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Meet Me at the Mural--Toddler Storytime

Storytime at the Mural Site Every Wed Morning in June!

2021-06-09 10:00:00 2021-06-09 10:45:00 America/Chicago Meet Me at the Mural--Toddler Storytime -

Wednesday, June 09
10:00am - 10:45am

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Reading colors your world this summer with stories, songs, and learning in Toddler Storytime at the Rockford Public Library mural.

Reading colors your world this summer with stories, songs, and learning in Toddler Storytime at the Rockford Public Library mural.

This fun outdoor program will build age-appropriate literacy and language development through age-appropriate, engaging experiences!

This event is held outdoors at the Rockford Public Library Mural, located at 765 N. Madison Street. Dress and prepare for the weather!

Masks will be required at all in-person events.

Spaces are limited--register to reserve your spot!

TAGS: | Storytime | Reading Challenge |

Hours

About the library

Upcoming events

LGBTQ+ Book Club

Sat, Nov 14, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Main Library - WREX Classroom

Come join us for a monthly discussion of LGBTQ+ books. This month we will be discussing Fun Home by Alison Bechdel.

Are You Afraid of the Book?

Sat, Nov 14, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Main Library - Room 115B: Story Time

Join Mrs. Heather for spooky short stories and activities.

Adult Dungeons & Dragons

Sat, Nov 14, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Main Library - WREX Classroom

Come celebrate international games month and RPL's Week of Play with an intro game to D&D! Registration is required to attend. Registration opens November 1st.

This event is full

Becoming Your Best Bookclub!

Sat, Nov 14, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Montague - Connie Lane Room

A self-help book club to inspire wellness, and growth in your life. A group to have support and accountability along your journey to self-improvement.

Rockford Rumble

Sat, Nov 14, 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.

Preschool Power Storytime

Mon, Nov 16, 10:00am - 10:45am

Main Library - Children's Event Space

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

Mobile Library Stop--Constance Lane Elementary School

Mon, Nov 16, 3:00pm - 3:45pm

Constance Lane Elementary Schol

Stop into the Rockford Public Library's Mobile Library.

Mobile Library Stop--Welsh Elementary School

Mon, Nov 16, 4:15pm - 5:00pm

Welsh Elementary School

Stop into the Rockford Public Library's Mobile Library.

Bookenders 2026

Mon, Nov 16, 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.

Digital Detox Series: Collage Bookmarks

Mon, Nov 16, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Main Library - WREX Classroom

Come join us for some analog collaging time! We will have pre-cut bookmark bases to work off of, and collaging supplies provided. You're welcome to bring your own items to collage, as well.

Musical Munchkins

Tue, Nov 17, 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-Public Computer Time at Brooke Rd Community

Tue, Nov 17, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Brooke Road Community Center

Stop into the Rockford Public Library's DigiLibrary.

Tunes & Tales Storytime

Tue, Nov 17, 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!

Pokémon Club

Tue, Nov 17, 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.

Mobile Library Stop--11th Street Plaza

Tue, Nov 17, 4:15pm - 5:00pm

11th Street Shopping Plaza

Stop into the Rockford Public Library's Mobile Library.

Open Mic and Poetry Slam

Tue, Nov 17, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Nordlof Center - Black Box Theater

The Rockford Certified Slam is the only Poetry Slam, Inc. certified venue in Rockford

Storytime at Tinker Swiss Cottage with the Mobile Library

Wed, Nov 18, 9:00am - 9:45am

Tinker Swiss Cottage Museum and Gardens

Stop into the Rockford Public Library's Mobile Library.

DigiLibrary Stop- Computer Class- NIAAA

Wed, Nov 18, 1:30pm - 3:30pm

Northern Illinois Area Agency on Aging

Stop into the Rockford Public Library's DigiLibrary.

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

Wed, Nov 18, 3:00pm - 3:45pm

Our Savior's Lutheran Church

Stop into the Rockford Public Library's Mobile Library.

We are Hooked

Wed, Nov 18, 4:30pm - 6:30pm

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.

Colorín Colorado Spanish Storytime

Wed, Nov 18, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

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

¡Únase a nosotros una vez al mes para un tiempo divertido de cuentos para niños y sus cuidadores!

Your Right to Know: A Guide to Freedom of Information Act

Wed, Nov 18, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Main Library - WREX Classroom

Archivists from the Barack Obama Presidential Library will offer an extensive overview of how you can gain access to government records through Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests.

Teen Poetry Club

Wed, Nov 18, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Main Library - RPLF Teen Zone / Active Zone

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

Cancelled

DevOps

Wed, Nov 18, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Main Library

Maker Event - Development of application. Open to anyone.

Winter Game Workshop Jam

Wed, Nov 18, 7:00pm - 9:00pm

Nordlof Center - Walmart Computer Classroom

Collaborate and make a game over two months with the Game Development Workshop Game Jam! Meet every Wednesday and make a game start to finish.

Coffee with Jean: Celebrating America's 250th

Thu, Nov 19, 10:00am - 11:00am

Main Library - Local History Room

Jean returns to RPL after retirement as a featured speaker!

Cuentame un cuento

Thu, Nov 19, 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, Nov 19, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

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

A social hour for homeschool families.

East Branch Book Discussion Group

Thu, Nov 19, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

East - Friends of RPL Community Room

East Branch welcomes you to join us for our monthly book discussion group. Meet and connect with other book lovers to discuss books of interest and discover your next great read.

Mini-Mobile Library Stop--Beth Eden Church

Thu, Nov 19, 3:00pm - 3:45pm

Beth Eden United Methodist Church

Stop into the Rockford Public Library's Mobile Library.

Cancelled

Mini-Mobile Library Stop-Montessori at Marsh

Thu, Nov 19, 4:15pm - 5:00pm

Montessori at Marsh

Stop into the Rockford Public Library's Mobile Library.

RPL Sewing Group

Thu, Nov 19, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Main Library - Room 208: Maker Activity B