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SUMMARY:Cherry Valley Public Library: Summer Wee Read Story Times
DESCRIPTION:Mondays at 9:30 AM for ages 2 to 3: Join us for 30 minutes of themed short stories\, finger plays\, rhymes\, and songs. In this program\, parents or caregivers interact with their children and discover the joy of reading. There is a limit of 10 children with one accompanying adult each. \nRegistration is required. Please use the date and theme-specific links below to register using our online calendar. Priority for these programs will be given to those with Cherry Valley library cards. Those without a Cherry Valley card will be placed on a waiting list upon registration. If spaces are available after registration closes\, you will be notified of a status change via email. Registration closes at 4:00 p.m. the Friday before each session. Click on the dates below to register.  \n\nMonday\, June 3 – Planets\nMonday\, June 10 – Picnics\nMonday\, June 17 – Rockets\nMonday\, June 24 – Bath Time\nMonday\, July 1 – Ice Cream\nMonday\, July 8 – Bugs\nMonday\, July 15 – Shapes\nMonday\, July 22 – Clouds\nMonday\, July 29 – Construction
URL:https://unitedforliteracy.info/event/cherry-valley-public-library-summer-wee-read-story-times/2024-06-03/
LOCATION:Cherry Valley Public Library\, 755 East State Street\, Cherry Valley\, illinois\, 61016\, United States
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240531T162848Z
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SUMMARY:NSLD: In Person Story Time
DESCRIPTION:Age Group: Preschool\nChildren ages 3-5 enjoy stories\, music\, movement\, fingerplays\, and crafts with their caregivers. \nWhere: Fun Place at NSLD/Loves Park
URL:https://unitedforliteracy.info/event/nsld-in-person-story-time/2024-06-03/
LOCATION:North Suburban Library District\, 6340 N. 2nd St
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240604T100000
DTSTAMP:20260421T235345
CREATED:20240531T170157Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240531T170157Z
UID:10000735-1717493400-1717495200@unitedforliteracy.info
SUMMARY:Cherry Valley Public Library: Summer Book Babies Story Times
DESCRIPTION:Tuesdays at 9:30 AM for ages 6 to 24 months – Enjoy 20 minutes of themed baby bounces\, rhymes\, short stories\, finger plays\, and 10 minutes of play time. Because this is a special time for you and your youngster\, please make other arrangements for siblings and other children in your care during story time. Limit 12 children with one accompanying adult each. \nRegistration is required. Please use the date and theme-specific links below to register using our online calendar. Priority for these programs will be given to those with Cherry Valley library cards. Those without a Cherry Valley card will be placed on a waiting list upon registration. If spaces are available after registration closes\, you will be notified of a status change via email. Register by clicking on the date below. \n\nTuesday\, June 4 – Planets\nTuesday\, June 11 – Picnics\nTuesday\, June 18 – Rockets\nTuesday\, June 25 – Bath Time\nTuesday\, July 2 – Ice Cream\nTuesday\, July 9 – Bugs\nTuesday\, July 16 – Shapes\nTuesday\, July 23 – Clouds\nTuesday\, July 30 – Construction
URL:https://unitedforliteracy.info/event/cherry-valley-public-library-summer-book-babies-story-times/2024-06-04/
LOCATION:Cherry Valley Public Library\, 755 East State Street\, Cherry Valley\, illinois\, 61016\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240604T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240604T110000
DTSTAMP:20260421T235345
CREATED:20240531T172136Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240531T172136Z
UID:10000762-1717497000-1717498800@unitedforliteracy.info
SUMMARY:Book Bike Story Time @ Baumann Park
DESCRIPTION:Slather on your sunscreen and join us at the Baumann Park picnic shelter by the playground for a 30-minute all-ages story time! Registration is recommended to receive reminders\, but it is not required. Please use the date-specific links below to register using our online calendar. \n\n\n\n\n\nTuesday\, June 4 at 10:30am\nTuesday\, June 11 at 10:30am\nTuesday\, June 18 at 10:30am\nTuesday\, June 25 at 10:30am\nTuesday\, July 2 at 10:30am\nTuesday\, July 9 at 10:30am\nTuesday\, July 16 at 10:30am\nTuesday\, July 23 at 10:30am\nTuesday\, July 30 at 10:30am
