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SUMMARY:RPL Literacy Corner Storytime
DESCRIPTION:Soap\, Suds\, and Stories: Early Literacy at the Laundromat\n\n\n\nBooks\, songs\, and stories – we’re bringing the library to you! \n\n\n\n\n\n\nBring your children to the RPL Literacy Corner here at Rockford Washer for a special Storytime hosted by a staff member. \nAbout Literacy Corners at the Laundromat\nLiteracy Corners at the Laundromat is 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 books in English\, Spanish\, Arabic\, Karen (Burmese)\, French\, and Swahili for children ages 0-8. \nFamilies are invited to read while at the laundromat and browse parent resources provided by RPL.
URL:https://unitedforliteracy.info/event/rpl-literacy-corner-storytime-2/
LOCATION:Rockford Washer Laundry\, 3519 N. Main Street\, Rockford\, IL\, 61103\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240118T110000
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SUMMARY:RPL East Branch: Preschool Storytime (Ages 3-5)
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease 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 morning in the Friends of RPL Community Room at East Branch. Songs\, rhymes\, and activities support this storytime. Shared books count toward 1\,000 Books Before Kindergarten and other reading programs.
URL:https://unitedforliteracy.info/event/rpl-east-branch-preschool-storytime-ages-3-5-3/
LOCATION:Rockford Public Library – East Branch\, 6685 East State Street\, Rockford\, IL\, IL\, 61108\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240116T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240116T184500
DTSTAMP:20260503T010516
CREATED:20231220T190520Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231220T190520Z
UID:10000050-1705428000-1705430700@unitedforliteracy.info
SUMMARY:RPL East Branch: Evening Storytime (Ages 3-7)
DESCRIPTION:Where: Friends of RPL Community Room \nTuesday evening stories\, rhymes\, and songs topped off with some coloring time. Meets every Tuesday evening (except 3/19). Always check the online calendar\, as programs may be canceled w/out notice. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis storytime is great for introducing your preschooler to sitting while listening to stories and entertaining your kindergartener or first grader. Shared book titles count toward 1\,000 Books Before Kindergarten and other reading programs. Please always check the online calendar\, as programs may be canceled w/out notice due to unplanned absence/illness or unavoidable schedule conflicts/changes.
URL:https://unitedforliteracy.info/event/rpl-east-branch-evening-storytime-ages-3-7-4/
LOCATION:Rockford Public Library – East Branch\, 6685 East State Street\, Rockford\, IL\, IL\, 61108\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240116T111500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240116T114500
DTSTAMP:20260503T010516
CREATED:20231220T190248Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231220T190248Z
UID:10000049-1705403700-1705405500@unitedforliteracy.info
SUMMARY:RPL Montague Branch: Tunes and Tales Storytime
DESCRIPTION:Where: RPL Montague Branch\, Connie Lane Room \nJoin RPL for this active storytime! \n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Montague Crew will read stories\, sing songs\, and have you up and dancing at this fun\, active storytime.
URL:https://unitedforliteracy.info/event/rpl-montague-branch-tunes-and-tales-storytime-3/
LOCATION:RPL: Montague Branch\, 1238 South Winnebago Street\, Rockford\, IL\, 61102\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240115T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240115T104500
DTSTAMP:20260503T010516
CREATED:20231220T190000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231220T190000Z
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SUMMARY:RPL Hart Interim Library: Preschool Power Storytime
DESCRIPTION:Books\, songs\, storytelling\, and crafts for children ages 3-5 \n\n\n\n\n\n\nAttention Preschoolers and Parents/Caregivers: Come to this fun-filled program for stories\, songs\, felt board rhymes\, and crafts that will give you “preschool power.”  RPL staff will work on the “ABCs and 123s” as well as science\, nature\, community\, and social/emotional skills through the sharing of picture books and related activities.  This program is developmentally designed for children ages 3-5.
URL:https://unitedforliteracy.info/event/rpl-hart-interim-library-preschool-power-storytime-2/
LOCATION:hart interim library\, 214 North Church Street\, Rockfor
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240111T101500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240111T110000
DTSTAMP:20260503T010516
CREATED:20231220T185646Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231220T185646Z
UID:10000047-1704968100-1704970800@unitedforliteracy.info
SUMMARY:RPL East Branch: Preschool Storytime (Ages 3-5)
DESCRIPTION:Where: RPL East Branch\, Friends of RPL Community Room \nMeet 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. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease 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 morning in the Friends of RPL Community Room at East Branch. Songs\, rhymes\, and activities support this storytime. Shared books count toward 1\,000 Books Before Kindergarten and other reading programs.
