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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
Branch manager
Dunarene Hopson

Hours
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Mon, Oct 13 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Oct 14 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Oct 15 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Oct 16 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Oct 17 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Oct 18 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Oct 19 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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Tue, Oct 14, 10:00am - 10:30am
Children's Event Space
Dance and sing the morning away at this active storytime for toddlers and preschoolers.

Tue, Oct 14, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Local History Room
Drop in on Tuesdays at 2pm to get hands-on help from the Local History Department pros! 

Tue, Oct 14, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Room 208: Maker Activity B
These reusable gift bags are made from one piece of fabric!

Wed, Oct 15, 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, Oct 15, 11:30am - 1:00pm
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 15, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Lunch and Learn

Thu, Oct 16, 10:00am - 11:00am
Local History Room
Jean returns to RPL as a featured speaker!

Thu, Oct 16, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
2nd Floor Terrace
An afternoon of creativity, fellowship, and relaxation as we gather for Painting on the Veranda

Mon, Oct 20, 10:00am - 11:00am
Room 115B: Story Time
Books, songs, rhymes and crafts for children ages 3-5

Mon, Oct 20, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
RPLF Teen Zone / Active Zone
Come make some seasonally spooky buttons to adorn yourself and your stuff!

Mon, Oct 20, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Room 208: Maker Activity B
Learn how to use the library's sewing machines in this introductory class. Space is limited; registration suggested
This event is full

Tue, Oct 21, 10:00am - 10:30am
Children's Event Space
Dance and sing the morning away at this active storytime for toddlers and preschoolers.

Tue, Oct 21, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Local History Room
Drop in on Tuesdays at 2pm to get hands-on help from the Local History Department pros! 

Tue, Oct 21, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Room 208: Maker Activity B
These reusable gift bags are made from one piece of fabric!

Tue, Oct 21, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
GAME ON! Experienced gamers and newbies alike are welcome for a casual night of video games and making new friends. For ages 10 to 13.

Tue, Oct 21, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
WREX Classroom
Learn the essentials of money management in this Financial Literacy class. Gain practical skills in budgeting, credit, debt, saving, and investing to build a stronger financial future.

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Tue, Oct 21, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Learn essential financial skills like budgeting, saving, managing debt, and understanding credit to build a foundation for financial success and long-term stability.