Downtown Library Construction

Please pardon our dust and noise at the Downtown Library while the exterior stone gets restored. All library services are still available. We hope to bring you an improved facility. 

Upcoming Events

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Weekly Teen Book Talk

3:45pm - 4:00pm
Teen, Adult
Online
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Online
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Event Details:

Check out this week's book talk from Emily, the Young Adult Librarian! Just go to our Facebook page (or our Teen page, if you want to watch live). 

November Southwest Craft - Color Me Thankful Treat Jar/Candle Holder Craft - In Library

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Everyone
Southwest Branch
Registration
Library Branch: Southwest Branch
Room: Southwest Community Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: DIY
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

You will need a place to stash holiday treats or a holiday candle, register to decorate a Color Me Thankful Treat Jar/Candle Holder. 

 

 

Social Security & Medicare Basics - Part 2

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Adult
Watts-Midtown Branch
Library Branch: Watts-Midtown Branch
Room: Watts-Midtown Community Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Presentation
Event Details:

Everyone will reach a time in life when retirement begins to glimmer on the horizon. It will be a time to prepare for or a time you are not ready for. How much better it is to enter it with knowledge and planning. 

Family & Friends Seminar w/ NAMI

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Teen, Adult
Watts-Midtown Branch
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Watts-Midtown Branch
Room: Watts-Midtown Community Room
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Mental Health, Presentation, Discussion
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 24
Event Details:

NAMI Family & Friends offers you the opportunity to engage in mental health discussions with others. This is NAMI's front door. A friendly hello to help those looking for answers.

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.

Frieze Lecture Series

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Adult
Downtown Library
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Downtown Community Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Presentation
Event Details:

The Rock Island Public Library and Augustana College are pleased to present the 27th annual Frieze Lectures

Drop-in Computer Skills & Job Search Assistance w/ Goodwill of the Heartland

4:00pm - 6:00pm
Adult
Downtown Library
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Discussion
Event Details:

Looking for assistance with computer skills and searching for jobs?

Adult Knitting Circle

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Adult, Everyone
Downtown Library
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Downtown Community Room
Age Group: Adult, Everyone
Program Type: Mental Health, DIY

Mental Health Program ARPA

This program is made possible by ARPA (American Rescue Plan Act) funds designated by the City of Rock Island.

Event Details:

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

Weekly Teen Book Talk

3:45pm - 4:00pm
Teen, Adult
Online
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Online
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Event Details:

Check out this week's book talk from Emily, the Young Adult Librarian! Just go to our Facebook page (or our Teen page, if you want to watch live). 

Library Board of Trustees meeting

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Downtown Library
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Downtown Community Room
Program Type: Board Meeting
Event Details:

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

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.

Monthly Board of Trustees Meeting

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Downtown Library
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Downtown Community Room
Purpose of Meeting

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.

Midtown Readers Book Club

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Adult
Watts-Midtown Branch
Library Branch: Watts-Midtown Branch
Room: Watts-Midtown: Norm & Janet Moline Conference Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Join us as we discuss Cooking for Picasso by Camille Aubray!

Outreach: Longfellow Elementary Visit

9:15am - 10:15am
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.

ILP Presents: Chef Art Smith

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Adult
Online
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Online
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

Holiday Tips and Tricks with Chef Art Smith! Join Chef Art Smith to learn about his culinary journey and bring some culinary inspiration into your holiday season.

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.

Drop-in Computer Skills & Job Search Assistance w/ Goodwill of the Heartland

4:00pm - 6:00pm
Adult
Downtown Library
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Discussion
Event Details:

Looking for assistance with computer skills and searching for jobs?

Graphic Novel Book Club

5:00pm - 5:30pm
Teen
Watts-Midtown Branch
Library Branch: Watts-Midtown Branch
Room: Watts-Midtown Teen Area
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Join us for our Graphic Novel Book Club! We'll be discussing the book Redbone, so if you've read it (or if you want to read it), stop by for snacks and a chat about graphic novels. (Ages 12-18)

Silent Book Club

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Adult, Everyone
Watts-Midtown Branch
Library Branch: Watts-Midtown Branch
Room: Watts-Midtown Community Room
Age Group: Adult, Everyone
Program Type: Book Club, Mental Health

Mental Health Program ARPA

This program is made possible by ARPA (American Rescue Plan Act) funds designated by the City of Rock Island.

Event Details:

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

LEAD Fridays@Watts-Midtown Branch

12:00pm - 1:00pm
School Age
Watts-Midtown Branch
Library Branch: Watts-Midtown Branch
Room: Watts-Midtown Community Room
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Tour
Event Details:

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!

Weekly Teen Book Talk

3:45pm - 4:00pm
Teen, Adult
Online
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Online
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Event Details:

Check out this week's book talk from Emily, the Young Adult Librarian! Just go to our Facebook page (or our Teen page, if you want to watch live). 

Southwest Book Club

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Adult
Southwest Branch
Library Branch: Southwest Branch
Room: Southwest Community Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Club, Discussion
Event Details:

Discussion of The Dutch House by Ann Patchett

Thanksgiving Holiday Closings

All Day 11/28 - 11/29
All locations
Closing
Branches:
All locations
Description:

Physical locations of the Rock Island Public Library are closed on Thanksgiving, and the day after Thanksgiving. No Library2Go routes. Online is open!

Drop-in Computer Skills & Job Search Assistance w/ Goodwill of the Heartland

4:00pm - 6:00pm
Adult
Downtown Library
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Discussion
Event Details:

Looking for assistance with computer skills and searching for jobs?