Reading Rocks in Rockford

Reading Rocks in Rockford *2025 Date is Saturday, May 31*
First Saturday of June from 9:45AM - 1PM at Krause Memorial Library and City Hall Parking Lot The Library Rocks!

READING ROCKS IN ROCKFORD

First Saturday of June

Opening Ceremony: 9:45 AM at the Krause Memorial (Rockford) Library

Rockin' Reader Awards: Come and cheer for students receiving reading awards! Takes place in the library parking lot. Author's Row: Visit local author booths! Chat, ask questions and purchase copies of their books. Meet featured author, Jeffrey Brown, author of the Jedi Academy

series and attend a presentation. Pluck a Duck: Stop by the Rockford Rotary tent for a free book! While you're there, pluck a duck from the pool to win another prize. Come to the library tent for fun crafts and activities. Face Painting: Check out the designs at our booth. Street Art: Bring out your inner artist by creating art based on the illustrations of Jeffrey Brown's Jedi Academy or create your own art

Friends of the Library Book Sale: 9:30 AM - 3:00 PM inside the library. Shop for great books at great prices. Bag special from 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM. Ask for more information at the Krause Memorial (Rockford) Library.

01/31/2026

After being closed for two weeks, the Krause Memorial Library will reopen on Monday at a temporary location while construction continues on the library's expansion project. Read the full story through the link in the comments.

To our wonderful author community and supporters: Due to our current construction and renovation project, we will not be...
01/19/2026

To our wonderful author community and supporters:
Due to our current construction and renovation project, we will not be hosting Reading Rocks in Rockford this year.

We are operating out of a much smaller temporary library location, which unfortunately cannot accommodate the event—particularly with regard to accessibility and parking.

We are incredibly grateful for the community support we’ve enjoyed over the past 15 years and for the many talented authors who have participated, helping to foster a love of reading and create lifelong readers among our youngest community members.

Thank you for your understanding and continued support.

01/16/2026

This week is the last week the current Krause Memorial branch will be open! Come see us by this Saturday, 1/17 by 5:00PM to pick up holds, return materials, and use the book drop. We'll be closed for two weeks to transition to our temporary location at the Rockford Community Cabin. Our temporary location will open on Monday, 2/2! Check out this blog post for more information: https://kdl.org/blogs/post/the-krause-memorial-branch-makeover-is-underway/

08/27/2025

Join us Tuesday, September 2 at 10 AM as we break ground on our transformative expansion and renovation.

We’re doubling our size, improving accessibility, and creating bright, welcoming spaces for everyone to learn, gather, and grow. Come be part of this next chapter in our community’s story!

06/06/2025
Our featured author for 2025 was Deborah Diesen. Deborah and The Pout-Pout Fish were a huge hit with the crowd.
06/03/2025

Our featured author for 2025 was Deborah Diesen.
Deborah and The Pout-Pout Fish were a huge hit with the crowd.

Here are the local authors from Authors' Row.What a great group!
06/03/2025

Here are the local authors from Authors' Row.
What a great group!

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140 E Bridge Street
Rockford, MI
49341

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