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The Bookenders

A Teen Book Club
2025-03-03 17:30:00 2025-03-03 18:30:00 America/Chicago The Bookenders Main Library - RPLF Teen Zone / Active Zone

Monday, March 03
5:30pm - 6:30pm

Add to Calendar 2025-03-03 17:30:00 2025-03-03 18:30:00 America/Chicago The Bookenders Join us in reading various YA in a book club for teens! Main Library - RPLF Teen Zone / Active Zone

Main Library

RPLF Teen Zone / Active Zone

Join us in reading various YA in a book club for teens!

The Bookenders book club will meet every other month throughout 2025. The titles we will be discussing are:

January 6 - A Secret Princess by Margaret Stohl

March 3 - The Magic Fish by Trung Le Nguyen

May 5 - My Lady Jane by Cynthia Hand

July 7 - The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes by Suzanne Collins

September 8 - The Fox Maidens by Robin Ha

November 3 - Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe by Benjamin Sáenz

There will be discussion and snacks!

TAGS: | Book Discussion |

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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

Babes and Books
Wed, Jul 09, 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.
We Got Hooked! Crocket Group
Wed, Jul 09, 4:30pm - 6:30pm
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.
Virtual Sew-In
Thu, Jul 10, 11:00am - 1:00pm
We are making a cover for the sewing machine foot pedal. We encourage you to register so you can receive the link.
Open Maker Lab
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.
Friends of Rockford Public Library Book Sale
Sat, Jul 12, 9:00am - 3:00pm
Don't miss the Friends of Rockford Public Library Summer Book Sale!
Game On! Family Game Day
Sat, Jul 12, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Come and play board games! No electronics needed!
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.
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