URL:https://unitedforliteracy.info/event/rpl-east-branch-preschool-storytime-ages-3-5-2/
LOCATION:Rockford Public Library – East Branch\, 6685 East State Street\, Rockford\, IL\, IL\, 61108\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240109T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240109T184500
DTSTAMP:20260503T010516
CREATED:20231220T185405Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231220T185405Z
UID:10000046-1704823200-1704825900@unitedforliteracy.info
SUMMARY:RPL East Branch: Evening Storytime (Ages 3-7)
DESCRIPTION:Where: RPL East Branch\, Friends of RPL Community Room \nTuesday evening stories\, rhymes\, and songs topped off with some coloring time. Meets every Tuesday evening (except 3/19). Always check the RPS online calendar\, as programs may be canceled w/out notice. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis storytime is great for introducing your preschooler to sitting while listening to stories and entertaining your kindergartener or first grader. Shared book titles count toward 1\,000 Books Before Kindergarten and other reading programs. Please always check the RPS online calendar\, as programs may be canceled w/out notice due to unplanned absence/illness or unavoidable schedule conflicts/changes.
URL:https://unitedforliteracy.info/event/rpl-east-branch-evening-storytime-ages-3-7-3/
LOCATION:Rockford Public Library – East Branch\, 6685 East State Street\, Rockford\, IL\, IL\, 61108\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240109T111500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240109T114500
DTSTAMP:20260503T010516
CREATED:20231220T184842Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231220T184842Z
UID:10000045-1704798900-1704800700@unitedforliteracy.info
SUMMARY:RPL Montague Branch: Tunes and Tales Storytime
DESCRIPTION:Where: Montague Branch\, Connie Lane Room \nJoin RPL for this active storytime! \n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Montague Crew will read stories\, sing songs\, and have you up and dancing at this fun\, active storytime.
URL:https://unitedforliteracy.info/event/rpl-montague-branch-tunes-and-tales-storytime-2/
LOCATION:RPL: Montague Branch\, 1238 South Winnebago Street\, Rockford\, IL\, 61102\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240108T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240108T104500
DTSTAMP:20260503T010516
CREATED:20231220T184626Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231220T184626Z
UID:10000044-1704708000-1704710700@unitedforliteracy.info
SUMMARY:RPL Hart Interim Library: Preschool Power Storytime
DESCRIPTION:Where: Hart Interim Library\, Read Play Learn \nBooks\, songs\, storytelling\, and crafts for children ages 3-5 \n\n\n\n\n\n\nAttention 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 sharing picture books and related activities.  This program is developmentally designed for children ages 3-5.
URL:https://unitedforliteracy.info/event/rpl-hart-interim-library-preschool-power-storytime/
LOCATION:hart interim library\, 214 North Church Street\, Rockfor
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240106T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240106T120000
DTSTAMP:20260503T010516
CREATED:20231220T184311Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231220T184311Z
UID:10000043-1704538800-1704542400@unitedforliteracy.info
SUMMARY:RPL Literacy Corner Storytime
DESCRIPTION:Soap\, Suds\, and Stories: Early Literacy at the Laundromat!\nBring your children to the RPL Literacy Corner here at Rockford Washer for a special Storytime hosted by an RPL staff member. \nAbout Literacy Corners at the Laundromat\nLiteracy Corners at the Laundromat is 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 books in English\, Spanish\, Arabic\, Karen (Burmese)\, French\, and Swahili for children ages 0-8. \nFamilies are invited to read while at the laundromat and browse parent resources provided by RPL.
URL:https://unitedforliteracy.info/event/rpl-literacy-corner-storytime/
LOCATION:Rockford Washer Laundry\, 3519 N. Main Street\, Rockford\, IL\, 61103\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240104T101500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240104T110000
DTSTAMP:20260503T010516
CREATED:20231220T184126Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231220T184126Z
UID:10000042-1704363300-1704366000@unitedforliteracy.info
SUMMARY:RPL East Branch: Preschool Storytime (Ages 3-5)
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease 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 morning in the Friends of RPL Community Room at East Branch. This storytime is supported by songs\, rhymes and activities. Shared books count toward 1\,000 Books Before Kindergarten and other reading programs.
