Skip to main content
Font size options
Increase or decrease the font size for this website by clicking on the 'A's.
Contrast options
Choose a color combination to give the most comfortable contrast.
Image for event: Meet Me at the Mural - Preschool Storytime

Registration now closed

Meet Me at the Mural - Preschool Storytime

Storytime at the Mural Every Monday Morning in June
2021-06-07 10:00:00 2021-06-07 11:00:00 America/Chicago Meet Me at the Mural - Preschool Storytime -

Monday, June 07
10:00am - 11:00am

Add to Calendar 2021-06-07 10:00:00 2021-06-07 11:00:00 America/Chicago Meet Me at the Mural - Preschool Storytime Storytime and art project at the Mural for children ages 3-6 -

Storytime and art project at the Mural for children ages 3-6

Come to this colorful storytime to learn about color mixing and diffusion.  We'll read Mouse Paint by Ellen Stoll Walsh and Little Blue and Little Yellow by Leo Lionni.  Afterwards, we'll make beautiful diffusion art with coffee filters, water, and washable markers.  Get ready to get a bit wet, so dress appropriately. This event is held outdoors at the Rockford Public Library Mural located at 765 N. Madison Street, so please prepare for the weather.   Masks are recommended at all in-person events.  Spaces are limited -- register to reserve your spot!

