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​Library program announcement reading "Mental Health Spotlight: Anxiety, May 22nd, 6:00pm, Watts-Midtown Branch," featuring an image of a variety of colorful flowers coming out of the silhouette of a person's head against a green background and the Rock Island Public Library logo

Mental Health Spotlight: Anxiety

Thursday, May 22, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Watts-Midtown: Norm & Janet Moline Conference Room at Watts-Midtown Branch
Program Type:
Mental Health, Presentation
Age Group:
Teen, Adult, Everyone
Event Details:

In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month, join us as a certified therapist from the Vera French Mental Health Center shines a light on anxiety. 

Library Branch: Watts-Midtown Branch
Room: Watts-Midtown: Norm & Janet Moline Conference Room
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Everyone
Program Type: Mental Health, Presentation
Event Details:

In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month, join us as a certified therapist from the Vera French Mental Health Center shines a light on anxiety. 

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Weekly Teen Book Talk

Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at 3:45pm - 4:00pm
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). 

Virtual Event
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). 

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Weekly Teen Book Talk

Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at 3:45pm - 4:00pm
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). 

Virtual Event
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). 

The STEAM on Wheels logo features black text on a green and blue background.

STEAM on Wheels

Thursday, June 5, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Downtown Library
Program Type:
DIY
Age Group:
Teen
Event Details:

Join us for an afternoon with STEAM on Wheels! We'll be exploring various projects and equipment: please note that though this event will start in the Downtown Library parking lot,...

Required
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: DIY
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Join us for an afternoon with STEAM on Wheels!

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Weekly Teen Book Talk

Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at 3:45pm - 4:00pm
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). 

Virtual Event
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). 

Memorial Plaque on site of the Stonewall Inn in New York City

The Stonewall Uprising—an American Experience documentary

Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Watts-Midtown Community Room at Watts-Midtown Branch
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Teen, Adult
Event Details:

When police raided the Stonewall Inn, a popular gay bar in New York City’s Greenwich Village, on June 28, 1969, the street erupted into violent protests that lasted for days. The S...

Library Branch: Watts-Midtown Branch
Room: Watts-Midtown Community Room
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

When police raided the Stonewall Inn, a popular gay bar in New York City’s Greenwich Village, on June 28, 1969, the street erupted into violent protests that lasted for days.

The STEAM on Wheels logo features black text on a green and blue background.

STEAM on Wheels

Thursday, June 12, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Southwest Community Room at Southwest Branch
Program Type:
DIY
Age Group:
Teen
Event Details:

Join us for an afternoon with STEAM on Wheels! We'll be exploring various projects and equipment: this STEAM event is for teens 12-17. This event is part of our Project Next G...

Required
Library Branch: Southwest Branch
Room: Southwest Community Room
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: DIY
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Join us for an afternoon with STEAM on Wheels! We'll be exploring various projects and equipment: this STEAM event is for teens 12-17. 

This event is part of our Project Next Generation series.

Colorful book talk banner with pictures inside each letter.

Weekly Teen Book Talk

Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 3:45pm - 4:00pm
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). 

Virtual Event
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). 

The STEAM on Wheels logo features black text on a green and blue background.

STEAM on Wheels

Friday, June 20, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Watts-Midtown: Norm & Janet Moline Conference Room at Watts-Midtown Branch
Program Type:
DIY
Age Group:
Teen
Event Details:

Join us for an afternoon with STEAM on Wheels! We'll be exploring various projects and equipment: this STEAM event is for teens 12-17. This event is part of our Project Next G...

Required
Library Branch: Watts-Midtown Branch
Room: Watts-Midtown: Norm & Janet Moline Conference Room
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: DIY
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Join us for an afternoon with STEAM on Wheels! We'll be exploring various projects and equipment: this STEAM event is for teens 12-17. 

This event is part of our Project Next Generation series.

Colorful book talk banner with pictures inside each letter.

Weekly Teen Book Talk

Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at 3:45pm - 4:00pm
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). 

Virtual Event
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). 

