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Club 800 Financial Literacy 101

Financial Literacy

Learn essential financial skills like budgeting, saving, managing debt, and understanding credit to build a foundation for financial success and long-term stability.

Take control of your financial future with this comprehensive introductory course designed to build a solid foundation in financial literacy. Club 800: Financial Literacy 101 covers key topics, including creating and maintaining a budget, developing smart saving habits, understanding debt and how to manage it, building and maintaining good credit, and setting realistic, achievable financial goals.

Through practical tools, engaging discussions, and real-world examples, participants will gain the knowledge and confidence needed to make informed financial decisions. Whether you're just starting out or looking to strengthen your financial skills, this course provides actionable strategies to help you achieve financial stability, independence, and success.

Perfect for individuals of all ages and financial backgrounds, Club 800 is more than a class—it's a step toward your brighter financial future. Join us and start your journey today!

Main Library

info@rockfordpubliclibrary.org
Phone: (815) 965-7606
Fax: (815) 963-7843
Branch manager
Donna Hopson

Hours
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Mon, Oct 12 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Oct 13 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Oct 14 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Oct 15 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Oct 16 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Oct 17 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Oct 18 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

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Mon, Oct 12, 10:00am - 10:45am
Children's Event Space
Books, songs, rhymes, and crafts for children ages 3-5

Mon, Oct 12, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
WREX Classroom
Come play a relaxed game of chess at the library! Sets and boards provided, all skill levels welcome. We meet every other Monday night.

Tue, Oct 13, 10:00am - 10:30am
Room 115B: Story Time
Dance and sing the morning away at this active storytime for toddlers and preschoolers.

Tue, Oct 13, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
RPLF Teen Zone / Active Zone
Make some festive DIY decor out of yarn to spice up your room or your locker!

Tue, Oct 13, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
WREX Classroom
Join us at RPL and remix classic masterpieces! Browse a collection of cards featuring famous artworks, pick your favorite, & enjoy drawing! Registration required. All skill levels are welcome!

Wed, Oct 14, 10:00am - 10:45am
This interactive storytime for young children from birth to 24 months, focuses on their development, incorporating music, movement, and reading.

Wed, Oct 14, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Room 115B: Story Time
Social hour for parents and caregivers of infants and babies! Drop in every other Wednesday from August through October.

Wed, Oct 14, 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.

Wed, Oct 14, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
RPLF Teen Zone / Active Zone
Create poems and have the opportunity to share them with your peers.

Thu, Oct 15, 10:00am - 11:00am
Local History Room
Jean returns to RPL after retirement as a featured speaker!

Thu, Oct 15, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Rooms 115A & 115B: Activity and Story Time
A social hour for homeschool families.

Fri, Oct 16, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Rooms 115A & 115B: Activity and Story Time
Drop in on Friday afternoons to get crafty! Every week, we'll whip up a fun and fresh craft for you to create. All supplies will be provided.

Sat, Oct 17, 11:00am - 12:00pm
WREX Classroom
Come join us for a monthly discussion of LGBTQ+ books. For October 2026 we will be discussing All Boys Aren't Blue by George M Johnson.

Sat, Oct 17, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Join Mrs. Heather for spooky short stories and activities.

Sat, Oct 17, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
RPLF Teen Zone / Active Zone
Come paint a pumpkin at RPL!

Sat, Oct 17, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Children's Event Space
Special Character Storytime