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This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Teen" group.
Enter the Teentober Contests!
All Day 10/9 - 10/31
Online
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Age Group:
Teen
Program Type:
Special Event
Event Details:
Teens 12-18: enter to win during Teentober!
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This event is in the "Everyone" group.
Everyone
Library2Go Mobile Library
This event is in the "Everyone" group.
Library2Go - Fall Schedule 2023
All Day 10/16 - 10/20
Library2Go Mobile Library
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Library Branch:
Library2Go Mobile Library
Age Group:
Everyone
Program Type:
Outreach
Event Details:
Our new Fall bookmobile schedule runs through Friday, December 15th. We are fully open for entry and browsing.
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This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Teen" group.
Oct
20
2023
Fri
Book Talks @ Edison Junior High
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Age Group:
Teen
Program Type:
Special Event
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9 am |
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This event is in the "Early Learning" group.
Early Learning
All locations
This event is in the "Early Learning" group.
Oct
19
2023
Thu
Early Learning Outreach-RIMSD HeadStart & Preschool For All Visits
9:00am - 11:00am
All locations
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Library Branch:
All locations
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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10 am |
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This event is in the "Early Learning" group.
Early Learning
Watts-Midtown Branch
This event is in the "Early Learning" group.
Oct
17
2023
Tue
Toddler Tales @ Watts-Midtown Branch
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:
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.
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This event is in the "Early Learning" group.
Early Learning
Watts-Midtown Branch
This event is in the "Early Learning" group.
Oct
20
2023
Fri
Toddler Tales @ Watts-Midtown Branch
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:
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.
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11 am |
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This event is in the "Early Learning" group.
Early Learning
Southwest Branch
This event is in the "Early Learning" group.
Oct
18
2023
Wed
Toddler Tales @ Southwest Branch
11:00am - 11:30am
Southwest Branch
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Library Branch:
Southwest Branch
Room:
Southwest Community Room
Age Group:
Early Learning
Program Type:
Storytime
Event Details:
Young children and their caregivers are invited to enjoy this story time full of books, action rhymes and songs.
For ages 0 - 5 years old.
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This event is in the "School Age" group.
School Age
Watts-Midtown Branch
This event is in the "School Age" group.
Oct
20
2023
Fri
LEAD Fridays@Watts-Midtown Branch
11:45am - 2:15pm
Watts-Midtown Branch
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Library Branch:
Watts-Midtown Branch
Age Group:
School Age
Program Type:
Special Event,
Tour
Event Details:
Our Youth Services staff will be participating in LEAD Fridays@Watts-Midtown branch for students at Eugene Field Elementary. Library introduction, services, collections, library cards and special activities will be part of the Learn-
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12 pm |
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1 pm |
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This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Teen" group.
Oct
18
2023
Wed
Book Talks @ Edison Junior High
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Age Group:
Teen
Program Type:
Special Event
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2 pm |
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This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
Oct
16
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 "Everyone" group.
Teen,
Adult,
Everyone
Downtown Library
This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.
Oct
17
2023
Tue
The Rock Island Civil War Prison: Andersonville of the North? (RI History Series Part 2)
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Downtown Library
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Library Branch:
Downtown Library
Room:
Downtown Community Room
Age Group:
Teen,
Adult,
Everyone
Program Type:
Movie
Event Details:
This documentary tells the story of the Rock Island Civil War Prison and how it acquired the underserved reputation as the "Andersonville of the North." Rare photographs and quotes from prisoners' diaries allow you to see and hear what conditions
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This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
Oct
19
2023
Thu
Frieze Lecture Series: Feminism: From Basics to Barbie
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Downtown Library
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Library Branch:
Downtown Library
Room:
Downtown Community Room
Age Group:
Adult
Program Type:
Presentation
Event Details:
Please join us for the 26th Annual Frieze Lecture Series where we will focus on the theme "Feminism to 2023: From Basics to Barbie". This free community lecture series is made possible through partnership with Augustana College.
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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.
Oct
17
2023
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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This event is in the "Early Learning" group.
This event is in the "Early Learning" group.
