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Alpha Book Club

Monday, December 2, 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 2017 novel In the Distance by Pulitzer Prize winning author Hernan Diaz! This modern western will be sure to spark a great conv...

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

This month's  Alpha Book Club selection is 2017 novel In the Distance by Pulitzer Prize winning author Hernan Diaz! This modern western will be sure to spark a great conversation!

This event is in the "Early Learning" group.

Toddler Tales @ Watts-Midtown Branch

Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Watts-Midtown Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Early Learning
Event Details:

Young children and their caregivers are invited to enjoy this story time full of short books, action rhymes and songs. For ages 0 - 5 years old.

Library Branch: Watts-Midtown Branch
Age Group: Early Learning
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Young children and their caregivers are invited to enjoy this story time full of short books, action rhymes and songs.

For ages 0 - 5 years old.

This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Tuneful Tuesday Series: Bucktown Brass Quintet Holiday Concert

Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Downtown Community Room at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Performance
Age Group:
Adult, Everyone
Event Details:

Enjoy a musical interlude  over the lunch hour. Thanks  to sponsors Jim and Carol Horstmann, a variety of musical performances will be  presented on the first  ...

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

Enjoy a musical interlude  over the lunch hour. Thanks  to sponsors Jim and Carol Horstmann, a variety of musical performances will be  presented on the first  Tuesdays  of the month from December through April. 

This event is in the "School Age" group.

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!!

This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Weekly Teen Book Talk

Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 3:45pm - 4:00pm
Online
Age Group:
Teen, Adult
Event Details:

Check out this week's book talk from Emily, the Young Adult Librarian! Just go to our Facebook page (or our Teen page, if you want to watch live). 

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Online
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Event Details:

Check out this week's book talk from Emily, the Young Adult Librarian! Just go to our Facebook page (or our Teen page, if you want to watch live). 

This event is in the "Children" group.

Outreach ~ United Way/Spring Forward ~ Read with Me

Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Outreach
Program Type:
Early Learning, Outreach
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Children's librarian will be at Ridgewood School with United Way/Spring Forward reading with students. 

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Outreach
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Early Learning, Outreach
Event Details:

Children's librarian will be at Ridgewood School with United Way/Spring Forward reading with students. 

This event is in the "Early Learning" group.

OUTREACH ~ RIFAC Preschool Storytime

Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00pm
Outreach
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Early Learning
Event Details:

Miss Ranell will visit RIFAC preschool for storytime. 

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Outreach
Age Group: Early Learning
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Miss Ranell will visit RIFAC preschool for storytime. 

This event is in the "Early Learning" group.

Toddler Tales @ Southwest Branch

Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Southwest Community Room at Southwest Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Early Learning
Event Details:

Young children and their caregivers are invited to enjoy this story time full of books, action rhymes and songs.  For ages 0 - 5 years old. 

Library Branch: Southwest Branch
Room: Southwest Community Room
Age Group: Early Learning
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Young children and their caregivers are invited to enjoy this story time full of books, action rhymes and songs. 

For ages 0 - 5 years old. 

This event is in the "Family" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Wacky Movie at Watts-Midtown

Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Watts-Midtown Community Room at Watts-Midtown Branch
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Family, Everyone
Event Details:

Come enjoy a Wacky Movie at Watts-Midtown for all ages!! This month's film is an Oscar winning film from the year 2000 about a grump who wants to steal the holidays.

Library Branch: Watts-Midtown Branch
Room: Watts-Midtown Community Room
Age Group: Family, Everyone
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Come enjoy a Wacky Movie at Watts-Midtown for all ages!! This month's film is an Oscar winning film from the year 2000 about a grump who wants to steal the holidays.

This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Journaling for Mental Health

Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Watts-Midtown: Norm & Janet Moline Conference Room at Watts-Midtown Branch
Program Type:
Mental Health, DIY
Age Group:
Teen, Adult
Mental Health Program ARPA:

This program is made possible by ARPA (American Rescue Plan Act) funds designated by the City of Rock Island.

Event Details:

Looking for a fun and creative way to express yourself and improve your mental health? Join us for our journaling night at the Watts-Midtown branch! Journaling can help you manage ...

Library Branch: Watts-Midtown Branch
Room: Watts-Midtown: Norm & Janet Moline Conference Room
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Mental Health, DIY

Mental Health Program ARPA

This program is made possible by ARPA (American Rescue Plan Act) funds designated by the City of Rock Island.

Event Details:

Looking for a fun and creative way to express yourself and improve your mental health? Join us for our journaling night at the Watts-Midtown branch! Journaling can help you manage anxiety, reduce stress, and manage life's many ups and downs.

This event is in the "Early Learning" group.

Early Learning Outreach-RIMSD HeadStart & Preschool For All Visits

Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 9:00am - 11:00am
Offsite
Program Type:
Early Learning
Age Group:
Early Learning
Event Details:

Youth Services staff will be reading and sharing literacy activities with the RIMSD Head Start and Preschool for All classes.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Offsite
Age Group: Early Learning
Program Type: Early Learning
Event Details:

Youth Services staff will be reading and sharing literacy activities with the RIMSD Head Start and Preschool for All classes.

