This event is in the "Adult" group. Rock Island Arsenal Lecture Series: 250 Years of the US Army Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Downtown Collaboration Area at Downtown Library Program Type: Presentation Age Group: Adult Event Details: This lecture series is commemorating the 250th anniversary of the creation of the United States Army in 1775. All talks in this series are presented by the staff of Army Sustainmen... This event is in the "Adult" group. May 14 2025 Wed Rock Island Arsenal Lecture Series: 250 Years of the US Army 2:00pm - 3:00pm Downtown Library Library Branch: Downtown Library Room: Downtown Collaboration Area Age Group: Adult Program Type: Presentation Event Details: This lecture series is commemorating the 250th anniversary of the creation of the United States Army in 1775. All talks in this series are presented by the staff of Army Sustainment Command's History Office, based on the Rock Island Arsenal.
This event is in the "Adult" group. Downtown Movie Club Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:30pm Downtown Community Room at Downtown Library Program Type: Movie Age Group: Adult 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 Downtown Movie Club! This month's selection is an Oscar nominated... This event is in the "Adult" group. May 15 2025 Thu Downtown Movie Club 1:00pm - 3:30pm Downtown Library Library Branch: Downtown Library Room: Downtown Community Room Age Group: Adult 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 Downtown Movie Club! This month's selection is an Oscar nominated musical biopic. Light refreshments will be provided.
This event is in the "Adult" group. Drop-in Computer Skills & Job Search Assistance w/ Goodwill of the Heartland Thursday, May 15, 2025 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... This event is in the "Adult" group. May 15 2025 Thu Drop-in Computer Skills & Job Search Assistance w/ Goodwill of the Heartland 4:00pm - 6:00pm Downtown Library Library Branch: Downtown Library Age Group: Adult Program Type: Discussion Event Details: Looking for assistance with computer skills and searching for jobs?
This event is in the "Adult" group. Celebrating Artist Mary Cassatt w/ Gloria Burlingame Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 11:30am - 1:30pm Downtown Community Room at Downtown Library Program Type: DIY Age Group: Adult Event Details: Happy Birthday, Mary Cassatt!May celebrates Mother's Day! Join art teacher Gloria Burlingame to celebrate artist Mary Cassatt. Born May 22, 1844, Cassatt used pastels to crea... Required This event is in the "Adult" group. May 17 2025 Sat Celebrating Artist Mary Cassatt w/ Gloria Burlingame 11:30am - 1:30pm Downtown Library Library Branch: Downtown Library Room: Downtown Community Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: DIY Required Seats Remaining: 24 Event Details: Happy Birthday, Mary Cassatt!
This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Everyone" group. Adult Knitting Circle Monday, May 19, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm Downtown Community Room at Downtown Library Program Type: Mental Health, DIY Age Group: Adult, Everyone Event Details: 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 ... This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Everyone" group. May 19 2025 Mon Adult Knitting Circle 2:00pm - 4:00pm Downtown Library Library Branch: Downtown Library Room: Downtown Community Room Age Group: Adult, Everyone Program Type: Mental Health, DIY Event Details: Do you love to knit or crochet? We would love for you to join our Adult Knitting Circle!
Monthly Board of Trustees Meeting Tuesday, May 20, 2025 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 May 20 2025 Tue Monthly Board of Trustees Meeting 5:00pm - 6:00pm 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.
This event is in the "Everyone" group. Monthly Board of Trustees Meeting Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm Downtown Community Room at Downtown Library Program Type: Board Meeting Age Group: Everyone Event Details: Event DetailsThe 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 com... This event is in the "Everyone" group. May 20 2025 Tue Monthly Board of Trustees Meeting 5:00pm - 6:00pm Downtown Library Library Branch: Downtown Library Room: Downtown Community Room Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Board Meeting Event Details: Event DetailsThe 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. 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.
