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Bookenders 2026

A Teen Book Club
2026-05-11 17:30:00 2026-05-11 18:30:00 America/Chicago Bookenders 2026 Main Library - RPLF Teen Zone / Active Zone

Monday, May 11
5:30pm - 6:30pm

Add to Calendar 2026-05-11 17:30:00 2026-05-11 18:30:00 America/Chicago Bookenders 2026 A book club of teen books for teens. Come chat about the stories and eat some pizza! Reading the book is encouraged but not required. Main Library - RPLF Teen Zone / Active Zone

Main Library

RPLF Teen Zone / Active Zone

A book club of teen books for teens. Come chat about the stories and eat some pizza! Reading the book is encouraged but not required.

January 12: Kingdom of the Wicked by Kerri Maniscalco (Y FICTION MANISCALCO) 

March 9: Eat, and Love Yourself by Sweeney Boo (GN BOO)

May 11: The Reappearance of Rachel Price by Holly Jackson (Y FICTION JACKSON, H)

July 13: The Spirit Bares Its Teeth by Andrew Joseph White (Y FICTION WHITE, A)

September 14: The Walking Dead, Book One by Robert Kirkman (GN WALKING V.01)

November 16: Godly Heathens by H.E. Edgmon (Y SF EDGMON, H)

Main Library
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Phone: 815-965-7606
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Mon, May 25 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, May 26 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, May 27 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, May 28 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, May 29 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, May 30 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, May 31 Closed
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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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RPL Sewing Group
Mon, May 25, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Learn how to use the library's sewing machines in this introductory class. Space is limited; registration suggested
Musical Munchkins
Tue, May 26, 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.
Watercolors on the Terrace
Tue, May 26, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
2nd Floor Terrace
Join us to paint botanical designs using watercolors while enjoying the views on our 2nd floor Terrace. Registration is required to ensure we have enough supplies.
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Fossil Printing I: Linocut (Teens)
Sat, May 30, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
RPLF Teen Zone / Active Zone
Our theme for Summer Reading 2026 is Unearth a Story. Keep track of your reading goals and attend exciting events all summer long!
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