Hours
About the library

Upcoming events

Skip Upcoming Library Events widget
Exhibit of Rockford's Pride Archival Collection
Wed, Jun 10, All day
Other / Virtual
Step into the past of Rockford's Pride! Exhibit runs from June 10th - June 30th located on the 3rd Floor of the Main Library.
Storytime at Anderson Gardens with the Mobile Library
Wed, Jun 10, 9:00am - 9:45am
Anderson Japanese Gardens
Stop into the Rockford Public Library's Mobile Library.
DigiLibrary Stop-PRIVATE STOP-Carpenter's Place
Wed, Jun 10, 9:30am - 11:30am
Carpenters Place Outreach Center
Stop into the Rockford Public Library's DigiLibrary.
Mobile Library-PRIVATE STOP-Greencastle of Mulford
Wed, Jun 10, 10:15am - 11:00am
Greencastle of Mulford
Stop into the Rockford Public Library's Mobile Library.
Mini-Mobile Library Neighborhood Stop-Collins Park
Wed, Jun 10, 1:00pm - 1:45pm
Collins park
Stop into the Rockford Public Library's Mobile Library.
DigiLibrary Stop- Computer Class- NIAAA
Wed, Jun 10, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Northwestern Illinois Area Agency on Aging
Stop into the Rockford Public Library's DigiLibrary.
Mobile Library-Neighborhood Stop-Our Savior's Church
Wed, Jun 10, 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Our Savior's Lutheran Church
Stop into the Rockford Public Library's Mobile Library.
Poetic Petals (Teens)
Wed, Jun 10, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Main Library - RPLF Teen Zone / Active Zone
Our theme for Summer Reading 2026 is Unearth a Story! Keep track of your reading goals and attend exciting events all summer long!
Game Development Workshop
Wed, Jun 10, 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.
Exhibit of Rockford's Pride Archival Collection
Thu, Jun 11, All day
Other / Virtual
Step into the past of Rockford's Pride! Exhibit runs from June 10th - June 30th located on the 3rd Floor of the Main Library.
DigiLibrary Stop-PRIVATE STOP-Kindercare Daycare
Thu, Jun 11, 10:00am - 11:00am
Kindercare Daycare
Stop into the Rockford Public Library's Mobile Library.
Preschool Storytime
Thu, Jun 11, 10:15am - 11:00am
East - Children's Area
Meet new friends, listen to stories & get moving in an interactive storytime that builds social & early literacy skills. Meets weekly except 5/14 (replaced by How Do Dinosaurs...? Storytime), and 7/2.
Mobile Library--PRIVATE STOP--Trinity Day Care
Thu, Jun 11, 10:15am - 11:00am
Trinity Day Care
Stop into the Rockford Public Library's Mobile Library.
The Twisted Stitches Knitting Group
Thu, Jun 11, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Main Library - Room 208: Maker Activity B
We will make a dishcloth using a modified basketweave stitch. This stitch pattern may look like a complex woven knit, but all you need to know is how to knit and purl.
Cuentame un cuento
Thu, Jun 11, 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
All the Colors of the Rainbow: Pride Storytime!
Thu, Jun 11, 2:30pm - 3:15pm
Main Library - Room 115B: Story Time
Come celebrate Pride 2026 at RPL with a storytime for all ages!
Mini-Mobile-Neighborhood Meet and Greet-United Lutheran
Thu, Jun 11, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
United Lutheran Church
Stop into the Rockford Public Library's Mobile Library.
250th Anniversary Film Series
Thu, Jun 11, 5:30pm - 9:00pm
Nordlof Center - J.R. Sullivan Theater
A film series celebrating 250 years of American independence.
Chapter by Chapter
Thu, Jun 11, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Rooms 115A & 115B: Activity and Story Time
Listen to a few chapters of a book each week.
Comics, Superheroes & Anime Chat Group
Thu, Jun 11, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Montague - Connie Lane Room
Are you fascinated with comics, 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.
Exhibit of Rockford's Pride Archival Collection
Fri, Jun 12, All day
Other / Virtual
Step into the past of Rockford's Pride! Exhibit runs from June 10th - June 30th located on the 3rd Floor of the Main Library.
Mobile Library--PRIVATE STOP--Peterson Meadows
Fri, Jun 12, 9:00am - 9:45am
Peterson Meadows
Stop into the Rockford Public Library's Mobile Library.
DigiLibrary Stop-Computer Class at Spring Creek Church
Fri, Jun 12, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Spring Creek Church
Stop into the Rockford Public Library's DigiLibrary.
Mobile Library--PRIVATE STOP--Bickford Senior Living
Fri, Jun 12, 10:15am - 11:00am
Bickford of Rockford
Stop into the Rockford Public Library's Mobile Library.
Charmed for Pride
Fri, Jun 12, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - WREX Classroom
Charmed for Pride will be a DIY crafting event for library guests to create their own personalized bracelets and keychains during Pride Month.
Mobile Library-PRIVATE-Patriots Gateway Comm. Center
Fri, Jun 12, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Patriots Gateway Community Center
Stop into the Rockford Public Library's Mobile Library.
Exhibit of Rockford's Pride Archival Collection
Sat, Jun 13, All day
Other / Virtual
Step into the past of Rockford's Pride! Exhibit runs from June 10th - June 30th located on the 3rd Floor of the Main Library.
Family Chalk Art
Sat, Jun 13, 10:00am - 11:00am
Main Library
Bring your family and join us monthly in decorating the sidewalks behind the building with chalk to spread some summer fun!
Name Change Clinic and Crafts with the LIAM Foundation
Sat, Jun 13, 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - WREX Classroom
Come drop in, do some crafts, and get information on how to start the legal name change process in Illinois, as well as the services that the LIAM Foundation has to offer to Rockford area residents.
Fossil Printing II: Cyanotype (Teens)
Sat, Jun 13, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - RPLF Teen Zone / Active Zone
Our theme for Summer Reading 2026 is Unearth a Story! Keep track of your reading goals and attend exciting events all summer long!
Rockford Rumble
Sat, Jun 13, 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.
Register
Exhibit of Rockford's Pride Archival Collection
Mon, Jun 15, All day
Other / Virtual
