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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/2024-08-01/
LOCATION:Anderson Japanese Gardens\, 318 Spring Creek Road\, Rockford
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240801T100000
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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/2024-08-01/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240801T101500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240801T110000
DTSTAMP:20260421T203711
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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-3-5/2024-08-01/
LOCATION:Rockford Public Library – East Branch\, 6685 East State Street\, Rockford\, IL\, IL\, 61108\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240806T111500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240806T120000
DTSTAMP:20260421T203711
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/2024-08-06/
LOCATION:RPL: Montague Branch\, 1238 South Winnebago Street\, Rockford\, IL\, 61102\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240808T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240808T100000
DTSTAMP:20260421T203711
CREATED:20240531T152756Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240531T152756Z
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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/2024-08-08/
LOCATION:Anderson Japanese Gardens\, 318 Spring Creek Road\, Rockford
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240808T101500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240808T110000
DTSTAMP:20260421T203711
CREATED:20240510T184325Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240510T184325Z
UID:10000378-1723112100-1723114800@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-3-5/2024-08-08/
LOCATION:Rockford Public Library – East Branch\, 6685 East State Street\, Rockford\, IL\, IL\, 61108\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240810T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240810T140000
DTSTAMP:20260421T203711
CREATED:20240723T170733Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240723T170733Z
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SUMMARY:Ministry of Restoration Church Backpack Giveaway & Family Resource Fair/w Story Times
DESCRIPTION:The Ministry of Restoration Church is pleased to present its family resource fair and backpack giveaway. United Way of Rock River Valley will have storytimes at: \n10:30 AM English \n11:00 AM Spanish \n11:30 AM Swahili \nNoon English \n12:30 PM Spanish \n1:00 PM Swahili \n1:30 PM English
URL:https://unitedforliteracy.info/event/ministry-of-restoration-church-backpack-giveaway-family-resource-fair-w-story-times/
LOCATION:Black Hawk Park\, 101 15th Avenue\, Rockford\, IL\, 61104\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240813T111500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240813T120000
DTSTAMP:20260421T203711
CREATED:20240510T155003Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240510T155003Z
UID:10000117-1723547700-1723550400@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/2024-08-13/
LOCATION:RPL: Montague Branch\, 1238 South Winnebago Street\, Rockford\, IL\, 61102\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240815T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240815T100000
DTSTAMP:20260421T203711
CREATED:20240531T152756Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240531T152756Z
UID:10000657-1723712400-1723716000@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/2024-08-15/
LOCATION:Anderson Japanese Gardens\, 318 Spring Creek Road\, Rockford
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240815T101500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240815T110000
DTSTAMP:20260421T203711
CREATED:20240510T184325Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240510T184325Z
UID:10000379-1723716900-1723719600@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-3-5/2024-08-15/
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:20240816T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240816T170000
DTSTAMP:20260421T203711
CREATED:20240723T163210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240723T163210Z
UID:10000775-1723822200-1723827600@unitedforliteracy.info
SUMMARY:Alignment Rockford's Ready to Learn Space Story Time
DESCRIPTION:Join Alignment Rockford for family story time and activities for children ages 0-5. \n  \nFriday\, August 16\, 3:30-5:00 pm  \nExquisite LX \n420 E State Street Rockford\, IL 61104  \n  \nAll children will receive a free book to take home! 
