Upcoming Events

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.

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.

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

For ages 0 - 5 years old. 

The Mississippi - River of Life is a production of the US Army Corps of Engineers.  See how the river adds to the productivity of our economy and everyday recreational opportunities of our people.

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

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

Do you love to knit or crochet? We would love for you to join our Adult Knitting Circle!

Event Details

The Rock Island Public Library Board of Trustees meets regularly at 5 pm on the 3rd Tuesday of each month at the Downtown Library, 401 19th Street.

Join us as we discuss His Only Wife by Peace Adzo Medie!

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

For ages 0 - 5 years old. 

Looking to join a book club? We would love to have you join our Southwest Book Club! This month, we will be discussing Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë. 

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.

Quarterly book sale. Bag up great deals on books and other items.  Unless otherwise marked, sales are by donation. Fill some boxes or bags and make us an offer! 

Quarterly book sale. Bag up great deals on books and other items.  Unless otherwise marked, sales are by donation. Fill some boxes or bags and make us an offer! 

"The Bluest Eye," by Toni Morrison

 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.

Celebrate Godzilla Day with another Monster Movie Monday!

Celebrate Godzilla Day with another Monster Movie Monday!

 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.