This event is in the "Adult" group. Drop-in Computer Skills & Job Search Assistance w/ Goodwill of the Heartland Thursday, May 22, 2025 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... This event is in the "Adult" group. May 22 2025 Thu Drop-in Computer Skills & Job Search Assistance w/ Goodwill of the Heartland 4:00pm - 6:00pm Downtown Library Library Branch: Downtown Library Age Group: Adult Program Type: Discussion Event Details: Looking for assistance with computer skills and searching for jobs?
This event is in the "Adult" group. Seniors Read Banned Books -- "Flamer," by Mike Curato Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Downtown Community Room at Downtown Library Program Type: Book Club Age Group: Adult Event Details: This month's banned book selection is "Flamer," by Mike Curato.It's the summer between middle school and high school, and Aiden Navarro is away at camp. Everyone's going throu... This event is in the "Adult" group. May 27 2025 Tue Seniors Read Banned Books -- "Flamer," by Mike Curato 2:00pm - 3:00pm Downtown Library Library Branch: Downtown Library Room: Downtown Community Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Book Club Event Details: This month's banned book selection is "Flamer," by Mike Curato.
This event is in the "Adult" group. Drop-in Computer Skills & Job Search Assistance w/ Goodwill of the Heartland Thursday, May 29, 2025 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... This event is in the "Adult" group. May 29 2025 Thu Drop-in Computer Skills & Job Search Assistance w/ Goodwill of the Heartland 4:00pm - 6:00pm Downtown Library Library Branch: Downtown Library Age Group: Adult Program Type: Discussion Event Details: Looking for assistance with computer skills and searching for jobs?
This event is in the "Teen" group. 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 This event is in the "Teen" group. Jun 5 2025 Thu STEAM on Wheels 3:00pm - 5:00pm Downtown Library 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 "Adult" group. Drop-in Computer Skills & Job Search Assistance w/ Goodwill of the Heartland Thursday, June 5, 2025 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... This event is in the "Adult" group. Jun 5 2025 Thu Drop-in Computer Skills & Job Search Assistance w/ Goodwill of the Heartland 4:00pm - 6:00pm Downtown Library Library Branch: Downtown Library Age Group: Adult Program Type: Discussion Event Details: Looking for assistance with computer skills and searching for jobs?
This event is in the "Adult" group. Rock Island Arsenal Lecture Series: 250 Years of the US Army Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Downtown Collaboration Area at Downtown Library Program Type: Presentation Age Group: Adult Event Details: This lecture series is commemorating the 250th anniversary of the creation of the United States Army in 1775. All talks in this series are presented by the staff of Army Sustainmen... This event is in the "Adult" group. Jun 11 2025 Wed Rock Island Arsenal Lecture Series: 250 Years of the US Army 2:00pm - 3:00pm Downtown Library Library Branch: Downtown Library Room: Downtown Collaboration Area Age Group: Adult Program Type: Presentation Event Details: This lecture series is commemorating the 250th anniversary of the creation of the United States Army in 1775. All talks in this series are presented by the staff of Army Sustainment Command's History Office, based on the Rock Island Arsenal.
This event is in the "Adult" group. Drop-in Computer Skills & Job Search Assistance w/ Goodwill of the Heartland Thursday, June 12, 2025 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... This event is in the "Adult" group. Jun 12 2025 Thu Drop-in Computer Skills & Job Search Assistance w/ Goodwill of the Heartland 4:00pm - 6:00pm Downtown Library Library Branch: Downtown Library Age Group: Adult Program Type: Discussion Event Details: Looking for assistance with computer skills and searching for jobs?
This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Everyone" group. Adult Knitting Circle Monday, June 16, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm Downtown Community Room at Downtown Library Program Type: Mental Health, DIY Age Group: Adult, Everyone Event Details: 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 ... This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Everyone" group. Jun 16 2025 Mon Adult Knitting Circle 2:00pm - 4:00pm Downtown Library Library Branch: Downtown Library Room: Downtown Community Room Age Group: Adult, Everyone Program Type: Mental Health, DIY Event Details: Do you love to knit or crochet? We would love for you to join our Adult Knitting Circle!
