, Apr 28, 1:00pm - 1:45pm

Brooke Road Church

The purpose of this storytime is to teach caregivers how to provide high quality early learning experiences.

DigiLibrary Stop- Private Stop- Device Advice-Spring Ridge

Tue, Apr 28, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Spring Ridge of LSSI

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Mobile Library Stop--PRIVATE STOP-Sienna on Brendenwood

Tue, Apr 28, 3:00pm - 3:45pm

Siena on Brendenwood

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Mobile Library Stop--11th Street Plaza

Tue, Apr 28, 4:15pm - 5:00pm

11th Street Plaza

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Evening Storytime

Tue, Apr 28, 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.

A Songwriter's Workshop

Tue, Apr 28, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Nordlof Center - Black Box Theater

A space for experienced and amateur songwriters/producers alike to collaborate and grow together.

Storytime with the Mobile Library at Spring Creek Church

Wed, Apr 29, 9:00am - 9:45am

Spring Creek Church

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DigiLibrary Stop-PRIVATE STOP--Carpenter's Place

Wed, Apr 29, 9:30am - 11:30am

Carpnter's Place

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Mobile Library Stop--YMCA Children's Learning Center

Wed, Apr 29, 10:15am - 11:00am

YMCA Children's Learning Center

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Mobile Library Stop--PRIVATE STOP--Stepping Stones

Wed, Apr 29, 1:00pm - 1:45pm

Stepping Stones

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DigiLibrary Stop- Computer Class- NIAA

Wed, Apr 29, 1:30pm - 3:30pm

Northwestern Illinois Area Agency on Aging

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Mobile Library Stop--Brookview Elementary School

Wed, Apr 29, 3:00pm - 3:45pm

Brookview Elementary School

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Mobile Library Stop--Montessori at Marsh Elementary School

Wed, Apr 29, 4:15pm - 5:00pm

Montessori at Marsh

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Plant ID with Severson Dells: City Nature Challenge

Wed, Apr 29, 5:30pm - 7:00pm

Main Library - Room 115B: Story Time

As part of the City Nature Challenge, we have partnered with Severson Dells to host an evening of plant identification! Bring your family to learn more about the nature right here in Rockford.

Introduction to Investing

Wed, Apr 29, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Main Library - WREX Classroom

Join us at RPL for Financial Literacy Month.

Game Development Workshop

Wed, Apr 29, 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, Apr 30, 10:00am - 11:00am

Kindercare

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Preschool Storytime

Thu, Apr 30, 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.

Mobile Library Stop-PRIVATE STOP-Trinity Lutheran Daycare

Thu, Apr 30, 10:15am - 11:00am

Trinity Lutheran Daycare

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Cuentame un cuento

Thu, Apr 30, 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

Mobile Library Stop--Rockford Career College

Thu, Apr 30, 1:00pm - 1:45pm

Rockford Career College

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