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Southwest Sip & Paint

Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Southwest Community Room at Southwest Branch
Program Type:
DIY
Age Group:
Children, School Age, Teen, Adult, Family, Everyone
Event Details:

Join us for some painting fun at our Paint & Sip event! We will have painting stations set up for you to create your own masterpiece! This is not a guided class, but there will...

Required
Library Branch: Southwest Branch
Room: Southwest Community Room
Age Group: Children, School Age, Teen, Adult, Family, Everyone
Program Type: DIY
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Join us for some painting fun at our Paint & Sip event! We will have painting stations set up for you to create your own masterpiece! This is not a guided class, but there will be projects you may choose from.

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.

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

The STEAM on Wheels logo features black text on a green and blue background.

STEAM on Wheels

Thursday, June 26, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Downtown Library
Program Type:
DIY
Age Group:
Teen
Event Details:

Join us for an afternoon with STEAM on Wheels! We'll be exploring various projects and equipment: please note that though this event will start in the Downtown Library parking lot,...

Required
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: DIY
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Join us for an afternoon with STEAM on Wheels!

The FIgge logo, all capital letters in a light green.

Art with the FIGGE

Friday, June 27, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Watts-Midtown Community Room at Watts-Midtown Branch
Program Type:
DIY
Age Group:
Teen
Event Details:

Are you a teen and a fan of art? Join us for a presentation by Kelsey from the FIGGE! This project will relate to the Figge's latest exhibit, and will explore various forms of...

Required
Library Branch: Watts-Midtown Branch
Room: Watts-Midtown Community Room
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: DIY
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Are you a teen and a fan of art? Join us for a presentation by Kelsey from the FIGGE!

Colorful book talk banner with pictures inside each letter.

Weekly Teen Book Talk

Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at 3:45pm - 4:00pm
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). 

Virtual Event
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). 

Colorful book talk banner with pictures inside each letter.

Weekly Teen Book Talk

Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at 3:45pm - 4:00pm
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). 

Virtual Event
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). 

Colorful image reading "Sip & Paint All Ages Painting event w/ soda bar

Downtown Sip & Paint

Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Downtown Community Room at Downtown Library
Program Type:
DIY
Age Group:
Children, School Age, Teen, Adult, Family, Everyone
Event Details:

Join us for some painting fun at our Paint & Sip event! We will have painting stations set up for you to create your own masterpiece! This is not a guided class, but there will...

Required
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Downtown Community Room
Age Group: Children, School Age, Teen, Adult, Family, Everyone
Program Type: DIY
Required
Seats Remaining: 40
Event Details:

Join us for some painting fun at our Paint & Sip event! We will have painting stations set up for you to create your own masterpiece! This is not a guided class, but there will be projects you may choose from.

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.

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Colorful book talk banner with pictures inside each letter.

Weekly Teen Book Talk

Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 3:45pm - 4:00pm
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). 

Virtual Event
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). 

Silent Book Club

Thursday, July 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 ...

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!

Colorful book talk banner with pictures inside each letter.

Weekly Teen Book Talk

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 3:45pm - 4:00pm
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). 

Virtual Event
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). 

Colorful book talk banner with pictures inside each letter.

Weekly Teen Book Talk

Tuesday, July 29, 2025 at 3:45pm - 4:00pm
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). 

Virtual Event
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). 

Colorful book talk banner with pictures inside each letter.

Weekly Teen Book Talk

Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at 3:45pm - 4:00pm
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). 

Virtual Event
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). 

Silent Book Club

Thursday, August 21, 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 ...

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!

Silent Book Club

Thursday, September 18, 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 ...

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!

An image of Abigail, wearing a white tutu and sitting on a black background.

Monster Movie Monday

Monday, October 6, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Watts-Midtown Community Room at Watts-Midtown Branch
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Teen, Adult, Family
Event Details:

Monster Movie Monday is back, and we're showing one of 2024's most thrilling vampire films. Join us for snacks and a monstrous movie!Note that this film is Rated R for violence and...

Library Branch: Watts-Midtown Branch
Room: Watts-Midtown Community Room
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Family
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Monster Movie Monday is back, and we're showing one of 2024's most thrilling vampire films. Join us for snacks and a monstrous movie!

Note that this film is Rated R for violence and gore.