URL:https://unitedforliteracy.info/event/rpl-east-branch-preschool-storytime-ages-3-5/
LOCATION:Rockford Public Library – East Branch\, 6685 East State Street\, Rockford\, IL\, IL\, 61108\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240102T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240102T184500
DTSTAMP:20260503T010516
CREATED:20231220T183926Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231220T183926Z
UID:10000041-1704218400-1704221100@unitedforliteracy.info
SUMMARY:RPL East Branch: Evening Storytime (Ages 3-7)
DESCRIPTION:Where: RPL East Branch\, Friends of RPL Community Room \nTuesday 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. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis storytime is great for introducing your preschooler to sitting while listening to stories and entertaining your kindergartener or first grader. Shared book titles count toward 1\,000 Books Before Kindergarten and other reading programs. Please always check the RPL online calendar\, as programs may be canceled w/out notice due to unplanned absence/illness or unavoidable schedule conflicts/changes.
URL:https://unitedforliteracy.info/event/rpl-east-branch-evening-storytime-ages-3-7-2/
LOCATION:Rockford Public Library – East Branch\, 6685 East State Street\, Rockford\, IL\, IL\, 61108\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240102T111500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240102T114500
DTSTAMP:20260503T010516
CREATED:20231220T183550Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231220T183550Z
UID:10000040-1704194100-1704195900@unitedforliteracy.info
SUMMARY:RPL Montague Branch: Tunes and Tales Storytime
DESCRIPTION:Where: Montague Branch\, Connie Lane Room \nJoin the Rockford Public Library for this active storytime! \n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Montague Crew will read stories\, sing songs\, and have you up and dancing at this fun\, active storytime.
URL:https://unitedforliteracy.info/event/rpl-montague-branch-tunes-and-tales-storytime/
LOCATION:RPL: Montague Branch\, 1238 South Winnebago Street\, Rockford\, IL\, 61102\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231227T161500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231227T170000
DTSTAMP:20260503T010516
CREATED:20231106T202221Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231106T202221Z
UID:10000038-1703693700-1703696400@unitedforliteracy.info
SUMMARY:Mobile Library-Family Fun at Five Alarm Coin Laundry
DESCRIPTION:The Mobile Library Crew will bring out games and crafts for your whole family to enjoy together. \nJoin 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 (call 815-966-2741 to check availability). \nWe will be visiting this stop every week!
URL:https://unitedforliteracy.info/event/mobile-library-family-fun-at-five-alarm-coin-laundry-3/
LOCATION:Five Alarm Coin Laundry\, 3939 W. Riverside Blvd.\, Rockford\, IL\, 61101\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231221T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231221T094500
DTSTAMP:20260503T010516
CREATED:20231106T194103Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231106T194103Z
UID:10000037-1703149200-1703151900@unitedforliteracy.info
SUMMARY:Storytime with the Mobile Library at Brooke Road Church
DESCRIPTION:The Mobile Library Crew will perform a book that will include singing and movement\, plus crafts for your whole family to enjoy together. \nAfter 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 or movie\, and even check out a Chromebook or Hot Spot (call 815-966-2741 to check availability). \nWe will be visiting this stop every three weeks!
URL:https://unitedforliteracy.info/event/storytime-with-the-mobile-library-at-brooke-road-church-3/
LOCATION:Brooke Road United Methodist Church\, 1404 Brooke Rd\, Rockford\, Ill\, 61109
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231220T161500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231220T170000
DTSTAMP:20260503T010516
CREATED:20231106T193927Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231106T193927Z
UID:10000036-1703088900-1703091600@unitedforliteracy.info
SUMMARY:Mobile Library-Family Fun at Five Alarm Coin Laundry
DESCRIPTION:The Mobile Library Crew will bring out games and crafts for your whole family to enjoy together. \nJoin 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 (call 815-966-2741 to check availability). \nWe will be visiting this stop every week!
