Special Closing, August 21

All Rock Island Public Library buildings will be closed Wednesday, August 21 so that all staff can attend Staff Development. Library2Go bookmobile will be off the road for the day. Book returns and online services will be available. 

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Genealogy--Before You Begin

Tuesday, September 24, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Downtown Community Room at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Presentation
Age Group:
Teen, Adult, Everyone
Event Details:

Details to be added soon.

Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Downtown Community Room
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Everyone
Program Type: Presentation
Event Details:

Details to be added soon.

Internal PUG Day Staff Training

Thursday, September 26, 2024 at 9:00am - 3:30pm
Downtown Community Room at Downtown Library
Event Details:

Room available for staff training sessions

Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Downtown Community Room
Event Details:

Room available for staff training sessions

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Drop-in Computer Skills & Job Search Assistance w/ Goodwill of the Heartland

Thursday, September 26, 2024 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...

Library Branch: Downtown Library
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Discussion
Event Details:

Looking for assistance with computer skills and searching for jobs?

Internal PUG Day Staff Training

Friday, September 27, 2024 at 9:00am - 3:30pm
Downtown Community Room at Downtown Library
Event Details:

 Room available for PUG day training

Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Downtown Community Room
Event Details:

 Room available for PUG day training

Title card for "The Vote"

"The Vote": A PBS Documentary, part 1

Tuesday, October 1, 2024 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Downtown Community Room at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Teen, Adult, Family, Everyone
Event Details:

Join us for the first of two episodes of "The Vote", a PBS American Experience documentary following the movement of American women to gain the right to vote. Part two will be aire...

Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Downtown Community Room
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Family, Everyone
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Join us for the first of two episodes of "The Vote", a PBS American Experience documentary following the movement of American women to gain the right to vote. Part two will be aired on October 15, at the same time.

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Drop-in Computer Skills & Job Search Assistance w/ Goodwill of the Heartland

Thursday, October 3, 2024 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...

Library Branch: Downtown Library
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Discussion
Event Details:

Looking for assistance with computer skills and searching for jobs?

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Alpha Book Club

Monday, October 7, 2024 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 2022 mystery novel The Maid by Nita Prose! This clue-like mystery will be sure to spark a great conversation! All are...

Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Downtown Community Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

 

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Seniors Read Banned Books - The X-Rated Bible (A Banned Books Week Feature)

Monday, October 7, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Downtown Community Room at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Presentation, Discussion
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Using the stipulations of book banning laws such as that passed in 2023 by the Iowa legislature and signed into law by their Gorvernor, Kim Reynolds, and looking at the restriction...

Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Downtown Community Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Presentation, Discussion
Event Details:

Using the stipulations of book banning laws such as that passed in 2023 by the Iowa legislature and signed into law by their Gorvernor, Kim Reynolds, and looking at the restrictions of similar laws recently enacted in other states of our republic,

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History with the Rock Island Arsenal

Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Downtown Collaboration Area at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Presentation
Age Group:
Adult, Everyone
Event Details:

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...

Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Downtown Collaboration Area
Age Group: Adult, Everyone
Program Type: Presentation
Event Details:

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 explore the U.S. Civil War at both a national and local level.

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Downtown Movie Club

Thursday, October 10, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Downtown Community Room at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

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 Arthur the Kin...

Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Downtown Community Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

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 Arthur the King (2024). Light refreshments will be provided. 

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Drop-in Computer Skills & Job Search Assistance w/ Goodwill of the Heartland

Thursday, October 10, 2024 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...

Library Branch: Downtown Library
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Discussion
Event Details:

Looking for assistance with computer skills and searching for jobs?

Title card for "The Vote"

"The Vote": A PBS Documentary, part 2

Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Downtown Community Room at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Teen, Adult, Family, Everyone
Event Details:

Join us for the second of two episodes of "The Vote", a PBS American Experience documentary following the movement of American women to gain the right to vote. Attending part on...

Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Downtown Community Room
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Family, Everyone
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Join us for the second of two episodes of "The Vote", a PBS American Experience documentary following the movement of American women to gain the right to vote.

