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Registration opens:
June 20th, 2026

DIY Amber Insect Soap (Teens/Adults)

Summer Reading Challenge 2026
2026-07-11 15:00:00 2026-07-11 16:00:00 America/Chicago DIY Amber Insect Soap (Teens/Adults) Main Library - WREX Classroom

Saturday, July 11
3:00pm - 4:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-07-11 15:00:00 2026-07-11 16:00:00 America/Chicago DIY Amber Insect Soap (Teens/Adults) Our theme for Summer Reading 2026 is Unearth a Story! Keep track of your reading goals and attend exciting events all summer long! Main Library - WREX Classroom

Main Library

WREX Classroom

Our theme for Summer Reading 2026 is Unearth a Story! Keep track of your reading goals and attend exciting events all summer long!

Emulate the process of creating amber and trapping insects at Rockford Public Library! Learn about the process and make you own amber soap—fake insects included! Registration is recommended as supplies are limited.

Main Library
info@rockfordpubliclibrary.org
Phone: 815-965-7606
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Mon, May 18 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, May 19 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, May 20 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, May 21 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, May 22 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, May 23 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, May 24 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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RPL Sewing Group
Mon, May 25, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Learn how to use the library's sewing machines in this introductory class. Space is limited; registration suggested
Musical Munchkins
Tue, May 26, 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.
Watercolors on the Terrace
Tue, May 26, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
2nd Floor Terrace
Join us to paint botanical designs using watercolors while enjoying the views on our 2nd floor Terrace. Registration is required to ensure we have enough supplies.
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Fossil Printing I: Linocut (Teens)
Sat, May 30, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
RPLF Teen Zone / Active Zone
Our theme for Summer Reading 2026 is Unearth a Story. Keep track of your reading goals and attend exciting events all summer long!
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