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This event is in the "Everyone" group.
01/14/2023 @ 10:00am - 02/25/2023 @ 5:00pm
Everyone
Online
This event is in the "Everyone" group.
Jan-Feb
2023
2023 Winter Reading Challenge
01/14/2023 @ 10:00am - 02/25/2023 @ 5:00pm
Online
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Event Details:
Winter is the perfect time to cozy up with a book or try a new activity!
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This event is in the "Family" group.
02/01/2023 @ 10:00am - 02/11/2023 @ 2:00pm
Family
Downtown Library
This event is in the "Family" group.
Valentine Card Making
02/01/2023 @ 10:00am - 02/11/2023 @ 2:00pm
Downtown Library
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Library Branch:
Downtown Library
Age Group:
Family
Program Type:
Special Event
Event Details:
Spread the joy by making Valentine cards for our homebound patrons.
Drop in to the Downtown Children's department to create a Valetine card to share.
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This event is in the "Everyone" group.
Everyone
Library2Go Mobile Library
This event is in the "Everyone" group.
Feb
9
2023
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:
Event Details
It's Happening!!!
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This event is in the "Early Learning" group.
This event is in the "Early Learning" group.
Feb
9
2023
Thu
Early Learning Outreach-RIMSD HeadStart Visit
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Age Group:
Early Learning
Program Type:
Storytime
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 "Early Learning" group.
Early Learning
Downtown Library
This event is in the "Early Learning" group.
Feb
7
2023
Tue
Toddler Tales @ Downtown Library
10:30am - 11:00am
Downtown Library
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Library Branch:
Downtown Library
Room:
Downtown Children's Story Area
Age Group:
Early Learning
Program Type:
Storytime
Event Details:
Build early learning skills in your preschooler ages five and under with fun stories and songs.
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This event is in the "Early Learning" group.
Early Learning
Downtown Library
This event is in the "Early Learning" group.
Feb
9
2023
Thu
Downtown Pop-up Story
10:00am - 5:00pm
Downtown Library
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Library Branch:
Downtown Library
Room:
Downtown Children's Story Area
Age Group:
Early Learning
Program Type:
Storytime
Event Details:
Pop-up Story will be available at our Downtown branch, Children's Room on Thursdays. Our Children and Youth Services staff will be happy to read a story to your child. This is perfect for families wanting to have a short visit to the l
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This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
Teen,
Adult
Downtown Library
Closed
This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
Feb
11
2023
Sat
Why, Black History?: Community Conversations
10:30am - 1:30pm
Downtown Library
Closed
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Library Branch:
Downtown Library
Room:
Downtown Collaboration Area
Age Group:
Teen,
Adult
Program Type:
Presentation,
Discussion
Required
Seats Remaining:
15
Event Details:
Join in for part three of this 6 part series titled "Why, Black History?".
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This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Early Learning" group.
Children,
Early Learning
Southwest Branch
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Early Learning" group.
Feb
8
2023
Wed
Southwest Library Toddler Tales
11:00am - 11:30am
Southwest Branch
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Library Branch:
Southwest Branch
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 stories, songs and activities every Wednesday at 11 am.
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 "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
Feb
11
2023
Sat
Sol Butler - The Greatest Athlete You've Never Heard of with local author David Sebben
11:00am - 12:30pm
Downtown Library
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Library Branch:
Downtown Library
Room:
Downtown Community Room
Age Group:
Adult
Program Type:
150th Anniversary,
Presentation
Event Details:
Join us for a riveting presentation from local author David Sebben on his new book on the life of 1915 Rock Island high School Graduate Sol Butler.
Disclaimer(s)
Photo Guidelines
We often take photographs during library events. If you do not want us to take or publish photos of your child, please notify library staff at the program.
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This event is in the "Everyone" group.
Everyone
Downtown Library
This event is in the "Everyone" group.
Feb
7
2023
Tue
Tuneful Tuesday: Sound Conservatory
12:00pm - 1:30pm
Downtown Library
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Library Branch:
Downtown Library
Room:
Downtown Community Room
Age Group:
Everyone
Program Type:
Performance
Event Details:
Warm up this winter season at a FREE community concert with a trio from the Sound Conservatory of Rock Island, IL. This performance will feature Kian Hyatt on bassoon, Paul Mizzi on flute, and Pianist Andrzej Kozlowski.
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 "Everyone" group.
Everyone
Southwest Branch
This event is in the "Everyone" group.
Feb
7
2023
Tue
Southwest Book Sale
12:00pm - 3:00pm
Southwest Branch
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Library Branch:
Southwest Branch
Room:
Southwest Community Room
Age Group:
Everyone
Program Type:
Book Sale
Event Details:
With new hours comes a new time for our monthly book sale. Fill a bag for a donation - Get some good deals on books that need a new home. Free shopping bags available, or purchase a reusable library tote bag for $3, or 2 for $5.
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This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
Feb
6
2023
Mon
Alpha Book Club
1:00pm - 2:30pm
Downtown Library
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Library Branch:
Downtown Library
Room:
Downtown Community Room
Age Group:
Adult
Program Type:
Book Club
Event Details:
If you're looking for a fun group of readers to discuss books with, look no further! This afternoon book club meets monthly and reads and discusses a variety of titles. This month we are reading The Nickel Boys by Colson Whitehead.
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This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
Feb
9
2023
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 "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
Feb
7
2023
Tue
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
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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This event is in the "School Age" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.
School Age,
Family
Online
Closed
This event is in the "School Age" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.
Feb
11
2023
Sat
Virtual author visit with Shannon Hale & illustrator LeUyen Pham
Closed
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Age Group:
School Age,
Family
Program Type:
Presentation
Required
Seats Remaining:
72
Event Details:
Bestselling author Shannon Hale and illustrator LeUyen Pham will be on a virtual visit with us. Once you register you will receive a zoom link and we have an activity packet for you to enjoy. They will talk about their books, answer yo
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This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
Feb
9
2023
Thu
Balancing the Account: Shifting Public Perception of Native Americans from Deficits to Values with Dr. Jane Simonson
5:00pm - 6:00pm
Downtown Library
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Library Branch:
Downtown Library
Room:
Downtown Community Room
Age Group:
Adult
Program Type:
150th Anniversary,
Presentation
Event Details:
Please join us for a free community lecture with Dr. Jane Simonsen, Professor of History at Augustana College.
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.
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This event is in the "Family" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.
Family,
Everyone
Downtown Library
This event is in the "Family" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.
Feb
8
2023
Wed
History... In Person! With Brian "Fox" Ellis: Walt Whitman's Lincoln
6:00pm - 7:30pm
Downtown Library
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Library Branch:
Downtown Library
Room:
Downtown Community Room
Age Group:
Family,
Everyone
Program Type:
150th Anniversary,
Performance
Event Details:
Join us for an exciting opportunity to meet history... in person! with local historian and storyteller Brian "Fox" Ellis. Brian "Fox" Ellis has been regaling audiences for more than 35 years.
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.
Photo Guidelines
We often take photographs during library events. If you do not want us to take or publish photos of your child, please notify library staff at the program.
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This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
Feb
8
2023
Wed
Saying Yes to Your Story: A Conversation with Kwame Alexander
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Age Group:
Adult
Program Type:
Presentation
Event Details:
Join us for an evening of inspiration and conversation with best-selling and award-winning children’s and young adult author and poet, Kwame Alexander, author of the Newbery Award winning book, The Crossover, Newbery Honor/Caldecott Medal winning
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.
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