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RPL Sewing Group

Getting To Know Your Machine

2025-01-20 17:00:00 2025-01-20 18:00:00 America/Chicago RPL Sewing Group Main Library - Room 208: Maker Activity B

Monday, January 20
5:00pm - 6:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-01-20 17:00:00 2025-01-20 18:00:00 America/Chicago RPL Sewing Group Learn how to use the library's sewing machines in this introductory class. 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. Space is limited; registration suggested

TAGS: | Maker | Culture | Arts |

Main Library
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Phone: 815-965-7606
Branch manager
Dunarene Hopson
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Mon, May 18 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, May 19 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, May 20 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, May 21 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, May 22 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, May 23 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, May 24 Closed
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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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Beginner Knitting Class
Mon, May 18, 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Room 208: Maker Activity B
This beginner knitting class is designed especially for adults who are new to knitting.
This event is full
Coffee and Caregiving: Respite Hour
Tue, May 19, 10:00am - 11:00am
WREX Classroom
Caregiving isn't easy; join us for a break! Come to the WREX Classroom on the 2nd floor of the Main Library to relax, connect, and have coffee with other caregivers on 3/17, 4/21, and 5/19 at 10 am.
Musical Munchkins
Tue, May 19, 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.
Babes and Books
Wed, May 20, 10:00am - 11:00am
Rooms 115A & 115B: Activity and Story Time
This interactive storytime for young children from birth to 24 months, focuses on their development, incorporating music, movement, and reading.
Teen Poetry Club
Wed, May 20, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
RPLF Teen Zone / Active Zone
Create poems and have the opportunity to share them with your peers.
Coffee with Jean: Celebrating America's 250th
Thu, May 21, 10:00am - 11:00am
Local History Room
Jean returns to RPL after retirement as a featured speaker!
I Fold, You Fold, We All Fold Books! (Teens)
Sat, May 23, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
RPLF Teen Zone / Active Zone
Let's unearth some new art with some old books! Our theme for Summer Reading 2026 is Unearth a Story! Keep track of your reading goals and attend exciting events all summer long!
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RPL Sewing Group
Mon, May 25, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Learn how to use the library's sewing machines in this introductory class. Space is limited; registration suggested
RPL Chess Club
Mon, May 25, 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.
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