Event List

The Rock Island Railroad Line was probably most famous for its line of trains called the “Rockets”. Introduced in 1947, the Golden Rocket promised comfort and luxury. It included d...

Monthly meeting of the Rock Island Public Library Board of Trustees. Time is available for public comment during the meeting. 

Create a custom one strap bag with swag!  QC fashion designer, Shay Tate Moore, will be instructing this sewing class for tween and teens ages 10-17.  

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...

Over the past few years, there has been a rapid growth in DNA testing to discover one’s history. With several companies offering a multitude of services, and news stories full of c...

Guess who has a new movie coming out! That's right: everyone's favorite unkillable mercenary is finally back, and this time, he's brought his pal Wolverine with him. Are they reall...

Join us on Wednesday, July 24th, at 3:00pm for an introductory presentation about the Illinois Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program. This presentation will provide an overview of the m...

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...

Pinkalicious will be making an appearance to read her story and help with crafts. Wear you favorite pink outfit!  

Quarterly book sales, fourth Friday and Saturday, from the Library Foundation's PALS (People Advocating for Library Services). Bag up great deals on books and other items in July, ...

Quarterly book sales, fourth Friday and Saturday, from the Library Foundation's PALS (People Advocating for Library Services). Bag up great deals on books and other items in July, ...

   The Swenson Swedish Immigration Research Center is a national and international research center for the study of Swedish-American history and relations. They coll...

Celebrate the 30th anniversary of a Disney classic about the adventure of a beloved lion cub, his father and evil uncle.  

Senior citizens and any interested adult library patrons are invited to today's book discussion about books that have been banned from or relocated to different shelves of school a...

Do you love the smell of popcorn and the thrill of watching movies with others? Join in on the fun and come to our new Downtown Movie Club! This month's selection is The Boys on th...

You have worked hard and your parents have worked hard. You’ve scrimped and saved to: buy that house, pay for your car, put some money aside for the kids’ college fund, and just st...

Hug-a-Book CREATE!  Part of our special memorial program series for our young children, ages 2-5 years old.  We will have ocean themed process art stations set up.  ...

Join the Army Sustainment Command Historians as they explore the history of the Rock Island Arsenal, the US Military, and the Quad Cities. This year, the lecture series will explor...

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...

Let your emotions flow!  Join us for some joyful, disgusting, fearful and angry activities.  (Leave your anxiety at home.) Fun for all ages! 

Do you love to knit or crochet? We would love for you to join our Adult Knitting Circle! Whether you are in the middle of a project or looking to start something new, this club is ...

There was a time when giants roamed the earth and trains had cabooses. One of those giants was The Rock Island Line railroad. This 1 hr. 10 min. video is a fast-moving kaleidosc...