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Meet Me at the Mural - Preschool Storytime

Storytime at the Mural Every Monday Morning in June
2021-06-14 10:00:00 2021-06-14 11:00:00 America/Chicago Meet Me at the Mural - Preschool Storytime -

Monday, June 14
10:00am - 11:00am

Add to Calendar 2021-06-14 10:00:00 2021-06-14 11:00:00 America/Chicago Meet Me at the Mural - Preschool Storytime Storytime and art at the Mural for children ages 3-6 -

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

Bring your creativity to this storytime!  We will be designing pizza box marble mazes and reading the popular books How to Catch a Unicorn and How to Catch a Monster.  This event is held outdoors at the Rockford Public Library Mural, located at 765 N. Madison Street, so prepare for the weather.  Masks are recommended at all in-person events.  Spaces are limited --register to reserve your spot!

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Exhibit of Rockford's Pride Archival Collection
Thu, Jun 25, 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 25, 10:00am - 11:00am
Kindercare Daycare
Stop into the Rockford Public Library's Mobile Library.
Preschool Storytime
Thu, Jun 25, 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 25, 10:15am - 11:00am
Trinity Day Care
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The Twisted Stitches Knitting Group
Thu, Jun 25, 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 25, 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
Mini-Mobile-Neighborhood Meet and Greet-Summerdale School
Thu, Jun 25, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Summerdale Early Childhood Center
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LEGO® Club
Thu, Jun 25, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
East
Hands-on STEM concepts with LEGO®
This event is full
Chapter by Chapter
Thu, Jun 25, 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 25, 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 26, 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-Computer Class at Spring Creek Church
Fri, Jun 26, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Spring Creek Church
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Mobile Library-PRIVATE STOP-Stenstrom Boys and Girls Club
Fri, Jun 26, 1:00pm - 1:45pm
Stenstrom Boys and Girls Club
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Exhibit of Rockford's Pride Archival Collection
Sat, Jun 27, 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.
LGBTQ+ Book Club
Sat, Jun 27, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - WREX Classroom
Come join us for a monthly discussion of LGBTQ+ books. Meet and connect with other book lovers to discuss books of interest and discover your next great read.
Exhibit of Rockford's Pride Archival Collection
Mon, Jun 29, 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-Stepping Stones Senior
Mon, Jun 29, 9:00am - 9:45am
Stepping Stones Senior Living
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Preschool Power Storytime
Mon, Jun 29, 10:00am - 10:45am
Main Library - Room 115B: Story Time
Books, songs, rhymes, and crafts for children ages 3-5
Mini-Mobile Library--Neighborhood Stop-Roosevelt Center
Mon, Jun 29, 10:00am - 10:45am
Roosevelt Community Education Center
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Mobile Library-PRIVATE STOP-Riverfront YMCA
Mon, Jun 29, 10:15am - 11:00am
Riverfront YMCA
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DigiLibrary Stop-PRIVATE STOP-Lifescape Adult Daycare
Mon, Jun 29, 10:15am - 11:00am
Lifescape Adult Daycare
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Mobile Library-PRIVATE STOP-Morning Star Village
Mon, Jun 29, 1:00pm - 1:45pm
Morning Star Village
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Gimme S'more (Teens)
Mon, Jun 29, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - RPLF Teen Zone / Active Zone
Come eat some delicious s'mores dip and celebrate America 250! Our theme for Summer Reading 2026 is Unearth a Story! Keep track of your reading goals and attend exciting events all summer long!
Pokémon Club
Mon, Jun 29, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
East - Friends of RPL Community Room
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-PRIVATE STOP-Northwest Community Center
Mon, Jun 29, 4:15pm - 5:00pm
Northwest Community Center
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RPL Sewing Group
Mon, Jun 29, 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
Fourth of July Beaded Bracelet Workshop
Mon, Jun 29, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Montague - Connie Lane Room
Create a bracelet in time to celebrate our nation's independence!
Exhibit of Rockford's Pride Archival Collection
Tue, Jun 30, 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-Fairhaven Senior Center
Tue, Jun 30, 9:00am - 9:45am
Fairhaven
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Neighborhood Bilingual Storytime with the Mini-Mobile!
Tue, Jun 30, 9:45am - 10:30am
Brooke Road Community Center
