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Hot Glass Teen Event

3:30pm - 5:00pm
Teen
Offsite
Open
Registration
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Offsite
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Special Event
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Join us at Hot Glass and learn about the art and science of glass blowing. Space is limited, so sign up today!

This event is for ages 14-18, and is part of our Project Next Generation series.

This event is in the "Teen" group.

Graphic Novel Book Club

5:00pm - 5:30pm
Teen
Watts-Midtown Branch
Library Branch: Watts-Midtown Branch
Room: Watts-Midtown Teen Area
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Join us for our Graphic Novel Book Club! We'll be discussing the book Redbone, so if you've read it (or if you want to read it), stop by for snacks and a chat about graphic novels. (Ages 12-18)

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

"Literary Leaves" Art Class w/ Gloria B

11:30am - 1:30pm
Teen, Adult
Downtown Library
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Downtown Community Room
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: DIY
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

"Literary Leaves"

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

Weekly Teen Book Talk

3:45pm - 4:00pm
Teen, Adult
Online
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 "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Weekly Teen Book Talk

3:45pm - 4:00pm
Teen, Adult
Online
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 "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Journaling for Mental Health

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Teen, Adult
Watts-Midtown Branch
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 "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Weekly Teen Book Talk

3:45pm - 4:00pm
Teen, Adult
Online
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 "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Craft Cinema Night at the Library

5:30pm - 7:00pm
Teen, Adult, Family, Everyone
Watts-Midtown Branch
Library Branch: Watts-Midtown Branch
Room: Watts-Midtown Community Room
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Family, Everyone
Program Type: Mental Health, Movie, DIY
Event Details:

Does it get any better than curling up with a crafting project while playing a favorite movie or TV show in the background? Only if you do it with friends!

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

Weekly Teen Book Talk

3:45pm - 4:00pm
Teen, Adult
Online
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 "Teen" group.

Graphic Novel Book Club

5:00pm - 5:30pm
Teen
Watts-Midtown Branch
Library Branch: Watts-Midtown Branch
Room: Watts-Midtown Teen Area
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Join us for our Graphic Novel Book Club! We'll be discussing the book The Deep Dark, so if you've read it (or if you want to read it), stop by for snacks and a chat about graphic novels. (Ages 12-18)

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

Weekly Teen Book Talk

3:45pm - 4:00pm
Teen, Adult
Online
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 "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Movie Monday

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Teen, Adult
Watts-Midtown Branch
Library Branch: Watts-Midtown Branch
Room: Watts-Midtown Community Room
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Join us for a classic animated film, the first ever directed by Hayao Miyazaki! This tale of a gentleman thief is Rated PG-13 for some mature elements.

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

Weekly Teen Book Talk

3:45pm - 4:00pm
Teen, Adult
Online
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 "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Weekly Teen Book Talk

3:45pm - 4:00pm
Teen, Adult
Online
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 "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Board Game Day

10:30am - 1:30pm
Teen, Adult, Family
Downtown Library
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Downtown Community Room
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Family
Program Type: Gaming
Event Details:

Board game fans: come to the Downtown Library for an afternoon of fun! Learn to play new games, or rediscover an old favorite. (Note that some games will be available for checkout during this event.)

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

Journaling Workshop

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Teen, Adult
Watts-Midtown Branch
Library Branch: Watts-Midtown Branch
Room: Watts-Midtown Community Room
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Mental Health
Event Details:

Interested in journaling? Start the new year with this workshop and discover the ins and outs of this satisfying hobby. Ryan Collins from the Midwest Writing Center will provide prompts, and we'll have the supplies you need to get started.

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

Silent Book Club

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Teen, Adult, Everyone
Watts-Midtown Branch
Library Branch: Watts-Midtown Branch
Room: Watts-Midtown Community Room
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Everyone
Program Type: Book Club, Mental Health
Event Details:

Looking for a book club with no assigned reading or focused discussions? Then joining a Silent Book Club may be for you!

This event is in the "Teen" group.

Teen Graphic Novel Book Club

11:00am - 11:30am
Teen
Watts-Midtown Branch
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! This time we'll be discussing Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba volume 1.

This event is in the "Teen" group.

Teen Advisory Board

11:30am - 12:00pm
Teen
Watts-Midtown Branch
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.

This event is in the "Teen" group.

Teen Graphic Novel Book Club

11:00am - 11:30am
Teen
Watts-Midtown Branch
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! This time we'll be discussing Victory, Stand! Raising My Fist For Justice by Tommie Smith, Derrick Barnes, and Dawud Anyabwile.

This event is in the "Teen" group.

Teen Advisory Board

11:30am - 12:00pm
Teen
Watts-Midtown Branch
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.

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

Journaling Workshop

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Teen, Adult
Downtown Library
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Downtown Community Room
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Mental Health
Event Details:

Interested in journaling? Take some time to reflect and celebrate World Teen Mental Wellness Day with journaling prompts, snacks, and supplies for both beginners and experienced journalers.

This event is in the "Teen" group.

Teen Graphic Novel Book Club

11:00am - 11:30am
Teen
Watts-Midtown Branch
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! This time we'll be discussing Riri Williams: Ironheart Volume 1: Those with Courage by Eve L.

This event is in the "Teen" group.

Teen Advisory Board

11:30am - 12:00pm
Teen
Watts-Midtown Branch
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.