Skip to main content
close
Font size options
Increase or decrease the font size for this website by clicking on the 'A's.
Contrast options
Choose a color combination to give the most comfortable contrast.

GREAT Expo: Greater Rockford Entrepreneurship and Training

Tools for Success

2025-02-22 13:00:00 2025-02-22 16:00:00 America/Chicago GREAT Expo: Greater Rockford Entrepreneurship and Training Main Library - WREX Classroom

Saturday, February 22
1:00pm - 4:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-02-22 13:00:00 2025-02-22 16:00:00 America/Chicago GREAT Expo: Greater Rockford Entrepreneurship and Training Join us for a Business Expo featuring dynamic speakers and resources for entrepreneurs. Highlighting the Gale Business Suite, this program offers tools and insights for business success. Main Library - WREX Classroom

Main Library

WREX Classroom

Join us for a Business Expo featuring dynamic speakers and resources for entrepreneurs. Highlighting the Gale Business Suite, this program offers tools and insights for business success.

Join us on Saturday, February 22nd, from 1:00 PM to 4:45 PM in Room 207 at the Rockford Public Library for an inspiring and informative Business Expo as part of Rockford Entrepreneurs Week.

This event is designed to provide valuable resources, practical tools, and expert insights to help local entrepreneurs and business professionals thrive. Attendees will hear from dynamic speakers, learn about the Gale Business Suite and its extensive tools for business development, and connect with a network of like-minded individuals.

Whether you're launching a new venture or growing an existing business, this event will empower you with the knowledge and resources to achieve success. Admission is free, and seating is limited, so secure your spot today!

Main Library

info@rockfordpubliclibrary.org
Phone: 815-965-7606
Branch manager
Dunarene Hopson

Hours
Skip Opening Hours widget
Mon, Apr 06 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Apr 07 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Apr 08 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Apr 09 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Apr 10 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Apr 11 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Apr 12 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

Skip Upcoming Library Events widget
Mon, Apr 13, 10:00am - 10:45am
Room 115B: Story Time
Books, songs, storytelling, and crafts for children ages 3-5

Mon, Apr 13, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Rooms 115A & 115B: Activity and Story Time
Learning about currency is cool! Come play our board games to practice your money managing skills at RPL.

Mon, Apr 13, 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, Apr 14, 10:00am - 10:30am
Rooms 115A & 115B: Activity and Story Time
Dance and sing the morning away at this active storytime for toddlers and preschoolers.

Tue, Apr 14, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Room 208: Maker Activity B
Come sew this bag with us at the Library—it really snaps!

Sat, Apr 18, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Children's Event Space
Come celebrate Earth Day with the Lorax at the library! We will read a shorter version of the Lorax then paint your own pot to plant a seed!

Sat, Apr 18, 11:00am - 12:00pm
WREX Classroom
Join us at RPL for Financial Literacy Month.