URL:https://unitedforliteracy.info/event/mobile-library-family-fun-at-five-alarm-coin-laundry-2/
LOCATION:Five Alarm Coin Laundry\, 3939 W. Riverside Blvd.\, Rockford\, IL\, 61101\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231220T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231220T170000
DTSTAMP:20260503T010516
CREATED:20231220T193128Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231220T193128Z
UID:10000062-1703059200-1703091600@unitedforliteracy.info
SUMMARY:RPL East Branch: Evening Storytime (Ages 3-7)
DESCRIPTION:Where: Friends of RPL Community Room \nTuesday 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. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis storytime is great for introducing your preschooler to sitting while listening to stories and entertaining your kindergartener or first grader. Shared book titles count toward 1\,000 Books Before Kindergarten and other reading programs. Please always check the RPL online calendar\, as programs may be canceled w/out notice due to unplanned absence/illness or unavoidable schedule conflicts/changes.
URL:https://unitedforliteracy.info/event/rpl-east-branch-evening-storytime-ages-3-7-7/
LOCATION:Rockford Public Library – East Branch\, 6685 East State Street\, Rockford\, IL\, IL\, 61108\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231219T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231219T184500
DTSTAMP:20260503T010516
CREATED:20231106T193813Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231106T193813Z
UID:10000035-1703008800-1703011500@unitedforliteracy.info
SUMMARY:RPL East Branch: Evening Storytime (Ages 3 - 7)
DESCRIPTION:Location: Rockford Public Library East Branch\, in the Friends of RPL Community Room \nTuesday evening stories\, rhymes\, and songs topped off with a little coloring time. (Except 11/7\, 12/26) \n\n\n\n\n\n\nFor ages 3 – 7\, this storytime is excellent for introducing your preschooler to sitting while listening to stories and entertaining your kindergartener or first grader. Shared book titles count toward 1\,000 Books Before Kindergarten\, other RPL reading programs\, and reading minutes.
URL:https://unitedforliteracy.info/event/rpl-east-branch-evening-storytime-ages-3-7/
LOCATION:Rockford Public Library – East Branch\, 6685 East State Street\, Rockford\, IL\, IL\, 61108\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231219T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231219T143000
DTSTAMP:20260503T010516
CREATED:20231106T193530Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231106T193530Z
UID:10000034-1702992600-1702996200@unitedforliteracy.info
SUMMARY:Hart Interim Library: United for Literacy Training
DESCRIPTION:Every Child Ready to Read\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nUnited 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 more about early childhood reading readiness will also benefit from this training. \nThis training provides loads of early literacy tips\, and participants will leave with a goody bag\, including a beautiful picture book perfect for sharing with children and families.  The training is based on the American Library Association’s Every Child Ready to Read curriculum and supports the United Way initiative – United for Literacy: Read to Succeed. \nThe 60-minute training will have 45 minutes of material\, ending with a 15-minute “storytime” demo. This training is interactive\, and there will be time for questions. \nIf you would like more information\, please get in touch with Brook Loomis at Rockford Public Library at bloomis@rockfordpubliclibrary.org.
URL:https://unitedforliteracy.info/event/hart-interim-library-united-for-literacy-training/
LOCATION:hart interim library\, 214 North Church Street\, Rockfor
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231216T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231216T160000
DTSTAMP:20260503T010516
CREATED:20231106T193222Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231106T193222Z
UID:10000033-1702738800-1702742400@unitedforliteracy.info
SUMMARY:Hart Interim Library: Rockford Public Library Literacy Corner
DESCRIPTION:Soap\, Suds\, and Stories: Early Literacy at the Laundromat!\nLaundromat 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\, and Swahili for children ages 0-8. \nFamilies are invited to read while at the laundromat and browse parent resources provided by RPL. \nAdditionally\, a scheduled activity with RPL Staff every other week will occur. As the program develops\, the activity schedule can change frequency based on the specific neighborhood’s need. \n 
URL:https://unitedforliteracy.info/event/hart-interim-library-rockford-public-library-literacy-corner/
LOCATION:hart interim library\, 214 North Church Street\, Rockfor
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231214T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231214T183000
DTSTAMP:20260503T010516
CREATED:20231106T192914Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231106T192914Z
UID:10000032-1702575000-1702578600@unitedforliteracy.info
SUMMARY:United for Literacy Training
DESCRIPTION:Every Child Ready to Read! \nLocation: Rockford Public Library East Branch\, in the Friends of RPL Community Room \nFor parents of young children\, volunteers\, professionals\, and community members \n\n\n\n\n\n\nUnited 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 be sharing early literacy skills with children and families of young children (infant to pre-k). Professionals who would like to learn more about early childhood reading readiness will also benefit from this training. \nThis training provides loads of early literacy tips\, and participants will leave with a goody bag\, including a wonderful picture book perfect for sharing with children and families. The training is based on the American Library Association’s Every Child Ready to Read curriculum and supports the current United Way initiative – United for Literacy: Read to Succeed. \nThe 60-minute training will have 45 minutes of material\, ending with a 15-minute “storytime” demo. This training is interactive\, and there will be time for questions. \nIf you would like more information\, please contact Brook Loomis at Rockford Public Library at bloomis@rockfordpubliclibrary.org. \nRegistration is required. 
