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From Carnegie to Contemporary

Exploring RPL’s Architectural Odyssey with Gary Anderson

2024-11-07 12:00:00 2024-11-07 13:00:00 America/Chicago From Carnegie to Contemporary Main Library -

Thursday, November 07
12:00pm - 1:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-11-07 12:00:00 2024-11-07 13:00:00 America/Chicago From Carnegie to Contemporary Join us for our Exhibition Exploration Lunchtime Series "From Carnegie to Contemporary: Exploring RPL’s Architectural Odyssey" with Gary W. Anderson of Studio GWA Main Library -

Join us for our Exhibition Exploration Lunchtime Series "From Carnegie to Contemporary: Exploring RPL’s Architectural Odyssey" with Gary W. Anderson of Studio GWA

The Rockford Public Library [RPL] invites the community to attend “From Carnegie to Contemporary, Exploring RPL’s Architectural Odyssey” a captivating presentation and exhibit chronicling the architectural evolution of our beloved institution.
Presentation Highlights will include:

  • Historical debate over the location of Rockford’s Main Library
  •  Development of the 1903 Carnegie Library
  • Modernization efforts in the 1960s
  • Design and features of the newly opened library

Our distinguished speaker, Gary W. Anderson, Founding Architect at Studio GWA and renowned local architectural historian, will share his expertise and insights on the architectural designs and development of each building throughout the Library’s history.

This event will be held in the First Floor Gallery of the Main Library. 

TAGS: | Special Event |

Main Library

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

Hours
Mon, Jul 07 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Jul 08 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jul 09 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Jul 10 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Jul 11 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Jul 12 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jul 13 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

Fri, Jul 11, 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.

Sat, Jul 12, 9:00am - 3:00pm
Don't miss the Friends of Rockford Public Library Summer Book Sale!

Sat, Jul 12, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Come and play board games! No electronics needed!

Mon, Jul 14, 10:00am - 10:45am
Rooms 115A & 115B: Activity and Story Time
Books, rhymes, songs, and crafts for children ages 3-5

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.

Tue, Jul 15, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Room 208: Maker Activity B
We are making a cover for the sewing machine foot pedal.

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.

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.

Wed, Jul 16, 4:30pm - 6:30pm
RPLF Teen Zone / Active Zone
Level up your puzzles with one of your own design!

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

Thu, Jul 17, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Ahlstrand Family Foundation Craft Room
Make and learn how to play an ABC variation of "Go Fish!"

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.

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.