This event is in the "School Age" group. May 16 2025 Fri LEAD Fridays@Watts-Midtown Branch 12:00pm - 1:00pm School Age Watts-Midtown Branch This event is in the "School Age" group. May 16 2025 Fri LEAD Fridays@Watts-Midtown Branch 12:00pm - 1:00pm 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!
This event is in the "Teen" group. May 17 2025 Sat Teen Graphic Novel Book Club 11:00am - 11:30am Teen Watts-Midtown Branch This event is in the "Teen" group. May 17 2025 Sat Teen Graphic Novel Book Club 11:00am - 11:30am Watts-Midtown Branch Library Branch: Watts-Midtown Branch Room: Watts-Midtown Teen Area Age Group: Teen Program Type: Book Club, Discussion Event Details: Join us for a new year of our Teen Graphic Novel Book Club!
This event is in the "Teen" group. May 17 2025 Sat Teen Advisory Board 11:30am - 12:00pm Teen Watts-Midtown Branch This event is in the "Teen" group. May 17 2025 Sat Teen Advisory Board 11:30am - 12:00pm Watts-Midtown Branch Library Branch: Watts-Midtown Branch Room: Watts-Midtown Teen Area Age Group: Teen Program Type: Discussion, Special Event Event Details: Looking for volunteer hours? Join us for Teen Advisory Board, and learn about volunteering at the library.
This event is in the "Adult" group. May 17 2025 Sat Celebrating Artist Mary Cassatt w/ Gloria Burlingame 11:30am - 1:30pm Adult Downtown Library Registration This event is in the "Adult" group. May 17 2025 Sat Celebrating Artist Mary Cassatt w/ Gloria Burlingame 11:30am - 1:30pm Downtown Library Library Branch: Downtown Library Room: Downtown Community Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: DIY Registration Required Seats Remaining: 24 Event Details: Happy Birthday, Mary Cassatt!
This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Everyone" group. May 19 2025 Mon Adult Knitting Circle 2:00pm - 4:00pm Adult, Everyone Downtown Library This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Everyone" group. May 19 2025 Mon Adult Knitting Circle 2:00pm - 4:00pm Downtown Library Library Branch: Downtown Library Room: Downtown Community Room Age Group: Adult, Everyone Program Type: Mental Health, DIY Event Details: Do you love to knit or crochet? We would love for you to join our Adult Knitting Circle!
This event is in the "Teen" group. This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Family" group. May 19 2025 Mon Monster Movie Monday 5:30pm - 7:30pm Teen, Adult, Family Watts-Midtown Branch This event is in the "Teen" group. This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Family" group. May 19 2025 Mon Monster Movie Monday 5:30pm - 7:30pm Watts-Midtown Branch Library Branch: Watts-Midtown Branch Room: Watts-Midtown Community Room Age Group: Teen, Adult, Family Program Type: Movie Event Details: Join us for the third film in our Monster Movie Monday series! This time, you will meet a young man looking to reunite with a love from his past, and he in turn, during his travels, meets an excellent dog.
This event is in the "Early Learning" group. May 20 2025 Tue Toddler Tales @ Watts-Midtown Branch 10:30am - 11:00am Early Learning Watts-Midtown Branch This event is in the "Early Learning" group. May 20 2025 Tue Toddler Tales @ Watts-Midtown Branch 10:30am - 11:00am Watts-Midtown Branch Library Branch: Watts-Midtown Branch Age Group: Early Learning Program Type: Storytime Event Details: 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.
This event is in the "Teen" group. This event is in the "Adult" group. May 20 2025 Tue Weekly Teen Book Talk 3:45pm - 4:00pm Teen, Adult Online Virtual Event This event is in the "Teen" group. This event is in the "Adult" group. May 20 2025 Tue Weekly Teen Book Talk 3:45pm - 4:00pm Online 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).
This event is in the "Children" group. May 20 2025 Tue Outreach ~ United Way/Spring Forward ~ Read with Me 4:00pm - 4:30pm Children Outreach Offsite Event This event is in the "Children" group. May 20 2025 Tue Outreach ~ United Way/Spring Forward ~ Read with Me 4:00pm - 4:30pm Outreach Library Branch: Outreach Age Group: Children Program Type: Early Learning, Outreach Event Details: Children's librarian will be at Ridgewood School with United Way/Spring Forward reading with students.
May 20 2025 Tue Monthly Board of Trustees Meeting 5:00pm - 6:00pm Downtown Library May 20 2025 Tue Monthly Board of Trustees Meeting 5:00pm - 6:00pm 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.
This event is in the "Everyone" group. May 20 2025 Tue Monthly Board of Trustees Meeting 5:00pm - 6:00pm Everyone Downtown Library This event is in the "Everyone" group. May 20 2025 Tue Monthly Board of Trustees Meeting 5:00pm - 6:00pm Downtown Library Library Branch: Downtown Library Room: Downtown Community Room Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Board Meeting Event Details: Event DetailsThe 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. 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.
This event is in the "Adult" group. May 20 2025 Tue Midtown Readers Book Club 6:30pm - 7:30pm Adult Watts-Midtown Branch This event is in the "Adult" group. May 20 2025 Tue Midtown Readers Book Club 6:30pm - 7:30pm 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 Lessons In Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus!
