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Getting To Know Your Machine

Sewing

2024-09-13 11:00:00 2024-09-13 12:00:00 America/Chicago Getting To Know Your Machine Main Library - Room 208: Maker Activity B

Friday, September 13
11:00am - 12:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-09-13 11:00:00 2024-09-13 12:00:00 America/Chicago Getting To Know Your Machine Learn how to use the library's sewing machines in this introductory class for ages 18 and up. Space is limited; registration suggested Main Library - Room 208: Maker Activity B

Main Library

Room 208: Maker Activity B

Learn how to use the library's sewing machines in this introductory class for ages 18 and up. Space is limited; registration suggested

Purpose of the Class
"The purpose of this class is to introduce you to the fundamental skills of sewing. By the end of this session, you should feel comfortable using a sewing machine and have a basic understanding of sewing techniques." All materials provided for this introductory class.

Main Library

info@rockfordpubliclibrary.org
Phone: 815-965-7606
Branch manager
Dunarene Hopson

Hours
We're closed Tuesday December 31 due to New Years
We're closed Wednesday January 01 due to New Years
Mon, Dec 30 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Dec 31 Closed
(New Years)
Wed, Jan 01 Closed
(New Years)
Thu, Jan 02 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Jan 03 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Jan 04 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jan 05 Closed

About the library

The 66,000 sq.ft. Main Library opened in spring of 2024 and serves as the Rockford Public Library's main downtown facility. The newly constructed space boasts a 1st floor Children's Area complete with a dedicated computer lab, three program rooms, play structure with slide, and baby garden, a Maker Lab with access to 3D printers and scanners and small board computers, podcasting room, green screen video room, a large Young Adult Zone with gaming center, adult computer lab, local history room, and several meeting and study rooms accommodating groups of 2-8 people. Additional features include a large interactive screen, two roof-top terraces, one of which is available for rent as part of our large event space on the third floor, underground parking, and drive-thru book drop holds pickup!

Upcoming events

Mon, Jan 06, 10:00am - 10:45am
Room 115B: Story Time

Mon, Jan 06, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Room 220: Teen End Zone

Tue, Jan 07, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Rooms 115A & 115B: Activity and Story Time

Mon, Jan 13, 10:00am - 10:45am
Room 115B: Story Time

Mon, Jan 20, 10:00am - 10:45am
Room 115B: Story Time

Mon, Jan 20, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Room 115B: Story Time

Mon, Jan 27, 10:00am - 10:45am
Room 115B: Story Time