Join Us
The Rockford Public Library, in partnership with United Way Rock River Valley, is hosting a free family event to kick off summer reading season.
Saturday, May 16 • 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Rockford Public Library Main Branch • 215 N. Wyman St., Rockford, IL
What to Expect
⭐️ First things first: You can sign your clild up for the RPL Summer Reading Challenge and keep the momentum going all summer long.
Free admission. Fun for all ages — especially kids birth through elementary.
- 🎩 Magician Performance at 10:30 AM
- 🎈 Balloon Animals throughout the event
- 🍧 Kona Ice for a tasty treat
- 🎧 Live DJ spinning fun music
- 📖 Live Read-Alouds every 30 minutes
- 📚 Gently Used Book Swap — bring a book, take a book (focused on ages birth through elementary)
- 🛍️ Local Community Vendors on-site
- 👕 Free T-Shirts for kids and teens (while supplies last)
Special Giveaway: 400 free hardcover copies of America — a patriotic picture book celebrating the nation's 250th anniversary. First come, first served. One book per family.
This event is free and open to the community.
