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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 4/15 - 4/18
Library2Go Mobile Library
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Library Branch:
Library2Go Mobile Library
Age Group:
Everyone
Program Type:
Outreach
Event Details:
Our new Spring Intersession bookmobile schedule starts Monday, March 11th, and runs through Tuesday, May 21st. We are fully open for entry and browsing.
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This event is in the "Early Learning" group.
This event is in the "Early Learning" group.
Apr
18
2024
Thu
Outreach Early Learning with RIMSD
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Age Group:
Early Learning
Program Type:
Early Learning
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.
This event is in the "School Age" group.
School Age
Watts-Midtown Branch
This event is in the "School Age" group.
Apr
18
2024
Thu
Thomas Jefferson school visit
9:30am - 11:00am
Watts-Midtown Branch
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Library Branch:
Watts-Midtown Branch
Room:
Watts-Midtown Community Room
Age Group:
School Age
Program Type:
Tour
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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.
Apr
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.
Apr
18
2024
Thu
Spring 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.
Apr
19
2024
Fri
Toddler Tales @ Watts-Midtown Branch
10:30am - 11:00am
Watts-Midtown Branch
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
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 "Adult" group.
Adult
Downtown Library
Closed
This event is in the "Adult" group.
Apr
20
2024
Sat
Craft Downtown: Paper Quilling
10:30am - 12:30pm
Downtown Library
Closed
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Library Branch:
Downtown Library
Room:
Downtown Community Room
Age Group:
Adult
Program Type:
DIY
Required
Seats Remaining:
4
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.
Apr
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 "School Age" group.
School Age
Watts-Midtown Branch
This event is in the "School Age" group.
Apr
19
2024
Fri
LEAD Fridays@Watts-Midtown Branch
11:15am - 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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This event is in the "Everyone" group.
Everyone
Watts-Midtown Branch
This event is in the "Everyone" group.
Apr
20
2024
Sat
Local author visit/Shellie Moore Guy
11:00am - 12:00pm
Watts-Midtown Branch
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Library Branch:
Watts-Midtown Branch
Room:
Watts-Midtown Community Room
Age Group:
Everyone
Program Type:
Discussion
Event Details:
Local author Shellie Moore Guy will share her family history and how that history became the basis for her book "The Family Tree".
Copies of the book will be available for sale.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
Adult
Watts-Midtown Branch
This event is in the "Adult" group.
Apr
20
2024
Sat
Let's Talk About Death - Death Cafe
11:30am - 1:00pm
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:
Discussion
Event Details:
Conversation Group.
No agenda. We gather, we eat cake, and we talk. Discussions include all things related to life, death, and the finality of it. Open, non-judgmental, and honest conversation about topics we don’t discuss much.
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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Reservation
Downtown Library
Apr
17
2024
Wed
Pre-Bid Information Meeting (Masonry Project)
Library Branch:
Downtown Library
Room:
Downtown Community Room
Purpose of Meeting
Informational session about the Rock Island Public Library's Masonry Maintenance and Restoration Services project. This is a required meeting for interested contractors.
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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.
Apr
15
2024
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,
Everyone
Program Type:
DIY
Event Details:
Do you love to knit or crochet? We would love for you to join our Adult Knitting Circle!
Apr
15
2024
Mon
Planting Books Literacy Committee
2:30pm - 5:30pm
Watts-Midtown Branch
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Library Branch:
Watts-Midtown Branch
Room:
Watts-Midtown Community Room
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This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.
Adult,
Family
Downtown Library
This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.
Apr
16
2024
Tue
The Rock Island Railroad Video Series # 3: Old News Is Good History
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Downtown Library
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Library Branch:
Downtown Library
Room:
Downtown Community Room
Age Group:
Adult,
Family
Program Type:
Movie
Event Details:
March 31, 2020 marked 40 years since the Rock Island Railroad rolled into history as being one of the nation's largest railroad shutdowns. …. It was a sad day for the system and it left many towns empty-handed taking years for many
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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.
Apr
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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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.
Apr
19
2024
Fri
The Tortured Poets Department Release Party
3:00pm - 5:30pm
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:
Join us for blackout poetry, friendship bracelets, music and more as we celebrate National Poetry Month and the release of Taylor Swift's latest album!
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This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
Apr
16
2024
Tue
Drop-in Computer Skills & Job Search Assistance w/ Goodwill of the Heartland
4:30pm - 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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Reservation
Watts-Midtown Branch
Apr
18
2024
Thu
Board Community & Planning Committee Meeting
Library Branch:
Watts-Midtown Branch
Room:
Watts-Midtown: Norm & Janet Moline Conference Room
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Apr
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
Apr
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 "Early Learning" group.
Early Learning
Watts-Midtown Branch
This event is in the "Early Learning" group.
Apr
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.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.
Everyone
Watts-Midtown Branch
This event is in the "Everyone" group.
Apr
17
2024
Wed
QC Arts Visiting Artist: Wanees Zarour
6:00pm - 7:00pm
Watts-Midtown Branch
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Library Branch:
Watts-Midtown Branch
Room:
Watts-Midtown Community Room
Age Group:
Everyone
Program Type:
Performance
Event Details:
Wanees Zarour is an award winning Palestinian-American composer, arranger and multi-instrumentalist steeped in maqam and jazz music.
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