Upcoming Events

Name: National Library Week
Start: 2025-04-06
End: 2025-04-12
Location: National Library Week

Featured Events

National Library Week

All Day 4/6 - 4/12

All locations

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Library Branch: All locations

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It's National LIbrary Week, a time to celebrate all the diverse and varied ways people connect with and utilize libraries. Award-winning graphic novel creators Raina Telgemeier and Scott McCloud are the honorary chairs.

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

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Library Branch: Watts-Midtown Branch

Room: Watts-Midtown Community Room

Age Group: Teen, Adult

Program Type: Presentation

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

A woman reads at a desk in front of a shelf of books. Text: Indie Lens Pop-up, Free For All: The Public Library

Free For All: The Public Library - Film Screening

Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Downtown Community Room at Downtown Library

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Library Branch: Downtown Library

Room: Downtown Community Room

Age Group: Adult, Family, Everyone

Program Type: Movie

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To celebrate National Library Week, join us for a screening of PBS Independent Lens's brand new documentary Free for All: The Public Library. The film is an hour long, and there will be a discussion afterwards.

Petite Picassos @ Southwest Branch

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm

Southwest Community Room at Southwest Branch

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Library Branch: Southwest Branch

Room: Southwest Community Room

Age Group: Early Learning

Program Type: Early Learning

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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.

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

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Library Branch: Downtown Library

Room: Downtown Collaboration Area

Age Group: Adult

Program Type: Presentation

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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.

Coffee & Conversations

Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm

Southwest Community Room at Southwest Branch

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Library Branch: Southwest Branch

Room: Southwest Community Room

Age Group: Adult

Program Type: Mental Health, Discussion

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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.

head and shoulders shot of author, The Art of Foraging with Alexis Nikole Nelson

ILP Presents: Alexis Nikole Nelson

Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Online

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Library Branch: Online

Age Group: Adult

Program Type: Special Event

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Alexis Nikole Nelson is a forager and an outdoor educator using her platforms, TikTok account alexisnikole and Instagram page blackforage

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Toddler Tales @ Watts-Midtown Branch

10:30am - 11:00am

Early Learning

Watts-Midtown Branch

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.

Outreach: Longfellow Elementary Visit

10:00am - 11:00am

School Age

Offsite

Offsite Event

Library Branch: Offsite

Age Group: School Age

Program Type: Outreach

Event Details:

Youth Services staff visits Rock Island/Milan schools to promote literacy.

Toddler Tales @ Southwest Branch

11:00am - 11:30am

Early Learning

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.

Family Storytime @ Watts-Midtown Branch

6:00pm - 6:30pm

Early Learning

Watts-Midtown Branch

Library Branch: Watts-Midtown Branch

Age Group: Early Learning

Program Type: Storytime

Event Details:

Families are invited to enjoy story time full of books, action rhymes, songs and a simple craft.

Early Learning Outreach-RIMSD HeadStart & Preschool For All Visits

9:00am - 11:00am

Early Learning

Offsite

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

12:00pm - 1:00pm

Early Learning

Offsite

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.

Toddler Tales @ Watts-Midtown Branch

10:30am - 11:00am

Early Learning

Watts-Midtown Branch

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.

Toddler Tales @ Southwest Branch

11:00am - 11:30am

Early Learning

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.

Toddler Tales @ Watts-Midtown Branch

10:30am - 11:00am

Early Learning

Watts-Midtown Branch

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.

Toddler Tales @ Southwest Branch

11:00am - 11:30am

Early Learning

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.

Toddler Tales @ Southwest Branch

11:00am - 11:30am

Early Learning

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.

Toddler Tales @ Southwest Branch

11:00am - 11:30am

Early Learning

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.

Southwest Sip & Paint

5:00pm - 7:00pm

Children, School Age, Teen, Adult, Family, Everyone

Southwest Branch

Registration

Library Branch: Southwest Branch

Room: Southwest Community Room

Age Group: Children, School Age, Teen, Adult, Family, Everyone

Program Type: DIY

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 25

Event Details:

Join us for some painting fun at our Paint & Sip event! We will have painting stations set up for you to create your own masterpiece! This is not a guided class, but there will be projects you may choose from.

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.

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Toddler Tales @ Southwest Branch

11:00am - 11:30am

Early Learning

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.

Toddler Tales @ Southwest Branch

11:00am - 11:30am

Early Learning

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.

Toddler Tales @ Southwest Branch

11:00am - 11:30am

Early Learning

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.

Downtown Sip & Paint

4:00pm - 6:00pm

Children, School Age, Teen, Adult, Family, Everyone

Downtown Library

Registration

Library Branch: Downtown Library

Room: Downtown Community Room

Age Group: Children, School Age, Teen, Adult, Family, Everyone

Program Type: DIY

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 40

Event Details:

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.

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Toddler Tales @ Southwest Branch

11:00am - 11:30am

Early Learning

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.

Toddler Tales @ Southwest Branch

11:00am - 11:30am

Early Learning

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.

Toddler Tales @ Southwest Branch

11:00am - 11:30am

Early Learning

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.

Toddler Tales @ Southwest Branch

11:00am - 11:30am

Early Learning

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.

Toddler Tales @ Southwest Branch

11:00am - 11:30am

Early Learning

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.

Early Learning Outreach-RIMSD HeadStart & Preschool For All Visits

9:00am - 11:00am

Early Learning

Offsite

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.

Toddler Tales @ Southwest Branch

11:00am - 11:30am

Early Learning

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.

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