This event is in the "Teen" group. This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Family" group. Hunger Games Escape Room Friday, April 25, 2025 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm Southwest Community Room at Southwest Branch Program Type: Special Event Age Group: Teen, Adult, Family Citizens: do you have what it takes to survive the Hunger Games?* Check out our latest escape room game! (*There will be no real fights to the death, please and thank you.) Closed View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Teen" group. This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Family" group. Apr 25 2025 Fri Hunger Games Escape Room 5:00pm - 8:00pm Southwest Branch Closed Library Branch: Southwest Branch Room: Southwest Community Room Age Group: Teen, Adult, Family Program Type: Special Event Registration Required Event Details: Citizens: do you have what it takes to survive the Hunger Games?* Check out our latest escape room game! (*There will be no real fights to the death, please and thank you.)
This event is in the "Teen" group. This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Family" group. Hunger Games Escape Room Monday, April 28, 2025 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm Southwest Community Room at Southwest Branch Program Type: Special Event Age Group: Teen, Adult, Family Citizens: do you have what it takes to survive the Hunger Games?* Check out our latest escape room game! (*There will be no real fights to the death, please and thank you.) Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Teen" group. This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Family" group. Apr 28 2025 Mon Hunger Games Escape Room 5:00pm - 8:00pm Southwest Branch Open Library Branch: Southwest Branch Room: Southwest Community Room Age Group: Teen, Adult, Family Program Type: Special Event Registration Required Event Details: Citizens: do you have what it takes to survive the Hunger Games?* Check out our latest escape room game! (*There will be no real fights to the death, please and thank you.)
This event is in the "Adult" group. Seniors Read Banned Books -- "I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter," by Erika L. Sanchez Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Downtown Community Room at Downtown Library Program Type: Book Club Age Group: Adult This month's banned book selection is "I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter," by Erika L. Sanchez. View Details This event is in the "Adult" group. Apr 29 2025 Tue Seniors Read Banned Books -- "I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter," by Erika L. Sanchez 2:00pm - 3:00pm Downtown Library Library Branch: Downtown Library Room: Downtown Community Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Book Club Event Details: This month's banned book selection is "I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter," by Erika L. Sanchez.
This event is in the "Teen" group. This event is in the "Adult" group. Weekly Teen Book Talk Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 3:45pm - 4:00pm Online Age Group: Teen, Adult 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). View Details Virtual Event This event is in the "Teen" group. This event is in the "Adult" group. Apr 29 2025 Tue Weekly Teen Book Talk 3:45pm - 4:00pm Online Library Branch: Online Age Group: Teen, Adult Event Details: 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).
This event is in the "Teen" group. This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Family" group. Hunger Games Escape Room Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm Southwest Community Room at Southwest Branch Program Type: Special Event Age Group: Teen, Adult, Family Citizens: do you have what it takes to survive the Hunger Games?* Check out our latest escape room game! (*There will be no real fights to the death, please and thank you.) Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Teen" group. This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Family" group. Apr 29 2025 Tue Hunger Games Escape Room 5:00pm - 8:00pm Southwest Branch Open Library Branch: Southwest Branch Room: Southwest Community Room Age Group: Teen, Adult, Family Program Type: Special Event Registration Required Event Details: Citizens: do you have what it takes to survive the Hunger Games?* Check out our latest escape room game! (*There will be no real fights to the death, please and thank you.)
This event is in the "Adult" group. Drop-in Computer Skills & Job Search Assistance w/ Goodwill of the Heartland Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm Downtown Library Program Type: Discussion Age Group: Adult Looking for assistance with computer skills and searching for jobs? View Details This event is in the "Adult" group. May 1 2025 Thu Drop-in Computer Skills & Job Search Assistance w/ Goodwill of the Heartland 4:00pm - 6:00pm Downtown Library Library Branch: Downtown Library Age Group: Adult Program Type: Discussion Event Details: Looking for assistance with computer skills and searching for jobs?
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. Free Comic Book Day Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 11:00am - 2:00pm Downtown Community Room at Downtown Library Program Type: Special Event Age Group: School Age, Teen, Adult, Family Join us in celebrating Free Comic Book Day at the Downtown Library! Open Register Now Registration 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. May 3 2025 Sat Free Comic Book Day 11:00am - 2:00pm Downtown Library Open Library Branch: Downtown Library Room: Downtown Community Room Age Group: School Age, Teen, Adult, Family Program Type: Special Event Registration Required Event Details: Join us in celebrating Free Comic Book Day at the Downtown Library!
This event is in the "Adult" group. Alpha Book Club Monday, May 5, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm Downtown Community Room at Downtown Library Program Type: Book Club Age Group: Adult This month's Alpha Book Club selection is 2006 nonfiction work, The Worst Hard Time: The Untold Story of Those Who Survived the Great American Dust Bowl by Timothy Egan! View Details This event is in the "Adult" group. May 5 2025 Mon Alpha Book Club 1:00pm - 2:00pm Downtown Library Library Branch: Downtown Library Room: Downtown Community Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Book Club Event Details: This month's Alpha Book Club selection is 2006 nonfiction work, The Worst Hard Time: The Untold Story of Those Who Survived the Great American Dust Bowl by Timothy Egan!
