Need a place for your group to meet?

Rockford Public Library and its branch facilities provide the ideal setting for small and large groups. Branch locations offer TV / DVD equipment and wireless Internet access. Our facilities are conveniently located throughout the city and are open during all public service hours. Room sizes vary and accommodate groups from 2 to 65 people. Rates are listed below. To inquire about the availability of rooms, call 815-965-7606.

Hart Interim Library

Located at 214 N. Church St., Rockford, IL 61101
The Hart Interim Library and its branch facilities provide the ideal setting for small groups.
The Hart Interim Library offers wireless Internet access only.

5 CONFERENCE ROOMS
Capacity: Holds 1- 6 people – maximum 1 hour time limit
Rate: Free

East Branch

6685 East State St., Rockford, IL 61108
Come visit the East Branch, located in the former Barnes & Noble building on East State St. The East Branch offers a 65-seat meeting room, free Wi-Fi, quiet study rooms, special areas for children and adults, and an expanded collection of books and media, as well as a Friends of RPL book shop.

COMMUNITY ROOM
Capacity: 65
For-Profit Groups Rate: $50/hour
Non-Profit Groups Rate: $15/hour

2 QUIET STUDY ROOMS
Capacity: Hold 4 people – maximum 3 hour time limit
Rate: Free

Nordlof Center

118 N Main St., Rockford, IL 61101
Welcome to Rockford’s newest cultural, arts and community resource. This 30,000-square-foot facility provides a multi-use performance and classroom venue for the region’s performing arts and technology training needs. The entire building is equipped with high-speed Internet and Wi-Fi access. Inside you’ll find the 280-seat J.R. Sullivan Theater, multiple meeting and classrooms and the state-of-the-art Walmart Computer Classroom.

For rental information, please contact Mary Pat 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.

If you have audio/visual questions, please contact Harley Hatcher,  A/V Manager at , or call 815-987-6616.

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

Montague Branch

1238 S. Winnebago St., Rockford, IL 61102
In April 2001, the branch underwent an extensive expansion and renovation project. The addition of the Constance V. Lane community room, a new wireless computer area, and a children’s space with storytelling area doubled the size of the facility from 5,000 sq. ft. to 10,000 sq. ft. Many of the original oak bookcases and the fireplace were restored as part of the project.

CONNIE LANE ROOM
Capacity: 50
For-Profit Groups Rate: $50/hour
Non-Profit Groups Rate: $15/hour