This event is in the "Early Learning" group. Toddler Tales @ Southwest Branch Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am Southwest Community Room at Southwest Branch Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Early Learning Event Details: 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 "Early Learning" group. Nov 12 2025 Wed Toddler Tales @ Southwest Branch 11:00am - 11:30am Southwest Branch Library Branch: Southwest Branch Room: Southwest Community Room Age Group: Early Learning Program Type: Storytime Event Details: 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 "Adult" group. Rock Island Arsenal Lecture Series: 250 Years of the US Army Wednesday, November 12, 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. This week's topic is "2026 and Beyond: The Army of the Future... This event is in the "Adult" group. Nov 12 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. This week's topic is "2026 and Beyond: The Army of the Future".
This event is in the "Early Learning" group. Early Learning Outreach-RIMSD HeadStart & Preschool For All Visits Thursday, November 13, 2025 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 This event is in the "Early Learning" group. Nov 13 2025 Thu Early Learning Outreach-RIMSD HeadStart & Preschool For All Visits 9:00am - 11:00am Offsite 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 "Adult" group. Coffee & Conversations Thursday, November 13, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm Southwest Community Room at Southwest Branch Program Type: Mental Health, Discussion Age Group: Adult Event Details: Meet neighbors and create community at Coffee & Conversations every 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month at the Southwest Library! Coffee, light refreshments, and optional activit... This event is in the "Adult" group. Nov 13 2025 Thu Coffee & Conversations 10:00am - 12:00pm Southwest Branch Library Branch: Southwest Branch Room: Southwest Community Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Mental Health, Discussion Event Details: Meet neighbors and create community at Coffee & Conversations every 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month at the Southwest Library! Coffee, light refreshments, and optional activities will be provided.
Monthly Board of Trustees Meeting Tuesday, November 18, 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 Nov 18 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 "Adult" group. Midtown Readers Book Club Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm Watts-Midtown: Norm & Janet Moline Conference Room at Watts-Midtown Branch Program Type: Book Club Age Group: Adult Event Details: Join us as we discuss The War Librarian by Addison Armstrong! Reserve a copy through our library system HERE. This group meets at the Watts-Midtown Library in the Norm & J... This event is in the "Adult" group. Nov 18 2025 Tue Midtown Readers Book Club 6:30pm - 7:30pm Watts-Midtown Branch Library Branch: Watts-Midtown Branch Room: Watts-Midtown: Norm & Janet Moline Conference Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Book Club Event Details: Join us as we discuss The War Librarian by Addison Armstrong! 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 "Early Learning" group. Toddler Tales @ Southwest Branch Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am Southwest Community Room at Southwest Branch Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Early Learning Event Details: 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 "Early Learning" group. Nov 19 2025 Wed Toddler Tales @ Southwest Branch 11:00am - 11:30am Southwest Branch Library Branch: Southwest Branch Room: Southwest Community Room Age Group: Early Learning Program Type: Storytime Event Details: 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 "Adult" group. Southwest Book Club Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm Southwest Community Room at Southwest Branch Program Type: Book Club Age Group: Adult Event Details: Looking to join a book club? We would love to have you join our Southwest Book Club! This month, we will be discussing The Berry Pickers by Amanda Peters. July 1962... This event is in the "Adult" group. Nov 19 2025 Wed Southwest Book Club 3:00pm - 4:00pm Southwest Branch Library Branch: Southwest Branch Room: Southwest Community Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Book Club Event Details: Looking to join a book club? We would love to have you join our Southwest Book Club! This month, we will be discussing The Berry Pickers by Amanda Peters.
This event is in the "Early Learning" group. Early Learning Outreach-RIMSD HeadStart & Preschool For All Visits Thursday, November 20, 2025 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 This event is in the "Early Learning" group. Nov 20 2025 Thu Early Learning Outreach-RIMSD HeadStart & Preschool For All Visits 9:00am - 11:00am Offsite 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. Toddler Tales @ Southwest Branch Wednesday, November 26, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am Southwest Community Room at Southwest Branch Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Early Learning Event Details: 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 "Early Learning" group. Nov 26 2025 Wed Toddler Tales @ Southwest Branch 11:00am - 11:30am Southwest Branch Library Branch: Southwest Branch Room: Southwest Community Room Age Group: Early Learning Program Type: Storytime Event Details: Children and their caregivers are invited to enjoy this story time full of books, action rhymes and songs. For ages 0 - 5 years old.
Thanksgiving Holiday Closings All Day 11/27 - 11/28 All locations All Rock Island Public Library buildings and Library2Go bookmobile routes will be closed Thursday, Nov. 27 and Friday, Nov. 28, 2025, for Thanksgiving Day and the day after. ... Closing Nov 27 - 28 2025 Closing Thanksgiving Holiday Closings All Day 11/27 - 11/28 Branches: All locations Description: All Rock Island Public Library buildings and Library2Go bookmobile routes will be closed Thursday, Nov. 27 and Friday, Nov. 28, 2025, for Thanksgiving Day and the day after.
