Storytime with Rockford Public Library
Join the Rockford Public Library at the Rockford Art Museum for a storytime event. Parents and kids will enjoy the book “The Legend of Rock, Paper, Scissors” with an art Continue Reading
Join the Rockford Public Library at the Rockford Art Museum for a storytime event. Parents and kids will enjoy the book “The Legend of Rock, Paper, Scissors” with an art Continue Reading
Storytime, activities, and songs for children ages birth-2.

Mo Willems is one of our favorite authors. His books are both funny and heartwarming. They teach kids important lessons about being a good friend, following your dreams, learning new Continue Reading

These ten classic children’s books teach kids how to navigate the world around them, make friends, and trust in themselves and their loved ones. If you don’t have them on Continue Reading
Have a child that loves dogs? Bring them to Klehm and have them read to the therapy dogs of the Canine Caring Program of Swedish American Hospital. The Caring Canines Continue Reading
Have fun discovering new worlds with this great after school program just for tweens! Listen to a librarian read a few chapters of a book each week, focusing on a Continue Reading
Join us in the Secret Garden for a morning of stories, songs and activities. Take home a special craft each week based on the weekly theme. This week’s theme is Awesome Continue Reading
Designed to challenge stereotypes and prejudices, real people serve as the “Books on loan”. Have a 15-minute conversation with someone completely different from you. Difficult questions are welcome, expected, appreciated, Continue Reading
Come celebrate Harry Potter’s upcoming birthday with a magical day. Mix potions, eat chocolate frogs, play Quidditch, and more. Get tickets here.
Come listen to a story and make a craft with your kids.