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…
YMCA New Chapter for Rockford Readers
Hope Petticrew watched a young boy step up to the brand new Bookworm Vending Machine at the Good Shepherd YMCA…
When James Faustin walks into a first-grade classroom at Jackson Charter School (JCS), he isn’t just there to read a book. He’s there to build a…
When Families Need Help, Brightpoint Shows Up
Parenting is hard enough under ideal circumstances. Add a medical emergency, a moment of crisis, or…
Reading Where Kids Already Are: Boys & Girls Club of Rockford’s Approach to Literacy
At United Way, we have set a bold goal: by 2034, 75% of…
Building Readers at Brooke Road Community Center
Guest Article by Carolyn Kloss, Executive Director of Brooke Road Community Center
My hat in the…