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Scary Tales for Tweens
2024-10-12 14:00:00 2024-10-12 15:30:00 America/Chicago Scary Tales for Tweens Main Library - Room 115B: Story Time

Saturday, October 12
2:00pm - 3:30pm

Add to Calendar 2024-10-12 14:00:00 2024-10-12 15:30:00 America/Chicago Scary Tales for Tweens Spooky Storytelling Main Library - Room 115B: Story Time

Main Library

Room 115B: Story Time

Spooky Storytelling

It’s October…the nights are dark, and the air has a chill.  Get in the October mood and join us for an afternoon of scary tales and creepy crafts.  Due to the spooky nature of the selected ghost stories, this program is for children ages 8-12. 

TAGS: | Storytime |

Main Library
info@rockfordpubliclibrary.org
Phone: 815-965-7606
Branch manager
Dunarene Hopson
Hours
Mon, Jul 14 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Jul 15 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jul 16 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Jul 17 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Jul 18 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Jul 19 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jul 20 Closed
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About the library

The 66,000 sq.ft. Main Library opened in spring of 2024 and serves as the Rockford Public Library's main downtown facility. The newly constructed space boasts a 1st floor Children's Area complete with a dedicated computer lab, three program rooms, play structure with slide, and baby garden, a Maker Lab with access to 3D printers and scanners and small board computers, podcasting room, green screen video room, a large Young Adult Zone with gaming center, adult computer lab, local history room, and several meeting and study rooms accommodating groups of 2-8 people. Additional features include a large interactive screen, two roof-top terraces, one of which is available for rent as part of our large event space on the third floor, underground parking, and drive-thru book drop holds pickup!

Upcoming events

Preschool Power Storytime
Mon, Jul 14, 10:00am - 10:45am
Rooms 115A & 115B: Activity and Story Time
Books, rhymes, songs, and crafts for children ages 3-5
Musical Munchkins
Tue, Jul 15, 10:00am - 10:30am
Room 115B: Story Time
Dance and sing the morning away at this active storytime for toddlers and preschoolers.
RPL Sewing Group
Tue, Jul 15, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Room 208: Maker Activity B
We are making a cover for the sewing machine foot pedal.
Creative Corner
Tue, Jul 15, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Ahlstrand Family Foundation Craft Room
We invite children 6-12 to drop in to Creative Corner every other Tuesday evening. In each session different materials will be provided for young artists to explore various media and new techniques.
Babes and Books
Wed, Jul 16, 10:00am - 11:00am
Children's Event Space
This interactive storytime for young children from birth to 24 months, focuses on their development, incorporating music, movement, and reading.
Puzzling Designs
Wed, Jul 16, 4:30pm - 6:30pm
RPLF Teen Zone / Active Zone
Level up your puzzles with one of your own design!
Basic Crochet for Beginners
Wed, Jul 16, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Room 206: Group Room A
This class is perfect for Adults that are beginners with no prior crochet experience. If you've ever wanted to create beautiful handmade items or just explore a new hobby, this class is for you.
This event is full
ABC Go Fish!
Thu, Jul 17, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Ahlstrand Family Foundation Craft Room
Make and learn how to play an ABC variation of "Go Fish!"
The Library Card Makers
Thu, Jul 17, 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Room 208: Maker Activity B
Let’s make some creative cards! Bring your imagination and creativity to the class.
Open Maker Lab
Fri, Jul 18, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Room 211: Recording Studio
Open Maker Lab lets you use Maker Lab equipment after completing Maker Lab 101 and getting certified.
Please contact the library to register for this event.
We are Hooked
Sat, Jul 19, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Room 208: Maker Activity B
Love to crochet? So do we! Bring in your UFO stands for "unfinished object". It's a term used to describe a project that has been temporarily or permanently abandoned.
Memory Game Day
Sat, Jul 19, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Room 115B: Story Time
Memory Games Galore
Preschool Power Storytime
Mon, Jul 21, 10:00am - 10:45am
Rooms 115A & 115B: Activity and Story Time
Books, songs, rhymes, and crafts for children ages 3-5
Tween Craft-ernoon
Mon, Jul 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Ahlstrand Family Foundation Craft Room
A bi-weekly art program designed for tweens, offering a chance to express themselves creatively.
This event is full
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