URL:https://unitedforliteracy.info/event/book-bike-story-time-baumann-park/2024-06-04/
LOCATION:Baumann Park\, illinoi\, 61016
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240604T111500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240604T120000
DTSTAMP:20260421T235345
CREATED:20240510T155003Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240510T155003Z
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SUMMARY:RPL's Tunes and Tales Storytime
DESCRIPTION:Join RPL for this active Storytime! \n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Montague Crew will read stories\, sing songs\, and have your child up and dancing at this fun\, active story time. \nWhere: Montague branch\, Connie Lane Room
URL:https://unitedforliteracy.info/event/rpls-tunes-and-tales-storytime/2024-06-04/
LOCATION:RPL: Montague Branch\, 1238 South Winnebago Street\, Rockford\, IL\, 61102\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240605T094500
DTSTAMP:20260421T235345
CREATED:20240531T144231Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240531T144231Z
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SUMMARY:Storytime at Anderson Japanese Gardens
DESCRIPTION:East Lot Entrance. Guests do not need to enter the Gardens to utilize RPL’s Mobile Library or participate in Storytime. \nWednesday mornings from 9:00 AM – 9:45 AM on the following dates: \n\nMay 1\,8\, 15\, 22\, & 29\nJune 5\, 12\, 19\, & 26\nJuly 3\, 10\, 17\, 24\, & 31\nAugust 7\, 14\, 21\, & 28\nSeptember 4\, 11\, 18\, & 25\n\nThere is no cost to participate in storytime and to visit the Mobile Library. \nThe Rockford Public Library will bring the library to you with its brand-new Mobile Library Service! They will visit the Anderson Japanese Gardens for a special storytime! The Mobile Library Staff will read two books\, sing songs\, and do fingerplay each week. Each child who attends will get a Grab and Go Craft Packet to go along with the theme of the week. \nAfter storytime\, the whole family can visit the Mobile Library and check out materials together!  You can even place items on HOLD to pick up at any of the Mobile Library Locations. \nFind out more about the Mobile Library Service through the Rockford Public Library’s website at www.rockfordpubliclibrary.org.  You can also email the staff at mobile@rockfordpubliclibrary.org or call us at 815-966-2742! \nGet on board and learn with the Rockford Public Library!
URL:https://unitedforliteracy.info/event/storytime-at-anderson-japanese-gardens/2024-06-05/
LOCATION:Anderson Japanese Gardens\, 318 Spring Creek Road\, Rockford
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240605T110000
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CREATED:20240531T163357Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240531T163431Z
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SUMMARY:NSLD: In Person Story Time
DESCRIPTION:Age Group: Preschool\nChildren ages 3-5 enjoy stories\, music\, movement\, fingerplays\, and crafts with their caregivers. \nWhere: Fun Place at NSLD/Loves Park
URL:https://unitedforliteracy.info/event/nsld-in-person-story-time-2/2024-06-05/
LOCATION:North Suburban Library District\, 6340 N. 2nd St
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240606T100000
DTSTAMP:20260421T235345
CREATED:20240531T171147Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240531T171147Z
UID:10000753-1717666200-1717668000@unitedforliteracy.info
SUMMARY:Cherry Valley Public Library: Summer Pre-School Story Times
