Celebrate Stars and Stripes program offered July 3 at Rockton Centre Branch

All Rockford Public Library locations will be closed Saturday, July 4, 2009 in observance of Independence Day.

Additionally, children are invited to “Celebrate Stars and Stripes” on July 3 from 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. at Rockford Public Library’s Rockton Centre Branch, 3112 N. Rockton Ave. In celebration of Independence Day, children will read stories, play games and make a craft. All ages are welcome and registration is not required. Snacks will be provided. This program is free and open to the public.

For a complete list of programs, library locations and hours, please visit our website at www.rockfordpubliclibrary.org.

About the Rockford Public Library

The Rockford Public Library, founded in 1872 as the second library in Illinois, currently has six facilities, including the Main Library and five Branch Libraries. The Rockford Public Library's mission is to enhance community life and development by informing, educating, entertaining, and providing cultural enrichment to all people of all ages by collecting information to address the diverse interests of our dynamic community.

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