URL:https://unitedforliteracy.info/event/alignment-rockfords-ready-to-learn-space-story-time-4/
LOCATION:Exquisite LX\, 420 E
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240817T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240817T160000
DTSTAMP:20260421T203711
CREATED:20240815T133523Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240815T133523Z
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SUMMARY:GC815 and United Way to Host Book Release Event Honoring Local Children's Book Author\, August 17
DESCRIPTION:GetConnected815 (GC815) is thrilled to announce The Literacy Lounge\, a vibrant celebration of literature and community featuring the highly anticipated book release of Frederick Jamerson Jr.’s “If I Was There.” This special event will take place on August 17\, 2024\, from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM at United Way of Rock River Valley’s Irving Avenue Strong Neighborhood House\, located at 312 Irving Avenue\, Rockford. \nThis event is more than just a book release party—it’s a festive celebration honoring the rich contributions of Black authors. Attendees will have the unique opportunity to meet and interact with Frederick Jamerson Jr.\, the event’s featured author\, alongside renowned authors Gracie Hill\, Flora Cousins\, and James Morris. \nAGENDA \n\n1:00 PM – 2:00 PM: Lively meet and greet\n\nOpportunity to mingle with authors and fellow literature enthusiasts\n\n\n2:00 PM – 2:10 PM: Special guest appearance\n\nMayor Tom McNamara joins Frederick Jamerson Jr.\n\n\n2:10 PM – 2:35 PM: Engaging activities\n2:35 PM – 2:55 PM: Introduction of featured authors\n\nInsight into their works and literary journeys\n\n\n2:55 PM – 3:15 PM: More exciting activities\n3:15 PM – 3:20 PM: Surprise speakers take the stage\n\nThis event is a testament to GetConnected815’s commitment to fostering a love for literature and celebrating the voices that enrich our communities. We invite all members of the Rockford community to join us for an afternoon filled with inspiration\, creativity\, and connection.
URL:https://unitedforliteracy.info/event/gc815-and-united-way-to-host-book-release-event-honoring-local-childrens-book-author-august-17/
LOCATION:Irving Avenue Strong Neighborhood House\, 312 Irving Avenue\, Rockford\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240820T111500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240820T120000
DTSTAMP:20260421T203711
CREATED:20240510T155003Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240510T155003Z
UID:10000118-1724152500-1724155200@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/2024-08-20/
LOCATION:RPL: Montague Branch\, 1238 South Winnebago Street\, Rockford\, IL\, 61102\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240822T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240822T100000
DTSTAMP:20260421T203711
CREATED:20240531T152756Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240531T152756Z
UID:10000658-1724317200-1724320800@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/2024-08-22/
LOCATION:Anderson Japanese Gardens\, 318 Spring Creek Road\, Rockford
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240822T101500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240822T110000
DTSTAMP:20260421T203711
CREATED:20240510T184325Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240510T184325Z
UID:10000380-1724321700-1724324400@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-3-5/2024-08-22/
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:20240827T111500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240827T120000
DTSTAMP:20260421T203711
CREATED:20240510T155003Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240510T155003Z
UID:10000119-1724757300-1724760000@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/2024-08-27/
LOCATION:RPL: Montague Branch\, 1238 South Winnebago Street\, Rockford\, IL\, 61102\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240828T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240828T190000
DTSTAMP:20260421T203711
CREATED:20240814T182638Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240814T182638Z
UID:10000796-1724868000-1724871600@unitedforliteracy.info
SUMMARY:Alignment Rockford's Ready to Learn Story Time
DESCRIPTION:Join Alignment Rockford for family story time and activities for children ages 0-5. \nWhen: Wednesday\, August 28\, 6:00-7:00 p.m.  \nWhere: LaJefa’s Multicultural Barbershop  \n221 7th St. Suite A\, Rockford\, IL  \nAll children will receive a free book to take home! 
URL:https://unitedforliteracy.info/event/alignment-rockfords-ready-to-learn-story-time/
LOCATION:LaJefa’s Multicultural Barbershop\, 221 7th St. Suite A\, Rockford\, IL\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240829T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240829T100000
DTSTAMP:20260421T203711
CREATED:20240531T152756Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240531T152756Z
UID:10000659-1724922000-1724925600@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/2024-08-29/
LOCATION:Anderson Japanese Gardens\, 318 Spring Creek Road\, Rockford
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240829T101500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240829T110000
DTSTAMP:20260421T203711
CREATED:20240510T184325Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240510T184325Z
UID:10000381-1724926500-1724929200@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-3-5/2024-08-29/
LOCATION:Rockford Public Library – East Branch\, 6685 East State Street\, Rockford\, IL\, IL\, 61108\, United States
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