DESCRIPTION:Thursdays at 9:30 AM for ages 4 to 5 – Embark on a 30-minute adventure filled with themed reading readiness\, finger plays\, rhymes\, short stories\, and songs. These engaging activities are designed to prepare children for school\, making learning a joyous experience. We have a limit of 15 children per session\, and children MUST be able to attend independently of caregivers. \nRegistration is required. Please use the date and theme-specific links below to register using our online calendar. Priority for these programs will be given to those with Cherry Valley library cards. Those without a Cherry Valley card will be placed on a waiting list upon registration. If spaces are available after registration closes\, you will be notified of a status change via email. \n\nThursday\, June 6 – Planets\nThursday\, June 13 – Picnics\nThursday\, June 20 – Rockets\nThursday\, June 27 – Bath Time\nThursday\, July 11 – Bugs\nThursday\, July 18 – Shapes\nThursday\, July 25 – Clouds\nThursday\, August 1 – Construction
URL:https://unitedforliteracy.info/event/cherry-valley-public-library-summer-pre-school-story-times/2024-06-06/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240606T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240606T110000
DTSTAMP:20260421T235345
CREATED:20240531T164256Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240531T164324Z
UID:10000727-1717668000-1717671600@unitedforliteracy.info
SUMMARY:NSLD: In Person Story Time
DESCRIPTION:Program Type: Preschool\n\n\nAge Group: Children\, Preschool\n\nProgram Description\nEvent Details\n\nChildren ages 3-5 enjoy stories\, music\, movement\, fingerplays\, and crafts with their caregivers. \nWhere: \nLarge Meeting Room – R\n\nNSLD/Roscoe\n\n5562 Clayton Cir\nRoscoe\, IL 61073\n 
URL:https://unitedforliteracy.info/event/nsld-in-person-story-time-3/2024-06-06/
LOCATION:NSLD Roscoe\, 5562 Clayton Cir\, Roscoe\, IL\, 61073\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240606T101500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240606T110000
DTSTAMP:20260421T235345
CREATED:20240510T184325Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240510T184325Z
UID:10000369-1717668900-1717671600@unitedforliteracy.info
SUMMARY:RPL's Preschool Storytime (Ages 3 - 5)
DESCRIPTION:Meet new friends\, listen to stories\, and get moving in this fun\, interactive story time to strengthen social\, fine motor\, and early literacy skills. \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. Songs\, rhymes\, and activities support this storytime. Shared books count toward 1\,000 Books Before Kindergarten\, 300 Books Before Third Grade\, and other RPL reading programs such as our Summer Reading Challenge. Meet in the Friends of RPL Community Room at East Branch.
URL:https://unitedforliteracy.info/event/rpls-preschool-storytime-ages-3-5/2024-06-06/
LOCATION:Rockford Public Library – East Branch\, 6685 East State Street\, Rockford\, IL\, IL\, 61108\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240607T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240607T094500
DTSTAMP:20260421T235345
CREATED:20240531T144231Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240531T144231Z
UID:10000628-1717750800-1717753500@unitedforliteracy.info
SUMMARY:Storytime at Anderson Japanese Gardens
DESCRIPTION:East Lot Entrance. Guests do not need to enter the Gardens to utilize RPL’s Mobile Library or participate in Storytime. \nWednesday mornings from 9:00 AM – 9:45 AM on the following dates: \n\nMay 1\,8\, 15\, 22\, & 29\nJune 5\, 12\, 19\, & 26\nJuly 3\, 10\, 17\, 24\, & 31\nAugust 7\, 14\, 21\, & 28\nSeptember 4\, 11\, 18\, & 25\n\nThere is no cost to participate in storytime and to visit the Mobile Library. \nThe Rockford Public Library will bring the library to you with its brand-new Mobile Library Service! They will visit the Anderson Japanese Gardens for a special storytime! The Mobile Library Staff will read two books\, sing songs\, and do fingerplay each week. Each child who attends will get a Grab and Go Craft Packet to go along with the theme of the week. \nAfter storytime\, the whole family can visit the Mobile Library and check out materials together!  You can even place items on HOLD to pick up at any of the Mobile Library Locations. \nFind out more about the Mobile Library Service through the Rockford Public Library’s website at www.rockfordpubliclibrary.org.  You can also email the staff at mobile@rockfordpubliclibrary.org or call us at 815-966-2742! \nGet on board and learn with the Rockford Public Library!