This event is in the "School Age" group. May 21 2025 Wed Outreach: Longfellow Elementary Visit 10:00am - 11:00am School Age Offsite Offsite Event This event is in the "School Age" group. May 21 2025 Wed Outreach: Longfellow Elementary Visit 10:00am - 11:00am Offsite Library Branch: Offsite Age Group: School Age Program Type: Outreach Event Details: Youth Services staff visits Rock Island/Milan schools to promote literacy.
This event is in the "Early Learning" group. May 21 2025 Wed Toddler Tales @ Southwest Branch 11:00am - 11:30am Early Learning Southwest Branch This event is in the "Early Learning" group. May 21 2025 Wed Toddler Tales @ Southwest Branch 11:00am - 11:30am Southwest Branch Library Branch: Southwest Branch Room: Southwest Community Room Age Group: Early Learning Program Type: Storytime Event Details: Children and their caregivers are invited to enjoy this story time full of books, action rhymes and songs. For ages 0 - 5 years old.
This event is in the "Early Learning" group. May 21 2025 Wed Family Storytime @ Watts-Midtown Branch 6:00pm - 6:30pm Early Learning Watts-Midtown Branch This event is in the "Early Learning" group. May 21 2025 Wed Family Storytime @ Watts-Midtown Branch 6:00pm - 6:30pm Watts-Midtown Branch Library Branch: Watts-Midtown Branch Age Group: Early Learning Program Type: Storytime Event Details: Families are invited to enjoy story time full of books, action rhymes, songs and a simple craft.
This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Everyone" group. May 21 2025 Wed Retirement University -- Social Security and Medicare 6:30pm - 7:30pm Adult, Everyone Watts-Midtown Branch This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Everyone" group. May 21 2025 Wed Retirement University -- Social Security and Medicare 6:30pm - 7:30pm Watts-Midtown Branch Library Branch: Watts-Midtown Branch Room: Watts-Midtown Community Room Age Group: Adult, Everyone Program Type: Presentation Event Details: This is the first Session of the three session Retirement University, a presentation of SOFA (the Society for Financial Awareness): Social Security and Medicare
This event is in the "Early Learning" group. May 22 2025 Thu Early Learning Outreach-RIMSD HeadStart & Preschool For All Visits 9:00am - 11:00am Early Learning Offsite Offsite Event This event is in the "Early Learning" group. May 22 2025 Thu Early Learning Outreach-RIMSD HeadStart & Preschool For All Visits 9:00am - 11:00am Offsite 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.
This event is in the "Adult" group. May 22 2025 Thu Coffee & Conversations 10:00am - 12:00pm Adult Southwest Branch This event is in the "Adult" group. May 22 2025 Thu Coffee & Conversations 10:00am - 12:00pm Southwest Branch Library Branch: Southwest Branch Room: Southwest Community Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Mental Health, Discussion Event Details: 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.
This event is in the "Early Learning" group. May 22 2025 Thu Early Learning Outreach-RIMSD HeadStart & Preschool For All Visits 12:00pm - 1:00pm Early Learning Offsite Offsite Event This event is in the "Early Learning" group. May 22 2025 Thu Early Learning Outreach-RIMSD HeadStart & Preschool For All Visits 12:00pm - 1:00pm Offsite 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.
May 22 2025 Thu Milan-Blackhawk Area Public Library District Board Meeting 4:00pm - 5:00pm Southwest Branch May 22 2025 Thu Milan-Blackhawk Area Public Library District Board Meeting 4:00pm - 5:00pm Library Branch: Southwest Branch Room: Southwest Community Room
This event is in the "Adult" group. May 22 2025 Thu Drop-in Computer Skills & Job Search Assistance w/ Goodwill of the Heartland 4:00pm - 6:00pm Adult Downtown Library This event is in the "Adult" group. May 22 2025 Thu Drop-in Computer Skills & Job Search Assistance w/ Goodwill of the Heartland 4:00pm - 6:00pm Downtown Library Library Branch: Downtown Library Age Group: Adult Program Type: Discussion Event Details: Looking for assistance with computer skills and searching for jobs?
This event is in the "Teen" group. This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Everyone" group. May 22 2025 Thu Mental Health Spotlight: Anxiety 6:00pm - 7:00pm Teen, Adult, Everyone Watts-Midtown Branch This event is in the "Teen" group. This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Everyone" group. May 22 2025 Thu Mental Health Spotlight: Anxiety 6:00pm - 7:00pm Watts-Midtown Branch Library Branch: Watts-Midtown Branch Room: Watts-Midtown: Norm & Janet Moline Conference Room Age Group: Teen, Adult, Everyone Program Type: Mental Health, Presentation Event Details: In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month, join us as a certified therapist from the Vera French Mental Health Center shines a light on anxiety.
May 26 2025 Mon Memorial Day Closing All Day All locations Closing May 26 2025 Mon Closing Memorial Day Closing All Day Branches: All locations Description: All Rock Island Public Library buildings and Library2Go bookmobile routes are closed today, Monday, May 26, in honor of Memorial Day. Digital collections and outside book returns are still available.
This event is in the "Early Learning" group. May 27 2025 Tue Toddler Tales @ Watts-Midtown Branch 10:30am - 11:00am Early Learning Watts-Midtown Branch This event is in the "Early Learning" group. May 27 2025 Tue Toddler Tales @ Watts-Midtown Branch 10:30am - 11:00am Watts-Midtown Branch Library Branch: Watts-Midtown Branch Age Group: Early Learning Program Type: Storytime Event Details: 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.