When describing Elmo of "Sesame Street," the words that likely come to mind include "cute," "cuddly" and "lovable." But in 2022, two new words can be added to that description: "unhinged" and "savage.

This week's events include the Conversational Spanish classes at the Rockford Public Library's East Branch, "Sesame Street Live: Elmo Makes Music," "RAIN -- A Tribute to the Beatles," Pumpkins, Gourds ...