Week Calendar

We provide one-on-one technology and reference assistance by appointment.

Reserve a half-hour session (9-9:30 am, 9:30-10 am, 10-10:30 am) with a Reference Librarian at the Southwest Branch. 

We will be listening to a story then creating messy art projects.

For ages 0 - 5 with a caregiver.  

Come in for stories, songs and a craft. 

For ages 5 and under.

Come to a cozy sit and watch a Movie Day at Southwest. Light refreshments will be provided. Movie is a new release from 2018, with the true-life tale of the rise of the band named Queen.  This movie will rock you! 

Join us for "Reduce, Reuse, Recycle," an engaging  science program from the Putnam Museum with hands-on experiences and activities for young learners.  Music, fun and motion will spark creativity and encourage exploration.

table at RIMSD's Winter Bash--with possible demo/presentation.

Monthly meeting of the Rock Island Public Library Board of Trustees. Meets on 2nd floor, either in the office of the Library Director or in the Community Room. 

Grab a coffee at Rozz-Tox, and join us to discuss the books of best-selling author Jason Reynolds (photo at right) who will be speaking at Rock Island High School on March 29 (and at events presented by the Davenport Public Lib

Join the discussion on Manchild In the Promised Land by Claude Brown.

Come learn what adult ADHD is and isn't. Presented by a member of a local support group for adults with ADHD (attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder.) 

This group meets in the party room at Icons.  Drinks are available for purchase.  Must be 21 or older to attend.

Join us in February as we discuss The Woman who Smashed Codes, by Jason Fagone.