URL:https://unitedforliteracy.info/event/storytime-at-anderson-japanese-gardens/2024-06-07/
LOCATION:Anderson Japanese Gardens\, 318 Spring Creek Road\, Rockford
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240610T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240610T100000
DTSTAMP:20260421T235345
CREATED:20240531T170733Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240531T170733Z
UID:10000745-1718011800-1718013600@unitedforliteracy.info
SUMMARY:Cherry Valley Public Library: Summer Wee Read Story Times
DESCRIPTION:Mondays at 9:30 AM for ages 2 to 3: Join us for 30 minutes of themed short stories\, finger plays\, rhymes\, and songs. In this program\, parents or caregivers interact with their children and discover the joy of reading. There is a limit of 10 children with one accompanying adult each. \nRegistration is required. Please use the date and theme-specific links below to register using our online calendar. Priority for these programs will be given to those with Cherry Valley library cards. Those without a Cherry Valley card will be placed on a waiting list upon registration. If spaces are available after registration closes\, you will be notified of a status change via email. Registration closes at 4:00 p.m. the Friday before each session. Click on the dates below to register.  \n\nMonday\, June 3 – Planets\nMonday\, June 10 – Picnics\nMonday\, June 17 – Rockets\nMonday\, June 24 – Bath Time\nMonday\, July 1 – Ice Cream\nMonday\, July 8 – Bugs\nMonday\, July 15 – Shapes\nMonday\, July 22 – Clouds\nMonday\, July 29 – Construction
URL:https://unitedforliteracy.info/event/cherry-valley-public-library-summer-wee-read-story-times/2024-06-10/
LOCATION:Cherry Valley Public Library\, 755 East State Street\, Cherry Valley\, illinois\, 61016\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240610T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240610T190000
DTSTAMP:20260421T235345
CREATED:20240531T162848Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240531T162848Z
UID:10000711-1718042400-1718046000@unitedforliteracy.info
SUMMARY:NSLD: In Person Story Time
DESCRIPTION:Age Group: Preschool\nChildren ages 3-5 enjoy stories\, music\, movement\, fingerplays\, and crafts with their caregivers. \nWhere: Fun Place at NSLD/Loves Park
URL:https://unitedforliteracy.info/event/nsld-in-person-story-time/2024-06-10/
LOCATION:North Suburban Library District\, 6340 N. 2nd St
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240611T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240611T100000
DTSTAMP:20260421T235345
CREATED:20240531T170157Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240531T170157Z
UID:10000736-1718098200-1718100000@unitedforliteracy.info
SUMMARY:Cherry Valley Public Library: Summer Book Babies Story Times
DESCRIPTION:Tuesdays at 9:30 AM for ages 6 to 24 months – Enjoy 20 minutes of themed baby bounces\, rhymes\, short stories\, finger plays\, and 10 minutes of play time. Because this is a special time for you and your youngster\, please make other arrangements for siblings and other children in your care during story time. Limit 12 children with one accompanying adult each. \nRegistration is required. Please use the date and theme-specific links below to register using our online calendar. Priority for these programs will be given to those with Cherry Valley library cards. Those without a Cherry Valley card will be placed on a waiting list upon registration. If spaces are available after registration closes\, you will be notified of a status change via email. Register by clicking on the date below. \n\nTuesday\, June 4 – Planets\nTuesday\, June 11 – Picnics\nTuesday\, June 18 – Rockets\nTuesday\, June 25 – Bath Time\nTuesday\, July 2 – Ice Cream\nTuesday\, July 9 – Bugs\nTuesday\, July 16 – Shapes\nTuesday\, July 23 – Clouds\nTuesday\, July 30 – Construction
URL:https://unitedforliteracy.info/event/cherry-valley-public-library-summer-book-babies-story-times/2024-06-11/
LOCATION:Cherry Valley Public Library\, 755 East State Street\, Cherry Valley\, illinois\, 61016\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240611T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240611T110000
DTSTAMP:20260421T235345
CREATED:20240510T143129Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240510T143129Z
UID:10000100-1718101800-1718103600@unitedforliteracy.info
SUMMARY:Story Times at Associated Bank
DESCRIPTION:Associated Bank is pleased to host 30-minute Story Times and activities for families of children ages 3 – 6 on June 11th and 25th\, from 10:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. \nWhere: Associated Bank Lobby\, 612 N. Main Street\, Rockford\, IL 61103 \nParent or guardian must be present during event.
