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SUMMARY:RPL East: Evening Storytime\, November 14
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday 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-evening-storytime-november-14/
LOCATION:Rockford Public Library – East Branch\, 6685 East State Street\, Rockford\, IL\, IL\, 61108\, United States
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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/
LOCATION:hart interim library\, 214 North Church Street\, Rockfor
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231109T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231109T183000
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SUMMARY:RPL: United for Literacy Training\, Every Child Ready to Read\, November 9
DESCRIPTION:For parents of young children\, volunteers\, professionals\, and community members. Held in the Friends of RPL Community Room. \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 \n 
URL:https://unitedforliteracy.info/event/rpl-united-for-literacy-training-every-child-ready-to-read-november-9/
LOCATION:YWCA of Northwestern IL\, 4990 East State Street\, Rockford\, IL\, 61108\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231104T101500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231104T110000
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SUMMARY:Storytime with the Mobile Library at Happy Life Laundry\, November 4
DESCRIPTION:Where: Happy Life Laundry \nStop into the Rockford Public Library’s Mobile Library. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Mobile Library Crew will perform a storytime that includes singing\, movement\, and 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: \nOctober 21 \nNovember 25 \nDecember 23 & 30
URL:https://unitedforliteracy.info/event/storytime-with-the-mobile-library-at-happy-life-laundry-november-4/
LOCATION:Happy Life Coin Laundry of Rockford\, 7215 Cherryvale N. Blvd.\, Rockford\, Illinois
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231101T170000
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SUMMARY:Mobile Library-Family Fun at Five Alarm Coin Laundry\, November 1
DESCRIPTION:Stop into the Rockford Public Library’s Mobile Library. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe 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). \nRPL will be visiting this stop every week!
URL:https://unitedforliteracy.info/event/mobile-library-family-fun-at-five-alarm-coin-laundry-november-1/
LOCATION:Five Alarm Coin Laundry\, 3939 W. Riverside Blvd.\, Rockford\, IL\, 61101\, United States
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SUMMARY:RPL: Babes and Books\, November 1
DESCRIPTION:Where: Hart Interim Library \nWhat: Storytime for babies and toddlers! \nThis interactive storytime for young children from birth to 24 months focuses on their development\, incorporating music\, movement\, and reading. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nBabes and Books is a small group storytime for infants through 24 months incorporating storytelling\, singing\, movement\, and playtime. (Older preschoolers are also welcome.) \nJoin Miss Ellen every Wednesday for Babes and Books!
URL:https://unitedforliteracy.info/event/rpl-babes-and-books-november-1/
LOCATION:hart interim library\, 214 North Church Street\, Rockfor
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231101T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231130T170000
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SUMMARY:North Suburban Library District: Celebrate Family Reading in November!
DESCRIPTION:Event Details\n\nStop by NSLD Children’s Services Department in November to get a book to read together. \nLimit one book per family. \nFamily Reading Night is Thursday\, November 16. \nCelebrate reading together all month long!
URL:https://unitedforliteracy.info/event/north-suburban-library-district-celebrate-family-reading-in-november/
LOCATION:North Suburban Library District\, 6340 N. 2nd St
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SUMMARY:RPL: Tunes and Tales Storytimes\, October 31
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this active storytime! \n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Montague Crew will share stories and songs in this active storytime. We will read stories\, sing songs\, dance\, and other activities! \nFor children of all ages.
