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Day of Play at RPL (Local History Dept.)

Board Game Free Play!

2025-11-05 16:00:00 2025-11-05 19:00:00 America/Chicago Day of Play at RPL (Local History Dept.) Main Library - Local History Room

Wednesday, November 05
4:00pm - 7:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-11-05 16:00:00 2025-11-05 19:00:00 America/Chicago Day of Play at RPL (Local History Dept.) Come celebrate International Games Month at RPL! Main Library - Local History Room

Main Library

Local History Room

Come celebrate International Games Month at RPL!

In the fashion of Candy Land, play a jumbo version of "RockfordLand," where you'll learn about landmarks of our great City!

In celebration of International Games Month, come try out a new game or play an old favorite, with a variety of options available for free play. We will have different board, card, and tabletop games at the main branch of the library, generously lent to us by Cataclysm Games. We will also have many of our tabletop books available for perusal and check out in case something strikes your fancy. 

TAGS: | Games |

Main Library
info@rockfordpubliclibrary.org
Phone: 815-965-7606
Branch manager
Dunarene Hopson
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Mon, Oct 27 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Oct 28 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Oct 29 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Oct 30 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Oct 31 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Nov 01 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Nov 02 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 29, 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, Oct 30, 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.
Creative Creases
Sat, Nov 01, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
RPLF Teen Zone / Active Zone
Come make some new art out of old books! Rescheduled from October 18th.
Preschool Power Storytime
Mon, Nov 03, 10:00am - 10:45am
Room 115B: Story Time
Books, songs, rhymes and crafts for children ages 3-5
Getting To Know Your Machine
Mon, Nov 03, 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
The Bookenders
Mon, Nov 03, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
RPLF Teen Zone / Active Zone
Join us in reading various YA in a book club for teens!
Musical Munchkins
Tue, Nov 04, 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: Heritage Hub
Tue, Nov 04, 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, Nov 04, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Room 208: Maker Activity B
Bring in the projects you've started with the RPL sewing group, and let's complete them together!"
Tween Gaming Night
Tue, Nov 04, 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, Nov 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.
United for Literacy, Modeled Moments Storytime Training copy
Tue, Nov 04, 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, Nov 05, 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, Nov 05, 11:00am - 1:00pm
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.
Day of Play at RPL (Adults)
Wed, Nov 05, 4:00pm - 7:00pm
WREX Classroom
Come celebrate International Games Month at RPL!
Day of Play at RPL (Kids)
Wed, Nov 05, 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Rooms 115A & 115B: Activity and Story Time
Come celebrate International Games Month at RPL!
Day of Play at RPL (Teens)
Wed, Nov 05, 4:00pm - 7:00pm
RPLF Teen Zone / Active Zone
Come celebrate International Games Month at RPL!
Day of Play at RPL (Local History Dept.)
Wed, Nov 05, 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Local History Room
Come celebrate International Games Month at RPL!
I'm Sorry Did You Say Street Magic: Public Play Session
Wed, Nov 05, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Room 206: Group Room A
Come play "I'm Sorry Did You Say Street Magic?" with one of our librarians as part of the Day of Play event. Collaborate to draw, build, name, and explore the story of a city of your own creation.
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