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Small Business Resources & Maker Lab Tour

Small Business Resources & Maker Lab Tour

2026-02-21 14:00:00 2026-02-21 15:00:00 America/Chicago Small Business Resources & Maker Lab Tour Main Library - Room 211: Recording Studio

Saturday, February 21
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-02-21 14:00:00 2026-02-21 15:00:00 America/Chicago Small Business Resources & Maker Lab Tour Join us for an informative and hands-on session designed to connect you with tools, resources, and support right here at your local library. Main Library - Room 211: Recording Studio

Main Library

Room 211: Recording Studio

Join us for an informative and hands-on session designed to connect you with tools, resources, and support right here at your local library.

Thinking about starting a business or growing one you already have? Join us for an informative and hands-on session designed to connect you with tools, resources, and support right here at your local library.

From 1:00–2:30 PM on Saturday, February 21, visit the Main Branch (215 N. Wyman) for a three-part experience that will help you learn what’s available and how to get started.

You will:
• Discover free business and entrepreneur resources
• Take a guided tour of the Maker Lab and see the equipment in action
• Get your questions answered and learn how to sign up for a library card

The session is divided into three 30-minute segments: a presentation with take-home materials, a Maker Lab tour, and open time for questions and exploration.

Location: Maker Lab, 2nd Floor
Time: 2:00–3:00 PM
Cost: Free

Come see how the library can help you build, create, and move your ideas forward.

Main Library

info@rockfordpubliclibrary.org
Phone: 815-965-7606
Branch manager
Dunarene Hopson

Hours
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Mon, Mar 02 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Mar 03 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Mar 04 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Mar 05 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Mar 06 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Mar 07 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Mar 08 Closed

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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Sat, Mar 07, All day
Bring in your extra craft supplies for RPL's 2026 Craft Swap! RPL staff will accept donations of craft supplies that are in good shape to the Main Library from March 1st to April 10th.

Mon, Mar 09, All day
Bring in your extra craft supplies for RPL's 2026 Craft Swap! RPL staff will accept donations of craft supplies that are in good shape to the Main Library from March 1st to April 10th.

Mon, Mar 09, 10:00am - 10:45am
Room 115B: Story Time
Books, songs, storytelling, and crafts for children ages 3-5

Mon, Mar 09, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
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.

Tue, Mar 10, All day
Bring in your extra craft supplies for RPL's 2026 Craft Swap! RPL staff will accept donations of craft supplies that are in good shape to the Main Library from March 1st to April 10th.

Tue, Mar 10, 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.

Wed, Mar 11, All day
Bring in your extra craft supplies for RPL's 2026 Craft Swap! RPL staff will accept donations of craft supplies that are in good shape to the Main Library from March 1st to April 10th.

Wed, Mar 11, 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.

Thu, Mar 12, All day
Bring in your extra craft supplies for RPL's 2026 Craft Swap! RPL staff will accept donations of craft supplies that are in good shape to the Main Library from March 1st to April 10th.

Thu, Mar 12, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Rooms 115A & 115B: Activity and Story Time
A social hour for homeschool families.

Fri, Mar 13, All day
Bring in your extra craft supplies for RPL's 2026 Craft Swap! RPL staff will accept donations of craft supplies that are in good shape to the Main Library from March 1st to April 10th.

Sat, Mar 14, All day
Bring in your extra craft supplies for RPL's 2026 Craft Swap! RPL staff will accept donations of craft supplies that are in good shape to the Main Library from March 1st to April 10th.