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Virtual Sewing

Infinity Scarf with Zip Pocket

2025-02-20 11:00:00 2025-02-20 13:00:00 America/Chicago Virtual Sewing Virtual -

Thursday, February 20
11:00am - 1:00pm

Infinity Scarf with Zip Pocket We encourage you to register so you can receive the link."

An infinity scarf can be worn in a variety of ways for any occasion. What could make it even more functional? Adding a hidden pocket! Select some fabric that matches your wardrobe – such as cotton or flannel – to get started on this easy pattern.
 
Pattern Resource/Video:
Infinity Scarf with a Hidden Pocket by Funstuffcrafts Lisa Welander
 Materials:
Five (5) fat quarters or fabric by the yard
Zipper – 9” or longer
 Cutting Instructions:
SCARF – 22” x 72”Fabric can be pieced together if have less than 2 yards, such as four (4) fat quarters OR 1 yard cut in half lengthwise
POCKET – 9” x 10” @ 2Make the pocket bigger/smaller by adjusting the size width of your pocket pieces to match the length of your zipper

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

Main Library

info@rockfordpubliclibrary.org
Phone: (815) 965-7606
Fax: (815) 963-7843
Branch manager
Donna Hopson

Hours
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We're closed Monday September 07 due to Labor Day
Mon, Sep 07 Closed
(Labor Day)
Tue, Sep 08 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Sep 09 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Sep 10 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Sep 11 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Sep 12 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Sep 13 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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Sat, Sep 12, 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.

Sat, Sep 12, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
WREX Classroom
Come to the Main library to discuss David Mccullough's book 1776. Tea will be provided by Wired Cafe.

Sat, Sep 12, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
RPLF Teen Zone / Active Zone
Come build a LEGO triceratops skull in the teen zone!

Mon, Sep 14, 10:00am - 10:45am
Rooms 115A & 115B: Activity and Story Time
Books, songs, rhymes, and crafts for children ages 3-5

Mon, Sep 14, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
RPLF Teen Zone / Active Zone
A book club of teen books for teens. Come chat about the stories and eat some pizza! Reading the book is encouraged but not required.

Mon, Sep 14, 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, Sep 15, 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, Sep 15, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Room 115B: Story Time
Pokémon Club attendees can learn, play, and connect through the Pokémon Trading Card Game (TCG) and other activities designed for their age range.

Tue, Sep 15, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
WREX Classroom
Patrons can join us in unplugged decompression with learning how to create their own zentangle, supplies provided/limited, registration required. All ability levels welcome!

Wed, Sep 16, 10:00am - 11:00am
This interactive storytime for young children from birth to 24 months, focuses on their development, incorporating music, movement, and reading.

Wed, Sep 16, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Room 115B: Story Time
Social hour for parents and caregivers of infants and babies! Drop in every other Wednesday from August through October.

Cancelled
Wed, Sep 16, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Archivists from the Barack Obama Presidential Library will explain what kind of publicly available information we can find in the National Archives (NARA) and how to find it.

Wed, Sep 16, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
RPLF Teen Zone / Active Zone
Create poems and have the opportunity to share them with your peers.

Thu, Sep 17, 10:00am - 11:00am
Local History Room
Jean returns to RPL after retirement as a featured speaker!

Thu, Sep 17, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Rooms 115A & 115B: Activity and Story Time
A social hour for homeschool families.

Thu, Sep 17, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
WREX Classroom

Fri, Sep 18, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Ahlstrand Family Foundation Craft Room
Join Rockford Symphony Music Director Yaniv Attar as he discusses life and music with our featured Guest Soloists the day before the Masterworks concerts.

Fri, Sep 18, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Rooms 115A & 115B: Activity and Story Time
Drop in on Friday afternoons to get crafty! Every week, we'll whip up a fun and fresh craft for you to create. All supplies will be provided.

Sat, Sep 19, 9:00am - 3:00pm
Get ready to discover an amazing assortment of quality used books, graphic novels, DVDs, and much more.

Sat, Sep 19, 11:00am - 12:00pm
WREX Classroom
Come join us for a monthly discussion of LGBTQ+ books. For September 2026 we will be discussing Oye by Melissa Mogollon.