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X Marks the Spot, Part II

Virtual Lunch & Learn

2020-07-16 12:30:00 2020-07-16 13:45:00 America/Chicago X Marks the Spot, Part II Hart Interim Library - Meeting Room 1

Thursday, July 16
12:30pm - 1:45pm

Add to Calendar 2020-07-16 12:30:00 2020-07-16 13:45:00 America/Chicago X Marks the Spot, Part II What does the red X on buildings in Rockford mean and why are those buildings special? Hart Interim Library - Meeting Room 1

Hart Interim Library

Meeting Room 1

What does the red X on buildings in Rockford mean and why are those buildings special?

Join Rockford Public Library's Marie Barcelona as she continues her trip around downtown Rockford as she uncovers the history of a few well know buildings bearing the red X.  She will explore dates of construction, architects, the people involved, and the stories gathered over the years that allow for a peek into Rockford's past.

Registration is required.  You will receive an email the morning of the event with the WebEX link directing you to the live presentation.

TAGS: | Special Event | Culture |

Hart Interim Library

Phone: 815-965-7606
Fax: 815.963-7834
Branch manager
Dunarene Hopson

Hours
Mon, Mar 25 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Mar 26 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Mar 27 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Mar 28 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Mar 29 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Mar 30 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Mar 31 Closed

About the library

The 36,000 sq.ft. Hart Interim Library opened Dec. 2, 2017 and serves as the Rockford Public Library’s main downtown facility.  The newly renovated space boasts a 2nd story Children’s Area with dedicated computer lab, Read, Play, Learn program room, and creative play space, a Maker Lab with access to 3D printers and scanners and small board computers a sizable Young Adult Zone with gaming center, adult computer lab, local history room, and 5 private meeting and study rooms accommodating groups of 2-8 people.

Upcoming events

Mon, Apr 01, 10:00am - 10:45am
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Mon, Apr 08, 10:00am - 10:45am
Read Play Learn

Mon, Apr 15, 10:00am - 10:45am
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Mon, Apr 22, 10:00am - 10:45am
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