Christmas Holiday Closings

All Rock Island Library locations, including Library2Go bookmobile routes, are closed for the Christmas holiday on Tuesday, Dec. 24 and Wednesday, Dec. 25. Libraries are open normal hours Monday and Thursday of Christmas week, but there will be no Goodwill computer assistance program on Dec. 26.

Stay in touch over the holiday with our digital services and PrairieCat app. Our website "online branch" is always open!

Week Calendar

Name: Teentober
Start: 2024-10-03T12:00:00-05:00
End: 2024-10-31T18:00:00-05:00
Location: TeenTober Form

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Time	Sun (10/13)	Mon (10/14)	Tue (10/15)	Wed (10/16)	Thu (10/17)	Fri (10/18)	Sat (10/19)
All Day	This event is in the "Teen" group. Teentober 10/03/2024 @ 12:00pm - 10/31/2024 @ 6:00pm Teen Online Virtual Event This event is in the "Teen" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Online Age Group: Teen Program Type: Special Event Event Details: Quad City area teens (ages 11-19) are invited to participate in a reading challenge and contests during the month of October. TeenTober Reading Challenges and TeenTober Contests are available at all area Quad City Libraries.
		This event is in the "Family" group. This event is in the "Everyone" group. Library2Go - Fall Schedule 2024 All Day 10/14 - 10/15 Family, Everyone Library2Go Mobile Library Offsite Event This event is in the "Family" group. This event is in the "Everyone" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Library2Go Mobile Library Age Group: Family, Everyone Program Type: Outreach Event Details: Please note - Time change for October 15th only - Mobile Library will stop at Centennial Shelter Park from 1p.m.-2p.m. The Mobile Library will be closed the week of October 21st through 25th.
10 am		This event is in the "School Age" group. Outreach ~ Day Trippers @ RIFAC 10:00am - 11:00am School Age Outreach Offsite Event This event is in the "School Age" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Outreach Age Group: School Age Program Type: Outreach Event Details: A youth services librarian witll be at the intersession Day Trippers camp at RIFAC with stories and activities.	This event is in the "Early Learning" group. Toddler Tales @ Watts-Midtown Branch 10:30am - 11:00am Early Learning Watts-Midtown Branch This event is in the "Early Learning" group. 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.			This event is in the "Early Learning" group. Toddler Tales @ Watts-Midtown Branch 10:30am - 11:00am Early Learning Watts-Midtown Branch This event is in the "Early Learning" group. 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.	This event is in the "Teen" group. This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Family" group. Board Game Day 10:30am - 1:30pm Teen, Adult, Family Downtown Library This event is in the "Teen" group. This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Family" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Downtown Library Room: Downtown Community Room Age Group: Teen, Adult, Family Program Type: Gaming Event Details: Board game fans: come to the Downtown Library for an afternoon of fun! Learn to play new games, or rediscover an old favorite. (Note that some games will be available for checkout during this event.)
11 am			This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "School Age" group. YMCA Day Camp Activity 11:00am - 1:00pm Children, School Age Watts-Midtown Branch This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "School Age" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Watts-Midtown Branch Age Group: Children, School Age Program Type: Special Event This event is in the "School Age" group. School Visit-Jordan 11:15am - 12:00pm School Age Offsite Offsite Event This event is in the "School Age" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Offsite Age Group: School Age Program Type: Outreach	This event is in the "Early Learning" group. Toddler Tales @ Southwest Branch 11:00am - 11:30am Early Learning Southwest Branch This event is in the "Early Learning" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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.	This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "School Age" group. YMCA Day Camp Activity 11:00am - 1:00pm Children, School Age Watts-Midtown Branch This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "School Age" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Watts-Midtown Branch Age Group: Children, School Age Program Type: Special Event		This event is in the "Adult" group. Let’s Talk About Death - Death Cafe 11:00am - 1:00pm Adult Watts-Midtown Branch This event is in the "Adult" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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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1 pm			This event is in the "Teen" group. This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Family" group. This event is in the "Everyone" group. "The Vote": A PBS Documentary, part 2 1:30pm - 3:30pm Teen, Adult, Family, Everyone Downtown Library This event is in the "Teen" group. This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Family" group. This event is in the "Everyone" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Downtown Library Room: Downtown Community Room Age Group: Teen, Adult, Family, Everyone Program Type: Movie Event Details: Join us for the second of two episodes of "The Vote", a PBS American Experience documentary following the movement of American women to gain the right to vote.
2 pm			This event is in the "Everyone" group. Outreach - RIPL at Hispanic Chamber & Project Now Block Party 2:30pm - 5:00pm Everyone Outreach Offsite Event This event is in the "Everyone" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Outreach Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Outreach, Special Event Event Details: Hispanic Chamber and Project Now 3rd Annual Block Party - Free and open to the public		This event is in the "School Age" group. This event is in the "Teen" group. Sewing Fun 2:00pm - 4:00pm School Age, Teen Downtown Library Closed Required This event is in the "School Age" group. This event is in the "Teen" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Downtown Library Room: Downtown Community Room Age Group: School Age, Teen Program Type: DIY Required Seats Remaining: 0 Event Details: Sew a journal/art organizer during a 2 hour workshop. Supplies provided. Presented by MooreDivahs.