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DigiLibrary Stop-Computer Class at Brooke Road Community
Tue, Jun 30, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Brooke Road Community Center
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Musical Munchkins
Tue, Jun 30, 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.
Mobile Library-PRIVATE STOP-Charter Senior Living
Tue, Jun 30, 10:15am - 11:00am
Charter Senior Living of Rockford
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Musical Munchkins
Tue, Jun 30, 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 30, 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 30, 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-Grand Victorian
Tue, Jun 30, 1:00pm - 1:45pm
Grand Victorian of Rockford
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Mini-Mobile Library-Neighborhood Stop-Lewis Lemon School
Tue, Jun 30, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Lewis Lemon Elementary School
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Pokémon Club
Tue, Jun 30, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library
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-Neighborhood Stop-11th Street Plaza
Tue, Jun 30, 4:15pm - 5:00pm
11th Street Plaza
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Create A Comic
Tue, Jun 30, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Montague - Connie Lane Room
Learn how to write and draw the comic of your daydreams.
An Evening with the Author of "Forest City Yester-Queer"
Tue, Jun 30, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Local History Room
Join us for a sneak peek of a LGBTQ+ book making its history in Rockford!
Storytime at Anderson Gardens with the Mobile Library
Wed, Jul 01, 9:00am - 9:45am
Anderson Japanese Gardens
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Mobile Library Celebrates-Sock Monkey Social-America 250
Wed, Jul 01, 9:00am - 9:45am
Anderson Japanese Gardens
Storytime with the Mobile Library Crew!
DigiLibrary Stop-PRIVATE STOP-Carpenter's Place
Wed, Jul 01, 9:30am - 11:30am
Carpenters Place Outreach Center
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Babes and Books
Wed, Jul 01, 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.
Mobile Library-PRIVATE STOP-Greencastle of Mulford
Wed, Jul 01, 10:15am - 11:00am
Greencastle of Mulford
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Mini-Mobile Library-Neighborhood Stop-Andrews Park
Wed, Jul 01, 1:00pm - 1:45pm
Andrews Park
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DigiLibrary Stop- Computer Class- NIAAA
Wed, Jul 01, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Northwestern Illinois Area Agency on Aging
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Mobile Library-Neighborhood Stop-Our Savior's Church
Wed, Jul 01, 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Our Savior's Lutheran Church
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It's a Stitch!
Wed, Jul 01, 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.
Game Development Workshop
Wed, Jul 01, 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, Jul 02, 10:00am - 11:00am
Kindercare Daycare
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Mobile Library--PRIVATE STOP--Trinity Day Care
Thu, Jul 02, 10:15am - 11:00am
Trinity Day Care
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Cuentame un cuento
Thu, Jul 02, 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
Modeled Moments Spanish Storytime
Thu, Jul 02, 11:15am - 12:00pm
Montague Branch Library - Connie Lane Room
Modeled Moments in Spanish! El propósito de la hora del cuento interactiva es enseñar a los padres y cuidadores cómo brindar experiencias de aprendizaje para niños de alta calidad.
Modeled Moments Spanish Storytime
Thu, Jul 02, 11:15am - 12:00pm
Montague - Children's Area
Modeled Moments in Spanish! ¡Momentos modelados en español! Nos juntamos el primer jueves de cada mes. Enseñaremos a padres y cuidadores cómo brindar experiencias de aprendizaje para niños.
Mini-Mobile-Neighborhood-Meet and Greet-St. Patrick Church
Thu, Jul 02, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
St. Patrick Catholic Church
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Semiquincentennial Slime Time
Thu, Jul 02, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - Room 115B: Story Time
Join us for a patriotic slime workshop to celebrate America's 250th! Please register each child so we can have a proper headcount for the event.
Registration opens Monday, June 29 2026 at 9:00am
Crafting the Stars and Stripes (Teens)
Thu, Jul 02, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
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!
250th Anniversary Film Series
Thu, Jul 02, 5:30pm - 9:00pm
Nordlof Center - J.R. Sullivan Theater
A film series celebrating 250 years of American independence.
Chapter by Chapter
Thu, Jul 02, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Rooms 115A & 115B: Activity and Story Time
Listen to a few chapters of a book each week.
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