URL:https://unitedforliteracy.info/event/united-for-literacy-training/
LOCATION:Rockford Public Library – East Branch\, 6685 East State Street\, Rockford\, IL\, IL\, 61108\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231214T101500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231214T110000
DTSTAMP:20260503T010516
CREATED:20231106T191952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231106T191952Z
UID:10000031-1702548900-1702551600@unitedforliteracy.info
SUMMARY:RPL Preschool Storytime (Ages 3 - 5)
DESCRIPTION:Location: Rockford Public Library East Branch\, in the Friends of RPL Community Room \nMeet 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) \n\n\n\n\n\n\nSongs\, rhymes\, and activities support this storytime as we help you prepare your child for kindergarten. Shared books count toward 1\,000 Books Before Kindergarten\, other RPL reading programs\, and reading minutes.
URL:https://unitedforliteracy.info/event/rpl-preschool-storytime-ages-3-5-2/
LOCATION:Rockford Public Library – East Branch\, 6685 East State Street\, Rockford\, IL\, IL\, 61108\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231214T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231214T094500
DTSTAMP:20260503T010516
CREATED:20231106T191642Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231106T191642Z
UID:10000030-1702544400-1702547100@unitedforliteracy.info
SUMMARY:Storytime with the Mobile Library at Brooke Road Church
DESCRIPTION:The Mobile Library Crew will perform a book that will include singing and movement\, plus crafts for your whole family to enjoy together. \nAfter 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 or movie\, and even check out a Chromebook or Hot Spot (call 815-966-2741 to check availability). \nWe will be visiting this stop every three weeks!
URL:https://unitedforliteracy.info/event/storytime-with-the-mobile-library-at-brooke-road-church-2/
LOCATION:Brooke Road United Methodist Church\, 1404 Brooke Rd\, Rockford\, Ill\, 61109
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231213T161500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231213T170000
DTSTAMP:20260503T010516
CREATED:20231106T191417Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231106T191417Z
UID:10000029-1702484100-1702486800@unitedforliteracy.info
SUMMARY:Mobile Library-Family Fun at Five Alarm Coin Laundry
DESCRIPTION:The Mobile Library Crew will bring out games and crafts for your whole family to enjoy together. \nJoin 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 (call 815-966-2741 to check availability). \nWe will be visiting this stop every week!
URL:https://unitedforliteracy.info/event/mobile-library-family-fun-at-five-alarm-coin-laundry/
LOCATION:Five Alarm Coin Laundry\, 3939 W. Riverside Blvd.\, Rockford\, IL\, 61101\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231212T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231212T184500
DTSTAMP:20260503T010516
CREATED:20231106T174315Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231106T174315Z
UID:10000028-1702404000-1702406700@unitedforliteracy.info
SUMMARY:Evening Storytime (Ages 3 - 7)
DESCRIPTION:Location: Rockford Public Library East Branch\, in the Friends of RPL Community Room \nTuesday evening stories\, rhymes\, and songs topped off with a little coloring time. (Except 11/7\, 12/26) \n\n\n\n\n\n\nFor ages 3 – 7\, this storytime is excellent for introducing your preschooler to sitting while listening to stories and entertaining your kindergartener or first grader. Shared book titles count toward 1\,000 Books Before Kindergarten\, other RPL reading programs\, and reading minutes.
