Rockford public library 214 n church st rockford, illinois 61101 map it united states voice. Tumblebook library premium has over 1100 titles, and includes unique animated talking picture books, readalong chapter books, national geographic videos, nonfiction books, playlists, and features graphic novels as well as math stories. The kits check out just like books, but for six 6 weeks instead of three 3. National book award nonfiction 2019 winner and long list sort list view. Sign up for the fall reading challenge by using our online club at.
Rockford public library 2018 all rights reserved 8159657606. On february 10 th at 6 pm author susan crandall will be joining us to discuss whistling past the graveyard there is still time to pick up a book because you. Kirkus prize winners and finalists 2019 sort list view. Meeting rooms may be reserved up to three months in advance on a firstcome, first. The library began with a signed membership of 1,716 patrons in 1931, which increased to 10,000 in 1945 to close to 16,000 in 1961.
Explore books, reading and writing through library events and classes, book clubs, ebooks and other resources. May 30, 2012 the rockford public library is hoping kids and adults will devour more than just ice cream this summer. Rockford public library kicks off summer reading club news. Whatever your style, youll find it at one of rpls branch locations. The health and safety of staff and library users is our priority. Enjoy our new digital services including the cloudlibrary, and checkout all the classes and events. This library is affiliated with rockford al public library. Rockford public library to hold summer reading club kickoff events. Rockford public library enhances community life and development by informing, educating, entertaining, and providing cultural enrichment to all people of all ages and by continuously collecting.
Rockford public library offers traditional books, ebooks, audiobooks, music, and videos. Andrew carnegie medal for excellence in nonfiction 2020 winner and long list sort list view. The womens civil league held a book donation drive and 360 books were. The newly renovated space boasts a 2nd story childrens 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. The mount airy womans club worked diligently to outfit the library with shelving, tables and chairs. Each book club kit contains multiple copies of a book often including an audiobook version and a large print version as well as a study guide for use by book clubs. Krause and his descendants have continued to support the library through expansions and an. The rockford public library sponsors three book clubs for ages 18 and older. The twisted stitches knitting group rockford public library. The purpose of our library friends group is to provide programs and financial support. Three of the groups members use kindles to read the books, two buy the books and two check them out at libraries. Avid readers love to share at rock river valley book clubs. Join us for a book club to talk about some of your favorite ya books and learn about new ones to read.
Rockford, il history historic rockford information. The rockford branch library can trace its library roots back to the 1870s in a. Follow the links in the drop downs to access rpls spectacular resources. Check out the ahs librarys book club tuesdays after school. How five daring women defied all odds and made aviation history by keith obrien the untold story of. The booking procedures and fee structure shall give preference to meetings open to the public and classes and events at rockford public library. And the readalike wizard will give you a list of titles that are similar to the last good book you read. Krause memorial rockford branch kent district library. Get an alert by email when the library orders a new title. Our members including some who cannot read love books for the same reasons most people do.
Are you an adult who loves reading books for teens. I will be doing home drop on the doorstep delivery in. The collection of the library contains 4,961 volumes. Digital library audiobooks rockford public library. Elected officialskristi swenson, presidentjudy allmarasjon fortneyreed weisenburgerelliott belquist george ritzke, clerk701 9472461 dennis nybo, executive directormanager701 302. The eddynew rockford library has figured out how to get books out to some of you. Cherry valley public library district offers computer usage, computer classes, mother daughter father son book club, kids craft night and other fun activities. Rockford public library rockford al public library. In 1965, a joint committee of the rockford public library board and the rockford lions club began a fund drive for a new rockford public library building.
On saturday, the library will kick off this years summer reading club. Stop at the library and pick up a book for out june 18th at 6 pm book club meeting. Avid readers love to share at rock river valley book clubs news. The rockford public librarys summer reading program reading takes you everywhere will begin on june 2, 2018. Rockford public library, the second such institution in illinois, opened to the public in august 1872. Featured accessing cloudlibrary digital library collection.
Books and authors also lets you look at lists of great books chosen by librarians and experts in their fields. Rockford the rockford public library will hold six summer reading club kickoff parties june 1 at multiple branches. Buildings, rockford public library 1902 architects drawing, 215 n. Rockford public library one step closer to riverfront location. Tumblebook library is a curated database of childrens ebooks, available through the rockford public library. The rockford public library is hoping kids and adults will devour more than just ice cream this summer. Rockford public library has five locations throughout the city of rockford the hart interim library downtown, east branch at 6685 e. The mission of the rockford public schools is to provide a safe teaching and learning environment which will ensure, with the support of the students, parents and community, that all students, upon graduation, will have the academic and social skills to be successful, lifelong learners in a global society. Wtvo a new downtown rockford library was the topic of discussion between aldermen at a code and regulation committee meeting monday. The krause memorial library has been in its current location since 1937 and was made possible through the generous donation of g. Whether you need a blockbuster movie, bestselling novel, latest charttopping album, or free program for the family, we\\re here to provide for all your entertainment and information needs. Rockport public library official website of rockport public. Elected officialskristi swenson, presidentjudy allmarasjon fortneyreed weisenburgerelliott belquist george ritzke, clerk701 9472461 dennis nybo, executive. Engage in book clubs, writing and discussion groups, and author talks.
Public computers with internet, word processing, and other. Community volunteers and students work oneonone reading aloud and listening to each other. Books provided by the library one month prior to the discussion meeting. Rockford public library 214 n church st, rockford, il, 61101 the mission of the rockford public library is to educate, inform, entertain and culturally enrich the people of our community. Teenbookcloud is an online database of ebooks and educator resources perfect for your middle school, high school, or public library. For more information, contact susie at the the library at 701 9475540. The collection is available online around the clock. Rockford public library the mission of rpl is to educate, inform, entertain and culturally enrich the people of our community. Get updates on the librarys response to the outbreak the rockport public library is closely monitoring information about the coronavirus covid19.
Rockford, oh 45882 phone 419 3632630 fax 419 3633723. Find groups in rockford, illinois about book club and meet people in your local community who share your interests. By 1949, the library was opened every weekday afternoon and saturday evenings, and had a full time librarian, mrs. Eddynew rockford public library new rockford, north dakota. Search for books and other materials at the rockford public library using our online catalog. The mission of the rockford public library is to educate, inform, entertain, and culturally enrich the. Summer reading club kickoff party rockford public library. This branch has one of the largest large print book collections of the branches. Rockford public library one step closer to riverfront. It was the dream of many to open a free public library. A long petal by the sea, follows two young people as they flee the aftermath of the spanish civil war in search of a place to call home.
We offer a robust selection ofgraphic novels, enhanced novels, ebooks, classic literature, national geographic videos, educator resources,andaudiobooks. When they have read 3 books in the month, they can visit any library location to claim their prize for that month. New rockford park district new rockford, north dakota. It first opened its doors in april 1961 as a storefront in the mall. Rockford public library has five locations throughout the city of rockfordthe hart interim library downtown, east branch at 6685 e. Rockford reads is a program designed to enhance the literacy development of second grade students in the rockford public schools. Horrible histories book club rockford public library. In may 2000, it moved to a new and more visible location inside the rockton avenue shopping centre. Young adults qualify for the same monthly prizes as children. Geni is solving the problem of genealogy and building the definitive online family tree. National book award fiction 2019 winner and long list sort list view. The rockton centre branch library serves rockfords northwest community.