URL:https://unitedforliteracy.info/event/story-times-at-associated-bank/2024-06-11/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240611T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240611T110000
DTSTAMP:20260421T235345
CREATED:20240531T172136Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240531T172136Z
UID:10000763-1718101800-1718103600@unitedforliteracy.info
SUMMARY:Book Bike Story Time @ Baumann Park
DESCRIPTION:Slather on your sunscreen and join us at the Baumann Park picnic shelter by the playground for a 30-minute all-ages story time! Registration is recommended to receive reminders\, but it is not required. Please use the date-specific links below to register using our online calendar. \n\n\n\n\n\nTuesday\, June 4 at 10:30am\nTuesday\, June 11 at 10:30am\nTuesday\, June 18 at 10:30am\nTuesday\, June 25 at 10:30am\nTuesday\, July 2 at 10:30am\nTuesday\, July 9 at 10:30am\nTuesday\, July 16 at 10:30am\nTuesday\, July 23 at 10:30am\nTuesday\, July 30 at 10:30am
URL:https://unitedforliteracy.info/event/book-bike-story-time-baumann-park/2024-06-11/
LOCATION:Baumann Park\, illinoi\, 61016
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240611T111500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240611T120000
DTSTAMP:20260421T235345
CREATED:20240510T155003Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240510T155003Z
UID:10000108-1718104500-1718107200@unitedforliteracy.info
SUMMARY:RPL's Tunes and Tales Storytime
DESCRIPTION:Join RPL for this active Storytime! \n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Montague Crew will read stories\, sing songs\, and have your child up and dancing at this fun\, active story time. \nWhere: Montague branch\, Connie Lane Room
URL:https://unitedforliteracy.info/event/rpls-tunes-and-tales-storytime/2024-06-11/
LOCATION:RPL: Montague Branch\, 1238 South Winnebago Street\, Rockford\, IL\, 61102\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240612T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240612T094500
DTSTAMP:20260421T235345
CREATED:20240531T144231Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240531T144231Z
UID:10000629-1718182800-1718185500@unitedforliteracy.info
SUMMARY:Storytime at Anderson Japanese Gardens
DESCRIPTION:East Lot Entrance. Guests do not need to enter the Gardens to utilize RPL’s Mobile Library or participate in Storytime. \nWednesday mornings from 9:00 AM – 9:45 AM on the following dates: \n\nMay 1\,8\, 15\, 22\, & 29\nJune 5\, 12\, 19\, & 26\nJuly 3\, 10\, 17\, 24\, & 31\nAugust 7\, 14\, 21\, & 28\nSeptember 4\, 11\, 18\, & 25\n\nThere is no cost to participate in storytime and to visit the Mobile Library. \nThe Rockford Public Library will bring the library to you with its brand-new Mobile Library Service! They will visit the Anderson Japanese Gardens for a special storytime! The Mobile Library Staff will read two books\, sing songs\, and do fingerplay each week. Each child who attends will get a Grab and Go Craft Packet to go along with the theme of the week. \nAfter storytime\, the whole family can visit the Mobile Library and check out materials together!  You can even place items on HOLD to pick up at any of the Mobile Library Locations. \nFind out more about the Mobile Library Service through the Rockford Public Library’s website at www.rockfordpubliclibrary.org.  You can also email the staff at mobile@rockfordpubliclibrary.org or call us at 815-966-2742! \nGet on board and learn with the Rockford Public Library!
