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This event is in the "Everyone" group.
Everyone
Library2Go Mobile Library
This event is in the "Everyone" group.
Dec-Jan
2023
Library2Go on Winter Break Starting Dec. 18
All Day 12/18 - 1/15
Library2Go Mobile Library
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Library Branch:
Library2Go Mobile Library
Age Group:
Everyone
Program Type:
Outreach
Event Details:
Keep warm during our hiatus. Our 2024 schedule will be announced in January.
If you have any questions regarding your holds or the L2G schedule, please call the Downtown Library Circulation Desk at 309-732-7323.
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This event is in the "Everyone" group.
Everyone
Library2Go Mobile Library
This event is in the "Everyone" group.
Library2Go - Spring Schedule 2024
All Day 1/16 - 1/18
Library2Go Mobile Library
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Library Branch:
Library2Go Mobile Library
Age Group:
Everyone
Program Type:
Outreach
Event Details:
Our new Early Spring bookmobile schedule starts Tuesday, January 16th, and runs through Friday, March 8th. We are fully open for entry and browsing.
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This event is in the "Everyone" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.
Jan-Mar
2024
"Snow" Many Books - Winter Reading Challenges
All Day 1/12 - 3/1
All locations
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Library Branch:
All locations
Event Details:
Enjoy a winter filled with "Snow" Many Books! Choose our winter reading challenge for ages birth to 7 and track your reading by books, or our minute reading challenge for ages 8 to 100.
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Jan
15
2024
Mon
Closing
Martin Luther King Jr Day
Description:
All Rock Island Public Library locations will be closed in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
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This event is in the "Early Learning" group.
Early Learning
All locations
This event is in the "Early Learning" group.
Jan
18
2024
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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This event is in the "Early Learning" group.
Early Learning
Watts-Midtown Branch
This event is in the "Early Learning" group.
Jan
16
2024
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
Downtown Library
This event is in the "Early Learning" group.
Jan
18
2024
Thu
Winter Toddler Playgroup
10:00am - 12:00pm
Downtown Library
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Library Branch:
Downtown Library
Room:
Downtown Children's Story Area
Age Group:
Early Learning
Program Type:
Early Learning
Event Details:
Relaxing and casual fun for kids 5 and younger with their caregiver. Toys and activities will be set out from 10 am to noon at the Downtown Library, Children's Room.
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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.
Jan
19
2024
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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This event is in the "Teen" group.
Teen
Southwest Branch
Closed
This event is in the "Teen" group.
Jan
20
2024
Sat
STEAM on Wheels
10:00am - 12:00pm
Southwest Branch
Closed
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Library Branch:
Southwest Branch
Room:
Southwest Community Room
Age Group:
Teen
Program Type:
Special Event
Required
Seats Remaining:
5
Event Details:
Join us for a morning with STEAM on Wheels! We'll be exploring laser-cut projects and virtual reality. This STEAM event is for teens 12-17. (And since we'll be working close to lunch, snacks and water will be available.)
This event is in the "Adult" group.
Adult
Watts-Midtown Branch
Closed
This event is in the "Adult" group.
Jan
20
2024
Sat
Paper Quilling for Beginners
10:30am - 12:30pm
Watts-Midtown Branch
Closed
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Library Branch:
Watts-Midtown Branch
Age Group:
Adult
Program Type:
DIY
Required
Seats Remaining:
2
Event Details:
Paper quilling, also known as filigree, is an art form that has been practiced since the early 15th century. Join us for this Introduction Level class taught by a local expert! No prior experience required.
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This event is in the "Early Learning" group.
Early Learning
Southwest Branch
This event is in the "Early Learning" group.
Jan
17
2024
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 "Children" group.
Children
Downtown Library
This event is in the "Children" group.
Jan
20
2024
Sat
Hug a Book Dance Party
11:00am - 12:00pm
Downtown Library
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Library Branch:
Downtown Library
Room:
Downtown Community Room
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Special Event
Event Details:
Put on your dancing shoes and join us for our Hug A Book Dance Party. We will spin the tunes and you bring the dance moves. Each child will receive a bag and a book along with some fun props.
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This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.
Adult,
Everyone
Downtown Library
This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.
Jan
15
2024
Mon
CANCELLED - Adult Knitting Circle
2:00pm - 4:00pm
Downtown Library
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Library Branch:
Downtown Library
Room:
Downtown Community Room
Age Group:
Adult,
Everyone
Program Type:
DIY
Event Details:
*This meeting has been cancelled due to the library's closure for Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Our first meeting of 2024 will be Monday, February 19th.*
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This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.
Adult,
Everyone
Downtown Library
This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.
Jan
16
2024
Tue
History of the Mississippi River: the legends, legacy & lore! (Rock Island History Series--Part 5
2:00pm - 3:15pm
Downtown Library
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Library Branch:
Downtown Library
Room:
Downtown Community Room
Age Group:
Adult,
Everyone
Program Type:
Movie
Event Details:
This 70 minute video published by Kaw Valley Films will be presented in three parts, each 20+ minutes in length.
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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.
Jan
16
2024
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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Reservation
Downtown Library
Jan
16
2024
Tue
Board Art & Facilities Committee
Library Branch:
Downtown Library
Room:
Downtown Community Room
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Jan
16
2024
Tue
Library 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:
Monthly meeting of the Rock Island Public Library Board of Trustees. Time is available for public comment during the 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.
Reservation
Downtown Library
Jan
16
2024
Tue
Monthly Board of Trustees Meeting
Library Branch:
Downtown Library
Room:
Downtown Community Room
Purpose of 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.
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This event is in the "Everyone" group.
Everyone
Southwest Branch
Closed
This event is in the "Everyone" group.
Jan
16
2024
Tue
Family Craft - Snowflake Paper Plate Art With Yarn
6:00pm - 7:00pm
Southwest Branch
Closed
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Library Branch:
Southwest Branch
Room:
Southwest Community Room
Age Group:
Everyone
Program Type:
DIY
Required
Seats Remaining:
1
Event Details:
DUE to predicted snow coming in Tuesday, January 9, we are rescheduling the Family craft night to Tuesday, January 16. Time and location will remain the same.
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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.
Jan
17
2024
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.
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