Monthly Board of Trustees Meeting Tuesday, June 17, 2025 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 Jun 17 2025 Tue Monthly Board of Trustees Meeting 5:00pm - 6:00pm 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.
This event is in the "Everyone" group. Monthly Board of Trustees Meeting Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm Downtown Community Room at Downtown Library Program Type: Board Meeting Age Group: Everyone Event Details: Event DetailsThe 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 com... This event is in the "Everyone" group. Jun 17 2025 Tue Monthly Board of Trustees Meeting 5:00pm - 6:00pm Downtown Library Library Branch: Downtown Library Room: Downtown Community Room Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Board Meeting Event Details: Event DetailsThe 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. 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.
This event is in the "Everyone" group. A River Runs Through It -- Life along the Mississippi Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Downtown Community Room at Downtown Library Program Type: Movie Age Group: Everyone Event Details: Life Along the Mississippi Narrated by the actress, Loretta Young, now deceased, and produced by her late son, Christopher Young and his wife, Linda Lewis ... This event is in the "Everyone" group. Jun 18 2025 Wed A River Runs Through It -- Life along the Mississippi 2:00pm - 3:00pm Downtown Library Library Branch: Downtown Library Room: Downtown Community Room Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Movie Event Details: Life Along the Mississippi
This event is in the "Adult" group. Seniors Read Banned Books -- "Looking for Alaska," by John Green Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Downtown Community Room at Downtown Library Program Type: Book Club Age Group: Adult Book Clubs: Connect with other readers to discuss books. Event Details: The banned book to read for this month's discussion is "Looking for Alaska," by John GreenBefore. Miles “Pudge” Halter is done with his safe life at home. His whole life has been o... This event is in the "Adult" group. Jun 24 2025 Tue Seniors Read Banned Books -- "Looking for Alaska," by John Green 2:00pm - 3:00pm Downtown Library Library Branch: Downtown Library Room: Downtown Community Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Book Club Book Clubs Connect with other readers to discuss books. Event Details: The banned book to read for this month's discussion is "Looking for Alaska," by John Green
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 This event is in the "Teen" group. Jun 26 2025 Thu STEAM on Wheels 3:00pm - 5:00pm Downtown Library 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 "Adult" group. Drop-in Computer Skills & Job Search Assistance w/ Goodwill of the Heartland Thursday, June 26, 2025 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... This event is in the "Adult" group. Jun 26 2025 Thu Drop-in Computer Skills & Job Search Assistance w/ Goodwill of the Heartland 4:00pm - 6:00pm Downtown Library Library Branch: Downtown Library Age Group: Adult Program Type: Discussion Event Details: Looking for assistance with computer skills and searching for jobs?
This event is in the "Everyone" group. The History of Independence Day Monday, June 30, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Downtown Community Room at Downtown Library Program Type: Movie Age Group: Everyone Event Details: Happy Independence Day! Today, the video's host, Dave Stotts of Drive Thru History, takes the viewer through the history of the 4th of July. From the Revolutionary ... This event is in the "Everyone" group. Jun 30 2025 Mon The History of Independence Day 2:00pm - 3:00pm Downtown Library Library Branch: Downtown Library Room: Downtown Community Room Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Movie Event Details: Happy Independence Day!
This event is in the "Adult" group. Drop-in Computer Skills & Job Search Assistance w/ Goodwill of the Heartland Thursday, July 3, 2025 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... This event is in the "Adult" group. Jul 3 2025 Thu Drop-in Computer Skills & Job Search Assistance w/ Goodwill of the Heartland 4:00pm - 6:00pm Downtown Library Library Branch: Downtown Library Age Group: Adult Program Type: Discussion Event Details: Looking for assistance with computer skills and searching for jobs?
This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "School Age" group. This event is in the "Teen" group. This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Family" group. This event is in the "Everyone" group. 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 This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "School Age" group. This event is in the "Teen" group. This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Family" group. This event is in the "Everyone" group. Jul 10 2025 Thu Downtown Sip & Paint 4:00pm - 6:00pm Downtown Library 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.