URL:https://unitedforliteracy.info/event/storytime-at-anderson-japanese-gardens/2024-06-12/
LOCATION:Anderson Japanese Gardens\, 318 Spring Creek Road\, Rockford
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240612T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240612T110000
DTSTAMP:20260421T235345
CREATED:20240531T163357Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240531T163431Z
UID:10000719-1718186400-1718190000@unitedforliteracy.info
SUMMARY:NSLD: In Person Story Time
DESCRIPTION:Age Group: Preschool\nChildren ages 3-5 enjoy stories\, music\, movement\, fingerplays\, and crafts with their caregivers. \nWhere: Fun Place at NSLD/Loves Park
URL:https://unitedforliteracy.info/event/nsld-in-person-story-time-2/2024-06-12/
LOCATION:North Suburban Library District\, 6340 N. 2nd St
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240613T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240613T100000
DTSTAMP:20260421T235345
CREATED:20240531T152756Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240531T152756Z
UID:10000648-1718269200-1718272800@unitedforliteracy.info
SUMMARY:Anderson Japanese Gardens: Garden Explorers
DESCRIPTION:Garden Explorers is a ten-week interactive parent/child activity.  Each week features a story time led by a community leader\, followed by an activity\, craft\, or children’s music. Garden Explorers is appropriate for four to six-year-olds\, but children of all ages are welcome. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvery Thursday Morning\nJune 13 – August 15 | 9:00 – 10:00 AM \n(No program on the 4th of July)  \nFREE for all Participants\nParents & Grandparents Encouraged \nChildren must be accompanied by an adult guardian at all times \n  \nGarden Explorers Takes Place in the Pavilion\nEnter the Garden via Admissions inside the Visitor Center \nWeekly Speakers \nGarden Explorers – Anderson Japanese Gardens (andersongardens.org)
URL:https://unitedforliteracy.info/event/anderson-japanese-gardens-garden-explorers/2024-06-13/
LOCATION:Anderson Japanese Gardens\, 318 Spring Creek Road\, Rockford
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240613T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240613T100000
DTSTAMP:20260421T235345
CREATED:20240531T171147Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240531T171147Z
UID:10000754-1718271000-1718272800@unitedforliteracy.info
SUMMARY:Cherry Valley Public Library: Summer Pre-School Story Times
DESCRIPTION:Thursdays at 9:30 AM for ages 4 to 5 – Embark on a 30-minute adventure filled with themed reading readiness\, finger plays\, rhymes\, short stories\, and songs. These engaging activities are designed to prepare children for school\, making learning a joyous experience. We have a limit of 15 children per session\, and children MUST be able to attend independently of caregivers. \nRegistration is required. Please use the date and theme-specific links below to register using our online calendar. Priority for these programs will be given to those with Cherry Valley library cards. Those without a Cherry Valley card will be placed on a waiting list upon registration. If spaces are available after registration closes\, you will be notified of a status change via email. \n\nThursday\, June 6 – Planets\nThursday\, June 13 – Picnics\nThursday\, June 20 – Rockets\nThursday\, June 27 – Bath Time\nThursday\, July 11 – Bugs\nThursday\, July 18 – Shapes\nThursday\, July 25 – Clouds\nThursday\, August 1 – Construction
URL:https://unitedforliteracy.info/event/cherry-valley-public-library-summer-pre-school-story-times/2024-06-13/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240613T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240613T110000
DTSTAMP:20260421T235345
CREATED:20240531T164256Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240531T164324Z
UID:10000728-1718272800-1718276400@unitedforliteracy.info
SUMMARY:NSLD: In Person Story Time
DESCRIPTION:Program Type: Preschool\n\n\nAge Group: Children\, Preschool\n\nProgram Description\nEvent Details\n\nChildren ages 3-5 enjoy stories\, music\, movement\, fingerplays\, and crafts with their caregivers. \nWhere: \nLarge Meeting Room – R\n\nNSLD/Roscoe\n\n5562 Clayton Cir\nRoscoe\, IL 61073\n 
URL:https://unitedforliteracy.info/event/nsld-in-person-story-time-3/2024-06-13/
LOCATION:NSLD Roscoe\, 5562 Clayton Cir\, Roscoe\, IL\, 61073\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240613T101500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240613T110000
DTSTAMP:20260421T235345
CREATED:20240510T184325Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240510T184325Z
UID:10000370-1718273700-1718276400@unitedforliteracy.info
SUMMARY:RPL's Preschool Storytime (Ages 3 - 5)
DESCRIPTION:Meet new friends\, listen to stories\, and get moving in this fun\, interactive story time to strengthen social\, fine motor\, and early literacy skills. \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. Songs\, rhymes\, and activities support this storytime. Shared books count toward 1\,000 Books Before Kindergarten\, 300 Books Before Third Grade\, and other RPL reading programs such as our Summer Reading Challenge. Meet in the Friends of RPL Community Room at East Branch.
