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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/2024-10-31/
LOCATION:Anderson Japanese Gardens\, 318 Spring Creek Road\, Rockford
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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/2024-10-24/
LOCATION:Anderson Japanese Gardens\, 318 Spring Creek Road\, Rockford
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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/2024-10-17/
LOCATION:Anderson Japanese Gardens\, 318 Spring Creek Road\, Rockford
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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/2024-10-10/
LOCATION:Anderson Japanese Gardens\, 318 Spring Creek Road\, Rockford
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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/2024-10-03/
LOCATION:Anderson Japanese Gardens\, 318 Spring Creek Road\, Rockford
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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/2024-09-26/
LOCATION:Anderson Japanese Gardens\, 318 Spring Creek Road\, Rockford
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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/2024-09-19/
LOCATION:Anderson Japanese Gardens\, 318 Spring Creek Road\, Rockford
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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/2024-09-12/
LOCATION:Anderson Japanese Gardens\, 318 Spring Creek Road\, Rockford
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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/2024-09-05/
LOCATION:Anderson Japanese Gardens\, 318 Spring Creek Road\, Rockford
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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/2024-08-29/
LOCATION:Anderson Japanese Gardens\, 318 Spring Creek Road\, Rockford
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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/2024-08-22/
LOCATION:Anderson Japanese Gardens\, 318 Spring Creek Road\, Rockford
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240815T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240815T100000
DTSTAMP:20260411T011750
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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/2024-08-15/
LOCATION:Anderson Japanese Gardens\, 318 Spring Creek Road\, Rockford
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240808T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240808T100000
DTSTAMP:20260411T011750
CREATED: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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240801T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240801T100000
DTSTAMP:20260411T011750
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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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240731T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240731T094500
DTSTAMP:20260411T011750
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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/2024-07-31/
LOCATION:Anderson Japanese Gardens\, 318 Spring Creek Road\, Rockford
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240726T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240726T094500
DTSTAMP:20260411T011750
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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/2024-07-26/
LOCATION:Anderson Japanese Gardens\, 318 Spring Creek Road\, Rockford
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240725T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240725T100000
DTSTAMP:20260411T011750
CREATED:20240531T152756Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240531T152756Z
UID:10000654-1721898000-1721901600@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/2024-07-25/
LOCATION:Anderson Japanese Gardens\, 318 Spring Creek Road\, Rockford
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240724T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240724T094500
DTSTAMP:20260411T011750
CREATED:20240531T144231Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240531T144231Z
UID:10000641-1721811600-1721814300@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/2024-07-24/
LOCATION:Anderson Japanese Gardens\, 318 Spring Creek Road\, Rockford
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240719T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240719T094500
DTSTAMP:20260411T011750
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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/2024-07-19/
LOCATION:Anderson Japanese Gardens\, 318 Spring Creek Road\, Rockford
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240718T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240718T100000
DTSTAMP:20260411T011750
CREATED:20240531T152756Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240531T152756Z
UID:10000653-1721293200-1721296800@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/2024-07-18/
LOCATION:Anderson Japanese Gardens\, 318 Spring Creek Road\, Rockford
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240717T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240717T094500
DTSTAMP:20260411T011750
CREATED:20240531T144231Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240531T144231Z
UID:10000639-1721206800-1721209500@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/2024-07-17/
LOCATION:Anderson Japanese Gardens\, 318 Spring Creek Road\, Rockford
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240712T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240712T094500
DTSTAMP:20260411T011750
CREATED:20240531T144231Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240531T144231Z
UID:10000638-1720774800-1720777500@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/2024-07-12/
LOCATION:Anderson Japanese Gardens\, 318 Spring Creek Road\, Rockford
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240711T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240711T100000
DTSTAMP:20260411T011750
CREATED:20240531T152756Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240531T152756Z
UID:10000652-1720688400-1720692000@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/2024-07-11/
LOCATION:Anderson Japanese Gardens\, 318 Spring Creek Road\, Rockford
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240710T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240710T094500
DTSTAMP:20260411T011750
CREATED:20240531T144231Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240531T144231Z
UID:10000637-1720602000-1720604700@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/2024-07-10/
LOCATION:Anderson Japanese Gardens\, 318 Spring Creek Road\, Rockford
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240705T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240705T094500
DTSTAMP:20260411T011750
CREATED:20240531T144231Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240531T144231Z
UID:10000636-1720170000-1720172700@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/2024-07-05/
LOCATION:Anderson Japanese Gardens\, 318 Spring Creek Road\, Rockford
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240704T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240704T100000
DTSTAMP:20260411T011750
CREATED:20240531T152756Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240531T152756Z
UID:10000651-1720083600-1720087200@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/2024-07-04/
LOCATION:Anderson Japanese Gardens\, 318 Spring Creek Road\, Rockford
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240703T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240703T094500
DTSTAMP:20260411T011750
CREATED:20240531T144231Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240531T144231Z
UID:10000635-1719997200-1719999900@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/2024-07-03/
LOCATION:Anderson Japanese Gardens\, 318 Spring Creek Road\, Rockford
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240628T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240628T094500
DTSTAMP:20260411T011750
CREATED:20240531T144231Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240531T144231Z
UID:10000634-1719565200-1719567900@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/2024-06-28/
LOCATION:Anderson Japanese Gardens\, 318 Spring Creek Road\, Rockford
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240627T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240627T100000
DTSTAMP:20260411T011750
CREATED:20240531T152756Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240531T152756Z
UID:10000650-1719478800-1719482400@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/2024-06-27/
LOCATION:Anderson Japanese Gardens\, 318 Spring Creek Road\, Rockford
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240626T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240626T094500
DTSTAMP:20260411T011750
CREATED:20240531T144231Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240531T144231Z
UID:10000633-1719392400-1719395100@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/2024-06-26/
LOCATION:Anderson Japanese Gardens\, 318 Spring Creek Road\, Rockford
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