Special Closing, August 21
All Rock Island Public Library buildings will be closed Wednesday, August 21 so that all staff can attend Staff Development. Library2Go bookmobile will be off the road for the day. Book returns and online services will be available.
Pop-up event learning about Beetles (the bugs, not the band!) See preserved insects through microscope, learn why they’re so important to our world, and draw an insect. Presented by the Augustana Entomology Lab!
Young children and their caregivers are invited to enjoy this story time full of short books, action rhymes and songs.
For ages 0 - 5 years old.
Art Series
Six weeks of summer art instruction for ages 8 to 14 with Ms G. Recommended for children entering 3rd through 8th grades. Registration required. Classes fill fast!
A Children's Librarian and the Mobile Library will be at Longview Park sharing children's stories and an activity.
Six weeks of fun math activities and games for ages 8 to 12 with Ms. Elizabeth Russell. Recommended for children in 2 to 6th grades. Keep those skills sharp over the summer! Registration required.
Check out this week's book talk from Emily, the Young Adult Librarian! Just go to our Facebook page (or our Teen page, if you want to watch live).
Bring some whimsical light into your life by creating a fairy light jar. This event is offered in-library only.
Join us for a presentation by Tapestry Farms: the speaker will discuss growing food, hydroponics, and their work as a nonprofit urban farm. (This event is geared toward gardeners ages 10 and up.)