The NAAC (Native American Awareness Committee) and RPL present 6 days of Summer 2023. Each branch will consist of an interactive Story/Craft day to promote awareness of local indigenous contributions.
The NAAC and RPL team up to bring you an enlightened experience.
Join us for a FREE educational space where all questions are welcome and absorb a unique perspective on Indigenous cultures.
Bring your friends, family, and neighbors. Sit back and enjoy while the NAAC brings you culture awareness through the art of storytelling and crafts.
The NAAC Mission Statement is
Promoting awareness of the Indigenous Native American cultures (past, present, and future) and preservation of Native Historical sites by means of education and presentations enhancing inclusive communities.
June 22nd- Storytelling at Montague In the Connie Lane Room
June 30th - Storytelling With a Craft included at Hart in the Read Play Learn Room.
July 12th- Storytelling With a Craft included at East Friends of RPL Community Room
July 19th - Storytelling, at the Nordlof's J.R. Sullivan Theater
August 2nd- Storytelling At East Friends of RPL Community Room
August 10th- Storytelling with a craft included at Montague in the Connie Lane Room
TAGS: | Storytime | Special Event | Reading Challenge | Health and Wellness | Diversity Equity and Inclusion | Culture | Arts |
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.