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Introduction to Financial Literacy with UMB Bank

Financial Literacy Month
2026-04-07 18:00:00 2026-04-07 19:00:00 America/Chicago Introduction to Financial Literacy with UMB Bank Main Library - RPLF Teen Zone / Active Zone, WREX Classroom

Tuesday, April 07
6:00pm - 7:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-04-07 18:00:00 2026-04-07 19:00:00 America/Chicago Introduction to Financial Literacy with UMB Bank Join us at RPL for Financial Literacy Month. Main Library - RPLF Teen Zone / Active Zone, WREX Classroom

Main Library

RPLF Teen Zone / Active Zone, WREX Classroom

Join us at RPL for Financial Literacy Month.

Join us at Rockford Public Library for the start of our Financial Literacy series for the month of April.

UMB Bank will be kicking off our series with an introduction on banking mechanics and saving. Food will be available for the kick-off event. 

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Main Library
info@rockfordpubliclibrary.org
Phone: 815-965-7606
Branch manager
Dunarene Hopson
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Mon, Mar 30 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Mar 31 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Apr 01 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Apr 02 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Apr 03 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Apr 04 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Apr 05 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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Craft Supply Swap Donations Accepted
Tue, Mar 31, 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.
Musical Munchkins
Tue, Mar 31, 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.
ABC Go Fish!
Tue, Mar 31, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Ahlstrand Family Foundation Craft Room
Make and learn how to play an ABC variation of "Go Fish!"
Taste Test Extravaganza
Tue, Mar 31, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
RPLF Teen Zone / Active Zone
Expanding our palettes and ranking different versions and flavors of cookies, chips, and drinks!
Bookmark Making
Tue, Mar 31, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Rooms 115A & 115B: Activity and Story Time
Come design a custom bookmark for some Spring Break fun!
Craft Supply Swap Donations Accepted
Wed, Apr 01, 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.
Babes and Books
Wed, Apr 01, 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.
April Fool's Day Fun!
Wed, Apr 01, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Room 115B: Story Time
Celebrate April Fool's Day During Spring Break
Off the Keychain!
Wed, Apr 01, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
RPLF Teen Zone / Active Zone
Design your own keychain at RPL.
Craft Supply Swap Donations Accepted
Thu, Apr 02, 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.
Scrap Garden Collage
Thu, Apr 02, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Room 115B: Story Time
This Spring Break, dig through some of our scrap papers to make a recycled garden collage!
Manga Madness
Thu, Apr 02, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
RPLF Teen Zone / Active Zone
Which manga is the best manga?
Craft Supply Swap Donations Accepted
Fri, Apr 03, 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.
Pajama Party Storytime
Fri, Apr 03, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Rooms 115A & 115B: Activity and Story Time
Join Rockford Public Library for a cozy storytime! Bring your stuffies and wear your favorite PJ's to this fun event.
Stick 'Em Up!
Fri, Apr 03, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
RPLF Teen Zone / Active Zone
Make some buttons with our machine to show off when you go back to school on Monday!
Craft Supply Swap Donations Accepted
Sat, Apr 04, 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.
Open Art Studio
Sat, Apr 04, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Rooms 115A & 115B: Activity and Story Time
Spend some time making a craft or art project that speaks to you! We will have a variety of tools and media available for young artists to make a masterpiece with.
Collage Station
Sat, Apr 04, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
RPLF Teen Zone / Active Zone
A low-pressure time to express your creativity before spring break ends.
Craft Supply Swap Donations Accepted
Mon, Apr 06, 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.
Preschool Power Storytime
Mon, Apr 06, 10:00am - 10:45am
Room 115B: Story Time
Books, songs, storytelling and crafts for children ages 3-5
RPL Sewing Group
Mon, Apr 06, 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
TACo
Mon, Apr 06, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Meets the first Monday every other month.
Craft Supply Swap Donations Accepted
Tue, Apr 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.
Musical Munchkins
Tue, Apr 07, 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.
RPL Sewing Group
Tue, Apr 07, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Room 208: Maker Activity B
Come sew this bag with us at the Library—it really snaps!
Introduction to Financial Literacy with UMB Bank
Tue, Apr 07, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
RPLF Teen Zone / Active Zone,WREX Classroom
Join us at RPL for Financial Literacy Month.
United for Literacy, Modeled Moments Storytime Training copy
Tue, Apr 07, 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.
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