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Toddler Tales @ Watts-Midtown Branch

Friday, April 18, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Watts-Midtown 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.

Library Branch: Watts-Midtown Branch
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.

Photo of Doctor Cathy Rosenbaum smiling at the camera with arms crossed

Smart Strategies for Aging in Place w/ Dr. Cathy Rosenbaum

Friday, April 18, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Downtown Community Room at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Presentation
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Smart Strategies for Aging in Place by Dr. Cathy Rosenbaum, Holistic Clinical Pharmacist, Rx Integrative Solutions, Loveland OHAt the end of the presentation, attendees will be abl...

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

Smart Strategies for Aging in Place by Dr. Cathy Rosenbaum, Holistic Clinical Pharmacist, Rx Integrative Solutions, Loveland OH

At the end of the presentation, attendees will be able to -

The cover of the manga Satoko and Nada volume 1, which features the title characters in a circle with a red and green background.

Teen Graphic Novel Book Club

Saturday, April 19, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Watts-Midtown Teen Area at Watts-Midtown Branch
Program Type:
Book Club, Discussion
Age Group:
Teen
Event Details:

Join us for a new year of our Teen Graphic Novel Book Club! This time we'll be discussing Satoko and Nada Volume 1 by Yupechika. Whether you've read this book or are just inte...

Library Branch: Watts-Midtown Branch
Room: Watts-Midtown Teen Area
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Book Club, Discussion
Event Details:

Join us for a new year of our Teen Graphic Novel Book Club!

Let’s Talk About Death - Death Cafe

Saturday, April 19, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Watts-Midtown: Norm & Janet Moline Conference Room at Watts-Midtown Branch
Program Type:
Discussion
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Conversation Group. No agenda. We gather, we eat cake, and we talk. Discussions include all things related to life, death, and the finality of it. Open, non-judgmental, and ho...

Library Branch: Watts-Midtown Branch
Room: Watts-Midtown: Norm & Janet Moline Conference Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Discussion
Event Details:

Conversation Group.


No agenda. We gather, we eat cake, and we talk. Discussions include all things related to life, death, and the finality of it. Open, non-judgmental, and honest conversation about topics we don’t discuss much.

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.

Library program announcement reading "Tea Blending Workshop," featuring a photo of several loose leaf tea blend samples and the Rock Island Public Library logo

Tea Blending Workshop

Saturday, April 19, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Downtown Community Room at Downtown Library
Program Type:
DIY
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Join Sunlight Apothecary's owner, Rebecca Sebastian for a morning of tea-blending fun! Have you ever wondered how to get that perfect flavor in your tea? What do you add? What...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Downtown Community Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: DIY
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Join Sunlight Apothecary's owner, Rebecca Sebastian for a morning of tea-blending fun! 

Flyer for Teen Advisory Board, listing the meeting dates from January through May, featuring photos of teens on a light blue background.

Teen Advisory Board

Saturday, April 19, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Watts-Midtown Teen Area at Watts-Midtown Branch
Program Type:
Discussion, Special Event
Age Group:
Teen
Event Details:

Looking for volunteer hours? Join us for Teen Advisory Board, and learn about volunteering at the library. You'll help us plan events, select books, and more: we'll meet each month...

Library Branch: Watts-Midtown Branch
Room: Watts-Midtown Teen Area
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Discussion, Special Event
Event Details:

Looking for volunteer hours? Join us for Teen Advisory Board, and learn about volunteering at the library.

Library program announcement reading "Vegetable Gardening Series, February 24th, March 10th, March 24th, April 7th, April 21st, 2pm, Watts-Midtown Branch," featuring an image of a wooden box full of vegetables within a garden bed, a University of Illinois Extension Office logo, and a Rock Island Public Library logo

Vegetable Gardening Series: Insects & Diseases

Monday, April 21, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Watts-Midtown Community Room at Watts-Midtown Branch
Program Type:
Presentation
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Want to start a garden, but not sure where to start? Join us for our five-part Vegetable Gardening Series this spring, presented in partnership with the University of Illinois Exte...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Watts-Midtown Branch
Room: Watts-Midtown Community Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Presentation
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Want to start a garden, but not sure where to start? Join us for our five-part Vegetable Gardening Series this spring, presented in partnership with the University of Illinois Extension Office! 

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.

Red text reading "Adult Knitting Circle," featuring six skeins of colorful yarn against a light blue background

Adult Knitting Circle

Monday, April 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 ...

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!

A black and white image of Elsa Lanchester as the Bride of Frankenstein.

