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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 |

Main Library

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Phone: 815-965-7606
Branch manager
Dunarene Hopson

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Wed, Mar 25 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Mar 26 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Mar 27 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Mar 28 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Mar 29 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

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Tue, Mar 24, 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, Mar 24, 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.

Wed, Mar 25, 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.

Wed, Mar 25, 10:00am - 11:00am
Children's Event Space
This interactive storytime for young children from birth to 24 months, focuses on their development, incorporating music, movement, and reading.

Wed, Mar 25, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
RPLF Teen Zone / Active Zone
Create poems and have the opportunity to share them with your peers.

Thu, Mar 26, 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.

Fri, Mar 27, 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, Mar 28, 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, Mar 28, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
WREX Classroom
Eco Crafts (Part II): Upcycled Collage.

Sat, Mar 28, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Room 115B: Story Time
Music, songs, and stories for children ages 3-7

Sat, Mar 28, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Room 208: Maker Activity B
This class is perfect for absolute beginners with no prior crochet experience. If you've ever wanted to create beautiful handmade items or just explore a new hobby, this class is for you.
This event is full

Sat, Mar 28, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
RPLF Teen Zone / Active Zone
Come bust your boredom with the teen zone board games, kicking off our week of spring break events!

Mon, Mar 30, 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.

Mon, Mar 30, 10:00am - 10:45am
Room 115B: Story Time
Books, songs, storytelling, and crafts for children ages 3-5

Mon, Mar 30, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
RPLF Teen Zone / Active Zone
Making and racing paper airplanes during spring break for teens!

Mon, Mar 30, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Room 115B: Story Time
Join us to learn how to make slime in our hands-on program! This time we will make spring themed slime for participants to take home.

Mon, Mar 30, 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, Mar 31, 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, Mar 31, 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, Mar 31, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Ahlstrand Family Foundation Craft Room
Make and learn how to play an ABC variation of "Go Fish!"

Tue, Mar 31, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
RPLF Teen Zone / Active Zone
Expanding our palettes and ranking different versions and flavors of cookies, chips, and drinks!

Tue, Mar 31, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Rooms 115A & 115B: Activity and Story Time
Come design a custom bookmark for some Spring Break fun!