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A poster resembling a piece of lined paper that says "Elementary Afterschool Activity 3:30 to 4:30 Tuesdays at Watts-midtown, Thursday at Southwest". It has autumn leaves on top as well as pumpkins, squash, acorns, and orange and yellow leaves. One the bottom it has winter images such as a snowman, pine tree and snowflake.

Elementary After School Activity @ Watts-Midtown

Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Watts-Midtown Teen Area at Watts-Midtown Branch
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
School Age
Event Details:

After school activities every week on Tuesday (Watts-Midtown) and Thursday (Southwest) for school age kids (K-6).  This week we will be creating homemade holiday ornaments!...

Library Branch: Watts-Midtown Branch
Room: Watts-Midtown Teen Area
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

After school activities every week on Tuesday (Watts-Midtown) and Thursday (Southwest) for school age kids (K-6). 

This week we will be creating homemade holiday ornaments!!

A poster resembling a piece of lined paper that says "Elementary Afterschool Activity 3:30 to 4:30 Tuesdays at Watts-midtown, Thursday at Southwest". It has autumn leaves on top as well as pumpkins, squash, acorns, and orange and yellow leaves. One the bottom it has winter images such as a snowman, pine tree and snowflake.

Elementary After School Activity @ Southwest

Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Southwest Children's Room at Southwest Branch
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
School Age
Event Details:

After school activities every week on Tuesday (Watts-Midtown) and Thursday (Southwest) for school age kids (K-6).  This week we will be creating homemade holiday ornaments!...

Library Branch: Southwest Branch
Room: Southwest Children's Room
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

After school activities every week on Tuesday (Watts-Midtown) and Thursday (Southwest) for school age kids (K-6). 

This week we will be creating homemade holiday ornaments!!

LEAD Fridays@Watts-Midtown Branch

Friday, December 6, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Watts-Midtown Community Room at Watts-Midtown Branch
Program Type:
Tour
Age Group:
School Age
Event Details:

We welcome the LEAD Friday groups from Eugene Field Elementary to the library to learn about library cards, our collection, programs and be reading leaders!

Library Branch: Watts-Midtown Branch
Room: Watts-Midtown Community Room
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Tour
Event Details:

We welcome the LEAD Friday groups from Eugene Field Elementary to the library to learn about library cards, our collection, programs and be reading leaders!

A poster resembling a piece of lined paper that says "Elementary Afterschool Activity 3:30 to 4:30 Tuesdays at Watts-midtown, Thursday at Southwest". It has autumn leaves on top as well as pumpkins, squash, acorns, and orange and yellow leaves. One the bottom it has winter images such as a snowman, pine tree and snowflake.

Elementary After School Activity @ Watts-Midtown

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Watts-Midtown Teen Area at Watts-Midtown Branch
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
School Age
Event Details:

After school activities every week on Tuesday (Watts-Midtown) and Thursday (Southwest) for school age kids (K-6).  This week we will be creating snowmen!!! (Weather permitt...

Library Branch: Watts-Midtown Branch
Room: Watts-Midtown Teen Area
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

After school activities every week on Tuesday (Watts-Midtown) and Thursday (Southwest) for school age kids (K-6). 

The Magic of Reina Telgemeier Tues Dec. 10 7pm Author photo and book covers, ILP logo

ILP Presents: Raina Telgemeier

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Online
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
School Age, Teen, Family, Everyone
Event Details:

Register for Reina Telgemeier TalkJoin us for a night with critically acclaimed comic artist, Raina Telgemeier! Raina is the author and illustrator of the graphic novels Smile...

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Online
Age Group: School Age, Teen, Family, Everyone
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

Register for Reina Telgemeier Talk

Outreach: Longfellow Elementary Visit

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 9:00am - 10:00am
Offsite
Program Type:
Outreach
Age Group:
School Age
Event Details:

Youth Services staff visits Rock Island/Milan schools to promote literacy.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Offsite
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Outreach
Event Details:

Youth Services staff visits Rock Island/Milan schools to promote literacy.

A poster resembling a piece of lined paper that says "Elementary Afterschool Activity 3:30 to 4:30 Tuesdays at Watts-midtown, Thursday at Southwest". It has autumn leaves on top as well as pumpkins, squash, acorns, and orange and yellow leaves. One the bottom it has winter images such as a snowman, pine tree and snowflake.

Elementary After School Activity @ Southwest

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Southwest Children's Room at Southwest Branch
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
School Age
Event Details:

After school activities every week on Tuesday (Watts-Midtown) and Thursday (Southwest) for school age kids (K-6).  This week we will be creating snowmen!!! (Weather permitt...

