Week Calendar

Young children and their caregivers are invited to enjoy this story time full of short books, action rhymes and songs.

For ages 0 - 5 years old.

Children Staff will be at the park presenting stories and activities for Rock Island Skip-Along Learning Center

Young children and their caregivers are invited to enjoy this story time full of short books, action rhymes and songs.

For ages 0 - 5 years old.

A two-part extended class for adult beginners offered at no charge to you. If you've ever wondered if you could make a quilt, here's your chance to explore the hobby. Registrants must attend both classes.

Join us on Saturday, June 17th, for a walking tour of the Broadway Historic District in Downtown Rock Island!

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.  

Children and Youth Services staff will be with our Spring Forward friends 5 times this summer to share library information, engage in our "Rocket into Reading" activity and for the older students; learn about Library activities and programs for mi

A Children's Librarian and the Mobile Library will be at Longview Park sharing children's stories and an activity.  

Graphic novels are art and storytelling rolled into one.  Whether you are a new to graphic novels or have been a long time fan, we will be examining a graphic novel illustrator each week and working on a project.  

Join Miss Ranell on Facebook, Fridays at 2:00

for either a book talk or an unboxing of

NEW books with a quick sneak peek!

Libraries for All. Parade entry representing library staff from Davenport, Bettendorf, Moline, and Rock Island Libraries. Rock Island Library staff walked parade, handing out buttons and bookmarks. 

Take your movie experience to a new level by interacting and playing along wth the movie. 

Each child will receive a bag of props and song lyrics to be part of the movie.

Summer math series with Ms.

Is your school age child looking for a way to express their creativity?  A craft will be offered during the Southwest Craft Night in the children's area.  

For ages 5 - 12 years old

Have you ever been curious about our feathered friends? Join us on Tuesday, June 13th, for an introduction to birding from the Quad City Audubon Society (QCAS)!

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.

Have you ever wondered why the bees and butterflies hang around certain plants and not others? Have you ever thought about where a bird finds over 300 caterpillars a day just to feed themselves?

Food for Thought is the Rock Island Public Library's annual fundraiser. This is a ticketed event that helps the Library Foundation support your public library!