This event is in the "Early Learning" group.

Winter Toddler Playgroup

Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Downtown Children's Story Area at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Early Learning
Age Group:
Early Learning
Event Details:

Relaxing and casual fun for kids 5 and younger with their caregiver.  Toys and activities will be set out from  10 am to noon at the Downtown Library, Children's Room.&nb...

Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Downtown Children's Story Area
Age Group: Early Learning
Program Type: Early Learning
Event Details:

Relaxing and casual fun for kids 5 and younger with their caregiver.  Toys and activities will be set out from  10 am to noon at the Downtown Library, Children's Room.  

This event is in the "School Age" group.

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!!

This event is in the "Adult" group.

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

Thursday, December 5, 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?

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Book Event For Bessie's Prayer by Walter D. Braud

Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Watts-Midtown Community Room at Watts-Midtown Branch
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

We want to invite you to Walter D. Braud’s book event for “Bessie’s Prayer” Thursday, December 5th at the Rock Island Public Library – Watts Midtown Branch (2715 30th St. Rock Isla...

Library Branch: Watts-Midtown Branch
Room: Watts-Midtown Community Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

We want to invite you to Walter D. Braud’s book event for “Bessie’s Prayer” Thursday, December 5th at the Rock Island Public Library – Watts Midtown Branch (2715 30th St. Rock Island, IL 61201) from 6PM – 7:30PM (doors open at 5:30PM).

This event is in the "Early Learning" group.

Toddler Tales @ Watts-Midtown Branch

Friday, December 6, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Watts-Midtown Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Early Learning
Event Details:

Young children and their caregivers are invited to enjoy this story time full of short books, action rhymes and songs. For ages 0 - 5 years old.

Library Branch: Watts-Midtown Branch
Age Group: Early Learning
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Young children and their caregivers are invited to enjoy this story time full of short books, action rhymes and songs.

For ages 0 - 5 years old.

This event is in the "School Age" group.

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!

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Grief & The Holidays: a workshop w/ Sacred Mournings

Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:30pm
Watts-Midtown: Norm & Janet Moline Conference Room at Watts-Midtown Branch
Program Type:
Mental Health, Discussion
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

The holidays are a time of excitement and joy but can be complicate when navigating grief. Join Jackie of Sacred Mourning for a workshop on how to process grief during the holiday ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Watts-Midtown Branch
Room: Watts-Midtown: Norm & Janet Moline Conference Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Mental Health, Discussion
Required
Seats Remaining: 43
Event Details:

The holidays are a time of excitement and joy but can be complicate when navigating grief. Join Jackie of Sacred Mourning for a workshop on how to process grief during the holiday season.

This event is in the "Family" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Library2Go Fall/Winter 2024

All Day 12/9 - 12/13
Library2Go Mobile Library
Program Type:
Outreach
Age Group:
Family, Everyone
Event Details:

The Mobile Library will be closed Nov. 25th, 28th - 29th, Dec. 24th - 25th, and Dec. 31st - Jan. 1st. You can also continue to pick up holds and have us choose items for you wit...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Library2Go Mobile Library
Age Group: Family, Everyone
Program Type: Outreach
Event Details:

The Mobile Library will be closed Nov. 25th, 28th - 29th, Dec. 24th - 25th, and Dec. 31st - Jan. 1st.

This event is in the "Early Learning" group.

Toddler Tales @ Watts-Midtown Branch

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Watts-Midtown Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Early Learning
Event Details:

Young children and their caregivers are invited to enjoy this story time full of short books, action rhymes and songs. For ages 0 - 5 years old.

Library Branch: Watts-Midtown Branch
Age Group: Early Learning
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Young children and their caregivers are invited to enjoy this story time full of short books, action rhymes and songs.

For ages 0 - 5 years old.

This event is in the "School Age" group.

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). 

This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Weekly Teen Book Talk

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 3:45pm - 4:00pm
Online
Age Group:
Teen, Adult
Event Details:

Check out this week's book talk from Emily, the Young Adult Librarian! Just go to our Facebook page (or our Teen page, if you want to watch live). 

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Online
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Event Details:

Check out this week's book talk from Emily, the Young Adult Librarian! Just go to our Facebook page (or our Teen page, if you want to watch live). 

This event is in the "Children" group.

Outreach ~ United Way/Spring Forward ~ Read with Me

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Outreach
Program Type:
Early Learning, Outreach
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Children's librarian will be at Ridgewood School with United Way/Spring Forward reading with students. 

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Outreach
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Early Learning, Outreach
Event Details:

Children's librarian will be at Ridgewood School with United Way/Spring Forward reading with students. 

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

December Family Craft - Paper Rosette Christmas Ornament

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Southwest Community Room at Southwest Branch
Program Type:
DIY
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Add some flair to your home with a paper rosette ornament.     

Required
Library Branch: Southwest Branch
Room: Southwest Community Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: DIY
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Add some flair to your home with a paper rosette ornament.