When a community rallies around a shared goal, the results can be extraordinary. United Way Rock River Valley's Books for Brighter Futures book drive…
April 22–24, 2026
Rockford didn't just observe Earth Day this year. It rolled up its sleeves.
More than 900 volunteers turned out over three days —…
Every Child Deserves to Grow Up Reading
April 23 is World Book Day — and in Winnebago County, we're celebrating the work happening every day to make…
Something significant is happening in Jackson Charter School's first-grade classrooms — and the numbers back it up.
This winter, first-grade…
Community Rallies Around Reading: Follett Content Helps Unlock Stretch Goal for 'Books for Brighter Futures'
When United Way Rock River Valley…
Community partnership aims to put books in the hands of Pre-K through 3rd grade readers across the Rock River Valley
ROCKFORD, IL — March 10, 2026 —…
YOU ALREADY KNOW THE WORDS. THAT'S THE POINT.
Nursery rhymes are one of the most powerful things you can do for your child's brain. You can do it…
Every Child Deserves to Fall in Love with Reading
Some kids fall in love with books early. They're the ones who beg for one more chapter, who ask…
When Storytime Speaks Your Language: Rockford Public Library
For many Rockford families, reading aloud at home can feel out of reach — not because…