URL:https://unitedforliteracy.info/event/evening-storytime-ages-3-7/
LOCATION:Rockford Public Library – East Branch\, 6685 East State Street\, Rockford\, IL\, IL\, 61108\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231211T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231211T104500
DTSTAMP:20260503T010516
CREATED:20231106T174013Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231106T174013Z
UID:10000027-1702288800-1702291500@unitedforliteracy.info
SUMMARY:RPL: Preschool Power Storytime
DESCRIPTION:Books\, songs\, storytelling\, and crafts for children ages 3-5 \n\n\n\n\n\n\nAttention 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 and related activities.  This program is developmentally designed for children ages 3-5.
URL:https://unitedforliteracy.info/event/rpl-preschool-power-storytime-2/
LOCATION:hart interim library\, 214 North Church Street\, Rockfor
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231209T101500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231209T110000
DTSTAMP:20260503T010516
CREATED:20231106T173820Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231106T173820Z
UID:10000026-1702116900-1702119600@unitedforliteracy.info
SUMMARY:Storytime with the Mobile Library at Happy Life Laundry
DESCRIPTION:The Mobile Library Crew will perform a storytime that will include singing and movement\, plus crafts for your whole family to enjoy together. \nAfter 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 or movie\, and even check out a Chromebook or Hot Spot (call 815-966-2741 to check availability). \nWe will be visiting this stop every week starting September 30\, except for the following dates: \nNovember 25 \nDecember 23 & 30
URL:https://unitedforliteracy.info/event/storytime-with-the-mobile-library-at-happy-life-laundry-2/
LOCATION:Happy Life Coin Laundry of Rockford\, 7215 Cherryvale N. Blvd.\, Rockford\, Illinois
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231207T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231207T190000
DTSTAMP:20260503T010516
CREATED:20231031T174735Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231031T174735Z
UID:10000013-1701972000-1701975600@unitedforliteracy.info
SUMMARY:United for Literacy Storytime Event\, December 7
DESCRIPTION: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” sweater! \nReserve your spot by calling 815-484-9448 ext. 211. Please RSVP by December 4. All registered participants will be able to take home a free book\, courtesy of United Way of Rock River Valley.
URL:https://unitedforliteracy.info/event/united-for-literacy-storytime-event-december-7/
LOCATION:YWCA of Northwestern IL\, 4990 East State Street\, Rockford\, IL\, 61108\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231207T101500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231207T110000
DTSTAMP:20260503T010516
CREATED:20231106T173506Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231106T173506Z
UID:10000025-1701944100-1701946800@unitedforliteracy.info
SUMMARY:RPL: Preschool Storytime (Ages 3 - 5)
DESCRIPTION:Location: Rockford Public Library East Branch\, in the Friends of RPL Community Room \nMeet new friends\, listen to stories\, and get moving in this fun\, interactive storytime designed to strengthen social\, fine motor\, and early literacy skills. (except 11/2\, 11/23\, 12/21\, 12/28) \n\n\n\n\n\n\nSongs\, rhymes\, and activities support this storytime as we help you prepare your child for kindergarten. Shared books count toward 1\,000 Books Before Kindergarten\, other RPL reading programs\, and reading minutes.
URL:https://unitedforliteracy.info/event/rpl-preschool-storytime-ages-3-5/
LOCATION:Rockford Public Library – East Branch\, 6685 East State Street\, Rockford\, IL\, IL\, 61108\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231205T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231205T184500
DTSTAMP:20260503T010516
CREATED:20231106T173119Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231106T173119Z
UID:10000024-1701799200-1701801900@unitedforliteracy.info
SUMMARY:RPL: Evening Storytime (Ages 3 - 7)
DESCRIPTION:Location: East Branch in the Friends of RPL Community Room \nTuesday evening stories\, rhymes\, and songs topped off with a little coloring time. (Except 11/7\, 12/26) \n\n\n\n\n\n\nFor ages 3 – 7\, this storytime is great for introducing your preschooler to sitting while listening to stories as well as entertaining your kindergartener or first grader. Shared book titles count toward 1\,000 Books Before Kindergarten\, other RPL reading programs\, and reading minutes.
URL:https://unitedforliteracy.info/event/rpl-evening-storytime-ages-3-7/
LOCATION:Rockford Public Library – East Branch\, 6685 East State Street\, Rockford\, IL\, IL\, 61108\, United States
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