This event is in the "Early Learning" group. Toddler Tales @ Southwest Branch Wednesday, December 3, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am Southwest Community Room at Southwest Branch Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Early Learning Event Details: 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 "Early Learning" group. Dec 3 2025 Wed Toddler Tales @ Southwest Branch 11:00am - 11:30am Southwest Branch Library Branch: Southwest Branch Room: Southwest Community Room Age Group: Early Learning Program Type: Storytime Event Details: 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 "Early Learning" group. Toddler Tales @ Southwest Branch Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am Southwest Community Room at Southwest Branch Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Early Learning Event Details: 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 "Early Learning" group. Dec 10 2025 Wed Toddler Tales @ Southwest Branch 11:00am - 11:30am Southwest Branch Library Branch: Southwest Branch Room: Southwest Community Room Age Group: Early Learning Program Type: Storytime Event Details: 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 "Adult" group. Coffee & Conversations Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm Southwest Community Room at Southwest Branch Program Type: Mental Health, Discussion Age Group: Adult Event Details: Meet neighbors and create community at Coffee & Conversations every 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month at the Southwest Library! Coffee, light refreshments, and optional activit... This event is in the "Adult" group. Dec 11 2025 Thu Coffee & Conversations 10:00am - 12:00pm Southwest Branch Library Branch: Southwest Branch Room: Southwest Community Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Mental Health, Discussion Event Details: Meet neighbors and create community at Coffee & Conversations every 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month at the Southwest Library! Coffee, light refreshments, and optional activities will be provided.
This event is in the "Everyone" group. Golden Memories of Christmas Past Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Downtown Community Room at Downtown Library Program Type: Movie Age Group: Everyone Event Details: Golden Memories of Christmas PastChristmas sights and sounds have changed over the years. These two videos are a tribute to the Christmas season as it looked and sounded growing up... This event is in the "Everyone" group. Dec 16 2025 Tue Golden Memories of Christmas Past 2:00pm - 3:00pm Downtown Library Library Branch: Downtown Library Room: Downtown Community Room Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Movie Event Details: Golden Memories of Christmas Past
Monthly Board of Trustees Meeting Tuesday, December 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 Dec 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 "Early Learning" group. Toddler Tales @ Southwest Branch Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am Southwest Community Room at Southwest Branch Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Early Learning Event Details: 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 "Early Learning" group. Dec 17 2025 Wed Toddler Tales @ Southwest Branch 11:00am - 11:30am Southwest Branch Library Branch: Southwest Branch Room: Southwest Community Room Age Group: Early Learning Program Type: Storytime Event Details: Children and their caregivers are invited to enjoy this story time full of books, action rhymes and songs. For ages 0 - 5 years old.
Christmas Holiday Closings All Day 12/24 - 12/25 All locations All Rock Island Public Library buildings and Library2Go bookmobile routes will be closed Wednesday, Dec. 24 and Thursday, Dec. 25 for the Christmas Eve and Christmas Day holidays. ... Closing Dec 24 - 25 2025 Closing Christmas Holiday Closings All Day 12/24 - 12/25 Branches: All locations Description: All Rock Island Public Library buildings and Library2Go bookmobile routes will be closed Wednesday, Dec. 24 and Thursday, Dec. 25 for the Christmas Eve and Christmas Day holidays. We reopen at normal hours on Friday, December 26.
New Years Holiday Closings All Day 12/31 - 1/1 All locations All Rock Island Public Library buildings and Library2Go bookmobile routes will be closed Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025, and Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026, in recognition of the New Year's holi... Closing Dec-Jan 2025 Closing New Years Holiday Closings All Day 12/31 - 1/1 Branches: All locations Description: All Rock Island Public Library buildings and Library2Go bookmobile routes will be closed Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025, and Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026, in recognition of the New Year's holidays. Library locations reopen at normal hours Friday, Jan.
This event is in the "Adult" group. Coffee & Conversations Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm Southwest Community Room at Southwest Branch Program Type: Mental Health, Discussion Age Group: Adult Event Details: Meet neighbors and create community at Coffee & Conversations every 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month at the Southwest Library! Coffee, light refreshments, and optional activit... This event is in the "Adult" group. Jan 8 2026 Thu Coffee & Conversations 10:00am - 12:00pm Southwest Branch Library Branch: Southwest Branch Room: Southwest Community Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Mental Health, Discussion Event Details: Meet neighbors and create community at Coffee & Conversations every 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month at the Southwest Library! Coffee, light refreshments, and optional activities will be provided.