Upcoming Events

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

For ages 0 - 5 years old. 

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

Miss Ranell will visit Skip a Long preschool for storytime. 

Join us on Thursday, April 2nd, as local artist April Greetings leads a spring-themed cardmaking class! This is a guided program and all supplies will be provided. Attendees will leave with several spring-themed greeting cards.

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

Debunking Myths About Dietary Supplements

Thursday, April 2, 2026 @ 2 pm – 3:30 pm at the Rock Island Public Library, 401- 19^th Street, Rock Island IL 

Fun activities and crafts every week Tuesdays at Watts-Midtown and Thursdays at Southwest!! Come for fun every week for Elementary age kids (K-6)!

This week we will celebrate April Fools Day!

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 month's Alpha Book Club selection is The Serviceberry by Robin Wall Kimmerer! This thought-provoking work on nonfiction will be sure to spark a great conversation! All are welcome to join and registration is not required.

Looking for assistance with computer skills and searching for jobs?

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.

Join us for a FREE ragtime concert with Cherry & Jerry! This concert is suitable for music lovers of all ages. Light refreshments will be provided.

Fun activities and crafts every week Tuesdays at Watts-Midtown and Thursdays at Southwest!! Come for fun every week for Elementary age kids (K-6)!

This week we will celebrate Find a Rainbow Day!

Graphic Novel Book club for kids

Month 1-First Cat in Space

Month 2- Warriors

Month 3- Batcat

Month 4- Cartoonist Club

Please join our new Southwest Stitch Club! This is a gathering of crafters of all levels and all craft interests. Simply bring along your handicraft and expect to meet your neighbors. All are welcome!

We heard you loud and clear: you wanted Sussie the bird to go with Derpy the tiger, so come make a bird with us!

Do your toddlers love to get messy?  Bring them to Petite Picassos where they can use all of their senses with hands on art.  We will take care of the mess as they create their masterpieces.  

This year's lecture series explores the events surrounding American Independence, from the colonial era to the writing of the Constitution.

Looking to add to your spring decor? Join us on Wednesday, April 8th, to make a diamond art hummingbird! All supplies will be provided. 

Registration is required.  

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

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.

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