Library Branch: Southwest Branch
Room: Southwest Children's Room
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

After school activities every week on Tuesday (Watts-Midtown) and Thursday (Southwest) for school age kids (K-6). 

LEAD Fridays@Watts-Midtown Branch

Friday, December 13, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Watts-Midtown Community Room at Watts-Midtown Branch
Program Type:
Tour
Age Group:
School Age
Event Details:

We welcome the LEAD Friday groups from Eugene Field Elementary to the library to learn about library cards, our collection, programs and be reading leaders!

Library Branch: Watts-Midtown Branch
Room: Watts-Midtown Community Room
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Tour
Event Details:

We welcome the LEAD Friday groups from Eugene Field Elementary to the library to learn about library cards, our collection, programs and be reading leaders!

A poster resembling a piece of lined paper that says "Elementary Afterschool Activity 3:30 to 4:30 Tuesdays at Watts-midtown, Thursday at Southwest". It has autumn leaves on top as well as pumpkins, squash, acorns, and orange and yellow leaves. One the bottom it has winter images such as a snowman, pine tree and snowflake.

Elementary After School Activity @ Watts-Midtown

Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Watts-Midtown Teen Area at Watts-Midtown Branch
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
School Age
Event Details:

After school activities every week on Tuesday (Watts-Midtown) and Thursday (Southwest) for school age kids (K-6).  This is our book club week!! We will be reading Happy Nar...

Library Branch: Watts-Midtown Branch
Room: Watts-Midtown Teen Area
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

After school activities every week on Tuesday (Watts-Midtown) and Thursday (Southwest) for school age kids (K-6). 

This is our book club week!! We will be reading Happy Narwhalidays by Ben Clanton. Order it here:

A poster resembling a piece of lined paper that says "Elementary Afterschool Activity 3:30 to 4:30 Tuesdays at Watts-midtown, Thursday at Southwest". It has autumn leaves on top as well as pumpkins, squash, acorns, and orange and yellow leaves. One the bottom it has winter images such as a snowman, pine tree and snowflake.

Elementary After School Activity @ Southwest

Thursday, December 19, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Southwest Children's Room at Southwest Branch
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
School Age
Event Details:

After school activities every week on Tuesday (Watts-Midtown) and Thursday (Southwest) for school age kids (K-6).  This is our book club week!! We will be reading Happy Nar...

Library Branch: Southwest Branch
Room: Southwest Children's Room
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

After school activities every week on Tuesday (Watts-Midtown) and Thursday (Southwest) for school age kids (K-6). 

This is our book club week!! We will be reading Happy Narwhalidays by Ben Clanton. Order it here:

Outreach: Longfellow Elementary Visit

Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 9:00am - 10:00am
All locations
Program Type:
Outreach
Age Group:
School Age
Event Details:

Youth Services staff visits Rock Island/Milan schools to promote literacy.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: All locations
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Outreach
Event Details:

Youth Services staff visits Rock Island/Milan schools to promote literacy.

LEAD Fridays@Watts-Midtown Branch

Friday, January 17, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Watts-Midtown Community Room at Watts-Midtown Branch
Program Type:
Tour
Age Group:
School Age
Event Details:

We welcome the LEAD Friday groups from Eugene Field Elementary to the library to learn about library cards, our collection, programs and be reading leaders!

Library Branch: Watts-Midtown Branch
Room: Watts-Midtown Community Room
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Tour
Event Details:

We welcome the LEAD Friday groups from Eugene Field Elementary to the library to learn about library cards, our collection, programs and be reading leaders!

LEAD Fridays@Watts-Midtown Branch

Friday, January 31, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Watts-Midtown Community Room at Watts-Midtown Branch
Program Type:
Tour
Age Group:
School Age
Event Details:

We welcome the LEAD Friday groups from Eugene Field Elementary to the library to learn about library cards, our collection, programs and be reading leaders!

Library Branch: Watts-Midtown Branch
Room: Watts-Midtown Community Room
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Tour
Event Details:

We welcome the LEAD Friday groups from Eugene Field Elementary to the library to learn about library cards, our collection, programs and be reading leaders!

LEAD Fridays@Watts-Midtown Branch

Friday, February 7, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Watts-Midtown Community Room at Watts-Midtown Branch
Program Type:
Tour
Age Group:
School Age
Event Details:

We welcome the LEAD Friday groups from Eugene Field Elementary to the library to learn about library cards, our collection, programs and be reading leaders!

