Meet new friends, listen to stories and get moving in this fun, interactive storytime designed to strengthen social, motor, and early literacy skills.
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 […]
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). Trunk or Treat vehicles: Please line up […]
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. Join 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! […]
Where: Hart Interim Library, 214 North Church Street, Rockford, IL 61101 What: 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 […]
Join us for this active storytime! The Montague Crew will share stories and songs in this active storytime. We will read stories, sing songs, dance, and other activities! For children of all ages.
Event Details Stop by NSLD Children's Services Department in November to get a book to read together. Limit one book per family. Family Reading Night is Thursday, November 16. Celebrate reading together all month long!
Where: Hart Interim Library What: Storytime for babies and toddlers! This interactive storytime for young children from birth to 24 months focuses on their development, incorporating music, movement, and reading. Babes and Books is a small group storytime for infants through 24 months incorporating storytelling, singing, movement, and playtime. (Older preschoolers are also welcome.) Join […]
Stop into the Rockford Public Library's Mobile Library. 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 […]
Where: Happy Life Laundry Stop into the Rockford Public Library's Mobile Library. The Mobile Library Crew will perform a storytime that includes singing, movement, and 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, […]
For parents of young children, volunteers, professionals, and community members. Held in the Friends of RPL Community Room. 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 be sharing early literacy skills with […]
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 […]
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. Shared book titles count toward 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten, other RPL reading programs, […]
This interactive storytime for young children from birth to 24 months focuses on their development, incorporating music, movement, and reading. Babes and Books is a small group storytime for infants through 24 months incorporating storytelling, singing, movement, and playtime. (Older preschoolers are welcome also.) Join Miss Ellen every Wednesday for Babes and Books!
Meet new friends, listen to stories, and get moving in this fun, interactive storytime designed to strengthen social, fine motor, and early literacy skills. (except 10/26, 11/2, 11/23, 12/21, 12/28) Songs, 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 […]
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 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 […]
This interactive storytime for young children from birth to 24 months focuses on their development, incorporating music, movement, and reading. Babes and Books is a small group storytime for infants through 24 months incorporating storytelling, singing, movement, and playtime. (Older preschoolers are welcome also.) Join Miss Ellen every Wednesday for Babes and Books!
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 […]