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!
Rockford Public Library welcomes all families for a weekly celebration of black culture! Community members will share a bit about their career, culture, and a craft. Come enjoy a night of community empowerment at our downtown branch located at 215 North Wyman St.
TAGS: | Storytime | Diversity Equity and Inclusion | Culture | Arts |
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!