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This event is in the "Everyone" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.
Nov-Dec
2022
Community Comforts Drive
All Day 11/1 - 12/3
All locations
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Library Branch:
All locations
Age Group:
Everyone
Program Type:
Special Event
Event Details:
Take part in our fourth annual Community Comforts Drive! Times have been tough and many of our neighbors are in need. Our annual drive aims to collect personal care items that are so important to our health and wellbeing.
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This event is in the "Everyone" group.
11/01/2022 @ 10:00am - 11/17/2022 @ 6:00pm
Everyone
All locations
Closed
This event is in the "Everyone" group.
Family Reading Night Kit
11/01/2022 @ 10:00am - 11/17/2022 @ 6:00pm
All locations
Closed
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Library Branch:
All locations
Age Group:
Everyone
Program Type:
Special Event
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
Thursday, November 17th is Family Reading Night. Register as a family to pick up ONE kit. In the notes field let us know how many children are in your family and also which branch you want to pick up your kit. Ki
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This event is in the "Everyone" group.
11/01/2022 @ 10:00am - 11/23/2022 @ 6:00pm
Everyone
All locations
This event is in the "Everyone" group.
"Birth of the Public Library in the US" Mini Museum Display
11/01/2022 @ 10:00am - 11/23/2022 @ 6:00pm
All locations
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Library Branch:
All locations
Age Group:
Everyone
Program Type:
150th Anniversary
Event Details:
In celebration of the Rock Island Public Library's 150th anniversary, Karpeles Museum is lending us a mini museum display on "The Birth of the Public Library in the United States (1698.) The display features documents of Dr.
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This event is in the "Everyone" group.
Everyone
Library2Go Mobile Library
This event is in the "Everyone" group.
Nov
17
2022
Thu
Library2GO - Fall/Winter Schedule 2022/2023
All Day
Library2Go Mobile Library
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Library Branch:
Library2Go Mobile Library
Age Group:
Everyone
Program Type:
Outreach
Event Details:
As we await the opening of our new branch, we have reduced hours for the bookmobile. We are fully open for entry and browsing, masks encouraged, but not required.
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This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Teen" group.
Nov
16
2022
Wed
Book Talks @ Edison Junior High
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Age Group:
Teen
Program Type:
Outreach
Event Details:
Monthly Book Talks @ EJHS for 7th and 8th grades.
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This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Teen" group.
Nov
14
2022
Mon
Book Talks @ Edison Junior High
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Age Group:
Teen
Program Type:
Outreach
Event Details:
Monthly Book Talks @ EJHS for 7th and 8th grades.
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This event is in the "Early Learning" group.
This event is in the "Early Learning" group.
Nov
15
2022
Tue
Outreach Skip-Along
9:30am - 10:30am
Outreach
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Age Group:
Early Learning
Program Type:
Outreach
Event Details:
Rock Island Public Library Children's Librarian will be visiting our friends at Skip-along in Rock Island to share stories and rhymes.
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This event is in the "Early Learning" group.
This event is in the "Early Learning" group.
Nov
17
2022
Thu
Early Learning Outreach-RIMSD HeadStart Visit
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Age Group:
Early Learning
Program Type:
Outreach
Event Details:
The Rock Island Public Library Children's staff are bringing early literacy skills, library information and sharing stories to our friends at the RIMSD HeadStart and Preschool For All sites.
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This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Early Learning" group.
Children,
Early Learning
Downtown Library
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Early Learning" group.
Nov
15
2022
Tue
Downtown Library Toddler Tales
10:30am - 11:00am
Downtown Library
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Library Branch:
Downtown Library
Room:
Downtown Children's Story Area
Age Group:
Children,
Early Learning
Program Type:
Storytime
Storytimes
Build early learning skills in your preschooler ages five and under with a fun story, song, and activity.
Event Details:
Enjoy books, songs and fingerplays every Tuesday at 10:30 at the Downtown Library.
Disclaimer(s)
Food Allergies
To avoid food allergy conflicts, please enjoy any snacks at home and not at the program.
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This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Teen" group.
Nov
15
2022
Tue
Book Talks @ Edison Junior High
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Age Group:
Teen
Program Type:
Outreach
Event Details:
Monthly Book Talks @ EJHS for 7th and 8th grades.
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This event is in the "Early Learning" group.
Early Learning
Southwest Branch
This event is in the "Early Learning" group.
Nov
16
2022
Wed
Petite Picassos
11:00am - 12:00pm
Southwest Branch
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Library Branch:
Southwest Branch
Room:
Southwest Community Room
Age Group:
Early Learning
Program Type:
Special Event
Event Details:
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.
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This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Teen" group.
Nov
17
2022
Thu
Book Talk @ Edison Junior High
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Age Group:
Teen
Program Type:
Outreach
Event Details:
Monthly Book Talks @ EJHS for 7th and 8th grades.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
Nov
17
2022
Thu
Historical Room open to patrons
1:00pm - 2:45pm
Downtown Library
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Library Branch:
Downtown Library
Room:
Downtown Historical Room
Event Details:
The Downtown Library's Historical Room will be open for those who wish to use its materials.
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This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Nov
18
2022
Fri
Children's Book Talk/Unboxing
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Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Presentation
Event Details:
Join Miss Ranell on Fridays at 2:00
for either a book talk or an unboxing of
NEW books with a quick sneak peek!
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3 pm |
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This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
Nov
15
2022
Tue
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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).
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Nov
15
2022
Tue
RIPL Board of Trustees Meeting
5:00pm - 6:00pm
Downtown Library
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Library Branch:
Downtown Library
Room:
Downtown Community Room
Program Type:
Board Meeting
Event Details:
The Rock Island Public Library Board of Trustees meets on the third Tuesday of each month at 5 pm at the Downtown Library, 401 19th Street, Rock Island.
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 "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Teen" group.
Nov
15
2022
Tue
Putnam Video Contest Party
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Age Group:
Teen
Program Type:
Special Event
Event Details:
October is Teentober, and that means it's time to announce the winners of this year's video contest! Come to the premiere and see your video on the big screen, and learn about our new Teentober journal for writers and artists.
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This event is in the "Family" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.
Nov
15
2022
Tue
Marvel Trivia Night
6:00pm - 7:00pm
Southwest Branch
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Library Branch:
Southwest Branch
Room:
Southwest Community Room
Age Group:
Family
Program Type:
Special Event
Event Details:
Celebrate the latest Marvel blockbuster with six rounds of six questions! Compete for prizes and bragging rights in this fast-paced trivia event.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
Nov
15
2022
Tue
Midtown Readers Book Club
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Age Group:
Adult
Program Type:
Book Club,
Discussion
Event Details:
Join us as we discuss Ragtime by EL Doctorow!
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This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
Nov
16
2022
Wed
Illinois Libraries Present Caitlin Doughty
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Age Group:
Adult
Program Type:
Special Event
Event Details:
Join us for a conversation with Caitlin Doughty, mortician, bestselling author, and advocate for death acceptance.
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