This event is in the "Teen" group. This event is in the "Adult" group. Weekly Teen Book Talk Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 3:45pm - 4:00pm Online Age Group: Teen, Adult 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). View Details Virtual Event This event is in the "Teen" group. This event is in the "Adult" group. May 6 2025 Tue Weekly Teen Book Talk 3:45pm - 4:00pm Online Library Branch: Online Age Group: Teen, Adult Event Details: 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).
This event is in the "Teen" group. This event is in the "Adult" group. Make a Paper Flower Arrangement! Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:30pm Watts-Midtown Community Room at Watts-Midtown Branch Program Type: DIY Age Group: Teen, Adult Please join us for some flowery fun! All participants will learn how to create a beautifully simple paper flower arrangement. This class is for beginners and all supplies will be provided. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Teen" group. This event is in the "Adult" group. May 7 2025 Wed Make a Paper Flower Arrangement! 5:00pm - 7:30pm Watts-Midtown Branch Open Library Branch: Watts-Midtown Branch Room: Watts-Midtown Community Room Age Group: Teen, Adult Program Type: DIY Registration Required Event Details: Please join us for some flowery fun! All participants will learn how to create a beautifully simple paper flower arrangement. This class is for beginners and all supplies will be provided.
This event is in the "Adult" group. Coffee & Conversations Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm Southwest Community Room at Southwest Branch Program Type: Mental Health, Discussion Age Group: Adult Meet neighbors and create community at Coffee & Conversations every 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month at the Southwest Library! Coffee, light refreshments, and optional activities will be provided. View Details This event is in the "Adult" group. May 8 2025 Thu Coffee & Conversations 10:00am - 12:00pm Southwest Branch Library Branch: Southwest Branch Room: Southwest Community Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Mental Health, Discussion Event Details: Meet neighbors and create community at Coffee & Conversations every 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month at the Southwest Library! Coffee, light refreshments, and optional activities will be provided.
This event is in the "Adult" group. Drop-in Computer Skills & Job Search Assistance w/ Goodwill of the Heartland Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm Downtown Library Program Type: Discussion Age Group: Adult Looking for assistance with computer skills and searching for jobs? View Details This event is in the "Adult" group. May 8 2025 Thu Drop-in Computer Skills & Job Search Assistance w/ Goodwill of the Heartland 4:00pm - 6:00pm Downtown Library Library Branch: Downtown Library Age Group: Adult Program Type: Discussion Event Details: Looking for assistance with computer skills and searching for jobs?
This event is in the "Teen" group. This event is in the "Adult" group. Weekly Teen Book Talk Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 3:45pm - 4:00pm Online Age Group: Teen, Adult 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). View Details Virtual Event This event is in the "Teen" group. This event is in the "Adult" group. May 13 2025 Tue Weekly Teen Book Talk 3:45pm - 4:00pm Online Library Branch: Online Age Group: Teen, Adult Event Details: 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).
This event is in the "Adult" group. ILP Presents: Matthew Desmond Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm Online Program Type: Special Event Age Group: Adult Join us to close out our fourth season with bestselling author Matthew Desmond in conversation with award-winning journalist, Natalie Moore. View Details Virtual Event This event is in the "Adult" group. May 13 2025 Tue ILP Presents: Matthew Desmond 7:00pm - 8:00pm Online Library Branch: Online Age Group: Adult Program Type: Special Event Event Details: Join us to close out our fourth season with bestselling author Matthew Desmond in conversation with award-winning journalist, Natalie Moore.
This event is in the "Adult" group. Rock Island Arsenal Lecture Series: 250 Years of the US Army Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Downtown Collaboration Area at Downtown Library Program Type: Presentation Age Group: Adult This lecture series is commemorating the 250th anniversary of the creation of the United States Army in 1775. All talks in this series are presented by the staff of Army Sustainment Command's History Office, based on the Rock Island Arsenal. View Details This event is in the "Adult" group. May 14 2025 Wed Rock Island Arsenal Lecture Series: 250 Years of the US Army 2:00pm - 3:00pm Downtown Library Library Branch: Downtown Library Room: Downtown Collaboration Area Age Group: Adult Program Type: Presentation Event Details: This lecture series is commemorating the 250th anniversary of the creation of the United States Army in 1775. All talks in this series are presented by the staff of Army Sustainment Command's History Office, based on the Rock Island Arsenal.
This event is in the "Adult" group. Downtown Movie Club Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:30pm Downtown Community Room at Downtown Library Program Type: Movie Age Group: Adult Do you love the smell of popcorn and the thrill of watching movies with others? Join in on the fun and come to our Downtown Movie Club! This month's selection is an Oscar nominated musical biopic. Light refreshments will be provided. View Details This event is in the "Adult" group. May 15 2025 Thu Downtown Movie Club 1:00pm - 3:30pm Downtown Library Library Branch: Downtown Library Room: Downtown Community Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Movie Event Details: Do you love the smell of popcorn and the thrill of watching movies with others? Join in on the fun and come to our Downtown Movie Club! This month's selection is an Oscar nominated musical biopic. Light refreshments will be provided.
