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Wizard of Oz Preview with Rockford Dance Company
2026-05-07 16:00:00 2026-05-07 16:45:00 America/Chicago Wizard of Oz Preview with Rockford Dance Company Main Library - Room 115B: Story Time

Thursday, May 07
4:00pm - 4:45pm

Add to Calendar 2026-05-07 16:00:00 2026-05-07 16:45:00 America/Chicago Wizard of Oz Preview with Rockford Dance Company Join us for a pop-up preview of a scene from Rockford Dance Company's upcoming performance of The Wizard of Oz. This event is free to attend and will begin promptly at 4. Main Library - Room 115B: Story Time

Main Library

Room 115B: Story Time

Join us for a pop-up preview of a scene from Rockford Dance Company's upcoming performance of The Wizard of Oz. This event is free to attend and will begin promptly at 4.

TAGS: | Special Event | Culture | Arts |

Main Library
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Phone: 815-965-7606
Branch manager
Dunarene Hopson
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Mon, May 04 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, May 05 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, May 06 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, May 07 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, May 08 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, May 09 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, May 10 Closed
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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!

Upcoming events

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Preschool Power Storytime
Mon, May 04, 10:00am - 10:45am
Room 115B: Story Time
Books, songs, storytelling, and crafts for children ages 3-5 
RPL Sewing Group
Mon, May 04, 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
Registration is now closed
Slimetime: May the Slime be with You
Mon, May 04, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Rooms 115A & 115B: Activity and Story Time
Join us for an intergalactic slime workshop on May the 4th. Please register each child so we can have a proper headcount for the event.
Registration is now closed
Musical Munchkins
Tue, May 05, 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.
Lifescape and Rockford Public Library Present:
Tue, May 05, 11:30am - 12:30pm
WREX Classroom
Register for this specialized book club via Lifescape and receive a copy of the book to read from the library.
United for Literacy, Modeled Moments Storytime Training copy
Tue, May 05, 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, May 06, 10:00am - 11:00am
Rooms 115A & 115B: Activity and Story Time
This interactive storytime for young children from birth to 24 months, focuses on their development, incorporating music, movement, and reading.
Homeschool Recess
Thu, May 07, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Rooms 115A & 115B: Activity and Story Time
A social hour for homeschool families.
Wizard of Oz Preview with Rockford Dance Company
Thu, May 07, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Room 115B: Story Time
Join us for a pop-up preview of a scene from Rockford Dance Company's upcoming performance of The Wizard of Oz. This event is free to attend and will begin promptly at 4.
Mother's Day Teatime!
Sat, May 09, 10:00am - 11:00am
Room 115B: Story Time
Come celebrate Mother's Day with us!
How Do Dinosaurs... VISIT THE LIBRARY!
Mon, May 11, 10:00am - 11:00am
Rooms 115A & 115B: Activity and Story Time
Join us for a RAWR-some storytime featuring Tyrannosaurus!
Beginner Knitting Class
Mon, May 11, 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Room 208: Maker Activity B
This beginner knitting class is designed especially for adults who are new to knitting.
This event is full
Bookenders 2026
Mon, May 11, 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.
Family Game Night
Mon, May 11, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Rooms 115A & 115B: Activity and Story Time
Game On! Drop in for a fun night of family friendly games.
RPL Chess Club
Mon, May 11, 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.
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