URL:https://unitedforliteracy.info/event/rpls-preschool-storytime-ages-3-5/2024-06-13/
LOCATION:Rockford Public Library – East Branch\, 6685 East State Street\, Rockford\, IL\, IL\, 61108\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240614T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240614T094500
DTSTAMP:20260421T235345
CREATED:20240531T144231Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240531T144231Z
UID:10000630-1718355600-1718358300@unitedforliteracy.info
SUMMARY:Storytime at Anderson Japanese Gardens
DESCRIPTION:East Lot Entrance. Guests do not need to enter the Gardens to utilize RPL’s Mobile Library or participate in Storytime. \nWednesday mornings from 9:00 AM – 9:45 AM on the following dates: \n\nMay 1\,8\, 15\, 22\, & 29\nJune 5\, 12\, 19\, & 26\nJuly 3\, 10\, 17\, 24\, & 31\nAugust 7\, 14\, 21\, & 28\nSeptember 4\, 11\, 18\, & 25\n\nThere is no cost to participate in storytime and to visit the Mobile Library. \nThe Rockford Public Library will bring the library to you with its brand-new Mobile Library Service! They will visit the Anderson Japanese Gardens for a special storytime! The Mobile Library Staff will read two books\, sing songs\, and do fingerplay each week. Each child who attends will get a Grab and Go Craft Packet to go along with the theme of the week. \nAfter storytime\, the whole family can visit the Mobile Library and check out materials together!  You can even place items on HOLD to pick up at any of the Mobile Library Locations. \nFind out more about the Mobile Library Service through the Rockford Public Library’s website at www.rockfordpubliclibrary.org.  You can also email the staff at mobile@rockfordpubliclibrary.org or call us at 815-966-2742! \nGet on board and learn with the Rockford Public Library!
URL:https://unitedforliteracy.info/event/storytime-at-anderson-japanese-gardens/2024-06-14/
LOCATION:Anderson Japanese Gardens\, 318 Spring Creek Road\, Rockford
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240614T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240614T103000
DTSTAMP:20260421T235345
CREATED:20240531T151931Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240531T151931Z
UID:10000644-1718355600-1718361000@unitedforliteracy.info
SUMMARY:Severson Dells Nature Center: Readings from the Rookery
DESCRIPTION:Severson Dells staff lead this fun and engaging program that introduces children and their parents to great nature books. After our story\, everyone participates in outdoor activities related to the theme of the week. This program targets 5-to 9-year-olds and focuses on the importance of getting kids outside. This is a FREE event\, but registration is required.
URL:https://unitedforliteracy.info/event/severson-dells-nature-center-readings-from-the-rookery/2024-06-14/
LOCATION:Severson Dells Nature Center\, 8786 Montague Rd\, Rockford
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240617T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240617T100000
DTSTAMP:20260421T235345
CREATED:20240531T170733Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240531T170733Z
UID:10000746-1718616600-1718618400@unitedforliteracy.info
SUMMARY:Cherry Valley Public Library: Summer Wee Read Story Times
DESCRIPTION:Mondays at 9:30 AM for ages 2 to 3: Join us for 30 minutes of themed short stories\, finger plays\, rhymes\, and songs. In this program\, parents or caregivers interact with their children and discover the joy of reading. There is a limit of 10 children with one accompanying adult each. \nRegistration is required. Please use the date and theme-specific links below to register using our online calendar. Priority for these programs will be given to those with Cherry Valley library cards. Those without a Cherry Valley card will be placed on a waiting list upon registration. If spaces are available after registration closes\, you will be notified of a status change via email. Registration closes at 4:00 p.m. the Friday before each session. Click on the dates below to register.  \n\nMonday\, June 3 – Planets\nMonday\, June 10 – Picnics\nMonday\, June 17 – Rockets\nMonday\, June 24 – Bath Time\nMonday\, July 1 – Ice Cream\nMonday\, July 8 – Bugs\nMonday\, July 15 – Shapes\nMonday\, July 22 – Clouds\nMonday\, July 29 – Construction
