Week Calendar

Join us bright and early on Saturday, September 14th, for a guided bird walk at Black Hawk State Historic Site!

We welcome the LEAD Friday groups from Eugene Field Elementary to the library to learn about library cards, our collection, programs and be reading leaders!

Join us at the FIGGE for Teen Anime Day! Sign up online (scan the QR code) and join us for snacks, gaming, art and cosplay contests, and more! (This event is limited to 100 attendees, so be sure to sign up before September 14.)

We are kicking off the '24-'25 Alpha Book Club season with the 2024 novel James by Percival Everett! This intricately plotted work of historical fiction will be sure to spark a great conversation!

Do you love the smell of popcorn and the thrill of watching movies with others? Join in on the fun and come to our new Downtown Movie Club! This month's selection is I Wanna Dance with Somebody (2023).

More details to come!

Join the Army Sustainment Command Historians as they explore the history of the Rock Island Arsenal, the US Military, and the Quad Cities. This year, the lecture series will explore the U.S. Civil War at both a national and local level.

Interested in a book club, but busy during the week? Looking to read books that might be different from what you're used to? Join us at Theo's for Coffee Break Book Club!

After school activities every week on Tuesday (Watts-Midtown) and Thursday (Southwest) for school age kids (K-6).

This week we will be upcycling VHS tapes!

After school activities every week on Tuesday (Watts-Midtown) and Thursday (Southwest) for school age kids (K-6).

This week we will be upcycling VHS tapes!

Looking for a fun and creative way to express yourself and improve your mental health? Join us for our journaling night at the Southwest Library! Journaling can help you manage anxiety, reduce stress, and manage life's many ups and downs.