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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: Warm Season Vegetables

Monday, April 7, 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.

Book cover image comprising of a black and white image of author Dave Markward standing in a crowd of people in from of the Edmund Pettus Bridge. In image text reads "From Dubuque to Selma and Beyond"

Dave Markward Book Talk: From Dubuque to Selma & Beyond

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

Please join us for an evening with Dave Markward as he shares his personal journey of understanding racism in America. From his upbringing in a predominantly white community to his...

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

Please join us for an evening with Dave Markward as he shares his personal journey of understanding racism in America.

Army soldiers in fatiques and boots marching, text Rock Island Arsenal Series 250 Years of the US Army

Rock Island Arsenal Lecture Series: 250 Years of the US Army

Wednesday, April 9, 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...

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.

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 -

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.

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.

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...

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.

Library program announcement reading "Nutrition & Wellness Series, May 15th, June 12th, July 17th, 2pm, Watts-Midtown Branch," featuring a photo of a pair of hands holding a pen over an open journal surrounded by various foods, hand weights, and a scale, in addition to a University of Illinois Extension Office logo and a Rock Island Public Library logo

Nutrition & Wellness Series: Healthy Behaviors for a Healthy Immune System

Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Watts-Midtown Community Room at Watts-Midtown Branch
Program Type:
Presentation
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Join us for the first session of our summer Nutrition & Wellness Series, presented in partnership with the University of Illinois Extension Office! In this first session, ...

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

Join us for the first session of our summer Nutrition & Wellness Series, 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.

Shield and ribbon logo for Retirement University series

Retirement University -- Social Security and Medicare

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Watts-Midtown Community Room at Watts-Midtown Branch
Program Type:
Presentation
Age Group:
Adult, Everyone
Event Details:

This is the first Session of the three session Retirement University, a presentation of SOFA (the Society for Financial Awareness):  Social Security and MedicareTopics covered...

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

This is the first Session of the three session Retirement University, a presentation of SOFA (the Society for Financial Awareness):  Social Security and Medicare

Mental Health Spotlight: Anxiety

Thursday, May 22, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Watts-Midtown: Norm & Janet Moline Conference Room at Watts-Midtown Branch
Program Type:
Mental Health, Presentation
Age Group:
Teen, Adult, Everyone
Event Details:

In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month, join us as a certified therapist from the Vera French Mental Health Center shines a light on anxiety. 

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

In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month, join us as a certified therapist from the Vera French Mental Health Center shines a light on anxiety. 

Shield and ribbon logo for Retirement University series

Retirement University -- Investments & Taxes

Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Watts-Midtown Community Room at Watts-Midtown Branch
Program Type:
Presentation
Age Group:
Adult, Everyone
Event Details:

This is the second Session of the three session Retirement University, a presentation of SOFA (the Society for Financial Awareness):  Investments and TaxesTopics covered will ...

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

This is the second Session of the three session Retirement University, a presentation of SOFA (the Society for Financial Awareness):  Investments and Taxes

Shield and ribbon logo for Retirement University series

Retirement University -- Estate Planning, Long-Term Care, & Legacy Planning

Wednesday, June 4, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Watts-Midtown Community Room at Watts-Midtown Branch
Program Type:
Presentation
Age Group:
Adult, Everyone
Event Details:

This is the third and final Session of the three session Retirement University, a presentation of SOFA (the Society for Financial Awareness):  Estate Planning, Long-Term Care,...

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

This is the third and final Session of the three session Retirement University, a presentation of SOFA (the Society for Financial Awareness):  Estate Planning, Long-Term Care, & Legacy Planning

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...

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.

Library program announcement reading "Nutrition & Wellness Series, May 15th, June 12th, July 17th, 2pm, Watts-Midtown Branch," featuring a photo of a pair of hands holding a pen over an open journal surrounded by various foods, hand weights, and a scale, in addition to a University of Illinois Extension Office logo and a Rock Island Public Library logo

Nutrition & Wellness Series: Eating Well As We Age

Thursday, June 12, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Watts-Midtown Community Room at Watts-Midtown Branch
Program Type:
Presentation
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Join us for the second session of our summer Nutrition & Wellness Series, presented in partnership with the University of Illinois Extension Office! In this second session...

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

Join us for the second session of our summer Nutrition & Wellness Series, presented in partnership with the University of Illinois Extension Office! 

Library program announcement reading "Nutrition & Wellness Series, May 15th, June 12th, July 17th, 2pm, Watts-Midtown Branch," featuring a photo of a pair of hands holding a pen over an open journal surrounded by various foods, hand weights, and a scale, in addition to a University of Illinois Extension Office logo and a Rock Island Public Library logo

Nutrition & Wellness Series: 8 Dimensions of Wellness

Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Watts-Midtown Community Room at Watts-Midtown Branch
Program Type:
Presentation
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Join us for the third and final session of our summer Nutrition & Wellness Series, presented in partnership with the University of Illinois Extension Office! In this third...

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

Join us for the third and final session of our summer Nutrition & Wellness Series, presented in partnership with the University of Illinois Extension Office! 

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...

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.

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...

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.

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...

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.

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. All talks in this series are presented by the staff of Army Sustainmen...

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.