Join us Thursday, December 7, for United for Literacy Storytime, from 6:00 to 7:00 PM at the YWCA of Northwestern IL, 4990 East State Street, in Rockford. Doors will open at 5:30 PM. Come and enjoy this FREE storytime with The Grinch and some of his friends. And, feel free to wear your favorite "ugly" […]
The Mobile Library Crew will perform a storytime that will include singing and movement, plus crafts for your whole family to enjoy together. After the storytime, families can join us at the Rockford Public Library's Mobile Library! You can sign up for a library card, place and pick up holds, find your next favorite book […]
Books, songs, storytelling, and crafts for children ages 3-5 Attention Preschoolers and Parents/Caregivers: Come to this fun-filled program for stories, songs, felt board rhymes, and crafts that will give you "preschool power." We will work on the "ABCs and 123s" as well as science, nature, community, and social/emotional skills through the sharing of picture books […]
Location: Rockford Public Library East Branch, in the Friends of RPL Community Room Tuesday evening stories, rhymes, and songs topped off with a little coloring time. (Except 11/7, 12/26) For ages 3 - 7, this storytime is excellent for introducing your preschooler to sitting while listening to stories and entertaining your kindergartener or first grader. […]
The Mobile Library Crew will bring out games and crafts for your whole family to enjoy together. Join us aboard the Rockford Public Library's Mobile Library! You can sign up for a library card, place and pick up holds, find your next favorite book or movie, and even check out a Chromebook or Hot Spot […]
The Mobile Library Crew will perform a book that will include singing and movement, plus crafts for your whole family to enjoy together. After the storytime, families can join us on the Rockford Public Library's Mobile Library! You can sign up for a library card, place and pick up holds, find your next favorite book […]
Location: Rockford Public Library East Branch, in the Friends of RPL Community Room Meet new friends, listen to stories, and get moving in this fun, interactive storytime to strengthen social, fine motor, and early literacy skills. (except 11/23, 12/21, 12/28) Songs, rhymes, and activities support this storytime as we help you prepare your child for […]
Every Child Ready to Read! Location: Rockford Public Library East Branch, in the Friends of RPL Community Room For parents of young children, volunteers, professionals, and community members United Way of Rock River Valley and Rockford Public Library invite you to a free, one-hour training. This training is suitable for parents of young children and […]
Soap, Suds, and Stories: Early Literacy at the Laundromat! Laundromat Libraries would be an outreach program that increases access to children’s books and promotes the development of early literacy skills for children and families who visit participating local laundromats. Each laundromat library would contain diverse, high interest books in English, Spanish, Arabic, Karen (Burmese), French, […]
Every Child Ready to Read United Way of Rock River Valley and Rockford Public Library invite you to a free, one-hour training. This training is suitable for parents of young children and all volunteers who will share early literacy skills with children and families of young children (infant to pre-k). Professionals who want to learn […]
Location: Rockford Public Library East Branch, in the Friends of RPL Community Room Tuesday evening stories, rhymes, and songs topped off with a little coloring time. (Except 11/7, 12/26) For ages 3 - 7, this storytime is excellent for introducing your preschooler to sitting while listening to stories and entertaining your kindergartener or first grader. […]
Where: Friends of RPL Community Room Tuesday evening stories, rhymes, and songs topped off with some coloring time. Meets every Tuesday evening (except 3/19). Always check the RPL online calendar, as programs may be canceled w/out notice. This storytime is great for introducing your preschooler to sitting while listening to stories and entertaining your kindergartener […]
The Mobile Library Crew will bring out games and crafts for your whole family to enjoy together. Join us aboard the Rockford Public Library's Mobile Library! You can sign up for a library card, place and pick up holds, find your next favorite book or movie, and even check out a Chromebook or Hot Spot […]
The Mobile Library Crew will perform a book that will include singing and movement, plus crafts for your whole family to enjoy together. After the storytime, families can join us at the Rockford Public Library's Mobile Library! You can sign up for a library card, place and pick up holds, find your next favorite book […]
The Mobile Library Crew will bring out games and crafts for your whole family to enjoy together. Join us aboard the Rockford Public Library's Mobile Library! You can sign up for a library card, place and pick up holds, find your next favorite book or movie, and even check out a Chromebook or Hot Spot […]
Where: Montague Branch, Connie Lane Room Join the Rockford Public Library for this active storytime! The Montague Crew will read stories, sing songs, and have you up and dancing at this fun, active storytime.
Where: RPL East Branch, Friends of RPL Community Room Tuesday evening stories, rhymes, and songs topped off with some coloring time. Meets every Tuesday evening (except 3/19). Always check the RPL online calendar, as programs may be canceled w/out notice. This storytime is great for introducing your preschooler to sitting while listening to stories and […]
Meet new friends, listen to stories and get moving in this fun, interactive storytime designed to strengthen social, fine motor and early literacy skills. Every Thursday except 1/25. Please always check the online calendar via RPL's website as programs may be canceled without notice due to unplanned absence/illness, or unavoidable schedule conflicts/changes. Meets every Thursday […]
Soap, Suds, and Stories: Early Literacy at the Laundromat! Bring your children to the RPL Literacy Corner here at Rockford Washer for a special Storytime hosted by an RPL staff member. About Literacy Corners at the Laundromat Literacy Corners at the Laundromat is an outreach program that increases access to children’s books and promotes the […]
Where: Hart Interim Library, Read Play Learn Books, songs, storytelling, and crafts for children ages 3-5 Attention Preschoolers and Parents/Caregivers: Come to this fun-filled program for stories, songs, felt board rhymes, and crafts that will give you "preschool power." We will work on the "ABCs and 123s" and science, nature, community, and social/emotional skills by […]