May News at RPL
Summer Book Sales:
First Fridays with Friends
Join us in the Main Library Patron Lounge on Friday, May 3 from 10am - 5pm for our First Friday used book sale. The sales will continue throughout the summer months - June 7, July 5 and August 2.
Become a Friend of the Library and receive advance notices of special book sales and invitations to members-only book sales and more. Join now!
Book Discussions at RPL
Summer is just around the corner and RPL has several ways to help you enjoy it. Join us for one of our book discussions. Please read the books before coming to the book discussion if you would like to participate.
Who Picked This Book? Club
5/7/2013 - Tuesday: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
East Branch / Bookworm Bakery & Cafe
Friendfluence by Carlin Flora
2nd Tuesday Book Group
5/14/2013 - Tuesday: 6:45 PM - 8:00 PM
East Branch / Bookworm Bakery & Cafe
Flight Behavior by Barbara Kingsolver
4th Tuesday Book Club
5/21/2013 - Tuesday: 6:30 PM - 7:45 PM
Sullivan Center / Small Multi-Purpose Room
On the Road, by Jack Kerouac
Blog
Get the latest book reviews from Allyn’s Collection Corner.
In the May issue, Allyn takes you On the Road with Jack Kerouac.
Farmers’ Markets and Gardening
Farmers Markets
Shopping at a farmer’s market can benefit our health as well as the community we live in. The produce is grown locally, and more often than not, is pesticide free. Money spent at a farmer’s market goes right back into the community to produce more nutritious fruits and vegetables. Check out the video below for more information on how to shop at your local Farmers’ market.
Join us for this program
Fresh and Local - Where to Get It
When you eat where you live your food is fresher, healthier and your carbon footprint is minimized.
Meet with a local food expert for tips and tricks of farmer's markets in the area. Registration Required.
5/11/2013 - Saturday: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
East Branch / Friends Community Meeting Room
Visit these great locations this summer!
Edgebrook Farmers’ Market
Rockford City Market
Gardening Books
Are you ready to start your own garden? RPL has a great collection of books to help with any gardening project. Here’s a sampling of titles.
Urban Gardening for Dummies, by Paul Simon
The Speedy Vegetable Garden, by Mark Diacono
The backyard parables: lessons on gardening, and life, by Margaret Roach
Storey's guide to growing organic vegetables & herbs for market, by Keith Stewart
Greens! : tips and techniques for growing your own vegetables, by Karin Eliasson
For those with smaller planting areas, check out Allyn’s recommendations here.
Mother’s Day Program for Kids
Marvelous Mothers!
Join us as we celebrate these very important people with stories, songs and a craft to take home.
5/11/2013 - Saturday: 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM
Main Library / Little Theatre
10 Outdoor Summer Crafts for Kids
Young Adult Book News
The movie version of Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Childrenis in development, according to IMDb. Until then, this very popular book among our youth crowd is available in print, e-book and audiobook at RPL. If that doesn’t pique your interest, check out the book trailer.
This Week at RPL
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5/22/2013 - Wednesday : 11:15 AM - 12:00 PM Main Library / Little Theatre Ages 0 to 2 Baby Storytime |
5/22/2013 - Wednesday : 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Rockton Centre Branch / Program Room Ages 55 and over a 3 week class on email |
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5/22/2013 - Wednesday : 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM Montague Branch / Connie Lane Room Ages 6 to 11 Let's read, learn, and discover at the Library |
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5/22/2013 - Wednesday : 5:00 PM - 7:30 PM East Branch / Bookworm Bakery & Cafe Ages 13 and over Hands-on, one-on-one help with your eReader |
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5/22/2013 - Wednesday : 6:30 PM - 7:15 PM East Branch / Children's Area All Ages Pajama Storytime |
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5/23/2013 - Thursday : 11:15 AM - 12:15 PM East Branch / Friends Community Meeting Room Ages 2 to 5 Pre-School storytime for Pre-K prep |
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5/23/2013 - Thursday : 12:00 PM - 12:45 PM Rockton Centre Branch / Friends Community Meeting Room Ages 3 to 5 Stories and activities focused on the 3 to 5 year olds |
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5/23/2013 - Thursday : 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM East Branch / Friends Community Meeting Room Ages 55 and over Specialized computer class for Seniors |
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5/23/2013 - Thursday : 4:00 PM - 4:45 PM Rock River Branch / Program Room Ages 3 to 8 Lectura en español e inglés |
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5/23/2013 - Thursday : 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM Rock River Branch / Program Room Ages 18 and over Aprendiendo a usar Internet |
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5/23/2013 - Thursday : 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Main Library / 2nd Floor Computer Room Ages 55 and over Get those pictures OUT of your camera! |
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5/23/2013 - Thursday : 6:00 PM - 6:45 PM East Branch / Children's Area Ages 0 to 2 Baby Storytime |
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5/23/2013 - Thursday : 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM East Branch / Bookworm Bakery & Cafe Ages 18 and over You know what kind of books we're talking about! |
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5/24/2013 - Friday : 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM Main Library / Little Theatre All Ages Family Storytime |
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5/25/2013 - Saturday : 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM Main Library / Little Theatre All Ages Saturday Spectaculars |
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5/25/2013 - Saturday : 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Sullivan Center / Small Multi-Purpose Room Ages 5 to 12 ¡Aprende a tocar guitarra! |
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5/29/2013 - Wednesday : 11:15 AM - 12:00 PM Main Library / Little Theatre Ages 0 to 2 Baby Storytime |
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5/29/2013 - Wednesday : 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM Sullivan Center / Large Multi-Purpose Room Ages 13 to 19 |
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5/29/2013 - Wednesday : 6:30 PM - 7:15 PM East Branch / Children's Area All Ages Pajama Storytime |
