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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.

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

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). 

This event is in the "Teen" group.

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!

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

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). 

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

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). 

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

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). 

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, 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!

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

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). 

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

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). 

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

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). 

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, 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!

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, 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!

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, 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.

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, October 16, 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!

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, November 3, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Watts-Midtown Community Room at Watts-Midtown Branch
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Teen, Adult, Family
Event Details:

Celebrate Godzilla Day with another Monster Movie Monday! This time, we're showing one of the most celebrated Godzilla films ever made: weather permitting, we'll be outside, but if...

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

Celebrate Godzilla Day with another Monster Movie Monday!

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, November 3, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Watts-Midtown: Terrace/Patio at Watts-Midtown Branch
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Teen, Adult, Family
Event Details:

Celebrate Godzilla Day with another Monster Movie Monday! This time, we're showing one of the most celebrated Godzilla films ever made: weather permitting, we'll be outside, but if...

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

Celebrate Godzilla Day with another Monster Movie Monday!

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, November 20, 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!

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, December 8, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Watts-Midtown Community Room at Watts-Midtown Branch
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Teen, Adult, Family
Event Details:

It's the final Monster Movie Monday of 2025, and we're showing a classic tale of sci-fi horror. Join us for snacks and a monstrous movie! Note that this film is Rated R for vi...

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

It's the final Monster Movie Monday of 2025, and we're showing a classic tale of sci-fi horror. Join us for snacks and a monstrous movie! 

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

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, December 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!