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Registration opens:
April 25th, 2026

Mother's Day Teatime!

Celebrate Mother's Day!
2026-05-09 10:00:00 2026-05-09 11:00:00 America/Chicago Mother's Day Teatime! Main Library - Room 115B: Story Time

Saturday, May 09
10:00am - 11:00am

Add to Calendar 2026-05-09 10:00:00 2026-05-09 11:00:00 America/Chicago Mother's Day Teatime! Come celebrate Mother's Day with us! Main Library - Room 115B: Story Time

Main Library

Room 115B: Story Time

Come celebrate Mother's Day with us!

Celebrate Mother’s Day with a special Teatime at the Rockford Public Library Main branch! Children ages 6 and up are invited to enjoy a delightful morning filled with tea, treats, and quality time honoring moms, grandmas, and caregivers. This cozy, kid-friendly event is a wonderful way to create sweet memories together. Please feel free to dress up! Seats are limited so please register on our website! Limited to 15 children plus an 

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Phone: 815-965-7606
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Dunarene Hopson
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Wed, Apr 22 9:00AM to 8:00PM
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Sat, Apr 25 9:00AM to 5:00PM
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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!

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Tue, Apr 21, 10:00am - 11:00am
WREX Classroom
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Musical Munchkins
Tue, Apr 21, 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 21, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Room 208: Maker Activity B
Come sew this bag with us at the Library—it really snaps!
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Teen Poetry Club
Wed, Apr 22, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
RPLF Teen Zone / Active Zone
Create poems and have the opportunity to share them with your peers.
Urban Nature Family Adventure
Fri, Apr 24, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
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The Library Card Makers
Sat, Apr 25, 11:00am - 1:00pm
WREX Classroom
Let’s make some creative cards! Bring your imagination and creativity to the class. During the session, you’ll also decorate a wine glass.
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Basic Crochet for Beginners
Sat, Apr 25, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Room 208: Maker Activity B
This class is perfect for absolute beginners with no prior crochet experience. If you've ever wanted to create beautiful handmade items or just explore a new hobby, this class is for you.
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Knitting in a Stitch!
Sat, Apr 25, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
RPLF Teen Zone / Active Zone
Learning how to begin a basic knitting project for teens! Initial materials provided.
Preschool Power Storytime
Mon, Apr 27, 10:00am - 10:45am
Room 115B: Story Time
Books, songs, storytelling, and crafts for children ages 3-5
RPL Sewing Group
Mon, Apr 27, 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
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Family Game Night
Mon, Apr 27, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Game On! Drop in for a fun night of family friendly games.
RPL Chess Club
Mon, Apr 27, 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.
Musical Munchkins
Tue, Apr 28, 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.
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