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Friends of Rockford Public Library Book Sale

Summer Book Sale
2025-07-12 09:00:00 2025-07-12 15:00:00 America/Chicago Friends of Rockford Public Library Book Sale Main Library -

Saturday, July 12
9:00am - 3:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-07-12 09:00:00 2025-07-12 15:00:00 America/Chicago Friends of Rockford Public Library Book Sale Don't miss the Friends of Rockford Public Library Summer Book Sale! Main Library -

Don't miss the Friends of Rockford Public Library Summer Book Sale!

Don’t miss the Friends of Rockford Public Library Summer Book Sale!

Stock up on a fantastic selection of quality used books, graphic novels, DVDs, and more. Prices range from $0.50 to $2.00. The sale will take place on the first floor, close to the Friends Book Store.

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Main Library
info@rockfordpubliclibrary.org
Phone: 815-965-7606
Branch manager
Dunarene Hopson
Hours
Mon, Aug 25 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Aug 26 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Aug 27 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Aug 28 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Aug 29 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Aug 30 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Aug 31 Closed
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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

Musical Munchkins
Tue, Sep 02, 10:00am - 10:30am
Room 115B: Story Time
Dance and sing the morning away at this active storytime for toddlers and preschoolers.
Tween Gaming Night
Tue, Sep 02, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
GAME ON! Experienced gamers and newbies alike are welcome for a casual night of video games and making new friends. For ages 10 to 13.
Cancelled
Club 800 Financial Literacy 101
Tue, Sep 02, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Learn essential financial skills like budgeting, saving, managing debt, and understanding credit to build a foundation for financial success and long-term stability.
United for Literacy, Modeled Moments Storytime Training copy
Tue, Sep 02, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Rooms 115A & 115B: Activity and Story Time
The purpose of the interactive Storytime training is to teach caregivers how to provide high-quality early learning experiences.
Babes and Books
Wed, Sep 03, 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.
Cancelled
Club 800 Financial Literacy 101
Thu, Sep 04, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Learn essential financial skills like budgeting, saving, managing debt, and understanding credit to build a foundation for financial success and long-term stability.
Community Quilt Workshops at Main
Sat, Sep 06, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
WREX Classroom
Participate in the power of art, community and creativity by joining artist Molly Carter for a series of hands-on workshops in the creation of a large-scale community quilt.
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