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Sew Much Fun Encore - Sewing 101

10:30am–12:30pm
Teen, Adult, Family
Downtown Library
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Downtown Community Room
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Family
Program Type: DIY
Registration Required
Event Details:

Due to the overwhelming popularity of Sew Much Fun, the library is providing an encore of its Sewing 101 Class.

This event is in the "School Age" group
This event is in the "Teen" group
This event is in the "Adult" group

Light Up Bookend Craft

6:00pm–7:00pm
School Age, Teen, Adult
Watts-Midtown Branch
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Watts-Midtown Branch
Room: Watts-Midtown: Norm & Janet Moline Conference Room
Age Group: School Age, Teen, Adult
Program Type: DIY
Registration Required
Event Details:

February is Library Lovers Month, so join us for this creative bookend craft! Design your own light up bookend to take home, and give your bookshelves a literal glow-up.

This event is in the "School Age" group
This event is in the "Teen" group
This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Family" group

Sew Much Fun

10:30am–12:30pm
School Age, Teen, Adult, Family
Downtown Library
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Downtown Community Room
Age Group: School Age, Teen, Adult, Family
Program Type: DIY
Registration Required
Event Details:

Expand your sewing knowledge by using a sewing machine to make a simple tote bag. Attendees will learn how to read a pattern, cut fabric, sew straight seams, press fabric, pin, and finish a versatile, reversible, tote.

This event is in the "Adult" group

Adult Knitting Circle

2:00pm–4:00pm
Adult
Downtown Library
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Downtown Community Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: DIY
Event Details:

Calling all yarn enthusiasts - we would love for you to join our Adult Knitting Circle!

This event is in the "Teen" group
This event is in the "Adult" group

Paint Class: Create! Quad Cities

11:00am–1:00pm
Teen, Adult
Downtown Library
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Downtown Community Room
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Mental Health, DIY
Registration Required
Event Details:

Mental Health Program ARPA

This program is made possible by ARPA (American Rescue Plan Act) funds designated by the City of Rock Island.

Did you know that engaging in a creative outlet, like painting, can "boost serotonin levels and increase blood flow to the part of the brain associated with pleasure?"(

This event is in the "Adult" group

Art Class w/ Gloria Burlingame

11:30am–1:30pm
Adult
Downtown Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Downtown Community Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: DIY
Registration Required
Event Details:

More details to come!

This event is in the "Adult" group

Paper Quilling at Watts-Midtown

10:30am–12:30pm
Adult
Watts-Midtown Branch
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Watts-Midtown Branch
Room: Watts-Midtown Community Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: DIY
Registration Required
Event Details:

Paper quilling is the art of twisting and curling strips of paper, and has been practiced since the early 15th century. Join us for this beginner-friendly class taught by a local expert! No prior experience required.

This event is in the "School Age" group
This event is in the "Teen" group
This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Family" group

Sew Much Fun

10:30am–12:30pm
School Age, Teen, Adult, Family
Downtown Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Downtown Community Room
Age Group: School Age, Teen, Adult, Family
Program Type: DIY
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn how to make your very own bowl cozy at this event! Bowl cozies can be used to keep your hands safe when removing food from a microwave, or to keep your hands warm when eating a pint of ice cream.

This event is in the "Adult" group

Adult Knitting Circle

2:00pm–4:00pm
Adult
Downtown Library
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Downtown Community Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: DIY
Event Details:

Calling all yarn enthusiasts - we would love for you to join our Adult Knitting Circle!

This event is in the "Teen" group

Teen Sewing Event: DIY Bag Part 1

12:00pm–2:00pm
Teen
Downtown Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Downtown Community Room
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: DIY
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn a new skill during Intercession: instructor Shay Tate will teach you how to sew your own bag! We've got the fabric and sewing machines; all you need to bring is patience and creativity. 

This event is in the "Teen" group

Teen Sewing Event: DIY Bag Part 2

12:00pm–2:00pm
Teen
Downtown Library
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Downtown Community Room
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: DIY
Event Details:

Learn a new skill during Intercession: instructor Shay Tate will teach you how to sew your own bag! We've got the fabric and sewing machines; all you need to bring is patience and creativity. 