This event is in the "Adult" group. Nutrition & Wellness Series: Healthy Behaviors for a Healthy Immune System Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Watts-Midtown Community Room at Watts-Midtown Branch Program Type: Presentation Age Group: Adult Join us for the first session of our summer Nutrition & Wellness Series, presented in partnership with the University of Illinois Extension Office! View Details This event is in the "Adult" group. May 15 2025 Thu Nutrition & Wellness Series: Healthy Behaviors for a Healthy Immune System 2:00pm - 3:00pm Watts-Midtown Branch Library Branch: Watts-Midtown Branch Room: Watts-Midtown Community Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Presentation Event Details: Join us for the first session of our summer Nutrition & Wellness Series, presented in partnership with the University of Illinois Extension Office! Disclaimer(s) Accessibility The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.
This event is in the "Adult" group. Drop-in Computer Skills & Job Search Assistance w/ Goodwill of the Heartland Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm Downtown Library Program Type: Discussion Age Group: Adult Looking for assistance with computer skills and searching for jobs? View Details This event is in the "Adult" group. May 15 2025 Thu Drop-in Computer Skills & Job Search Assistance w/ Goodwill of the Heartland 4:00pm - 6:00pm Downtown Library Library Branch: Downtown Library Age Group: Adult Program Type: Discussion Event Details: Looking for assistance with computer skills and searching for jobs?
This event is in the "Teen" group. This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Everyone" group. Silent Book Club Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm Watts-Midtown Community Room at Watts-Midtown Branch Program Type: Book Club, Mental Health Age Group: Teen, Adult, Everyone Looking for a book club with no assigned reading or focused discussions? Then joining a Silent Book Club may be for you! View Details This event is in the "Teen" group. This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Everyone" group. May 15 2025 Thu Silent Book Club 5:30pm - 6:30pm Watts-Midtown Branch Library Branch: Watts-Midtown Branch Room: Watts-Midtown Community Room Age Group: Teen, Adult, Everyone Program Type: Book Club, Mental Health Event Details: Looking for a book club with no assigned reading or focused discussions? Then joining a Silent Book Club may be for you!
This event is in the "Adult" group. Celebrating Artist Mary Cassatt w/ Gloria Burlingame Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 11:30am - 1:30pm Downtown Community Room at Downtown Library Program Type: DIY Age Group: Adult Happy Birthday, Mary Cassatt! Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group. May 17 2025 Sat Celebrating Artist Mary Cassatt w/ Gloria Burlingame 11:30am - 1:30pm Downtown Library Upcoming Library Branch: Downtown Library Room: Downtown Community Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: DIY Registration Required Event Details: Happy Birthday, Mary Cassatt!
This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Everyone" group. Adult Knitting Circle Monday, May 19, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm Downtown Community Room at Downtown Library Program Type: Mental Health, DIY Age Group: Adult, Everyone Do you love to knit or crochet? We would love for you to join our Adult Knitting Circle! View Details This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Everyone" group. May 19 2025 Mon Adult Knitting Circle 2:00pm - 4:00pm Downtown Library Library Branch: Downtown Library Room: Downtown Community Room Age Group: Adult, Everyone Program Type: Mental Health, DIY Event Details: Do you love to knit or crochet? 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. This event is in the "Family" group. Monster Movie Monday Monday, May 19, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm Watts-Midtown Community Room at Watts-Midtown Branch Program Type: Movie Age Group: Teen, Adult, Family Join us for the third film in our Monster Movie Monday series! This time, you will meet a young man looking to reunite with a love from his past, and he in turn, during his travels, meets an excellent dog. View Details This event is in the "Teen" group. This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Family" group. May 19 2025 Mon Monster Movie Monday 5:30pm - 7:30pm Watts-Midtown Branch Library Branch: Watts-Midtown Branch Room: Watts-Midtown Community Room Age Group: Teen, Adult, Family Program Type: Movie Event Details: Join us for the third film in our Monster Movie Monday series! This time, you will meet a young man looking to reunite with a love from his past, and he in turn, during his travels, meets an excellent dog.
This event is in the "Teen" group. This event is in the "Adult" group. Weekly Teen Book Talk Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 3:45pm - 4:00pm Online Age Group: Teen, Adult 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). View Details Virtual Event This event is in the "Teen" group. This event is in the "Adult" group. May 20 2025 Tue Weekly Teen Book Talk 3:45pm - 4:00pm Online Library Branch: Online Age Group: Teen, Adult Event Details: 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).
This event is in the "Adult" group. Midtown Readers Book Club Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm Watts-Midtown: Norm & Janet Moline Conference Room at Watts-Midtown Branch Program Type: Book Club Age Group: Adult Join us as we discuss Lessons In Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus! View Details This event is in the "Adult" group. May 20 2025 Tue Midtown Readers Book Club 6:30pm - 7:30pm Watts-Midtown Branch Library Branch: Watts-Midtown Branch Room: Watts-Midtown: Norm & Janet Moline Conference Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Book Club Event Details: Join us as we discuss Lessons In Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus!