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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
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Mon, Feb 09 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Feb 10 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Feb 11 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Feb 12 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Feb 13 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Feb 14 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Feb 15 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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Sat, Feb 14, 10:00am - 11:00am
Room 115B: Story Time
Stories and Play for Toddlers aged 18-36 Months

Sat, Feb 14, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
RPLF Teen Zone / Active Zone
Making art out of discarded books! Multiple patterns available, including hearts!

Mon, Feb 16, 10:00am - 10:45am
Room 115B: Story Time
Books, songs, rhymes, and crafts for children ages 3-5

Mon, Feb 16, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
RPLF Teen Zone / Active Zone
Come play some board games in the chillest of chill places: the Teen Zone!

Mon, Feb 16, 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.

Mon, Feb 16, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Room 115B: Story Time
Every Monday evening during Black History Month, we will feature the work of black professionals. RPL welcomes all families to join us for story, craft, and Q & A with a member of our community!

Tue, Feb 17, 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.

Wed, Feb 18, 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.

Fri, Feb 20, 3:00pm - 4:45pm
RPLF Teen Zone / Active Zone
Make some BHM themed buttons in the Teen Zone!