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Canceled

Adult Online High School

High School Diploma

Earn your high school diploma online through our flexible program designed for Rockford adults who have completed 10th grade

Our online high school diploma program offers Rockford residents aged 21 and over the opportunity to complete their secondary education flexibly and conveniently. Designed for adult learners who have already completed 10th grade, this program allows you to study at your own pace while balancing work, family, and other commitments. Our curriculum is tailored to meet state requirements and provides a comprehensive education that prepares you for further studies or career advancement. To enroll, students must bring their unofficial high school transcripts and a valid Rockford Public Library card to the intake session, ensuring access to essential educational resources. With personalized support from experienced educators, you'll have the guidance needed to succeed in your academic journey and work towards achieving your educational goals on a schedule that suits your lifestyle. Limited to 4. 

NO KIDS DURING INTAKE!

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Main Library

info@rockfordpubliclibrary.org
Phone: 815-965-7606
Branch manager
Dunarene Hopson

Hours
Mon, Nov 18 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Nov 19 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Nov 20 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Nov 21 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Nov 22 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Nov 23 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Nov 24 Closed

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

Thu, Nov 21, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Room 211: Recording Studio
Please contact the library to register for this event.

Thu, Nov 21, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Room 211: Recording Studio
This event is full

Thu, Nov 21, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Room 211: Recording Studio
This event is full

Cancelled
Thu, Nov 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Fri, Nov 22, 3:00pm - 4:45pm
Room 220: Teen End Zone

Sat, Nov 23, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Room 211: Recording Studio
This event is full

Sat, Nov 23, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
This event is full

Mon, Nov 25, 10:00am - 10:45am
Room 115B: Story Time

Mon, Nov 25, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Room 115B: Story Time

Cancelled
Tue, Nov 26, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Cancelled
Tue, Nov 26, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Cancelled
Tue, Nov 26, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Room 218: Teen Study

Cancelled
Wed, Nov 27, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Wed, Nov 27, 10:00am - 11:00am
Room 115B: Story Time

Cancelled
Thu, Nov 28, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Cancelled
Thu, Nov 28, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Cancelled
Thu, Nov 28, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Cancelled
Thu, Nov 28, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Sat, Nov 30, 10:30am - 2:30pm
Room 115B: Story Time

Mon, Dec 02, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Room 220: Teen End Zone

Tue, Dec 03, 10:00am - 10:30am
Room 115B: Story Time

Tue, Dec 03, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Room 212: Media Studio

Tue, Dec 03, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Room 212: Media Studio

Tue, Dec 03, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Room 207: Maker Activity A

Tue, Dec 03, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Room 220: Teen End Zone

Tue, Dec 03, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Room 111: Craft

Tue, Dec 03, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Rooms 115A & 115B: Activity and Story Time

Wed, Dec 04, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Room 211: Recording Studio

Wed, Dec 04, 10:00am - 11:00am
Room 115B: Story Time

Wed, Dec 04, 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Room 207: Maker Activity A

Thu, Dec 05, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Room 211: Recording Studio
Please contact the library to register for this event.

Thu, Dec 05, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Room 211: Recording Studio

Thu, Dec 05, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Room 211: Recording Studio

Cancelled
Thu, Dec 05, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Sat, Dec 07, 9:00am - 3:00pm

Sat, Dec 07, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Room 211: Recording Studio
This event is full

Sat, Dec 07, 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Room 208: Maker Activity B
This event is full

Sat, Dec 07, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
This event is full

Mon, Dec 09, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Room 220: Teen End Zone

Mon, Dec 09, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Room 207: Maker Activity A
This event is full

Mon, Dec 09, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Room 208: Maker Activity B
This event is full

Tue, Dec 10, 10:00am - 10:30am
Room 115B: Story Time

Tue, Dec 10, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Room 212: Media Studio

Tue, Dec 10, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Room 212: Media Studio

Tue, Dec 10, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Room 207: Maker Activity A

Cancelled
Tue, Dec 10, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Wed, Dec 11, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Room 211: Recording Studio

Wed, Dec 11, 10:00am - 11:00am
Room 115B: Story Time

Wed, Dec 11, 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Room 207: Maker Activity A

Thu, Dec 12, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Room 211: Recording Studio
Please contact the library to register for this event.

Thu, Dec 12, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Thu, Dec 12, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Room 211: Recording Studio

Thu, Dec 12, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Room 211: Recording Studio

Cancelled
Thu, Dec 12, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Sat, Dec 14, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Room 211: Recording Studio
This event is full

Sat, Dec 14, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
This event is full

Tue, Dec 17, 10:00am - 10:30am
Room 115B: Story Time

Tue, Dec 17, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Room 212: Media Studio

Tue, Dec 17, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Room 212: Media Studio

Tue, Dec 17, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Room 220: Teen End Zone

Tue, Dec 17, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Room 111: Craft

Wed, Dec 18, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Room 211: Recording Studio

Wed, Dec 18, 10:00am - 11:00am
Room 115B: Story Time

Wed, Dec 18, 4:00pm - 5:15pm
Room 220: Teen End Zone

Thu, Dec 19, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Room 211: Recording Studio
Please contact the library to register for this event.

Thu, Dec 19, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Room 211: Recording Studio

Thu, Dec 19, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Room 211: Recording Studio

Cancelled
Thu, Dec 19, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Sat, Dec 21, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Room 211: Recording Studio

Sat, Dec 21, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
This event is full

Sat, Dec 21, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Room 115B: Story Time