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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 "Everyone" group.
Everyone
Library2Go Mobile Library
This event is in the "Everyone" group.
Library2GO - Winter/Spring Schedule 2023
All Day 2/20 - 2/25
Library2Go Mobile Library
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Library Branch:
Library2Go Mobile Library
Age Group:
Everyone
Program Type:
Outreach
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This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "School Age" group.
Children,
School Age
All locations
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "School Age" group.
Stuffed Animal Sleepover Nametag Craft
All Day 2/22 - 2/24
All locations
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Library Branch:
All locations
Age Group:
Children,
School Age
Program Type:
Special Event
Event Details:
Drop into any of our three locations: Downtown, Southwest or Watts to create a nametag for your stuffed sleepover friend to wear for their overnight stay at the library. Once the unique nametag has been created don't forget to bring it
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This event is in the "Early Learning" group.
This event is in the "Early Learning" group.
Feb
23
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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Early Learning
Watts-Midtown Branch
This event is in the "Early Learning" group.
Feb
21
2023
Tue
Toddler Tales @ Watts-Midtown Library
10:30am - 11:00am
Watts-Midtown Branch
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Library Branch:
Watts-Midtown Branch
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
23
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 "Everyone" group.
Everyone
Library2Go Mobile Library
This event is in the "Everyone" group.
Feb
25
2023
Sat
Outreach: L2G at University of Illinois - Rock Island extension - Winter Wellness event at Black Hawk Park.
10:00am - 1:00pm
Library2Go Mobile Library
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Library Branch:
Library2Go Mobile Library
Age Group:
Everyone
Program Type:
Outreach,
Special Event
Event Details:
Look for the Rock Island LIbrary2Go bookmobile at the Watch Tower Lodge in Black Hawk State Park, 1510 46th Ave, in Rock Island, IL. This is a FREE event for everyone!!
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Early Learning" group.
This event is in the "School Age" group.
Children,
Early Learning,
School Age
Watts-Midtown Branch
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Early Learning" group.
This event is in the "School Age" group.
Feb
25
2023
Sat
Stuffed Animal Sleepover PIck Up
10:30am - 12:00pm
Watts-Midtown Branch
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Library Branch:
Watts-Midtown Branch
Age Group:
Children,
Early Learning,
School Age
Program Type:
Special Event
Event Details:
Come in to pick up your stuffed animal from their overnight sleepover.
Watch the video of their fun evening!
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
25
2023
Sat
Why, Black History?: Community Conversations
10:30am - 1:30pm
Downtown Library
Closed
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Library Branch:
Downtown Library
Room:
Downtown Community Room
Age Group:
Teen,
Adult
Program Type:
Presentation,
Discussion
Required
Seats Remaining:
15
Event Details:
Join in for part five of this 6 part series titled "Why, Black History?".
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 "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Teen" group.
Feb
21
2023
Tue
Quad Cities Youth Conference
11:00am - 1:00pm
Outreach
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Age Group:
Teen
Program Type:
Special Event
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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
22
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.
This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Teen" group.
Feb
22
2023
Wed
Quad Cities Youth Conference
11:00am - 1:00pm
Outreach
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Age Group:
Teen
Program Type:
Special Event
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This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
Feb
23
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 "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
Feb
20
2023
Mon
Adult Knitting Circle
2:00pm - 4:00pm
Downtown Library
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Library Branch:
Downtown Library
Room:
Downtown Community Room
Age Group:
Adult
Program Type:
DIY
Event Details:
Do you love to knit or crochet? We would love for you to join our Adult Knitting Circle!
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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
21
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 "Teen" group.
Teen
Watts-Midtown Branch
This event is in the "Teen" group.
Feb
23
2023
Thu
3-D Printing Afternoon
3:00pm - 4:00pm
Watts-Midtown Branch
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Library Branch:
Watts-Midtown Branch
Age Group:
Teen
Program Type:
DIY
Event Details:
Come to the Watts-Midtown branch and try our new 3-D printing pens! We'll provide all the supplies you'll need: just bring your creativity.
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This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Early Learning" group.
This event is in the "School Age" group.
Children,
Early Learning,
School Age
Watts-Midtown Branch
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Early Learning" group.
This event is in the "School Age" group.
Feb
24
2023
Fri
Stuffed Animal Sleepover Storytime
4:30pm - 6:00pm
Watts-Midtown Branch
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Library Branch:
Watts-Midtown Branch
Age Group:
Children,
Early Learning,
School Age
Program Type:
Special Event
Event Details:
Come in for a craft and storytime for your stuffed animal.
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This event is in the "Everyone" group.
Everyone
Downtown Library
This event is in the "Everyone" group.
Feb
21
2023
Tue
RIPL Board of Trustees Meeting
5:00pm - 6:00pm
Downtown Library
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Library Branch:
Downtown Library
Room:
Downtown Community Room
Age Group:
Everyone
Program Type:
Board 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. Time for public comment is provided at the beginning of each meeting.
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 "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Teen" group.
Feb
20
2023
Mon
3-D Printing Night
6:00pm - 7:00pm
Southwest Branch
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Library Branch:
Southwest Branch
Room:
Southwest Community Room
Age Group:
Teen
Program Type:
DIY
Event Details:
Come to the Southwest Branch and try our new 3-D printing pens! We'll provide all the supplies you'll need: just bring your creativity.
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This event is in the "Adult" group.
Adult
Watts-Midtown Branch
This event is in the "Adult" group.
Feb
21
2023
Tue
Midtown Readers Book Club
6:30pm - 7:30pm
Watts-Midtown Branch
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Library Branch:
Watts-Midtown Branch
Room:
Watts-Midtown: Norm & Janet Moline Conference Room
Age Group:
Adult
Program Type:
Book Club
Event Details:
Join a group of local readers as we discuss Kindred by Octavia Butler! Reserve a copy here .
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This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
Feb
23
2023
Thu
Birth of the Computer: The John Atanasoff Story
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Age Group:
Adult
Program Type:
Presentation,
Discussion
Event Details:
In the winter months of 1937, John Atanasoff, an assistant professor in mathematics and physics at the then Iowa State College in Ames, Iowa, traveled to Rock Island, Illinois where he conceptualized the first digital computer.
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