This Saturday, September 22nd from 1-2pm, The Discovery Center Museum of Rockford will be at the library! Explore the world through a variety of fun activities including magnet manipulation, comparing colors, and fooling around with physics. This program is geared towards preschool-2nd graders. We look forward to seeing you this…
Do you have an old computer that has been sitting in your garage or basement for the past ten years? AAPLD’S Youth Technology Librarian would love to take that old dusty thing off your hands! Kiddos will get the opportunity to dissect unwanted computers on Thursday, October 18th. The library…
In addition to the Community Helper Storytimes, we will also be hosting various activities in the new Creation Center for our Renovation Celebration on Saturday, September 15th. Here is the day’s schedule for that: 10:00am to 11:00am – Robot Zoo Come see what types of robots live at the library!…
We just gained access to a brand new database! Tumble Math is the most comprehensive math picture book collection online. Along with access to books, this database also provides math quizzes and math lesson plans. Access TumbleMath here!
This upcoming Saturday, September 15, 2018 from 10am-4pm is our Renovation Celebration! We are very excited to celebrate the completion of our big construction project with the community. Part of the fun down in the Youth Department will be Community Helper Storytime. We have a full day of storytimes planned!…
Here are some photos from our Locked in the Library Selfie Scavenger Hunt on Friday, August 24th, 2018. The next Locked in the Library will be Friday, October 26th, 2018 from 5-8pm and the theme will be Zombies! Stay tuned for registration information.
Have you been thinking about getting a 3D pen to create cool projects? Try them out here first! We have two STEM Kits that will be circulating very soon where you can check out a 3D pen to test and play with! Included in the kit is filament, a project…
Join us at the Algonquin Panera at 10am on Friday, September 21 for a storytime filled with songs, dancing, fun activities, and a snack! Make sure you register to reserve your spot! Open to all, but registration is required! For ages 2-6. Click here to register! The Algonquin Panera is…
On Saturday, September 22 from 1 to 2pm, the Discovery Center will be here at Harnish with some fun science stations! Bring your preschool to 2 grader and get read to get hands on with magnets, colors, and physics! There will be a variety of activities and stations to explore.…
If you love the Princess in Black series by Shannon and Dean Hale, you’re in luck! On Friday, September 14 at 3pm children ages 4-7 who can attend on their own are invited to our Princess in Black Party! Join us for a sparkle-slamming princess-pouncing good time! Celebrate the books…
