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Creative Corner

2025-04-22 16:30:00 2025-04-22 18:00:00 America/Chicago Creative Corner Main Library - Ahlstrand Family Foundation Craft Room

Tuesday, April 22
4:30pm - 6:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-04-22 16:30:00 2025-04-22 18:00:00 America/Chicago Creative Corner We invite children 6-12 to drop in to Creative Corner every other Tuesday evening. In each session different materials will be provided for young artists to explore various media and new techniques. Main Library - Ahlstrand Family Foundation Craft Room

Main Library

Ahlstrand Family Foundation Craft Room

We invite children 6-12 to drop in to Creative Corner every other Tuesday evening. In each session different materials will be provided for young artists to explore various media and new techniques.

TAGS: | Culture | Arts |

Main Library

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

Hours
Mon, May 05 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, May 06 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, May 07 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, May 08 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, May 09 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, May 10 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, May 11 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

Fri, May 09, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Room 211: Recording Studio
Open Maker Lab lets you use Maker Lab equipment after completing Maker Lab 101 and getting certified.
Please contact the library to register for this event.

Mon, May 12, 10:00am - 10:45am
Room 115B: Story Time
Books, songs, rhymes, and crafts for children ages 3-5 

Mon, May 12, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Room 208: Maker Activity B
Want to learn how to sew? Join our beginner sewing class! We'll start with the basics and gradually build your skills as we go. Space is limited; registration suggested
This event is full

Cancelled
Tue, May 13, 10:00am - 10:30am
Dance and sing the morning away at this active storytime for toddlers and preschoolers.

Tue, May 13, 10:00am - 10:30am
Room 115B: Story Time
Explore our new dragon sculptures and enjoy a delightful dragon storytime!

Tue, May 13, 10:30am - 11:30am
Meet the talented artist Kristin Beyer, and discover her creative process behind the dragons, as well as her aspirations for the inspiration they will ignite.

Tue, May 13, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Room 208: Maker Activity B
These bubble baskets are so versatile!

Tue, May 13, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
RPLF Teen Zone / Active Zone
Come to the Teen Zone and make some everlasting bouquets with pipe cleaners!

Wed, May 14, 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, May 16, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Room 211: Recording Studio
Open Maker Lab lets you use Maker Lab equipment after completing Maker Lab 101 and getting certified.
Please contact the library to register for this event.