URL:https://unitedforliteracy.info/event/cherry-valley-public-library-summer-wee-read-story-times/2024-06-17/
LOCATION:Cherry Valley Public Library\, 755 East State Street\, Cherry Valley\, illinois\, 61016\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240617T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240617T190000
DTSTAMP:20260421T235345
CREATED:20240531T162848Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240531T162848Z
UID:10000712-1718647200-1718650800@unitedforliteracy.info
SUMMARY:NSLD: In Person Story Time
DESCRIPTION:Age Group: Preschool\nChildren ages 3-5 enjoy stories\, music\, movement\, fingerplays\, and crafts with their caregivers. \nWhere: Fun Place at NSLD/Loves Park
URL:https://unitedforliteracy.info/event/nsld-in-person-story-time/2024-06-17/
LOCATION:North Suburban Library District\, 6340 N. 2nd St
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240618T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240618T100000
DTSTAMP:20260421T235345
CREATED:20240531T170157Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240531T170157Z
UID:10000737-1718703000-1718704800@unitedforliteracy.info
SUMMARY:Cherry Valley Public Library: Summer Book Babies Story Times
DESCRIPTION:Tuesdays at 9:30 AM for ages 6 to 24 months – Enjoy 20 minutes of themed baby bounces\, rhymes\, short stories\, finger plays\, and 10 minutes of play time. Because this is a special time for you and your youngster\, please make other arrangements for siblings and other children in your care during story time. Limit 12 children with one accompanying adult each. \nRegistration is required. Please use the date and theme-specific links below to register using our online calendar. Priority for these programs will be given to those with Cherry Valley library cards. Those without a Cherry Valley card will be placed on a waiting list upon registration. If spaces are available after registration closes\, you will be notified of a status change via email. Register by clicking on the date below. \n\nTuesday\, June 4 – Planets\nTuesday\, June 11 – Picnics\nTuesday\, June 18 – Rockets\nTuesday\, June 25 – Bath Time\nTuesday\, July 2 – Ice Cream\nTuesday\, July 9 – Bugs\nTuesday\, July 16 – Shapes\nTuesday\, July 23 – Clouds\nTuesday\, July 30 – Construction
URL:https://unitedforliteracy.info/event/cherry-valley-public-library-summer-book-babies-story-times/2024-06-18/
LOCATION:Cherry Valley Public Library\, 755 East State Street\, Cherry Valley\, illinois\, 61016\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240618T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240618T110000
DTSTAMP:20260421T235345
CREATED:20240531T172136Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240531T172136Z
UID:10000764-1718706600-1718708400@unitedforliteracy.info
SUMMARY:Book Bike Story Time @ Baumann Park
DESCRIPTION:Slather on your sunscreen and join us at the Baumann Park picnic shelter by the playground for a 30-minute all-ages story time! Registration is recommended to receive reminders\, but it is not required. Please use the date-specific links below to register using our online calendar. \n\n\n\n\n\nTuesday\, June 4 at 10:30am\nTuesday\, June 11 at 10:30am\nTuesday\, June 18 at 10:30am\nTuesday\, June 25 at 10:30am\nTuesday\, July 2 at 10:30am\nTuesday\, July 9 at 10:30am\nTuesday\, July 16 at 10:30am\nTuesday\, July 23 at 10:30am\nTuesday\, July 30 at 10:30am
URL:https://unitedforliteracy.info/event/book-bike-story-time-baumann-park/2024-06-18/
LOCATION:Baumann Park\, illinoi\, 61016
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240618T111500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240618T120000
DTSTAMP:20260421T235345
CREATED:20240510T155003Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240510T155003Z
UID:10000109-1718709300-1718712000@unitedforliteracy.info
SUMMARY:RPL's Tunes and Tales Storytime
DESCRIPTION:Join RPL for this active Storytime! \n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Montague Crew will read stories\, sing songs\, and have your child up and dancing at this fun\, active story time. \nWhere: Montague branch\, Connie Lane Room
URL:https://unitedforliteracy.info/event/rpls-tunes-and-tales-storytime/2024-06-18/
LOCATION:RPL: Montague Branch\, 1238 South Winnebago Street\, Rockford\, IL\, 61102\, United States
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