Week Calendar

Take a virtual tour of the new  I-74 Bridge in the collaboration area on 2nd floor of the downtown library.  Check out headset and controller from the reference desk and experience a fully-immersive view of the new bridge.

Take a virtual tour of the new  I-74 Bridge in the collaboration area on 2nd floor of the downtown library.  Check out headset and controller from the reference desk and experience a fully-immersive view of the new bridge.

Take a virtual tour of the new  I-74 Bridge in the collaboration area on 2nd floor of the downtown library.  Check out headset and controller from the reference desk and experience a fully-immersive view of the new bridge.

Take a virtual tour of the new  I-74 Bridge in the collaboration area on 2nd floor of the downtown library.  Check out headset and controller from the reference desk and experience a fully-immersive view of the new bridge.

Take a virtual tour of the new  I-74 Bridge in the collaboration area on 2nd floor of the downtown library.  Check out headset and controller from the reference desk and experience a fully-immersive view of the new bridge.

Take a virtual tour of the new  I-74 Bridge in the collaboration area on 2nd floor of the downtown library.  Check out headset and controller from the reference desk and experience a fully-immersive view of the new bridge.

In cooperation with PBS, view a clip of the American Experience show called Chasing the Moon  and share your memories of the Apollo 11 moon landing. Where were you in July 1969?

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

For ages 0 - 5 with a caregiver.  

Come and enjoy a special storytime with WQPT Quad Cities PBS where we will explore the moon with our friends from Ready Jet Go.  We will learn about the fun and educational uses of their show.

For ages 5 and under.  

Come in for stories, songs and a craft. 

For ages 5 and under.

This month, the discussion will be which books to read for the 2019/2020 year.

Rock Island Public Library staff will be sharing the "Universe of Stories" Summer Reading Challenge and bringing activities to the camp. 

We're partnering with the Y and Hyvee for our very own cupcake decorating contest. Learn basic decorating techniques, make an edible work of art, and see who will win these harrowing Cupcake Wars!

For ages 8 to 14. Explore more advanced art techniques with Miss Gloria. Offered at same time as Carle's Creators so caregivers can bring the whole family.

Explore art techniques using children's picture books and their illustrators. Ages 5-8, One hour.  Offered at the same time and same floor as Art is Universal, which is for older children, so caregivers can bring the whole family.

A historian from the Army Sustainment Command will walk attendees through a history of World War II in this 10 part series.  At the start of the 2nd half of this series, the topic will be the Invasion of Europe 75th anniversary/Battle of Norm

Absolute Science brings in another exciting show with Magnetic Energy involving the Mega Levitator.  This unique device will actually make objects float into the air using a magnetic force.  Up to 22 lbs may be floated into the air.

Ages 8 to 12 (about 2 to 6th grades.) Math is all around us!  Explore the universe of math through fun activities presented by Ms. Elizabeth Russell. 45 minutes. Registration required,

Join us for BTS FESTA to celebrate six years with the worldwide Korean group, BTS! Enjoy games, music and BTS content at this event.

This month, come and sew a t-shirt pillow

Put together a colorful Foam Picture Frame with colorful dots!