Library Board of Trustees meeting

Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Downtown Community Room at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Board Meeting
Event Details:

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

Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Downtown Community Room
Program Type: Board Meeting
Event Details:

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

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.

Monthly Board of Trustees Meeting

Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Downtown Community Room at Downtown Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Event Details The Rock Island Public Library Board of Trustees meets regularly at 5 pm on the 3rd Tuesday of each month at the Downtown Library, 401 19th Street. Time for public...

Downtown Library
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Downtown Community Room
Purpose of Meeting

Event Details

The Rock Island Public Library Board of Trustees meets regularly at 5 pm on the 3rd Tuesday of each month at the Downtown Library, 401 19th Street.

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Drop-in Computer Skills & Job Search Assistance w/ Goodwill of the Heartland

Thursday, October 17, 2024 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...

Library Branch: Downtown Library
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Discussion
Event Details:

Looking for assistance with computer skills and searching for jobs?

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Board Game Day

Saturday, October 19, 2024 at 10:30am - 1:30pm
Downtown Community Room at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Teen, Adult, Family
Event Details:

Board game fans: come to the Downtown Library for an afternoon of fun! Learn to play new games, or rediscover an old favorite. (Note that some games will be available for checkout ...

Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Downtown Community Room
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Family
Program Type: Gaming
Event Details:

Board game fans: come to the Downtown Library for an afternoon of fun! Learn to play new games, or rediscover an old favorite. (Note that some games will be available for checkout during this event.)

Frieze Lecture Series

Thursday, October 24, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Downtown Collaboration Area at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Presentation
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

2024 Frieze Lecture Series details to come!

Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Downtown Collaboration Area
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Presentation
Event Details:

2024 Frieze Lecture Series details to come!

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Drop-in Computer Skills & Job Search Assistance w/ Goodwill of the Heartland

Thursday, October 24, 2024 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...

Library Branch: Downtown Library
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Discussion
Event Details:

Looking for assistance with computer skills and searching for jobs?

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Quarterly Book Sale - Last one this year!

Friday, October 25, 2024 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
Downtown Community Room at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Book Sale
Event Details:

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 on the la...

Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Downtown Community Room
Program Type: Book Sale
Event Details:

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 on the last sale of this year.

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Quarterly Book Sale - Last one this year!

Saturday, October 26, 2024 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
Downtown Community Room at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Book Sale
Event Details:

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. It's the...

Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Downtown Community Room
Program Type: Book Sale
Event Details:

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. It's the last sale for this year, so don't miss it! October.

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Paranormal Investigation at the Rock Island Public Library

Tuesday, October 29, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Downtown Community Room at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Tour
Age Group:
Teen, Adult
Event Details:

Become an amateur ghost sleuth with QC Haunts & History and S&S Paranormal Investigations as they conduct a paranormal investigation at our Downtown Library! During this pr...

Required
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Downtown Community Room
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Tour
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Become an amateur ghost sleuth with QC Haunts & History and S&S Paranormal Investigations as they conduct a paranormal investigation at our Downtown Library!

Frieze Lecture Series

Thursday, October 31, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Downtown Community Room at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Presentation
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

2024 Frieze Lecture Series details to come!

Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Downtown Community Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Presentation
Event Details:

2024 Frieze Lecture Series details to come!

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Drop-in Computer Skills & Job Search Assistance w/ Goodwill of the Heartland

Thursday, October 31, 2024 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...

Library Branch: Downtown Library
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Discussion
Event Details:

Looking for assistance with computer skills and searching for jobs?

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Alpha Book Club

Monday, November 4, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Downtown Community Room at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

This month's selection is NYT Bestseller, Master, Slave, Husband, Wife by Ilyon Woo! This true story of one couples escape from enslavement will be sure to spark a great ...

Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Downtown Community Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

This month's selection is NYT Bestseller, Master, Slave, Husband, Wife by Ilyon Woo! This true story of one couples escape from enslavement will be sure to spark a great conversation!