Monthly Board of Trustees Meeting Tuesday, July 15, 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 Jul 15 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, July 15, 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. Jul 15 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 -- The History of Steamboats in America Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Downtown Community Room at Downtown Library Program Type: Movie Age Group: Everyone Event Details: The History of Steamboats in America, narrated by Loretta Young Steamboats galore! Ride along with the late actress, Loretta Young, as she takes you through the ... This event is in the "Everyone" group. Jul 16 2025 Wed A River Runs Through It -- The History of Steamboats in America 2:00pm - 3:00pm Downtown Library Library Branch: Downtown Library Room: Downtown Community Room Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Movie Event Details: The History of Steamboats in America, narrated by Loretta Young
This event is in the "Adult" group. Downtown Movie Club Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm 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 a 2025 Oscar nomin... This event is in the "Adult" group. Jul 17 2025 Thu Downtown Movie Club 1:00pm - 3:00pm 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 a 2025 Oscar nominated historical fiction film.
This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Everyone" group. Adult Knitting Circle Monday, July 21, 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. Jul 21 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!
This event is in the "Adult" group. Seniors Read Banned Books -- "Dreaming In Cuban," by Cristina Garcia Tuesday, July 22, 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: "Dreaming In Cuban" by Cristina Garcia is our pick for July.This is the first novel written by author Cristina García, and was a finalist for the National Book Award. This novel mo... This event is in the "Adult" group. Jul 22 2025 Tue Seniors Read Banned Books -- "Dreaming In Cuban," by Cristina Garcia 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: "Dreaming In Cuban" by Cristina Garcia is our pick for July.
This event is in the "Adult" group. Rock Island Arsenal Lecture Series: 250 Years of the US Army Wednesday, August 13, 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. Aug 13 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. This event is in the "Everyone" group. Adult Knitting Circle Monday, August 18, 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. Aug 18 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, August 19, 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 Aug 19 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, August 19, 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. Aug 19 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 on the Mississippi Wednesday, August 20, 2025 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm Downtown Community Room at Downtown Library Program Type: Movie Age Group: Everyone Event Details: Life on the Mississippi Based upon Mark Twain's book by the same title, this two hour movie, that has been called “the greatest river movie ever,” is about the M... This event is in the "Everyone" group. Aug 20 2025 Wed A River Runs Through It -- Life on the Mississippi 1:30pm - 3:30pm Downtown Library Library Branch: Downtown Library Room: Downtown Community Room Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Movie Event Details: Life on the Mississippi
This event is in the "Everyone" group. The History of Labor Day Monday, August 25, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Downtown Community Room at Downtown Library Program Type: Movie Age Group: Everyone Event Details: Happy Labor Day! Today, the video's host, Dave Stotts of Drive Thru History, takes us through the history of why we celebrate this holiday and gives us a tour of some of the o... This event is in the "Everyone" group. Aug 25 2025 Mon The History of Labor Day 2:00pm - 3:00pm Downtown Library Library Branch: Downtown Library Room: Downtown Community Room Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Movie Event Details: Happy Labor Day!
This event is in the "Adult" group. Seniors Read Banned Books -- "The Fixer," by Bernard Malamud Tuesday, August 26, 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 Fixer" by Bernard Malamud is an older book, winner of the 1967 National Book Award for Fiction and the 1967 Pulitzer Prize for Fiction. Now it is on the banned books list.Russ... This event is in the "Adult" group. Aug 26 2025 Tue Seniors Read Banned Books -- "The Fixer," by Bernard Malamud 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 Fixer" by Bernard Malamud is an older book, winner of the 1967 National Book Award for Fiction and the 1967 Pulitzer Prize for Fiction. Now it is on the banned books list.
Early Closing, Downtown Library only Friday, August 29, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm Downtown Library The Downtown Library will close at 5pm today, Friday, August 29, due to Rock Island Kart Race set-up. This location only will be closed all day Saturday, due to the Downtown race. ... Closing Aug 29 2025 Fri Closing Early Closing, Downtown Library only 5:00pm - 6:00pm Branches: Downtown Library Description: The Downtown Library will close at 5pm today, Friday, August 29, due to Rock Island Kart Race set-up. This location only will be closed all day Saturday, due to the Downtown race.
Kart Race Closing, Downtown Only All Day Downtown Library The Downtown location of the Rock Island Public Library will be closed all day Saturday, August 30, due to the Rock Island Grand Prix Kart Races. Our Southwest Branch and Wat... Closing Aug 30 2025 Sat Closing Kart Race Closing, Downtown Only All Day Branches: Downtown Library Description: The Downtown location of the Rock Island Public Library will be closed all day Saturday, August 30, due to the Rock Island Grand Prix Kart Races. Our Southwest Branch and Watts-Midtown Branches will be open normal hours, 10 am to 2pm, today.
This event is in the "Adult" group. Rock Island Arsenal Lecture Series: 250 Years of the US Army Wednesday, September 10, 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. Sep 10 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. This event is in the "Everyone" group. Adult Knitting Circle Monday, September 15, 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. Sep 15 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, September 16, 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 Sep 16 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, September 16, 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. Sep 16 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 -- Big Trouble on the River - The Floods of 1927 and 1937 Wednesday, September 17, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Downtown Community Room at Downtown Library Program Type: Movie Age Group: Everyone Event Details: Trouble from the Mississippi River -- The Floods of 1927 and 1937 Today’s program features two vintage newsreels from the 1920s and 1930s, including historical f... This event is in the "Everyone" group. Sep 17 2025 Wed A River Runs Through It -- Big Trouble on the River - The Floods of 1927 and 1937 2:00pm - 3:00pm Downtown Library Library Branch: Downtown Library Room: Downtown Community Room Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Movie Event Details: Trouble from the Mississippi River -- The Floods of 1927 and 1937
This event is in the "Adult" group. Seniors Read Banned Books -- "Lawn Boy," by Jonathan Evison Tuesday, September 23, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Downtown Community Room at Downtown Library Program Type: Book Club Age Group: Adult Event Details: "Lawn Boy" by Jonathan EvisonIn this award winning book (Alex Award from the Young Adult Library Association) Evison tells the story of Mike Muñoz, a young bi-racial (Chicano and w... This event is in the "Adult" group. Sep 23 2025 Tue Seniors Read Banned Books -- "Lawn Boy," by Jonathan Evison 2:00pm - 3:00pm Downtown Library Library Branch: Downtown Library Room: Downtown Community Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Book Club Event Details: "Lawn Boy" by Jonathan Evison
This event is in the "Adult" group. Rock Island Arsenal Lecture Series: 250 Years of the US Army Wednesday, October 8, 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. Oct 8 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 "Everyone" group. A River Runs Through It - The Mississippi: River of Life Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Downtown Community Room at Downtown Library Program Type: Movie Age Group: Everyone Event Details: The Mississippi - River of Life is a production of the US Army Corps of Engineers. See how the river adds to the productivity of our economy and everyday recreational opportu... This event is in the "Everyone" group. Oct 15 2025 Wed A River Runs Through It - The Mississippi: River of Life 2:00pm - 3:00pm Downtown Library Library Branch: Downtown Library Room: Downtown Community Room Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Movie Event Details: The Mississippi - River of Life is a production of the US Army Corps of Engineers. See how the river adds to the productivity of our economy and everyday recreational opportunities of our people.
This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Everyone" group. Adult Knitting Circle Monday, October 20, 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. Oct 20 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!