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Journey through the Solar System
2026-02-07 10:00:00 2026-02-07 12:00:00 America/Chicago Journey through the Solar System Main Library - Children's Event Space

Saturday, February 07
10:00am - 12:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-02-07 10:00:00 2026-02-07 12:00:00 America/Chicago Journey through the Solar System Planetarium show in YS with Space Case Sarah! Main Library - Children's Event Space

Main Library

Children's Event Space

Planetarium show in YS with Space Case Sarah!

Join us for Journey Through the Solar System, a planetarium experience where families will explore the planets, learn fun space facts, and discover what makes our solar system so amazing. Perfect for curious kids and space explorers of all ages! The first 15 families in attendance will receive a free signed copy of Bali and Zorg Explore the Moon! Can't wait to see you there!

Main Library
info@rockfordpubliclibrary.org
Phone: 815-965-7606
Branch manager
Dunarene Hopson
Hours
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Mon, Jan 26 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Jan 27 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jan 28 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Jan 29 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Jan 30 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Jan 31 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Feb 01 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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Preschool Power Storytime
Mon, Feb 02, 10:00am - 10:45am
Room 115B: Story Time
Books, songs, rhymes, and crafts for children ages 3-5
TACo
Mon, Feb 02, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Meets the first Monday every other month.
RPL Chess Club
Mon, Feb 02, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
WREX Classroom
Come play a relaxed game of chess at the library! Sets and boards provided, all skill levels welcome. We meet every other Monday night.
Black Creativity: Career Spotlight Storytime
Mon, Feb 02, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Room 115B: Story Time
Every Monday evening during Black History Month, we will feature the work of black professionals. RPL welcomes all families to join us for story, craft, and Q & A with a member of our community!
Musical Munchkins
Tue, Feb 03, 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.
United for Literacy, Modeled Moments Storytime Training copy
Tue, Feb 03, 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, Feb 04, 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.
Journey through the Solar System
Sat, Feb 07, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Children's Event Space
Planetarium show in YS with Space Case Sarah!
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