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Register 9 Seats Remaining

We Got Hooked! Crocket Group

Open Crochet

2025-06-25 16:30:00 2025-06-25 18:30:00 America/Chicago We Got Hooked! Crocket Group Main Library - Room 208: Maker Activity B

Wednesday, June 25
4:30pm - 6:30pm

Add to Calendar 2025-06-25 16:30:00 2025-06-25 18:30:00 America/Chicago We Got Hooked! Crocket Group Love to crochet? So do we! Bring in your UFO stands for "unfinished object". It's a term used to describe a project that has been temporarily or permanently abandoned. Main Library - Room 208: Maker Activity B

Main Library

Room 208: Maker Activity B

Love to crochet? So do we! Bring in your UFO stands for "unfinished object". It's a term used to describe a project that has been temporarily or permanently abandoned.

"We are a community of passionate crocheters who love bringing new projects to life and sharing creative ideas. As experienced crafters and teachers, we invite you to bring your hooks and yarn, get inspired, and stitch with us. Basic crochet knowledge is required to join. Let's create together!"

TAGS: | Maker | Culture | Arts |

Main Library

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

Hours
Mon, Jun 16 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Jun 17 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jun 18 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Jun 19 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Jun 20 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Jun 21 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jun 22 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

Cancelled
Sat, Jun 21, 9:30am - 10:30am
Enjoy gentle yoga and meditation on the library veranda! All levels welcome. Bring your own mat and water. Breathe, move, and relax with us

Sat, Jun 21, 11:00am - 11:45am
Room 115B: Story Time
Join us for a storytime celebrating love, inclusivity and acceptance!

Sat, Jun 21, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Room 208: Maker Activity B
Let’s make some creative cards! Bring your imagination and creativity to the class.

Sat, Jun 21, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Room 208: Maker Activity B
Want to learn how to sew? Join our beginner sewing class! We'll start with the basics and gradually build your skills as we go. Space is limited; registration suggested
This event is full

Sun, Jun 22, 7:00am - 10:00am
2nd Floor Terrace,3rd Floor Terrace
Join the excitement at this Rockford Triathlon Family Viewing Event!
Register

Mon, Jun 23, 10:00am - 10:45am
Room 115B: Story Time
Books, songs, rhymes and crafts for children ages 3-5

Mon, Jun 23, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Ahlstrand Family Foundation Craft Room
A bi-weekly art program designed for tweens, offering a chance to express themselves creatively.

Mon, Jun 23, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
RPLF Teen Zone / Active Zone
Level up your D&D game with character building!

Tue, Jun 24, 10:00am - 10:30am
Room 115B: Story Time
Dance and sing the morning away at this active storytime for toddlers and preschoolers.

Tue, Jun 24, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Room 208: Maker Activity B
Headed out for summer fun and don’t want to take time to fuss with your hair?

Wed, Jun 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, Jun 25, 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Room 208: Maker Activity B
Love to crochet? So do we! Bring in your UFO stands for "unfinished object". It's a term used to describe a project that has been temporarily or permanently abandoned.

Wed, Jun 25, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Room 206: Group Room A
Boys and Girls ages 8-12! Whether you’ve always wanted to learn crochet or you already know how, let’s get together and crochet! We’ll help each other out and create something Great!
This event is full

Thu, Jun 26, 10:00am - 2:00pm
WREX Classroom
Arts Council?

Thu, Jun 26, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Headed out for summer fun and don’t want to take time to fuss with your hair? We encourage you to register so you can receive the link.

Thu, Jun 26, 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Room 208: Maker Activity B
Let’s make some creative cards! Bring your imagination and creativity to the class.

Thu, Jun 26, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
WREX Classroom
This open book talk will center around titles patrons have read and would like to discuss from the non-fiction category Self-Help.

Fri, Jun 27, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Room 211: Recording Studio
Open Maker Lab lets you use Maker Lab equipment after completing Maker Lab 101 and getting certified.
Please contact the library to register for this event.

Cancelled
Sat, Jun 28, 9:30am - 10:30am
Enjoy gentle yoga and meditation on the library veranda! All levels welcome. Bring your own mat and water. Breathe, move, and relax with us

Sat, Jun 28, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Rooms 115A & 115B: Activity and Story Time
Active Play for Toddlers