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We Got Hooked! Crochet Group

Crochet -a-long Mesh tote bag

2024-10-16 16:30:00 2024-10-16 18:30:00 America/Chicago We Got Hooked! Crochet Group Main Library - Room 208: Maker Activity B

Wednesday, October 16
4:30pm - 6:30pm

Add to Calendar 2024-10-16 16:30:00 2024-10-16 18:30:00 America/Chicago We Got Hooked! Crochet Group We're excited to announce our upcoming Crochet-A-Long! The ultimate mesh tote bag! Main Library - Room 208: Maker Activity B

Main Library

Room 208: Maker Activity B

We're excited to announce our upcoming Crochet-A-Long! The ultimate mesh tote bag!

Joining a Crochet-a-long is a fantastic way to enhance your crochet skills while being part of a vibrant and supportive community. These events bring together crochet enthusiasts of all levels to work on the same project simultaneously, sharing progress, tips, and encouragement along the way. A #CrochetAlong offers structured guidance, often with step-by-step instructions and video tutorials, for a fun and collaborative experience. You'll not only improve your technique but also enjoy the camaraderie of fellow crafters as you create beautiful, handmade pieces together. Dive into a Crochet-a-long and discover the joy of communal crafting!

SUPPLIES:

 Yarn used: Hobbie Frutta cotton yarn: https://hobbii.de/frutta or (cotton yarn)

4 mm crochet hook

Yarn needle

Scissors

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https://youtu.be/aZlYJINesVc?si=tTxbrXH0SvI4xbrI 

TAGS: | Special Event | Maker | Culture | Arts |

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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

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Tue, Apr 07, All day
Bring in your extra craft supplies for RPL's 2026 Craft Swap! RPL staff will accept donations of craft supplies that are in good shape to the Main Library from March 1st to April 10th.

Tue, Apr 07, 10:00am - 10:30am
Rooms 115A & 115B: Activity and Story Time
Dance and sing the morning away at this active storytime for toddlers and preschoolers.

Tue, Apr 07, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Room 208: Maker Activity B
Come sew this bag with us at the Library—it really snaps!
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Tue, Apr 07, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Rooms 115A & 115B: Activity and Story Time
The purpose of the interactive Storytime training is to teach caregivers how to provide high-quality early learning experiences.

Tue, Apr 07, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
RPLF Teen Zone / Active Zone,WREX Classroom
Join us at RPL for Financial Literacy Month.

Wed, Apr 08, All day
Bring in your extra craft supplies for RPL's 2026 Craft Swap! RPL staff will accept donations of craft supplies that are in good shape to the Main Library from March 1st to April 10th.

Thu, Apr 09, All day
Bring in your extra craft supplies for RPL's 2026 Craft Swap! RPL staff will accept donations of craft supplies that are in good shape to the Main Library from March 1st to April 10th.

Thu, Apr 09, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Rooms 115A & 115B: Activity and Story Time
A social hour for homeschool families.

Fri, Apr 10, All day
Bring in your extra craft supplies for RPL's 2026 Craft Swap! RPL staff will accept donations of craft supplies that are in good shape to the Main Library from March 1st to April 10th.

Sat, Apr 11, 12:00pm - 3:00pm
WREX Classroom
In celebration of Earth Day, RPL is hosting a FREE, all-ages craft supply swap. Please bring your own bag. Any excess supplies will be given to The Scrap Jar, Rockford's creative reuse store.

Sat, Apr 11, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
RPLF Teen Zone / Active Zone
Making flowers out of pipe cleaners!

Mon, Apr 13, 10:00am - 10:45am
Room 115B: Story Time
Books, songs, storytelling, and crafts for children ages 3-5

Mon, Apr 13, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Rooms 115A & 115B: Activity and Story Time
Learning about currency is cool! Come play our board games to practice your money managing skills at RPL.

Mon, Apr 13, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
WREX Classroom
Come play a relaxed game of chess at the library! Sets and boards provided, all skill levels welcome. We meet every other Monday night.

Tue, Apr 14, 10:00am - 10:30am
Rooms 115A & 115B: Activity and Story Time
Dance and sing the morning away at this active storytime for toddlers and preschoolers.

Tue, Apr 14, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Room 208: Maker Activity B
Come sew this bag with us at the Library—it really snaps!