Upcoming Events

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.  

Join the Army Sustainment Command Historians as they explore the history of the Rock Island Arsenal, the US Military, and the Quad Cities. This year, the lecture series will explore the U.S. Civil War at both a national and local level.

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!

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.  

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

Do you love the smell of popcorn and the thrill of watching movies with others? Join in on the fun and come to our new Downtown Movie Club! This month's selection is Wonka (2023). Light refreshments will be provided. 

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

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.

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!

Drop in for family holiday activities including cardmaking, creating ornaments and other activities.

Fun for all ages! 

Interested in a book club, but busy during the week? Looking to read books that might be different from what you're used to? Join us at Theo's for Coffee Break Book Club!

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.

Take a break from the hectic holidays and plan for the new year! This craft is a simple but fun flip calendar, with an added sticky note pad for daily motivation and inspiration. 

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

This is our book club week!! We will be reading Happy Narwhalidays by Ben Clanton. Order it here:

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

Monthly meeting of the Rock Island Public Library Board of Trustees. Time is available for public comment during the meeting. 

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

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. 

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