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Oh My Gourd!

Mini Pumpkin Art
2025-10-01 17:00:00 2025-10-01 18:00:00 America/Chicago Oh My Gourd! Main Library - RPLF Teen Zone / Active Zone

Wednesday, October 01
5:00pm - 6:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-10-01 17:00:00 2025-10-01 18:00:00 America/Chicago Oh My Gourd! Come paint a pumpkin at RPL! Main Library - RPLF Teen Zone / Active Zone

Main Library

RPLF Teen Zone / Active Zone

Come paint a pumpkin at RPL!

To celebrate the beginning of October, join us in the RPLF Teen zone to decorate a miniature pumpkin. While supplies last.

TAGS: | Arts |

Main Library
info@rockfordpubliclibrary.org
Phone: 815-965-7606
Branch manager
Dunarene Hopson
Hours
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Mon, Sep 29 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Sep 30 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Oct 01 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Oct 02 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Oct 03 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Oct 04 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Oct 05 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

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Babes and Books
Wed, Oct 01, 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.
We are Hooked
Wed, Oct 01, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Room 208: Maker Activity B
Love to crochet? So do we! Bring in your UFO stands for "unfinished object". It's a term used to describe a project that has been temporarily or permanently abandoned.
Registration is now closed
Oh My Gourd!
Wed, Oct 01, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
RPLF Teen Zone / Active Zone
Come paint a pumpkin at RPL!
Preschool Power Storytime
Mon, Oct 06, 10:00am - 11:00am
Room 115B: Story Time
Books, songs, rhymes, and crafts for children ages 3-5
Getting To Know Your Machine
Mon, Oct 06, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Room 208: Maker Activity B
Learn how to use the library's sewing machines in this introductory class. Space is limited; registration suggested
This event is full
TACo
Mon, Oct 06, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
RPLF Teen Zone / Active Zone
Meets the first Monday every other month.
Musical Munchkins
Tue, Oct 07, 10:00am - 10:30am
Children's Event Space
Dance and sing the morning away at this active storytime for toddlers and preschoolers.
Local History 101: Plat Maps and Atlases
Tue, Oct 07, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Local History Room
Drop in on Tuesdays at 2pm to get hands-on help from the Local History Department pros! 
RPL Sewing Group
Tue, Oct 07, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Room 208: Maker Activity B
These reusable gift bags are made from one piece of fabric!
Tween Gaming Night
Tue, Oct 07, 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.
United for Literacy, Modeled Moments Storytime Training copy
Tue, Oct 07, 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, Oct 08, 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.
Basic Crochet for Beginners
Wed, Oct 08, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Room 208: Maker Activity B
This class is perfect for absolute beginners with no prior crochet experience. If you've ever wanted to create beautiful handmade items or just explore a new hobby, this class is for you.
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