This event is in the "Adult" group

Spring Cardmaking Class

10:30am–12:30pm
Adult
Southwest Branch
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Southwest Branch
Room: Southwest Community Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: DIY
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us on Thursday, April 2nd, as local artist April Greetings leads a spring-themed cardmaking class! This is a guided program and all supplies will be provided. Attendees will leave with several spring-themed greeting cards.

This event is in the "Teen" group
This event is in the "Adult" group

DIY Craft: Hummingbird Diamond Art

5:30pm–6:30pm
Teen, Adult
Watts-Midtown Branch
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Watts-Midtown Branch
Room: Watts-Midtown Community Room
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: DIY
Registration Required
Event Details:

Looking to add to your spring decor? Join us on Wednesday, April 8th, to make a diamond art hummingbird! All supplies will be provided. 

Registration is required.  

This event is in the "School Age" group
This event is in the "Teen" group
This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Family" group

Sew Much Fun

10:30am–12:30pm
School Age, Teen, Adult, Family
Downtown Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Downtown Community Room
Age Group: School Age, Teen, Adult, Family
Program Type: DIY
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn the basics of "quilting" by creating quilted coasters. Participants will choose fabrics, measure, cut, iron, pin, and use a sewing machine in this basic tutorial. The outcome?

This event is in the "Adult" group

Adult Knitting Circle

2:00pm–4:00pm
Adult
Downtown Library
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Downtown Community Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: DIY
Event Details:

Calling all yarn enthusiasts - we would love for you to join our Adult Knitting Circle!

This event is in the "Adult" group

Paper Embroidery at Watts-Midtown

10:30am–12:30pm
Adult
Watts-Midtown Branch
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Watts-Midtown Branch
Room: Watts-Midtown Community Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: DIY
Registration Required
Event Details:

Paper embroidery is just what it sounds like! We'll create designs and patterns by stitching thread through paper. Learn the basics of embroidery in this easy to pick up, easy to display format. 

This event is in the "Teen" group
This event is in the "Adult" group

Sew Much Fun

10:30am–12:30pm
Teen, Adult
Downtown Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Downtown Community Room
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: DIY
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us on the second Saturday of each month from 10:30am - 12:30pm at the Downtown Library to learn how to step up your sewing game! 

This event is in the "Adult" group

Adult Knitting Circle

2:00pm–4:00pm
Adult
Downtown Library
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Downtown Community Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: DIY
Event Details:

Calling all yarn enthusiasts - we would love for you to join our Adult Knitting Circle!

This event is in the "Teen" group
This event is in the "Adult" group

DIY: Forever Succulent

6:00pm–7:00pm
Teen, Adult
Southwest Branch
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Southwest Branch
Room: Southwest Community Room
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: DIY
Registration Required
Event Details:

Love plants but not the upkeep? Try a forever succulent! These beauties are made with glass beads and no watering or repotting is required. 

In this DIY session you will make one mini succulent plant. All supplies will be provided.

This event is in the "Adult" group

Adult Knitting Circle

2:00pm–4:00pm
Adult
Downtown Library
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Downtown Community Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: DIY
Event Details:

Calling all yarn enthusiasts - we would love for you to join our Adult Knitting Circle!

This event is in the "Teen" group
This event is in the "Adult" group

DIY Craft: Butterfly Diamond Art

5:30pm–6:30pm
Teen, Adult
Southwest Branch
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Southwest Branch
Room: Southwest Community Room
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: DIY
Registration Required
Event Details:

Looking to add to your summer decor? Join us on Monday, June 29th, to make a diamond art butterfly! All supplies will be provided. 

Registration is required.  

This event is in the "Teen" group
This event is in the "Adult" group

DIY: Plantable Seed Paper

3:30pm–5:30pm
Teen, Adult
Downtown Library
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Downtown Community Room
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: DIY
Event Details:

More details to come!

This event is in the "Adult" group

Adult Knitting Circle

2:00pm–4:00pm
Adult
Downtown Library
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Downtown Community Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: DIY
Event Details:

Calling all yarn enthusiasts - we would love for you to join our Adult Knitting Circle!

This event is in the "Adult" group

Adult Knitting Circle

2:00pm–4:00pm
Adult
Downtown Library
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Downtown Community Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: DIY
Event Details:

Calling all yarn enthusiasts - we would love for you to join our Adult Knitting Circle!