Be sure to check out some exciting upcoming library programs below:
- YCNI Journalism Bootcamp
Friday, August 07 2026 9:30am - 3:00pm Join journalism educator Ellen Austin to learn about reporting, interviewing, photography, editing and publishing. No prior experience necessary; supplies provided! Please register to participate.
- DigiLibrary Stop- Neighborhood Computer Time - Spring Creek
Friday, August 07 2026 10:00am - 12:00pm Stop into the Rockford Public Library's DigiLibrary.
- Mobile Library-PRIVATE STOP-Stenstrom Boys and Girls Club
Friday, August 07 2026 1:00pm - 1:45pm Stop into the Rockford Public Library's Mobile Library.
- Storytime with a Princess!
Saturday, August 08 2026 10:30am - 11:30am Join us for a special storytime, with a guest appearance from a real Princess!
- Ocean Worlds : From Earth to Europa
Saturday, August 08 2026 2:00pm - 4:00pm An immersive planetarium experience connecting deep sea exploration with the search for alien life!
- Becoming Your Best Bookclub!
Saturday, August 08 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm A self-help book club to inspire wellness, and growth in your life. A group to have support and accountability along your journey to self-improvement.
- Rockford Rumble
Saturday, August 08 2026 5:00pm - 10:00pm Tournament for Super Smash Bros Ultimate and other fighting games at the Nordlof Center in downtown Rockford.
- DigiLibrary Stop-PRIVATE STOP-Stepping Stones Senior
Monday, August 10 2026 9:00am - 9:45am Stop into the Rockford Public Library's Mobile Library.
- Preschool Power Storytime
Monday, August 10 2026 10:00am - 10:45am Books, songs, rhymes, and crafts for children ages 3-5
- Mini-Mobile Library Neighborhood Stop-Salem Lutheran Church
Monday, August 10 2026 10:00am - 10:45am Stop into the Rockford Public Library's Mobile Library.
- Mobile Library-PRIVATE STOP-Riverfront YMCA
Monday, August 10 2026 10:15am - 11:00am Stop into the Rockford Public Library's Mobile Library.
- DigiLibrary Stop-PRIVATE STOP-Lifescape Adult Daycare
Monday, August 10 2026 10:15am - 11:00am Stop into the Rockford Public Library's DigiLibrary.
- Mobile Library-PRIVATE STOP-Morning Star Village
Monday, August 10 2026 1:00pm - 1:45pm Stop into the Rockford Public Library's Mobile Library.
- Mobile Library Stop-PRIVATE STOP-Northwest Community Center
Monday, August 10 2026 4:15pm - 5:00pm Stop into the Rockford Public Library's Mobile Library.
- Summer Crafternoon Prehistoric Perlers (ages 8-12)
Monday, August 10 2026 5:00pm - 6:00pm Our theme for Summer Reading 2026 is Unearth a Story! Keep track of your reading goals and attend exciting events all summer long! Join us in our Storytime room for a dinosaur inspired perler craft.
For a full list of upcoming library programs please visit: RPL Events