YCNI Journalism Bootcamp
Youth Community News Initiative
Wednesday, August 05
9:30am - 3:00pm
Main Library
RPLF Teen Zone / Active ZoneJoin journalism educator Ellen Austin to learn about reporting, interviewing, photography, editing and publishing. No prior experience necessary; supplies provided! Please register to participate.
We are looking for creative teens (ages 14+) to join the Rockford Public Library Youth Journalism Initiative. No prior experience is necessary, and photography supplies will be provided! By registering to be a part of this program, you will:
Attend an exclusive media Boot Camp in the library's Teen Zone led by nationally recognized journalism educator, Ellen Austin. Learn hands-on digital photography, framing, and interview skills. Get your work professionally printed, framed, and displayed in a RPL public gallery. Be the guest of honor at the Humans of Rockford Youth Photo Exhibition! Space is limited to 15–20 participants. Register to participate.
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Main Library
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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!
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