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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, Dec 22 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Dec 23 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Dec 24 Closed
(Christmas)
Thu, Dec 25 Closed
(Christmas)
Fri, Dec 26 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Dec 27 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Dec 28 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, Dec 23, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
RPLF Teen Zone / Active Zone
Come make 3D snowflake chains to decorate your home and our Teen Zone for winter!

Tue, Dec 23, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Room 115B: Story Time
Join us at the Main library downtown for a winter themed craft.
This event is full

Mon, Dec 29, 10:00am - 10:45am
Rooms 115A & 115B: Activity and Story Time
Books, songs, rhymes, and crafts for children ages 3-5

Mon, Dec 29, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
RPLF Teen Zone / Active Zone
Try your hand at WWE 2024 on PS5.

Tue, Dec 30, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
It's the final craft of 2025!