3 pm			This event is in the "School Age" group. Elementary After School Activity @ Watts-Midtown 3:30pm - 4:30pm School Age Watts-Midtown Branch This event is in the "School Age" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Watts-Midtown Branch Room: Watts-Midtown Teen Area Age Group: School Age Program Type: Special Event Event Details: After school activities every week on Tuesday (Watts-Midtown) and Thursday (Southwest) for school age (K-6). This week we will be making Halloween characters out of toilet paper tubes!! This event is in the "Teen" group. This event is in the "Adult" group. Weekly Teen Book Talk 3:45pm - 4:00pm Teen, Adult Online Virtual Event This event is in the "Teen" group. This event is in the "Adult" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Online Age Group: Teen, Adult 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).		This event is in the "School Age" group. Elementary After School Activity @ Southwest 3:30pm - 4:30pm School Age Southwest Branch This event is in the "School Age" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Southwest Branch Room: Southwest Community Room Age Group: School Age Program Type: Special Event Event Details: After school activities every week on Tuesday (Watts-Midtown) and Thursday (Southwest) for school age kids (K-6). This week we will be making Halloween characters out of toilet paper tubes!!
4 pm					This event is in the "Adult" group. Drop-in Computer Skills & Job Search Assistance w/ Goodwill of the Heartland 4:00pm - 6:00pm Adult Downtown Library This event is in the "Adult" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Downtown Library Age Group: Adult Program Type: Discussion Event Details: Looking for assistance with computer skills and searching for jobs?
5 pm		This event is in the "Teen" group. Escape Room @ Place2B 5:30pm - 6:30pm Teen Offsite Offsite Event This event is in the "Teen" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Offsite Age Group: Teen Program Type: Outreach Event Details: Halloween Escape Room @ Place2B.	Library Board of Trustees meeting 5:00pm - 6:00pm Downtown Library Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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 Monthly Board of Trustees Meeting 5:00pm - 6:00pm Downtown Library 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. Reservation "Why Everyone is Needed" Community Discussion 5:00pm - 7:00pm Watts-Midtown Branch Library Branch: Watts-Midtown Branch Room: Watts-Midtown Community Room Purpose of Meeting Community discussion hosted by First Church of Christ, Scientist. Presenter: James Shepherd, CS The discussion begins at 6:00pm. This 1 hour talk is free and open to the public. This event is in the "Teen" group. This event is in the "Adult" group. Horror Movie 5:00pm - 7:00pm Teen, Adult Watts-Midtown Branch This event is in the "Teen" group. This event is in the "Adult" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Watts-Midtown Branch Room: Watts-Midtown: Terrace/Patio Age Group: Teen, Adult Program Type: Movie Event Details: Join us for a movie out on the lawn and celebrate the creepy season! We'll be watching a film from 2023 about animatronic characters that come alive...with horrifying consequences. This event is in the "Adult" group. Local Author Sheri Zeck's Book Launch Party 5:00pm - 7:00pm Adult Southwest Branch This event is in the "Adult" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Southwest Branch Room: Southwest Community Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Special Event Event Details: Sheri Zeck writes both fiction and nonfiction stories that encourage, inspire, and entertain others.	This event is in the "Teen" group. This event is in the "Adult" group. Fall String Art Class 5:30pm - 7:00pm Teen, Adult Watts-Midtown Branch Closed Required This event is in the "Teen" group. This event is in the "Adult" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Watts-Midtown Branch Room: Watts-Midtown Community Room Age Group: Teen, Adult Program Type: DIY Required Seats Remaining: 0 Event Details: Join in on some crafty fun in this guided String Art class with High Strung by 3M!	This event is in the "School Age" group. This event is in the "Teen" group. This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Family" group. Register: Dissection Gallery, Southwest 5:00pm - 6:00pm School Age, Teen, Adult, Family Southwest Branch Closed Required This event is in the "School Age" group. This event is in the "Teen" group. This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Family" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Southwest Branch Room: Southwest Community Room Age Group: School Age, Teen, Adult, Family Program Type: Special Event Required Seats Remaining: 6 Event Details: Join us for a unique evening of learning about animal biology with science educator Andrea Martinez! This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Everyone" group. Silent Book Club 5:30pm - 6:30pm Adult, Everyone Watts-Midtown Branch This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Everyone" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Watts-Midtown Branch Room: Watts-Midtown Community Room Age Group: Adult, Everyone Program Type: Book Club, Mental Health Mental Health Program ARPA This program is made possible by ARPA (American Rescue Plan Act) funds designated by the City of Rock Island. Event Details: Looking for a book club with no assigned reading or focused discussions? Then joining a Silent Book Club may be for you!	This event is in the "Teen" group. This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Family" group. Escape Room: The Cabinet of Curiosities 5:00pm - 8:00pm Teen, Adult, Family Southwest Branch Closed Required This event is in the "Teen" group. This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Family" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Southwest Branch Room: Southwest Community Room Age Group: Teen, Adult, Family Program Type: Special Event Required Seats Remaining: 1 Event Details: Join us for the thrilling and/or chilling return of our escape room game! The sand in the hour glass shows you have thirty minutes: can you escape?
6 pm			This event is in the "Adult" group. Midtown Readers Book Club 6:30pm - 7:30pm Adult Watts-Midtown Branch This event is in the "Adult" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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 Medgar & Myrlie: Medgar Evers and the Love Story that Awakened America by Joy-Ann R	This event is in the "Early Learning" group. Family Storytime @ Watts-Midtown Branch 6:00pm - 7:00pm Early Learning Watts-Midtown Branch This event is in the "Early Learning" group. 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: Families are invited to enjoy story time full of books, action rhymes, songs and a simple craft.

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