Rockford Public Library

About Rockford Public Library

The Rockford Public Library Podcast brings the heart of our community's literary world directly to you. Join us for engaging conversations with authors, local historians, community leaders, and library experts as we explore diverse perspectives, celebrate storytelling, and give you a behind the scenes look at library operations. Each episode offers insights into books, community resources, upcoming events, and the many ways the Rockford Public Library serves as a hub for learning, creativity, and connection. Whether you're a lifelong library goer or new to the Rockford community, this podcast invites you to discover the transformative power of libraries in today's world. Subscribe now to be part of our ongoing story at Rockford Public Library.

Publisher

Rockford Public Library

Category

arts

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

12 Mar 2025

Latest episode

6 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

21 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   6 Oct 2026

   Stories That Connect Us: Kathi Kresol on Rockford Public Library, Local History, and Haunted Rock River Valley

   What does it take to bring library services directly into the community while also preserving the stories that make a region unique? In this episode, we sit down with Kathi Kresol, manager of the Rockford Public Library's Mobile Library, local author, historian, and storyteller. Kathi shares her journey to the library, the impact of the Mobile Library on neighborhoods throughout Rockford, and the passion that drives her work connecting people with books, resources, and one another. She also d...

2. 

   21 Sept 2026

   From Rockford to the National Archives: A Conversation with Jill Zawacki

   What does it take to preserve the nation's story, one government record at a time? Bridget Finn, RPL Marketing Director, sat down with Jill Zawacki, Supervisory Archivist at the Barack Obama Presidential Library, U.S. National Archives, for a conversation about what archivists really do, the records that shape our history, and how everyday people can access them. Jill talks about her path into archival work, what makes the Obama Presidential Library the first fully digital preside...

3. 

   18 Aug 2026

   What If Reading Starts Before You Can Read? An Interview with Youth Services Librarian Amy Pfeifer

   In this episode of the Rockford Public Library Podcast, Lara Griffin talks with Youth Services Librarian Amy Pfeifer about the surprising ways children begin developing literacy long before they learn their ABCs. From talking and singing to sharing stories and reading together, everyday moments can help build the skills children need to become confident readers. Amy breaks down what early literacy really means, why it matters, and how parents and caregivers can support a child's development w...

Who has been a guest on Rockford Public Library

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Brett Whitacre
• Dave Pedersen
• Sarah Stumpf
• Anthony Cortez
• Katelyn Coombes

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

2 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 3 / 100

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Quality

6

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

0