Library Branch: Watts-Midtown Branch
Room: Watts-Midtown Community Room
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Tour
Event Details:

We welcome the LEAD Friday groups from Eugene Field Elementary to the library to learn about library cards, our collection, programs and be reading leaders!

Outreach: Longfellow Elementary Visit

Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at 9:00am - 10:00am
Offsite
Program Type:
Outreach
Age Group:
School Age
Event Details:

Youth Services staff visits Rock Island/Milan schools to promote literacy.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Offsite
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Outreach
Event Details:

Youth Services staff visits Rock Island/Milan schools to promote literacy.

LEAD Fridays@Watts-Midtown Branch

Friday, February 28, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Watts-Midtown Community Room at Watts-Midtown Branch
Program Type:
Tour
Age Group:
School Age
Event Details:

We welcome the LEAD Friday groups from Eugene Field Elementary to the library to learn about library cards, our collection, programs and be reading leaders!

Library Branch: Watts-Midtown Branch
Room: Watts-Midtown Community Room
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Tour
Event Details:

We welcome the LEAD Friday groups from Eugene Field Elementary to the library to learn about library cards, our collection, programs and be reading leaders!

Outreach: Longfellow Elementary Visit

Wednesday, March 12, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Offsite
Program Type:
Outreach
Age Group:
School Age
Event Details:

Youth Services staff visits Rock Island/Milan schools to promote literacy.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Offsite
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Outreach
Event Details:

Youth Services staff visits Rock Island/Milan schools to promote literacy.

LEAD Fridays@Watts-Midtown Branch

Friday, April 11, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Watts-Midtown Community Room at Watts-Midtown Branch
Program Type:
Tour
Age Group:
School Age
Event Details:

We welcome the LEAD Friday groups from Eugene Field Elementary to the library to learn about library cards, our collection, programs and be reading leaders!

Library Branch: Watts-Midtown Branch
Room: Watts-Midtown Community Room
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Tour
Event Details:

We welcome the LEAD Friday groups from Eugene Field Elementary to the library to learn about library cards, our collection, programs and be reading leaders!

Outreach: Longfellow Elementary Visit

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 9:30am - 9:30am
All locations
Program Type:
Outreach
Age Group:
School Age
Event Details:

Youth Services staff visits Rock Island/Milan schools to promote literacy.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: All locations
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Outreach
Event Details:

Youth Services staff visits Rock Island/Milan schools to promote literacy.

LEAD Fridays@Watts-Midtown Branch

Friday, April 25, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Watts-Midtown Community Room at Watts-Midtown Branch
Program Type:
Tour
Age Group:
School Age
Event Details:

We welcome the LEAD Friday groups from Eugene Field Elementary to the library to learn about library cards, our collection, programs and be reading leaders!

Library Branch: Watts-Midtown Branch
Room: Watts-Midtown Community Room
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Tour
Event Details:

We welcome the LEAD Friday groups from Eugene Field Elementary to the library to learn about library cards, our collection, programs and be reading leaders!

LEAD Fridays@Watts-Midtown Branch

Friday, May 2, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Watts-Midtown Community Room at Watts-Midtown Branch
Program Type:
Tour
Age Group:
School Age
Event Details:

We welcome the LEAD Friday groups from Eugene Field Elementary to the library to learn about library cards, our collection, programs and be reading leaders!

Library Branch: Watts-Midtown Branch
Room: Watts-Midtown Community Room
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Tour
Event Details:

We welcome the LEAD Friday groups from Eugene Field Elementary to the library to learn about library cards, our collection, programs and be reading leaders!

The Free Comic Book Day logo, which reads "1st Saturday in May! May 3, 2025."

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
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!

LEAD Fridays@Watts-Midtown Branch

Friday, May 16, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Watts-Midtown Community Room at Watts-Midtown Branch
Program Type:
Tour
Age Group:
School Age
Event Details:

We welcome the LEAD Friday groups from Eugene Field Elementary to the library to learn about library cards, our collection, programs and be reading leaders!

Library Branch: Watts-Midtown Branch
Room: Watts-Midtown Community Room
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Tour
Event Details:

We welcome the LEAD Friday groups from Eugene Field Elementary to the library to learn about library cards, our collection, programs and be reading leaders!

Outreach: Longfellow Elementary Visit

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Offsite
Program Type:
Outreach
Age Group:
School Age
Event Details:

Youth Services staff visits Rock Island/Milan schools to promote literacy.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Offsite
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Outreach
Event Details:

Youth Services staff visits Rock Island/Milan schools to promote literacy.