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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
Mon, Mar 10 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Mar 11 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Mar 12 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Mar 13 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Mar 14 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Mar 15 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Mar 16 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

Tue, Mar 11, 10:00am - 10:30am
Room 115B: Story Time

Tue, Mar 11, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Room 208: Maker Activity B
Registration is now closed

Tue, Mar 11, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Ahlstrand Family Foundation Craft Room

Cancelled
Tue, Mar 11, 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Wed, Mar 12, 10:00am - 11:00am
Children's Event Space

Wed, Mar 12, 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Room 208: Maker Activity B

Thu, Mar 13, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Cancelled
Thu, Mar 13, 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Fri, Mar 14, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Room 211: Recording Studio
Please contact the library to register for this event.

Sat, Mar 15, 9:00am - 3:00pm

Mon, Mar 17, 10:00am - 10:45am
Room 115B: Story Time

Cancelled
Mon, Mar 17, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Mon, Mar 17, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Room 208: Maker Activity B
This event is full

Tue, Mar 18, 10:00am - 10:30am
Room 115B: Story Time

Tue, Mar 18, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Room 208: Maker Activity B

Wed, Mar 19, 10:00am - 11:00am
Children's Event Space

Thu, Mar 20, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Rooms 115A & 115B: Activity and Story Time

Fri, Mar 21, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Room 211: Recording Studio
Please contact the library to register for this event.

Sat, Mar 22, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Room 208: Maker Activity B
This event is full

Mon, Mar 24, 10:00am - 11:00am
Rooms 115A & 115B: Activity and Story Time

Mon, Mar 24, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
RPLF Teen Zone / Active Zone

Tue, Mar 25, 3:00pm - 3:45pm
RPLF Teen Zone / Active Zone

Tue, Mar 25, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Ahlstrand Family Foundation Craft Room

Wed, Mar 26, 10:00am - 11:00am
Children's Event Space

Wed, Mar 26, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
RPLF Teen Zone / Active Zone

Wed, Mar 26, 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Room 208: Maker Activity B

Thu, Mar 27, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Thu, Mar 27, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
RPLF Teen Zone / Active Zone

Thu, Mar 27, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Rooms 115A & 115B: Activity and Story Time

Fri, Mar 28, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Room 211: Recording Studio
Please contact the library to register for this event.

Fri, Mar 28, 1:00pm - 4:45pm
RPLF Teen Zone / Active Zone

Mon, Mar 31, 10:00am - 10:45am
Rooms 115A & 115B: Activity and Story Time

Mon, Mar 31, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Room 208: Maker Activity B
This event is full

Tue, Apr 01, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Rooms 115A & 115B: Activity and Story Time

Fri, Apr 04, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Room 211: Recording Studio
Please contact the library to register for this event.

Sat, Apr 05, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Room 208: Maker Activity B

Sat, Apr 05, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Room 208: Maker Activity B
This event is full

Mon, Apr 07, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
RPLF Teen Zone / Active Zone

Wed, Apr 09, 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Room 208: Maker Activity B