Wonderful Wednesdays: Microscope Magic
Learn to use a microscope and look at things around the garden. Cost: $6/8 (resident / non-resident), $4/6 (resident / non-resident), $2/3 (resident / non-resident)
The Amazing Chemistry Show and Family Experience
FREE | All Ages Super Slime! Magnet Mania! Ready, Set, Rockets! Join First Free Rockford for The Amazing Chemistry Show and Family Experience to be held at our main campus Continue Reading
Supertastic Capes and Sparkles
Meet princesses, superheros and do scientific experiments!
Rockford Meltfest in Downtown Rockford
A family-friendly festival that has a little bit of something for everyone. The event will take place downtown Rockford in and around the Prairie Street Brewhouse. Free activities include: Complimentary Continue Reading
Fit the Bill
Learn about why birds have different beaks and do experiments. Take a bird hike through Big Hill Park and make a special treat for the birds at your house. For Continue Reading
Ag All Around Us
Enjoy the museum and pet a goat, calf, and chickens. Learn how butter is made and how to build a worm farm. Take home a craft and some delicious treats Continue Reading
Star Party
Learn about how the library’s telescopes work then go outside (weather permitting) to look for stars. Dress appropriately. Registration is required. Call 815-332-5161.
Preschool Discovery Time: STEAM Edition
Enjoy a short storytime, explore activities in the fields of science, technology, engineering, art and math. For kids 6 and younger.
Say Goodbye to Winter at Rockford Meltfest 2019
Are you getting sick of winter? We are too! Spring is coming and there’s a great way to celebrate it in the Stateline. Save the date for Rockford Meltfest 2019! Continue Reading
Spectacular Science
Learn how to construct a propeller airplane and pop rockets. For ages 6 and up. Call the library at 815-332-5161 to register.
