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The Bookenders

A Teen Book Club
2025-05-05 17:30:00 2025-05-05 18:30:00 America/Chicago The Bookenders Main Library - RPLF Teen Zone / Active Zone

Monday, May 05
5:30pm - 6:30pm

Add to Calendar 2025-05-05 17:30:00 2025-05-05 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 |

Main Library
info@rockfordpubliclibrary.org
Phone: 815-965-7606
Branch manager
Dunarene Hopson
Hours
Mon, May 12 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, May 13 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, May 14 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, May 15 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, May 16 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, May 17 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, May 18 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, May 12, 10:00am - 10:45am
Room 115B: Story Time
Books, songs, rhymes, and crafts for children ages 3-5 
Beginner Sewing Class
Mon, May 12, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Room 208: Maker Activity B
Want to learn how to sew? Join our beginner sewing class! We'll start with the basics and gradually build your skills as we go. Space is limited; registration suggested
Registration is now closed
Cancelled
Musical Munchkins
Tue, May 13, 10:00am - 10:30am
Dance and sing the morning away at this active storytime for toddlers and preschoolers.
Meet the Dragons
Tue, May 13, 10:00am - 10:30am
Room 115B: Story Time
Explore our new dragon sculptures and enjoy a delightful dragon storytime!
Meet the Dragons
Tue, May 13, 10:30am - 11:30am
Meet the talented artist Kristin Beyers, and discover her creative process behind the dragons, as well as her aspirations for the inspiration they will spark.
RPL Sewing Group
Tue, May 13, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Room 208: Maker Activity B
These bubble baskets are so versatile!
Registration is now closed
Bending Bouquets
Tue, May 13, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
RPLF Teen Zone / Active Zone
Come to the Teen Zone and make some everlasting bouquets with pipe cleaners!
Babes and Books
Wed, May 14, 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.
Open Maker Lab
Fri, May 16, 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.
Beginner Sewing Class
Sat, May 17, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Room 208: Maker Activity B
Want to learn how to sew? Join our beginner sewing class! We'll start with the basics and gradually build your skills as we go. Space is limited; registration suggested
This event is full
Preschool Power Storytime
Mon, May 19, 10:00am - 10:45am
Room 115B: Story Time
Books, songs, rhymes and crafts for children ages 3-5
Tween Craft-ernoon
Mon, May 19, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Ahlstrand Family Foundation Craft Room
A bi-weekly art program designed for tweens, offering a chance to express themselves creatively.
Welcome to the Fold
Mon, May 19, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
RPLF Teen Zone / Active Zone
Join us at RPL to learn and practice origami folding. 
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