This event is in the "Adult" group. Rock Island Arsenal Lecture Series: 250 Years of the US Army Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Downtown Collaboration Area at Downtown Library Program Type: Presentation Age Group: Adult Event Details: This lecture series is commemorating the 250th anniversary of the creation of the United States Army in 1775. This week's topic is "1866-1917: Modernization of the Army". ... This event is in the "Adult" group. Apr 9 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. This week's topic is "1866-1917: Modernization of the Army".
This event is in the "Adult" group. Coffee & Conversations Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm Southwest Community Room at Southwest Branch Program Type: Mental Health, Discussion Age Group: Adult 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 activit... This event is in the "Adult" group. Apr 10 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, April 10, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm Downtown Library Program Type: Discussion Age Group: Adult Event Details: Looking for assistance with computer skills and searching for jobs? Drop-in on Thursday from 4 to 6pm at the Downtown Library for one-on-one assistance from a representative from G... This event is in the "Adult" group. Apr 10 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 "Adult" group. Drop-in Computer Skills & Job Search Assistance w/ Goodwill of the Heartland Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm Downtown Library Program Type: Discussion Age Group: Adult Event Details: Looking for assistance with computer skills and searching for jobs? Drop-in on Thursday from 4 to 6pm at the Downtown Library for one-on-one assistance from a representative from G... This event is in the "Adult" group. Apr 17 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, April 17, 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 Event Details: Looking for a book club with no assigned reading or focused discussions? Then joining a Silent Book Club may be for you! The Rock Island Public Library is excited to host the Quad ... This event is in the "Teen" group. This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Everyone" group. Apr 17 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. Let’s Talk About Death - Death Cafe Saturday, April 19, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm Watts-Midtown: Norm & Janet Moline Conference Room at Watts-Midtown Branch Program Type: Discussion Age Group: Adult Event Details: Conversation Group. No agenda. We gather, we eat cake, and we talk. Discussions include all things related to life, death, and the finality of it. Open, non-judgmental, and ho... This event is in the "Adult" group. Apr 19 2025 Sat Let’s Talk About Death - Death Cafe 11:00am - 1:00pm Watts-Midtown Branch Library Branch: Watts-Midtown Branch Room: Watts-Midtown: Norm & Janet Moline Conference Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Discussion Event Details: Conversation Group. No agenda. We gather, we eat cake, and we talk. Discussions include all things related to life, death, and the finality of it. Open, non-judgmental, and honest conversation about topics we don’t discuss much. 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. Southwest Book Club Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm Southwest Community Room at Southwest Branch Program Type: Book Club Age Group: Adult Event Details: Looking to join a book club? We would love to have you join our Southwest Book Club! This month, we will be discussing The Women by Kristin Hannah.When twenty-year-old nu... This event is in the "Adult" group. Apr 23 2025 Wed Southwest Book Club 3:00pm - 4:00pm Southwest Branch Library Branch: Southwest Branch Room: Southwest Community Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Book Club Event Details: Looking to join a book club? We would love to have you join our Southwest Book Club! This month, we will be discussing The Women by Kristin Hannah.
This event is in the "Adult" group. Coffee & Conversations Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm Southwest Community Room at Southwest Branch Program Type: Mental Health, Discussion Age Group: Adult 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 activit... This event is in the "Adult" group. Apr 24 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, April 24, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm Downtown Library Program Type: Discussion Age Group: Adult Event Details: Looking for assistance with computer skills and searching for jobs? Drop-in on Thursday from 4 to 6pm at the Downtown Library for one-on-one assistance from a representative from G... This event is in the "Adult" group. Apr 24 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 "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 Event Details: This month's banned book selection is "I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter," by Erika L. Sanchez.It is easy to lose yourself in this heart warmingly poignant contemporary n... 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 "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 Event Details: Looking for assistance with computer skills and searching for jobs? Drop-in on Thursday from 4 to 6pm at the Downtown Library for one-on-one assistance from a representative from G... 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 Event Details: Join us in celebrating Free Comic Book Day at the Downtown Library! Grab a free comic while supplies last, and sign up if you'd like to join our drawing class led by caricature art... 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 Library Branch: Downtown Library Room: Downtown Community Room Age Group: School Age, Teen, Adult, Family Program Type: Special Event Required Seats Remaining: 15 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 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 Tim... 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 "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 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 activit... 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 Event Details: Looking for assistance with computer skills and searching for jobs? Drop-in on Thursday from 4 to 6pm at the Downtown Library for one-on-one assistance from a representative from G... 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 "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 Event Details: This lecture series is commemorating the 250th anniversary of the creation of the United States Army in 1775. This week's topic is "1917-1918: World War One and the Birth ... 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. This week's topic is "1917-1918: World War One and the Birth of the Modern Army".
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 Event Details: Looking for assistance with computer skills and searching for jobs? Drop-in on Thursday from 4 to 6pm at the Downtown Library for one-on-one assistance from a representative from G... 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 Event Details: Looking for a book club with no assigned reading or focused discussions? Then joining a Silent Book Club may be for you! The Rock Island Public Library is excited to host the Quad ... 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. 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 Event Details: Join us as we discuss Lessons In Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus! Reserve a copy through our library system HERE. This group meets at the Watts-Midtown Library in the Norm & Ja... 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!
This event is in the "Adult" group. Coffee & Conversations Thursday, May 22, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm Southwest Community Room at Southwest Branch Program Type: Mental Health, Discussion Age Group: Adult 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 activit... This event is in the "Adult" group. May 22 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 22, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm Downtown Library Program Type: Discussion Age Group: Adult Event Details: Looking for assistance with computer skills and searching for jobs? Drop-in on Thursday from 4 to 6pm at the Downtown Library for one-on-one assistance from a representative from G... This event is in the "Adult" group. May 22 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 "Adult" group. Seniors Read Banned Books -- "Flamer," by Mike Curato Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Downtown Community Room at Downtown Library Program Type: Book Club Age Group: Adult Event Details: This month's banned book selection is "Flamer," by Mike Curato.It's the summer between middle school and high school, and Aiden Navarro is away at camp. Everyone's going throu... This event is in the "Adult" group. May 27 2025 Tue Seniors Read Banned Books -- "Flamer," by Mike Curato 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 "Flamer," by Mike Curato.
This event is in the "Adult" group. Southwest Book Club Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm Southwest Community Room at Southwest Branch Program Type: Book Club Age Group: Adult Event Details: Looking to join a book club? We would love to have you join our Southwest Book Club! This month, we will be discussing Banyan Moon by Thao Thai. When Ann Tran ... This event is in the "Adult" group. May 28 2025 Wed Southwest Book Club 3:00pm - 4:00pm Southwest Branch Library Branch: Southwest Branch Room: Southwest Community Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Book Club Event Details: Looking to join a book club? We would love to have you join our Southwest Book Club! This month, we will be discussing Banyan Moon by Thao Thai.
This event is in the "Adult" group. Drop-in Computer Skills & Job Search Assistance w/ Goodwill of the Heartland Thursday, May 29, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm Downtown Library Program Type: Discussion Age Group: Adult Event Details: Looking for assistance with computer skills and searching for jobs? Drop-in on Thursday from 4 to 6pm at the Downtown Library for one-on-one assistance from a representative from G... This event is in the "Adult" group. May 29 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?