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Journey Through the Solar System!

Planetarium Dome Show
2026-10-14 16:30:00 2026-10-14 18:30:00 America/Chicago Journey Through the Solar System! East - Friends of RPL Community Room

Wednesday, October 14
4:30pm - 6:30pm

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Friends of RPL Community Room

An immersive planetarium experience!

Join us for Journey Through the Solar System, a planetarium experience where families will explore the planets with Space Case Sarah! You'll learn fun space facts and discover what makes our solar system so amazing. Space Case Sarah is a recipient of two NASA SCoPE grants, and in partnership with NASA-funded OpenSpace, Adler Planetarium, and NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory, she develops experiences that take audiences from Earth to the outer reaches of our solar system. Perfect for curious kids and space explorers of all ages! 

For more information: Space Case Sarah

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ebirdsong@rockfordpubliclibrary.org
Phone: (815) 965-7606
Fax: (815) 963-7843
Branch manager
Erin Birdsong
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Mon, Oct 05 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Oct 06 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Oct 07 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Oct 08 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Oct 09 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Oct 10 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Oct 11 Closed
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About the library

Come visit the East Branch, located in the former Barnes & Noble building on East State St. The East Branch offers a 65-seat meeting room, free Wi-Fi, quiet study rooms, special areas for children and adults, and an expanded collection of books and media, as well as a Friends of RPL book shop.

Upcoming events

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Pumpkin Decorating Contest
Wed, Oct 07, 10:00am - 7:45pm
Design and decorate a pumpkin (w/out carving, cutting, or poking holes) based on a favorite book character. Drop off at East Branch. For complete rules see more or pick up instructions at East Branch.
It's a Stitch!
Wed, Oct 07, 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Friends of RPL Community Room
Craving some company and conversation while you work your fiber craft? Bring your current project/supplies for some social stitching. All levels. Meets the first nonholiday Wednesday of each month.
Pumpkin Decorating Contest
Thu, Oct 08, 10:00am - 7:45pm
Design and decorate a pumpkin (w/out carving, cutting, or poking holes) based on a favorite book character. Drop off at East Branch. For complete rules see more or pick up instructions at East Branch.
Preschool Storytime
Thu, Oct 08, 10:15am - 11:00am
Children's Area
Meet new friends, listen to stories and get moving in an interactive storytime that builds social and early literacy skills. Meets weekly except 10/22, 10/29, 11/19, 11/26, 12/24, 12/31.
Pumpkin Decorating Contest
Fri, Oct 09, 10:00am - 5:45pm
Design and decorate a pumpkin (w/out carving, cutting, or poking holes) based on a favorite book character. Drop off at East Branch. For complete rules see more or pick up instructions at East Branch.
Pumpkin Decorating Contest
Sat, Oct 10, 10:00am - 5:45pm
Design and decorate a pumpkin (w/out carving, cutting, or poking holes) based on a favorite book character. Drop off at East Branch. For complete rules see more or pick up instructions at East Branch.
Pumpkin Decorating Contest
Mon, Oct 12, 10:00am - 7:45pm
Design and decorate a pumpkin (w/out carving, cutting, or poking holes) based on a favorite book character. Drop off at East Branch. For complete rules see more or pick up instructions at East Branch.
Bilingual Storytime! ¡Hora del cuento bilingüe!
Tue, Oct 13, 11:00am - 11:45am
Children's Area
Join us for a bilingual storytime in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month! ¡Acompáñanos a una hora de cuentos bilingüe para celebrar el Mes de la Herencia Hispana!
Evening Storytime
Tue, Oct 13, 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Children's Area
Tuesday evening stories and music topped off with a little coloring time - meets in the Children's Area. Will not meet 10/20, 10/27, 11/17, 11/24, 12/15 (Polar Express), 12/22 and 12/29.
Journey Through the Solar System!
Wed, Oct 14, 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Friends of RPL Community Room
An immersive planetarium experience!
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