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Beginner Knitting Class

Learn to knit

2026-05-18 16:30:00 2026-05-18 18:30:00 America/Chicago Beginner Knitting Class Main Library - Room 208: Maker Activity B

Monday, May 18
4:30pm - 6:30pm

Add to Calendar 2026-05-18 16:30:00 2026-05-18 18:30:00 America/Chicago Beginner Knitting Class This beginner knitting class is designed especially for adults who are new to knitting. Main Library - Room 208: Maker Activity B

Main Library

Room 208: Maker Activity B

This beginner knitting class is designed especially for adults who are new to knitting.

Welcome to our Beginner Knitting Class! In this session, you’ll learn the basics of knitting, including how to cast on, create simple stitches, and start your first project. All materials are provided, and no prior experience is needed—just bring your creativity and enthusiasm!

We’ll go over materials when you arrive in class. If you already have knitting needles and yarn at home and are excited to bring them, that’s absolutely okay too!

TAGS: | Maker | Culture | Arts |

Main Library

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

Hours
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Mon, May 11 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, May 12 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, May 13 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, May 14 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, May 15 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, May 16 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, May 17 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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Mon, May 11, 10:00am - 11:00am
Rooms 115A & 115B: Activity and Story Time
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Mon, May 11, 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

Mon, May 11, 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, May 11, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Rooms 115A & 115B: Activity and Story Time
Game On! Drop in for a fun night of family friendly games.

Mon, May 11, 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, May 12, 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, May 13, 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, May 16, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Our theme for Summer Reading 2026 is Unearth a Story! Keep track of your reading goals and attend exciting events all summer long!

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