About the Nordlof Center
Located at 118 N. Main St. in downtown Rockford, The Rockford Public Library’s Nordlof Center provides high-speed Wi-Fi access throughout its multi-use performance, meeting, and classroom venue for Library and community events and technology training. Click here for a video tour of the Nordlof Center
For rental information, please contact MaryPat Muzzarelli, Business Manager at , or call 815-987-6614.
If you have already booked your event, or have other questions, please contact Logan Welliver, Theater Manager at , or call 815-987-6641.
J.R. Sullivan Theater
Recently renovated, the J.R. Sullivan Theater offers a venue for RPL and community events ranging from band and dance performances to theater and multimedia productions. Enhancements include new lighting, audio and projection systems. Twenty-four moveable LED lighting fixtures allow for unlimited lighting and special effects. A commercial-grade wireless digital audio system and full-screen projection system provide breathtaking sound and movie experiences. The theater also offers a lobby with full service bar, box office, dressing rooms, and backstage area with loading dock.
Walmart Computer Classroom
Funded by a $50,000 grant from Walmart, the computer classroom offers some of the latest technology and software. Features include a UBI projector that turns any surface into a touchscreen, and 15 computer workstations. They’ll be used to help RPL provide the community with a wide variety of computer and technology courses – all at no cost to cardholders. Classes range from tutorials on popular software like Excel, PowerPoint and Quick Books to courses that show you how to design a website, program your iPhone, create a resume and more.
Multi Purpose Meeting Rooms
The Nordlof Center also houses a children’s art studio, rehearsal room and three more classrooms. They’re used for a variety of RPL programs, including young adult movie nights, children’s events, English classes, and adult programs. Check the program calendar for dates and times. These multi-use rooms are also available to rent for sales training, business meetings and other get-togethers.
Rooms and Occupancy Limits
Second Floor
- Small multipurpose room Occupancy 34
- Walmart computer class Occupancy 49
- Rehearsal Room occupancy 155
- Large multipurpose room Occupancy 127
- Music Room Occupancy 108
- Children’s art room Occupancy 49
- Adult art room Occupancy 79
Basement
- Black box Theatre Occupancy 195
- Green room Occupancy 34
The mission of the Rockford Public Library is to educate, inform, entertain, and culturally enrich the people of our community.
