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This event is in the "Everyone" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.
Martin Luther King Jr. Food Drive
All Day 5/7 - 5/21
All locations
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All locations
Age Group:
Everyone
Program Type:
Special Event
Event Details:
Martin Luther King Jr. said, “Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that.” The Arc and the Disability Coalition have answered that call and hope you will help be the light.
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This event is in the "Everyone" group.
Everyone
Library2Go Mobile Library
This event is in the "Everyone" group.
May
23
2024
Thu
Library2Go - Route Closed
All Day
Library2Go Mobile Library
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Library Branch:
Library2Go Mobile Library
Event Details:
Library2Go Route closed May 23rd - June 3rd. Our new route will return in June!
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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 5/20 - 5/21
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.
Early Learning
Watts-Midtown Branch
This event is in the "Early Learning" group.
May
21
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.
May
23
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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May
24
2024
Fri
PALS Downtown Beautification Day
10:00am - 12:00pm
Downtown Library
Closed
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Library Branch:
Downtown Library
Required
Seats Remaining:
9
Event Details:
PALS (People Advocating for Library Services) volunteers from the Rock Island Public Library Foundation will plant flowers and beautify areas around the Downtown Library.
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This event is in the "Everyone" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.
May
21
2024
Tue
Together We Care Dining Fundraiser
11:00am - 9:00pm
All locations
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All locations
Age Group:
Everyone
Program Type:
Special Event
Event Details:
Dine for two great causes! "Together We Care" fundraising event at Applebee's, co-presented by Rock Island Public Library Foundation PALS volunteers and Moline Public Library Friends of the Library.
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This event is in the "Early Learning" group.
Early Learning
Southwest Branch
This event is in the "Early Learning" group.
May
22
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 "Early Learning" group.
This event is in the "Early Learning" group.
May
23
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.
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1 pm |
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This event is in the "Everyone" group.
Everyone
Watts-Midtown Branch
This event is in the "Everyone" group.
May
22
2024
Wed
Georgia O'Keeffe's World
1:00pm - 2:30pm
Watts-Midtown Branch
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Library Branch:
Watts-Midtown Branch
Room:
Watts-Midtown Community Room
Age Group:
Everyone
Program Type:
Presentation
Event Details:
Georgia O’Keeffe’s World: Focused on Nature, the early years at Lake George and New York with Alfred Stieglitz.
Present by Carol Ehlers, “Time with Art”
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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2 pm |
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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.
May
20
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!
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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.
May
21
2024
Tue
The Rock Island Railroad Video Series #4: Quite a Surprise, Mate!
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:
Is British Rock 'n Roll really based on the Rock Island Railroad's theme song? Come, and see.
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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.
May
21
2024
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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4 pm |
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This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
May
21
2024
Tue
Brainfuse Webinar: Maximize Job Search with AI
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Age Group:
Adult
Program Type:
Presentation
Event Details:
Attendees must register. Space is limited. This workshop will be recorded and shared on the Brainfuse JobNow site.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
May
21
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
Southwest Branch
May
23
2024
Thu
Milan-Blackhawk Area Public Library District Board Meeting
Library Branch:
Southwest Branch
Room:
Southwest Community Room
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Cancelled
Downtown Library
May
21
2024
Tue
Cancelled
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.
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This event is in the "Family" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.
Family,
Everyone
Library2Go Mobile Library
This event is in the "Family" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.
May
22
2024
Wed
Douglas Park - Ribbon Cutting
5:00pm - 7:00pm
Library2Go Mobile Library
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Library Branch:
Library2Go Mobile Library
Age Group:
Family,
Everyone
Program Type:
Outreach
Event Details:
The mobile library will be onsite to celebrate the Grand Re-Opening of Douglas Park for the community.
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This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.
Adult,
Family,
Everyone
Watts-Midtown Branch
This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.
May
22
2024
Wed
Virgil Mayberry on American Slavery
6:00pm - 7:00pm
Watts-Midtown Branch
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Library Branch:
Watts-Midtown Branch
Room:
Watts-Midtown Community Room
Age Group:
Adult,
Family,
Everyone
Program Type:
Presentation
Event Details:
On December 6, 1865, the United States of America abolished slavery with the ratification of the 13th amendment. It took a civil war to determine the fate of those who were enslaved. Since the first African slaves arrived
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