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…
Growing Early Literacy Across Winnebago County with Alignment Rockford
Access to early literacy doesn't have to be complicated.
A parent reading a…
L to R: Roger Raley, VP and GM at Waldom Electronics; Jessica Iasparro, Director of Community Impact, United Way of Rock River Valley; Sara Tusler,…
Rockford Public Library (RPL), in partnership with United Way Rock River Valley (UWRRV), is proud to announce the expansion of its acclaimed “Modeled…