Step into the past of Rockford's Pride! Exhibit runs from June 10th - June 30th located on the 3rd Floor of the Main Library.
DigiLibrary Stop-PRIVATE STOP-Spring Ridge of LSSI
Mon, Jun 15, 9:00am - 9:45am
Spring Ridge of LSSI
Stop into the Rockford Public Library's Mobile Library.
Mobile Library--PRIVATE STOP--Independence VIllage
Mon, Jun 15, 9:00am - 9:45am
Independence Village
Stop into the Rockford Public Library's Mobile Library.
Mobile Library-PRIVATE STOP-Greencastle of Bienterra
Mon, Jun 15, 9:00am - 9:45am
Greencastle of Bienterra
Stop into the Rockford Public Library's Mobile Library.
Preschool Power Storytime
Mon, Jun 15, 10:00am - 10:45am
Main Library - Room 115B: Story Time
Books, songs, rhymes, and crafts for children ages 3-5
Coffee for Caregivers:
Mon, Jun 15, 10:00am - 11:00am
Main Library - Room 334: Meeting Room A,Room: 335 Meeting Room B
Join us at Rockford Public Library for a gathering for adults who care for loved ones with dementia or memory loss. The class will be on the 3rd floor of the Main Library in Meeting Rooms 334 and 335.
Mini-Mobile Library Stop-Neighborhood Stop-Williams Park
Mon, Jun 15, 10:00am - 10:45am
Williams Park
Stop into the Rockford Public Library's Mobile Library.
DigiLibrary Stop-PRIVATE STOP-Terrace Senior Living
Mon, Jun 15, 10:15am - 11:00am
The Terrace Apartments
Stop into the Rockford Public Library's Mobile Library.
Mobile Library--PRIVATE STOP--Stepping Stones
Mon, Jun 15, 1:00pm - 1:45pm
Stepping Stones of Rockford
Stop into the Rockford Public Library's Mobile Library.
Mobile Library-PRIVATE-Blackhawk Boys and Girls Club
Mon, Jun 15, 4:15pm - 5:00pm
Blackhawk Boys and Girls Club
Stop into the Rockford Public Library's Mobile Library.
Beginner Knitting Class
Mon, Jun 15, 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Main Library - Room 208: Maker Activity B
This beginner knitting class is designed especially for adults who are new to knitting.
This event is full
Teen Pride-a-Palooza 2!
Mon, Jun 15, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Main Library - RPLF Teen Zone / Active Zone
Come create some buttons, get a (temporary) tattoo, and other low-key activities to celebrate our Pride!
Exhibit of Rockford's Pride Archival Collection
Tue, Jun 16, All day
Other / Virtual
Step into the past of Rockford's Pride! Exhibit runs from June 10th - June 30th located on the 3rd Floor of the Main Library.
Mobile Library-Neighborhood-RVC Center for Learning
Tue, Jun 16, 9:00am - 9:45am
RVC Center for Learning in Retirement
Stop into the Rockford Public Library's Mobile Library.
Neighborhood Bilingual Storytime with the Mini-Mobile!
Tue, Jun 16, 9:45am - 10:30am
Brooke Road Community Center
Stop into the Rockford Public Library's Mobile Library.
Musical Munchkins
Tue, Jun 16, 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, Jun 16, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Brooke Road Community Center
Stop into the Rockford Public Library's DigiLibrary.
Mobile Library-PRIVATE STOP-Heritage Woods
Tue, Jun 16, 10:15am - 11:00am
Heritage Woods Senior Living
Stop into the Rockford Public Library's Mobile Library.
Musical Munchkins
Tue, Jun 16, 10:45am - 11:15am
Main Library - Rooms 115A & 115B: Activity and Story Time
Dance and sing the morning away at this active storytime for toddlers and preschoolers.
RPL Sewing Group
Tue, Jun 16, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Main Library - Room 208: Maker Activity B
Bring in the projects you've started with the RPL sewing group, and let's complete them together!"
Tunes & Tales Storytime
Tue, Jun 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!
Mobile Library-PRIVATE STOP St. Elizabeth's Center
Tue, Jun 16, 1:00pm - 1:45pm
St. Elizabeth Center
Stop into the Rockford Public Library's Mobile Library.
Tied with Pride: Friendship Bracelets!
Tue, Jun 16, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
East - Teen Lounge
Teens - Join us for an hour of bracelet making and community building!
Mini-Mobile Library-Neighborhood Stop-Brown Park
Tue, Jun 16, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Brown Park
Stop into the Rockford Public Library's Mobile Library.
Mobile Library-Neighborhood Stop-11th Street Plaza
Tue, Jun 16, 4:15pm - 5:00pm
11th Street Plaza
Stop into the Rockford Public Library's Mobile Library.
Open Mic and Poetry Slam
Tue, Jun 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, Jun 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. Will not meet 6/30/26.
Exhibit of Rockford's Pride Archival Collection
Wed, Jun 17, All day
Other / Virtual
Step into the past of Rockford's Pride! Exhibit runs from June 10th - June 30th located on the 3rd Floor of the Main Library.
Storytime at Anderson Gardens with the Mobile Library
Wed, Jun 17, 9:00am - 9:45am
Anderson Japanese Gardens
Stop into the Rockford Public Library's Mobile Library.
DigiLibrary Stop-PRIVATE STOP-Carpenter's Place
Wed, Jun 17, 9:30am - 11:30am
Carpenters Place Outreach Center
Stop into the Rockford Public Library's DigiLibrary.
Mobile Library-PRIVATE STOP-River Bluff Nursing Home
Wed, Jun 17, 10:15am - 11:00am
River Bluff Nursing Home
Stop into the Rockford Public Library's Mobile Library.
Mini-Mobile Library-Neighborhood Stop-West Middle
Wed, Jun 17, 1:00pm - 1:45pm
West Middle School
Stop into the Rockford Public Library's Mobile Library.
DigiLibrary Stop- Computer Class- NIAAA
Wed, Jun 17, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Northwestern Illinois Area Agency on Aging
Stop into the Rockford Public Library's DigiLibrary.
Mobile Library-Neighborhood Stop-Our Savior's Church
Wed, Jun 17, 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Our Savior's Lutheran Church
Stop into the Rockford Public Library's Mobile Library.
Stone Stories (Teens)
Wed, Jun 17, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Main Library - RPLF Teen Zone / Active Zone
Our theme for Summer Reading 2026 is Unearth a Story! Keep track of your reading goals and attend exciting events all summer long!
Game Development Workshop
Wed, Jun 17, 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.
See all events