Upcoming Events

This month's  Alpha Book Club selection is 2017 novel In the Distance by Pulitzer Prize winning author Hernan Diaz! This modern western will be sure to spark a great conversation!

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.

Enjoy a musical interlude  over the lunch hour. Thanks  to sponsors Jim and Carol Horstmann, a variety of musical performances will be  presented on the first  Tuesdays  of the month from December through April. 

After school activities every week on Tuesday (Watts-Midtown) and Thursday (Southwest) for school age kids (K-6). 

This week we will be creating homemade holiday ornaments!!

Children's librarian will be at Ridgewood School with United Way/Spring Forward reading with students. 

Miss Ranell will visit RIFAC preschool for storytime. 

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

For ages 0 - 5 years old. 

Come enjoy a Wacky Movie at Watts-Midtown for all ages!! This month's film is an Oscar winning film from the year 2000 about a grump who wants to steal the holidays.

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.

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

Relaxing and casual fun for kids 5 and younger with their caregiver.  Toys and activities will be set out from  10 am to noon at the Downtown Library, Children's Room.  

After school activities every week on Tuesday (Watts-Midtown) and Thursday (Southwest) for school age kids (K-6). 

This week we will be creating homemade holiday ornaments!!

Looking for assistance with computer skills and searching for jobs?

We want to invite you to Walter D. Braud’s book event for “Bessie’s Prayer” Thursday, December 5th at the Rock Island Public Library – Watts Midtown Branch (2715 30th St. Rock Island, IL 61201) from 6PM – 7:30PM (doors open at 5:30PM).

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.

We welcome the LEAD Friday groups from Eugene Field Elementary to the library to learn about library cards, our collection, programs and be reading leaders!

The holidays are a time of excitement and joy but can be complicate when navigating grief. Join Jackie of Sacred Mourning for a workshop on how to process grief during the holiday season.

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.

After school activities every week on Tuesday (Watts-Midtown) and Thursday (Southwest) for school age kids (K-6). 

Children's librarian will be at Ridgewood School with United Way/Spring Forward reading with students.