Monster Movie Monday

Monday, April 21, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Watts-Midtown Community Room at Watts-Midtown Branch
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Teen, Adult, Family
Event Details:

It's the Bride's 90th birthday, and we're ready to celebrate! Join us for a classic Universal Horror film (and snacks) as we enjoy another Monster Movie Monday.

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

It's the Bride's 90th birthday, and we're ready to celebrate! Join us for a classic Universal Horror film (and snacks) as we enjoy another Monster Movie Monday.

storytime

Toddler Tales @ Watts-Midtown Branch

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 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.

Colorful book talk banner with pictures inside each letter.

Weekly Teen Book Talk

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 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). 

Outreach ~ United Way/Spring Forward ~ Read with Me

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 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. 

The STEAM on Wheels logo features black text on a green and blue background.

STEAM on Wheels

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Southwest Community Room at Southwest Branch
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: this STEAM event is for teens 12-17. This event is part of our Project Next G...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Southwest Branch
Room: Southwest Community Room
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: DIY
Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Details:

Join us for an afternoon with STEAM on Wheels! We'll be exploring various projects and equipment: this STEAM event is for teens 12-17. 

This event is part of our Project Next Generation series.

Orange t-shirt with imprint "Your Design Here" in black lettering

Using the Library's Cricut Heat Press

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Watts-Midtown: Norm & Janet Moline Conference Room at Watts-Midtown Branch
Program Type:
DIY
Age Group:
Teen, Adult
Event Details:

A Library of Things tutorial! Demonstration of our Cricut Heat Press, which can be checked out with an Illinois library card. Bring a t-shirt or other small fabric item to personal...

Required
Library Branch: Watts-Midtown Branch
Room: Watts-Midtown: Norm & Janet Moline Conference Room
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: DIY
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

A Library of Things tutorial! Demonstration of our Cricut Heat Press, which can be checked out with an Illinois library card. Bring a t-shirt or other small fabric item to personalize, and we'll show you how it's done! 

storytime

Toddler Tales @ Southwest Branch

Wednesday, April 23, 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. 

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. 

Book cover with white and yellow text reading "Then Women" by Kristin Hannah, featuring a helicopter silhouette against a yellow sky and red background

Southwest Book Club

Wednesday, April 23, 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 Women by Kristin Hannah.Women can be heroes. Wh...

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 Women by Kristin Hannah.

Early Learning Outreach-RIMSD HeadStart & Preschool For All Visits

Thursday, April 24, 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
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.

Early Learning Outreach-RIMSD HeadStart & Preschool For All Visits

Thursday, April 24, 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
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.

Brown background with text reading "Coffee & Conversations Meet Neighbors Create Community" next to a cup of coffee with a heart in the middle. The Rock Island Public Library in the bottom left next to text that reads "2nd & 4th Saturday @10am | Southwest Library"

Coffee & Conversations

Thursday, April 24, 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...

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.

Library program announcement reading "Native Gardening in Your Own Yard, April 24th, 2pm, Watts-Midtown Branch," featuring an image of a Monarch Butterfly atop a milkweed plant and the Rock Island Public Library logo

Native Plant Gardening in Your Own Yard

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Watts-Midtown Community Room at Watts-Midtown Branch
Program Type:
Presentation
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Have you ever wanted to learn more about native plants, or how to incorporate them into your own garden? Join us on Thursday, April 24th, as Ken Wellnitz, a member of the Quad Citi...

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

Have you ever wanted to learn more about native plants, or how to incorporate them into your own garden?

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.

Milan-Blackhawk Area Public Library District Board Meeting

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Southwest Community Room at Southwest Branch
Southwest Branch
Library Branch: Southwest Branch
Room: Southwest Community Room
Black and Blue goodwill logo with white face smiling

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

Thursday, April 24, 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...

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

Looking for assistance with computer skills and searching for jobs?

Quarterly Book Sale

Friday, April 25, 2025 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
Downtown Community Room at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Book Sale
Event Details:

Quarterly book sale.  Bag up great deals on books and other items. Unless otherwise marked, sales are by donation. Fill some boxes or bags and make us an offer!  

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

Quarterly book sale.  Bag up great deals on books and other items. Unless otherwise marked, sales are by donation. Fill some boxes or bags and make us an offer! 

 

Blonde haired woman sitting in a green chair reading a blue book to five small children

Toddler Tales @ Watts-Midtown Branch

Friday, April 25, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Watts-Midtown 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.

Library Branch: Watts-Midtown Branch
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.