Upcoming Events

Learn how to use the library's telescopes first hand from the Rockford Amateur Astronomers and then move outside to take a look at the night skies. We hope to see a Harvest Full Moon if the skies are clear.

Learn the basic features of your iPad or iPhone in this one-time class. Please bring your device(s).

Enjoy 30 minutes full of reading readiness, finger plays, rhymes, short stories, and songs and dancing as we grow our love of books.  For ages 1 to 6 years.

Learn the basic features of your iPad or iPhone in this one-time class. Please bring your device(s).

Come spend 30 minutes in our musically rich environment, singing, dancing, and listening to stories. For ages 1-5. Registration is required.

Come spend 30 minutes in our musically rich environment, singing, dancing, and listening to stories. For ages 1-5. Registration is required.

Enjoy 30 minutes of stories, songs, and movement with your family. For children ages 1 to 6 years and their families.

Enjoy 30 minutes of short stories, finger plays, rhymes, and songs. In this program parents or caregivers interact with their children and discover the joy of reading. For ages 24 months to 3 years.

Come and discuss new and old favorite manga, participate in themed activities, try Asian snacks, and watch anime in a monthly group dedicated to all things manga!

Enjoy 20 minutes of baby bounces, rhymes, short stories, and finger plays to help introduce your child to the world of books.

Join the discussion of The Briar Club by Kate Quinn. 

Sample some recipes directly from the book and listen a playlist inspired by the book! 

Come and have a slice of pizza as we learn about the changes to Medicare in 2025, including:

Enjoy 30 minutes full of reading readiness, finger plays, rhymes, short stories, and songs and dancing as we grow our love of books.  For ages 1 to 6 years.

Join us in the morning with a muffin as we learn about the changes to Medicare in 2025, including:

Join the discussion of The Briar Club by Kate Quinn. 

Sample some recipes directly from the book and listen a playlist inspired by the book! 

The world can always use more heroes. Come celebrate one of our favorite heroes: Dog Man! Attendees will participate in various Dog Man-themed crafts and activities.

Come spend 30 minutes in our musically rich environment, singing, dancing, and listening to stories. For ages 1-5. Registration is required.

Come spend 30 minutes in our musically rich environment, singing, dancing, and listening to stories. For ages 1-5. Registration is required.

Break through some ‘brick walls’ using Ancestry Library Edition and other genealogy resources.

Prior Basics class attendance is required.

What does TTRPG stand for? Well TableTop Role-Playing Games of course! Join us as we explore different play styles by running through campaigns.

Enjoy 30 minutes of short stories, finger plays, rhymes, and songs. In this program parents or caregivers interact with their children and discover the joy of reading. For ages 24 months to 3 years.

Enjoy the experience of going to the movies as a family without the cost. Family movie nights are child friendly to help encourage young children to learn movie etiquette in a public setting.

Enjoy 20 minutes of baby bounces, rhymes, short stories, and finger plays to help introduce your child to the world of books.

Rolled Paper Wreath

Join us in creating your very own unique paper wreath. With plenty of patterned paper to choose from no two wreaths will look alike.