Oct
19
2023
Thu
Youth services Outreach- Head Start Pumpkin Party
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Age Group:
Early Learning
Program Type:
Outreach
Event Details:
Youth services staff will be with our friends at the Horace Mann Early Learning Center for the annual Pumpkin Party.
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4 pm |
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This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
Oct
17
2023
Tue
Drop-in Computer Skills & Job Search Assistance w/ Goodwill of the Heartland
4:00pm - 6:00pm
Downtown Library
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Library Branch:
Downtown Library
Event Details:
Looking for assistance with computer skills and searching for jobs?
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This event is in the "Adult" group.
Adult
Watts-Midtown Branch
Closed
This event is in the "Adult" group.
Oct
19
2023
Thu
Fall Cardmaking Class
4:00pm - 5:30pm
Watts-Midtown Branch
Closed
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Library Branch:
Watts-Midtown Branch
Room:
Watts-Midtown Community Room
Age Group:
Adult
Program Type:
DIY
Required
Seats Remaining:
1
Event Details:
Join us on Thursday, October 19th, as local artist April Greetings leads a fall-themed cardmaking class! This is a guided program and all supplies will be provided. Attendees will leave with several fall-themed greeting cards.
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5 pm |
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This event is in the "Everyone" group.
Everyone
Downtown Library
This event is in the "Everyone" group.
Oct
17
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.
This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
Teen,
Adult
Watts-Midtown Branch
This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
Oct
17
2023
Tue
Horror Trivia 2: The Terrifying Sequel
5:15pm - 6:00pm
Watts-Midtown Branch
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Library Branch:
Watts-Midtown Branch
Room:
Watts-Midtown Community Room
Age Group:
Teen,
Adult
Program Type:
Special Event
Event Details:
"Do you like scary movies?" Then join us for Horror Trivia! Compete for fun, bragging rights, and prizes in five rounds of five questions about horror films new and old.
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This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
Teen,
Adult
Downtown Library
This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
Oct
19
2023
Thu
Horror Trivia 2: The Terrifying Sequel
5:15pm - 6:00pm
Downtown Library
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Library Branch:
Downtown Library
Room:
Downtown Community Room
Age Group:
Teen,
Adult
Program Type:
Special Event
Event Details:
"Do you like scary movies?" Then join us for Horror Trivia! Compete for fun, bragging rights, and prizes in five rounds of five questions about horror films new and old.
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This event is in the "Adult" group.
Adult
Watts-Midtown Branch
This event is in the "Adult" group.
Oct
17
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 us as we discuss Good Poems by Garrison Keillor!
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This event is in the "Early Learning" group.
Early Learning
Watts-Midtown Branch
This event is in the "Early Learning" group.
Oct
18
2023
Wed
Family Storytime @ Watts-Midtown Branch
6:00pm - 7:00pm
Watts-Midtown Branch
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Library Branch:
Watts-Midtown Branch
Age Group:
Early Learning
Program Type:
Storytime
Event Details:
Families are invited to enjoy story time full of books, action rhymes, songs and a simple craft.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
Adult
Downtown Library
Closed
This event is in the "Adult" group.
Oct
18
2023
Wed
RESCHEDULED: "Gangsters & Ghosts" Walking Tour with QC Haunts & History
6:00pm - 7:30pm
Downtown Library
Closed
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Library Branch:
Downtown Library
Room:
Downtown Parking Lot
Age Group:
Adult
Program Type:
Tour
Required
Seats Remaining:
1
Event Details:
Step into history on Wednesday, October 18th, as Minda Powers-Douglas from QC Haunts & History leads a haunted walking tour through Downtown Rock Island.
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This event is in the "Adult" group.
Adult
Watts-Midtown Branch
This event is in the "Adult" group.
Oct
19
2023
Thu
150th Book Club - The Bad-Ass Librarians of Timbuktu
6:00pm - 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:
150th Anniversary,
Book Club
Book Clubs
Connect with other readers to discuss books.
Event Details:
Join us for a special book club in honor of our 150th anniversary! This evening book club is held seasonally at our new Watts-Midtown Branch throughout 2023.
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7 pm |
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This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
Oct
17
2023
Tue
ILP Presents: Children's Author Grace Lin!
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Age Group:
Adult
Program Type:
Discussion
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