Upcoming Events

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

For ages 0 - 5 years old. 

Oh Boy!

Please join us for some flowery fun! All participants will learn how to create a beautifully simple paper flower arrangement. This class is for beginners and all supplies will be provided. 

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

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.

Looking for assistance with computer skills and searching for jobs?

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

For ages 0 - 5 years old.

We will be sharing stories & activities with our friends from Skip-Along/Rock Island campus

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.

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

This is a special presentation by the Genesius Theatre Guild of the Quad Cities in preparation for its summer season at Rock Island's Lincoln Park.

Join us to close out our fourth season with bestselling author Matthew Desmond in conversation with award-winning journalist, Natalie Moore. 

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.  

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.

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

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 Downtown Movie Club! This month's selection is an Oscar nominated musical biopic. Light refreshments will be provided. 

Join us for the first session of our summer Nutrition & Wellness Series, presented in partnership with the University of Illinois Extension Office! 

Looking for assistance with computer skills and searching for jobs?

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

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

For ages 0 - 5 years old.