URL:https://unitedforliteracy.info/event/rpl-tunes-and-tales-storytimes-october-31/
LOCATION:RPL: Montague Branch\, 1238 South Winnebago Street\, Rockford\, IL\, 61102\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231030T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231030T104500
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SUMMARY:RPL Preschool Power Storytime\, October 30
DESCRIPTION:Where: Hart Interim Library\, 214 North Church Street\, Rockford\, IL 61101 \nWhat: 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-october-30/
LOCATION:hart interim library\, 214 North Church Street\, Rockfor
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231028T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231028T123000
DTSTAMP:20260503T024930
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SUMMARY:RPL 3rd Annual Trunk or Treat\, October 28
DESCRIPTION:Candy/games/giveaways/vote for your favorite Trunk! Costumed children only\, please. Rain/snow/shine\, so dress for the weather. Bring your own bag to 6685 E. State St.\, 11:00A – 12:30P. \nJoin the fun at East Branch’s 3rd Annual Trunk or Treat! Play games\, collect some candy\, win a prize or two\, and vote for your favorite decorated Trunk! Bring your own bag and dress for the weather. Parking in the RPL lot is limited; you may find it easier to park in the large lot where Half Price Books Outlet used to be (behind RPL). \nPLEASE NOTE: This event will be held outside and may include occasional lines in any weather. Dress for the weather. If heavy rain and/or severe weather threatens\, we will be forced to cancel or shut down without notice. No rain date. While supplies last.
URL:https://unitedforliteracy.info/event/rpl-3rd-annual-trunk-or-treat-october-28/
LOCATION:Rockford Public Library – East Branch\, 6685 East State Street\, Rockford\, IL\, IL\, 61108\, United States
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SUMMARY:Halloween on the Square: Trunk or Treat\, October 28
DESCRIPTION:Join Durand Charm for Trunk or Treat as part of Halloween on the Square (Durand Square–Center Street) on Saturday\, October 28. A costume parade begins at 10:00 a.m.; registration begins at 9:30 a.m. Durand Charm’s trunk will feature the books (either instead of or in addition to candy). \nTrunk or Treat vehicles: Please line up in the parking lot between Rare Scum and Bryden Ford at 9:30 am. Decorate your car and dress up as your favorite character. Pirates\, princesses\, and more will parade by your car and “Trunk or Treat” for Halloween goodies. This is a family-friendly event\, please\, no scary costumes. All treats must be store-bought and pre-packaged. \nNo registration is required. Thank you for participating! \n\nBusinesses on the Square are also open for Trick or Treating until Noon on Saturday. \n\n  \n  \n 
URL:https://unitedforliteracy.info/event/halloween-on-the-square-trunk-or-treat-october-28/
LOCATION:Durand Square
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231027T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231027T210000
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SUMMARY:Spooky Science at the Discovery Center Museum\, October 27
DESCRIPTION:Look no further for anyone looking for a fun\, safe\, and not-too-scary Halloween celebration for youngsters. Discovery Center is hosting Spooky Science – the best party in Rockford for children – on Friday\, October 27\, from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. Spooky Science invites families to come in costume and bring their Trick-or-Treat bag for this not-so-scary evening of spooktacular high-jinks. Brew gooey glowing slime\, build Frankenstein’s monster\, test a spider web’s strength\, enjoy a live science demonstration\, and delight in more Halloween activities\, crafts\, and games. Take-home stickers\, tattoos\, bouncy balls\, and other treats. It will be skeletons of fun! Admission is $12 per person for the general public\, $3 per person for members\, and free for all children ages one and younger. The entry includes all activities. Reservations can be made online at https://bit.ly/SpookyScience2023 or by phone at 815-963-6769. Admission can also be purchased on the night of the event. Sjostrom & Sons\, Illinois Bank & Trust\, Rockford FiberCity\, and LaLoggia Investment Group sponsor Spooky Science.
URL:https://unitedforliteracy.info/event/spooky-science-at-the-discovery-center-museum-october-27/
LOCATION:IL
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230928T101500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230928T110000
DTSTAMP:20260503T024930
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SUMMARY:Preschool Storytime
DESCRIPTION:Meet new friends\, listen to stories and get moving in this fun\, interactive storytime designed to strengthen social\, motor\, and early literacy skills.
URL:https://unitedforliteracy.info/event/preschool-storytime/
LOCATION:Rockford Public Library – East Branch\, 6685 East State Street\, Rockford\, IL\, IL\, 61108\, United States
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